Kräm (Så Nära Får Ingen Gå)

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About Kräm (Så Nära Får Ingen Gå)

"Kräm (så nära får ingen gå)" is a song by Swedish alternative rock band Kent, released on 9 February 1996 as the lead single from their second studio album, Verkligen. The CD single contains the two b-sides, "Rödljus" and "En helt ny karriär". These two tracks were recorded, produced and mixed by Kent and Heikki Kiviaho, and were later released on the compilation B-sidor 95–00 in 2000. The song peaked at number four in Sweden, becoming the band's first single to chart.  


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Kent is a Swedish alternative rock band founded in Eskilstuna in 1990, with the name Coca-Cola Kids, later Jones & Giftet (Jones & the Poison), and Havsänglar (Angel sharks, literally Sea angels). The band's logo is distinctive, using a lowercase "k" and the ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book typeface. more »

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Song Release
"Kräm (Så Nära Får Ingen Gå)" is a song by the Swedish band Kent. It was released in the year 1996 as part of their second studio album, "Verkligen".
Album Performance
"Verkligen," the album featuring "Kräm (Så Nära Får Ingen Gå)," made to the Number 1 spot on the Swedish Album charts, elevating the band's popularity in Sweden.
Song Interpretation
The title "Kräm (Så Nära Får Ingen Gå)" translates to "Cream (Nobody Can Get That Close)" in English, hinting at the somewhat obscure and abstract nature of Kent's songwriting.
Band Origin
Kent is a band from Eskilstuna, Sweden, and they are one of the most popular rock bands in Sweden. Although they were active for some time globally, the band chose to sing in Swedish, adding an extra dimension to their local appeal.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of "Kräm (Så Nära Får Ingen Gå)" suggest a theme of intimacy and vulnerability. It can be interpreted as a narrative about navigating closeness in relationships.
Music Composition
The song showcases the band's signature blend of anthemic melodies and thoughtful, introspective lyrics, staying true to their alternative rock genre.
Band Disbandment
Despite the band disbanding in 2016, "Kräm (Så Nära Får Ingen Gå)" and other songs by Kent remain popular and frequently played on Swedish radio.
Song Duration
The full duration of the song "Kräm (Så Nära Får Ingen Gå)" is 3 minutes and 52 seconds.
Recognition
Although Kent is not well known outside Scandinavia, within their home territory they are frequently compared to iconic English-speaking bands such as Radiohead and The Cure. They were also popular in Denmark and Norway.
Video
Interestingly, there's no official music video produced for "Kräm (Så Nära Får Ingen Gå)", yet it still resonates well with fans from the audio release.

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