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Nephew is a Danish rock band formed in 1996. Backed by a sound that is clearly influenced by [[Depeche Mode]] and [[ |
Nephew is a Danish rock band formed in 1996. Backed by a sound that is clearly influenced by [[Depeche Mode]] and [[Kraftwerk]], their lyrics are a mix of Danish and English, and often sound like [[Word Salad Lyrics]] to the causal listener, although they have political messages subtly (and sometimes not-so-subtly) hidden in some of their songs, most notably in their latest album ''Danmark Denmark.'' |
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Their frontman, Simon Kvamm, is probably responsible for their initial rise to fame, as his day-job as a comedian had him appear in various popular satirical shows, chief among these ''Drengene fra Angora'', which was aired around the release of the band's second album, ''USADSB''. |
Their frontman, Simon Kvamm, is probably responsible for their initial rise to fame, as his day-job as a comedian had him appear in various popular satirical shows, chief among these ''Drengene fra Angora'', which was aired around the release of the band's second album, ''USADSB''. |
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* ''Swimming Time'' (2000) |
* ''Swimming Time'' (2000) |
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* ''USA DSB'' (2004) |
* ''USA DSB'' (2004) |
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=== Tropes === |
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* [[Album Title Drop]]: In the song "Hospital" for the album ''Interkom Kom Ind.'' |
* [[Album Title Drop]]: In the song "Hospital" for the album ''Interkom Kom Ind.'' |
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* [[Alternative Rock]]: Musically, somewhere between this and [[Electronic Music]]. |
* [[Alternative Rock]]: Musically, somewhere between this and [[Electronic Music]]. |
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* [[Murder Ballad]]: Several, most notably "Blå & Black." |
* [[Murder Ballad]]: Several, most notably "Blå & Black." |
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* [[Obsession Song]]: "Movie Klip," which is a song about a man who stalks his ex-girlfriend, going so far as following her to Paris and (it's implied) filming her with her new boyfriend. |
* [[Obsession Song]]: "Movie Klip," which is a song about a man who stalks his ex-girlfriend, going so far as following her to Paris and (it's implied) filming her with her new boyfriend. |
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* [[Shout-Out]]: Quite a few to [[Depeche Mode]]. It is not unusual for their song "Movie Klip" to turn into "Personal Jesus" during live performances. |
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* [[Soprano and Gravel]]: Inverted in the song "Blå & Black," where the female singer has a very clear example of the [[Perishing Alt Rock Voice]], compared to Simon's slightly higher and more emotional singing. |
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Latest revision as of 03:27, 20 April 2024
Nephew is a Danish rock band formed in 1996. Backed by a sound that is clearly influenced by Depeche Mode and Kraftwerk, their lyrics are a mix of Danish and English, and often sound like Word Salad Lyrics to the causal listener, although they have political messages subtly (and sometimes not-so-subtly) hidden in some of their songs, most notably in their latest album Danmark Denmark.
Their frontman, Simon Kvamm, is probably responsible for their initial rise to fame, as his day-job as a comedian had him appear in various popular satirical shows, chief among these Drengene fra Angora, which was aired around the release of the band's second album, USADSB.
Discography:
- Swimming Time (2000)
- USA DSB (2004)
- Interkom Kom Ind (2006)
- Danmark/Denmark (2009)
Nephew provides examples of the following tropes:
- Album Title Drop: In the song "Hospital" for the album Interkom Kom Ind.
- Alternative Rock: Musically, somewhere between this and Electronic Music.
- Audience Participation Song: "Worst/Best Case Scenario."
- Face of the Band: Simon Kvamm, the lead singer, songwriter, and sometimes keyboardist, who is also well-known from Danish satire shows.
- Football Fight Song: "The Danish Way To Rock," which goes a step further than the normal fight song and actually features backup vocals by the entire Danish national soccer team!
- High Octane Nightmare Fuel: This music video, for "Science Fiction og Familien," is capable of producing at least a few sleepless nights.
- I Am the Band: Simon has shades of this at times, but it seems to be mostly tongue-in-cheek.
- Murder Ballad: Several, most notably "Blå & Black."
- Obsession Song: "Movie Klip," which is a song about a man who stalks his ex-girlfriend, going so far as following her to Paris and (it's implied) filming her with her new boyfriend.
- Shout-Out: Quite a few to Depeche Mode. It is not unusual for their song "Movie Klip" to turn into "Personal Jesus" during live performances.
- Soprano and Gravel: Inverted in the song "Blå & Black," where the female singer has a very clear example of the Perishing Alt Rock Voice, compared to Simon's slightly higher and more emotional singing.