BENT

'The Best Of Bent' promises to be the retrospective album of the summer - Nail Tolliday and Simon Mills, AKA Bent, are back with a highly anticipated best of collection See the "sounds like" section for a direct link to the album. Spanning the career of one of the UK's most influential artists – famous for hits such as Always, I Love My Man, Swollen, Magic Love and To Be Loved, it respectfully nods to their past, present and future – further proof why Bent remain not just important to the development of UK electronica, but to contemporary music altogether.
Celebrating 10 years and 4 critically acclaimed albums - the last being 2006's mould breaking 'Intercept' - Bent celebrate this musical milestone by including a second CD of new un-released material which the band have been working on to give a taster of whats to come when they begin work on their fifth studio album in 2010 - a new vision for the scene that the band were pivotal in shaping. Their ethereal, and poignant sound has been likened to Air, Moby and even Badly Drawn Boy. Alongside these artists, Bent remain a discerning choice for music aficionados everywhere. From the beautiful, mellow tones of Magic Love and Always to the Balearic, 4-4 funk of 'Comin' Back' and the synth-laden harmonies of Leavin' Me, The Best of Bent promises fans – new and old – an unforgettable sonic journey.



This album keenly displays Bent's huge musical depth, serving as authentication of the scope and breadth of Bent's musical legacy. To prime the release of the Best Of, Bent will be performing a special show to coincide with the albums release on July 22nd, a welcome return to the stage and their first live UK gig since closing The Big Chill Festival in 2006, see below for details.
Let's not forget that Bent's "Swollen", feautured in the "Best Of" album, is one of Sir Michael Caine's favourite singles, and appears on his compilation "Cained".