Bent - Swollen Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the members of Bent?

   Bent is an electronica act from Nottingham, England, consisting of Neil 'Nail' Tolliday and Simon Mills.

2. When was Bent's debut album released?

   Bent released their debut album 'Programmed to Love' in 2000.

3. What is unique about Bent's music style in their early albums?

   Bent were initially noted for creating a mischievous style of recordings by sampling their private record collections, which they referred to as 'dodgy'.

4. Which artists have Bent notably sampled in their music?

   Bent has notably sampled artists such as Nana Mouskouri and Anne Murray. For instance, Anne Murray's song 'Just Bidin' My Time' is heavily used for the lyrics of 'Leavin' Me'.

5. 'Swollen' features lyrics written by whom?

   'Swollen' features lyrics written by Grant Fitch, Peter Fitch, and Mark Hennessy.

6. Has Bent's music been featured in any commercials or TV shows?

   'Private Road' was used in a Carlsberg commercial, 'Invisible Pedestrian' in Absolut Vodka and Dutch Railways commercials, and 'Silent Life' in a Coca-Cola commercial. Their songs have also been featured on TV shows like Keen Eddie and BBC Radio 7 trailers.