They have been a constant factor within contemporary eel sound since 2007. Less fidgety than
Jan Smit and less sentimental than
Nick & Simon, the 3Js gross out in quality Dutch-language pop in which americana and classic rock resound. They seal this on Beautiful Times. Jan Dulles, Jaap Kwakman and youngest member Robin Küller traveled to America for the recordings, where they worked with a selection
… of proven session musicians alongside producer Bob Clearmountain. The latter is a rock production coryfee, having previously collaborated with the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and Foo Fighters, among others. It puts a positive stamp on Beautiful Times with a collection of catchy songs through which melodic country rock and soft rock resound. Among other things, Beautiful Times is about saying goodbye, but with a focus on the good times you had together before that. In songs including the Steely Dan-vibes enveloped title track and closing track California (with wild guitar solo), the Volendammers sound grander and more compelling than ever. (MR)more
