Blauwe Ruis [Import]

Bløf | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI
• ASIN: B0000633GY
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #555,954 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Holland's best band deliver best album yet., June 16, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Blauwe Ruis (Audio CD)

Holland's best band deal with the trauma of losing their drummer to a fatal motorcycle accident on their newest album.
Death is hardly pop's favourite subject but these gentlemen show a depth and insight in their lyrics which one seldom encounters in modern day pop.
More like poetry than mere song lyrics.
But even if you don't understand Dutch there's plenty to enjoy.
All songs have strong melodies that sink into the grey matter quickly and don't let go.
But the best news is that Blof's leadsinger Paskal Jacobsen is now the greatest singer in the world today.
His smokey yet crystal clear voice, his sense of diction and his sheer emotional attack transcend these songs to something everyone can relate to.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sombre, thoughtful and more mature, February 13, 2003

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Simon North "north" (Heerlen, Netherlands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blauwe Ruis (Audio CD)

Blof have been one of Holland's leading groups for several years, characterized by bouncing rock with a raunchy vocal and telling -- almost poetic -- lyrics. This latest album looks at a more serious, sadder world and brings a much more polished, almost morose, but shining album. Dichterbij dan ooit -- closer than ever -- has to be one of the best up-beat love songs ever; if you can't sit still for a Bruce Springsteen song then this will definitely get you on your feet. Mooie dag -- lovely day -- is a real goosebumps song, lilting classical guitar over an electric reverb ... close your eyes and let this ballad sweep you away.

Take the trouble to find a translation of the lyrics, you won't be disappointed! An excellent album.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Noise, but not pink nor white, February 21, 2009

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yowhatsshakin (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blauwe Ruis (Audio CD)

'Blauwe Ruis' ('Blue Noise') is Bløf's catharsis after the unexpected death of their drummer Chris Götte due to a motor cycle accident. How would you deal with something like that? After a visit to Barcelona, the 3 surviving members decided that they should go further and make an album as soon as possible. The opening tune, 'Weggaan' ('Departure') deals with the pain, anguish, disappointment, anger and all other emotions one may feel after a such an traumatic event. About half of the songs, all with lyrics by bass player Peter Slager, deal with death, separation, love lost and departure. But not all is doom and gloom though. All other demonstrate there is still a silver lining and hope, and that live is worth living.

Musically, the band has grown again. The great addition of drummer Norman Bonink has enabled them to use more complex harmonies and instrumental parts and more involved arrangements. With solid performances by everybody, this album invites multiple listening. As an added bonus, the extra CD demonstrates the high quality melodies the band had produced in their first 7 years of existence. For me a hall mark of excellence is when songs hold up in different forms, from solo guitar or piano, to more elaborate treatments. Thirteen of their songs have gotten the symphonic treatment on 'Tussen Nacht en Morgen' ('Between Night and Morning') with beautiful orchestral arrangements played by Bløf and the famous Dutch Metropole Orchestra for a live audience. Bravo and encore!!