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Up and coming

austex | Austin, TX United States | 10/29/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"While spending a few weeks in Belgium for work in the fall of 2000, I heard their single on the radio and bought the CD to take back with me to the US. Absolutely amazing! Krezip is filled with talent and potential, especially when considering their age. From jagged-edge guitar on "Let it Go" to the smooth lyrical piano singles like "Won't Cry", the band's emotion shows through on every note, with the unique touch of a Dutch accent. It is good to see this available finally in the US."

A collection of enthusiastic & energetic songs

Sandy | Brussels, Belgium | 10/26/2001

(3 out of 5 stars)

"They are young, full of enthusiasm and energy and you hear it in their music. You can tell the lead singer Jacqueline Govaert is putting her soul and guts in her performance.If some will say they sound 'amateur' it is probably because the production is raw and simple. I don't want to call them punk, there are not, but there are closer to Greenday (or maybe early U2 in some songs) than to Limp Biskit. Maybe I should say garage band? Of course the best comparison remains their compatriot Dutch female singer Anouk.If you like guitars unleashed, with heavy drums section you can headbang to, you'll like most of the album: "All unsaid", "Won't cry", "Give my life", "Protection" (about children sexual abuse), "Why do I", "Get it on", "Happy now" or "Let it go". They also offer some mid tempo 'ballads' where piano takes the lead, and some surprising vocal harmonies, as the huge hit "I would stay", "Everything and more" and "Fine". "Though that you would be" is maybe one of my favorites. I also like the rhythmic line of "I'll be gone" which sounds a little bit influenced by Caribbean beats.
There is a hidden a cappella version of "I would stay" at the end of the album.Lyrics are simple (but not simplistic) and direct. You sometimes have the impression to grab some thoughts going through the writer's mind without knowing who he/she's talking to and what situation he/she is referring to ("Happy now"). They have to learn (and they are willing and determined to), but I would call it a promising first rock album. Give them a try."

Why do you think that all reviews before me give 5 stars?

Sandy | 09/29/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Well.. maybe they are that good. This band has the potential to go very far. If you like good rock and great ballads this is a mustbuy cd. Don't be put off by their age. Their music is mature. Favorite tracks include Why do I, Everything and more and I would stay. A young band like this who compose their own songs and are live even better than on the album gives hope for the future of rock music."