The fact that Jeroen van der Boom was replaced by Gerard Joling in the Toppers does not mean that he resembles Joling, although he imitated him excellently in the animated series Café De Wereld. The singer, who is mainly known as an SBS presenter, can better be compared with someone like Marco Borsato in terms of singing voice and appearance. For his studio album Verder Van der Boom again surrounds
… himself with a successful team of solid musicians and songwriters such as Edwin van Hoevelaak, Tjeerd Oosterhuis and Borsato's regular songwriter Han Koreneef. The singer feels best in uptempo songs, which cover about seventy percent of the album. Although Van der Boom does not call showing feelings his strongest side, the ballads Do You Still Love Me, As Beautiful As You and How Long Still form pleasant resting points in the whole. The main theme of Verder is love in all its facets, from the exciting beginning to removal, heartbreak and going on alone again. (SvdP)more
