In the kitchen of Dutch pop music, Jan-Willem Roy has already recorded songs for Frans Bauer (the hit No Words) and Guus Meewis (the lion's share of his successful album NW8). Perhaps the self-confident title of this album is a result of that prosperity. But maybe JW Roy now knows for sure what his musical formula is: romantic pop songs with an American feel and a Brabant accent. In his own words,
… JW is pushing this album more in the direction of his earlier americana CDs. This is especially evident in the bluesy parts of his backing band. Because otherwise this album is more 'pop' than 'roots'. That is not bad, but it is a pity that his lyrics are of the same level as the majority of Dutch-speaking pop artists. And so Roy, unfortunately, also uses crude poetry full of polder metaphors. So texts with a lot of headwind and flat land, in which women are missed, buggered and cheated. But JW Roy doesn't mess up his fans. They will be served the beloved yet predictable dish, which they will nevertheless taste good. (PdK)more
