'Fake it til you make it' is an American proverb. It fits perfectly with the Dutch Destine, which presented itself as a successful stadium rock band on its debut album. The dream slowly but surely came true and the group was frequently heard on 3FM and the song In Your Arms appeared in a popular football game. Stay, the accelerated single from this album, also reached the top 40 in 2011. The group
… still writes glowing pop choruses, which contrast nicely with the rocking guitar riffs. For the recordings the group went to Florida again and thanks to producer James Paul Wisner Illuminate once again sounds as full as an American hamburger. The passion of the group and their unadulterated American sound sometimes provoke resistance in the Dutch pop landscape, but even their critics have to admit that Destine has their affairs in order with this album. (PdK)more
