It is special how Kim Janssen increasingly creates his own musical pallet. A musical world of his own in which he simultaneously finds connections with international names such as and . Members of these groups contributed to Cousins, which was also mixed by Chris Coady ( , ). Dutchman Janssen, who made an international name with his band , opted for a bombastic accompaniment to his delicate and
… invariably sung songs with a restrained voice. This results in a dark sound in which the melancholy is further enhanced with orchestral layers. In the long run that threatens to sound a bit uniform, but Janssen's songs and personal stories are strong enough to keep you on your toes. (MR)more
