At the beginning of 2018, Ruben Hein participated in the popular television game Wie Is De Mol? For weeks millions of people see the singer-songwriter puzzling, searching, lying and unmasking. Participating in the program immediately makes you a Dutch celebrity. Coincidence or not, while the TV series is still running, Hein will release his fifth album. The timing couldn't be better. Especially
… since the singer / pianist comes with his most accessible record to date. After years of inventive jazz pop, he wanted to go back to basics. Groundwork Rising consists of direct, simple songs. Some of his longtime fans won't take 'simple' as a recommendation. It is. Hein has long proven himself as a singer and writer. We know he can go the hard way. Now we hear a different side. Hit sensitive, calm and more rock than soul or funk. (JE)more
