Barely 20 years old, Tim Knol was embraced by the Dutch indie world with his unnamed
debut album in 2010. He had, then, already the sound and songs of a mature singer-songwriter with a penchant for the better country rock and Americana. Things seemed to go only well for him in the following years, with albums and side projects that never disappointed. But an accompanying unhealthy life almost killed
… the Horian and made him, on doctor's advice, change course. He stopped taking drugs, started eating healthier and became an avid nature hiker. On Lightyears Better Knol tells of this transformation, of the trial and error and how well he feels now. On this album we hear Knol at his best with a collection of singer-songwriter songs that beckon to americana. The positive energy it exudes this time around only benefits the music. (MR)more
