In the Dutch Mountains

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In the Dutch Mountains
In the Dutch Mountains cover
Studio album by The Nits
Released October 1987
Recorded July 28–August 16, 1987 Werf Studios, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Genre rock
Length ??:??
Label Columbia Records
Producer The Nits
Professional reviews
The Nits chronology
Henk
(1986)		 In the Dutch Mountains
(1987)		 Hat
(1988)

In the Dutch Mountains is an album by The Nits. It was released in October 1987 by Columbia Records.

Contents

[edit] About the album

After the release of their meticulously assembled and produced previous album, Henk (1986), which ended up sounding somewhat lifeless, the band decided to go back to basics and record this their next album live to two-track in their own rehearsal space to, in their own words, "reproduce the special atmosphere of a Nits concert". As a result, the songs sound far more sparkling without becoming rough or rushed.

Lyrically, singer Hofstede delves into his childhood memories, conjuring up a vision of childhood life in the Dutch Fifties and Sixties. The album cover reflects this, featuring actual historical Children's Benefit stamps. Even though they resemble young versions of all four band members, they are in fact real Dutch stamps from 1951.

In the Dutch Mountains was the Nits' most successful album to date and the first to gain a UK and U.S. release. Its lead single and title track was a reasonable hit across the European continent. In the Netherlands, two more singles were pulled off the album, "J.O.S. Days" and "The Panorama Man".

[edit] Track listing

All tracks written by Hofstede, Stips, Kloet.

[edit] Vinyl release

[edit] Side A

  1. In the Dutch Mountains – 3:26
  2. J.O.S. Days – 3:13
  3. Two Skaters – 6:51
  4. Pelican and Penguin – 3:57
  5. In a Play (Das Mädchen im Pelz) – 3:35
  6. Oom-Pah-Pah – 1:21

[edit] Side B

  1. The Panorama Man – 3:29
  2. Mountain Jan – 4:41
  3. One Eye Open – 3:16
  4. An Eating House – 5:53
  5. The Swimmer – 3:50
  6. Good Night – 2:42

[edit] CD release

  1. In the Dutch Mountains – 3:26
  2. J.O.S. Days – 3:13
  3. Two Skaters – 6:51
  4. Pelican and Penguin – 3:57
  5. In a Play (Das Mädchen im Pelz) – 3:35
  6. Oom-Pah-Pah – 1:21
  7. The Panorama Man – 3:29
  8. Mountain Jan – 4:41
  9. One Eye Open – 3:16
  10. An Eating House – 5:53
  11. The Swimmer – 3:50
  12. Good Night – 2:42
  13. Strangers of the Night – 4:27
  14. The Magic of Lassie – 1:37
  15. Moon and Stars – 4:31

[edit] Personnel

[edit] The band

[edit] Additional musicians

  • Jaap van Beusekom – steel guitar
  • Jolanda de Wit – backing vocals
  • Saskia van Essen – backing vocals
  • Lieve Geuens – backing vocals

[edit] Technical staff

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