Name: April by Bløf
Brand: Bløf
SKU: 5099969663055
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (91 reviews)

ALBUM

The spring reference in the title sets some expectations about the album's mood, which April generally deceives, as it is a quiet, introspective piece of work more in line with what can be expected from its predecessor, Oktober (perhaps Bløf should have gone with "November" this time). Calendar references aside, April is no musical sensation, but it actually sounds just fine in an unassuming way. This is basically European AOR of a softer variety -- not quite a set of ballads, but close. Midtempo songs employ plenty of piano and lounge-jazzy percussion, and Paskal Jakobsen croons as if either on a verge of a heartbreak or right over it -- or, considering that he not a teenager anymore, reminiscing of important heartbreaks gone by. The tempo falls to plodding sometimes, but it makes sense within the context of the songs (i.e., it's not boring), and more importantly, Jakobsen never slips into wallowing in self-pity -- he's elegiac, but never tragic. April sports no hooks, but this is not the kind of album that needs them, and so this is not a detriment, provided you are aware what you're buying into -- and that is basically a European answer to blues or even country: the sort of music that people who don't have blues in their bones play when they've got the blues. No need to overestimate it: this is a pretty watered-down specimen of the style -- but that unobtrusiveness is a part of the album's charm. When you get down to brass tacks, April is a great record to put on after a long hard working week, or on a rainy day, either in spring or autumn.
© Alexey Eremenko /TiVo

1. Aan Iedereen Die Wacht

by Bløf

Accordion: Bas Kennis; Performer
Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Bass (vocal): Peter Slager; Performer
Double Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Drums: Norman Bonink; Performer
Guitar: Paskal Jakobsen; Performer
Hammond Organ: Bas Kennis; Performer
Composer: Bløf; Composer
Author: Peter Slager; Production
Mastering Engineer: Sander Van Der Heide; Production
Melodica: Bas Kennis; Performer
Percussion: Norman Bonink; Performer
Performer: Paskal Jakobsen
Peter Bauwens
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis
Peter Slager
Sarah Bettens; Performer
Piano: Bas Kennis; Performer
Vocals: Paskal Jakobsen
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis
Sarah Bettens; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Peter Bauwens; Composer
Mixing: Holger Schwedt; Production
Recording: Marty Brugmans; Production
Studio Personnel: Holger Schwedt
Sander Van Der Heide
Marty Brugmans; Production
Primary Artist: Bløf; Main Performer
Producer: Bløf
Marty Brugmans; Production

2. Als Dit Alles Over Is

by Bløf

Accordion: Bas Kennis; Performer
Author: Peter Slager; Production
Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Bass (vocal): Peter Slager; Performer
Cello: Moira Truijens; Performer
Double Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Drums: Norman Bonink; Performer
Guitar: Paskal Jakobsen; Performer
Hammond Organ: Bas Kennis; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Sander Van Der Heide; Production
Mixing: Holger Schwedt; Production
Melodica: Bas Kennis; Performer
Percussion: Norman Bonink; Performer
Performer: Jeanne Biessen
Bas Kennis
Hester Van Der Vlugt
Norman Bonink
Moira Truijens
Peter Bauwens
Paskal Jakobsen
Peter Slager
Yvonne Van Der Pol; Performer
Piano: Bas Kennis; Performer
Viola: Yvonne Van Der Pol; Performer
Violin: Jeanne Biessen
Hester Van Der Vlugt; Performer
Vocals: Paskal Jakobsen
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Composer: Bløf; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Peter Bauwens; Composer
Recording: Marty Brugmans; Production
Studio Personnel: Sander Van Der Heide
Marty Brugmans
Holger Schwedt; Production
Primary Artist: Bløf; Main Performer
Producer: Bløf
Marty Brugmans; Production

3. Omdat Het Anders Wordt

by Bløf

Accordion: Bas Kennis; Performer
Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Bass (vocal): Peter Slager; Performer
Double Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Drums: Norman Bonink; Performer
Guitar: Paskal Jakobsen; Performer
Hammond Organ: Bas Kennis; Performer
Composer: Bløf; Composer
Author: Peter Slager; Production
Mastering Engineer: Sander Van Der Heide; Production
Melodica: Bas Kennis; Performer
Percussion: Norman Bonink; Performer
Performer: Peter Slager
Paskal Jakobsen
Peter Bauwens
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Piano: Bas Kennis; Performer
Vocals: Paskal Jakobsen
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Peter Bauwens; Composer
Mixing: Holger Schwedt; Production
Recording: Marty Brugmans; Production
Studio Personnel: Holger Schwedt
Sander Van Der Heide
Marty Brugmans; Production
Primary Artist: Bløf; Main Performer
Producer: Bløf
Marty Brugmans; Production

4. Midzomernacht

by Bløf

Accordion: Bas Kennis; Performer
Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Bass (vocal): Peter Slager; Performer
Cello: Stijn Saveniers; Performer
Double Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Drums: Norman Bonink; Performer
Guitar: Paskal Jakobsen; Performer
Hammond Organ: Bas Kennis; Performer
Composer: Bløf; Composer
Author: Peter Slager; Production
Mastering Engineer: Sander Van Der Heide; Production
Melodica: Bas Kennis; Performer
Percussion: Norman Bonink; Performer
Performer: Stijn Saveniers
Peter Slager
Norman Bonink
Jeroen Robbrecht
Bas Kennis
Mark Steylaerts
Paskal Jakobsen
Véronique Gilis; Performer
Piano: Bas Kennis; Performer
Viola: Jeroen Robbrecht; Performer
Violin: Véronique Gilis
Mark Steylaerts; Performer
Vocals: Paskal Jakobsen
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Mixing: Holger Schwedt; Production
Recording: Marty Brugmans; Production
Studio Personnel: Sander Van Der Heide
Marty Brugmans
Holger Schwedt; Production
Primary Artist: Bløf; Main Performer
Producer: Marty Brugmans
Bløf; Production

5. Overgave

by Bløf

Accordion: Bas Kennis; Performer
Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Bass (vocal): Peter Slager; Performer
Double Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Drums: Norman Bonink; Performer
Guitar: Paskal Jakobsen; Performer
Hammond Organ: Bas Kennis; Performer
Composer: Bløf; Composer
Author: Peter Slager; Production
Mastering Engineer: Sander Van Der Heide; Production
Melodica: Bas Kennis; Performer
Percussion: Norman Bonink; Performer
Performer: Peter Slager
Paskal Jakobsen
Peter Bauwens
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Piano: Bas Kennis; Performer
Vocals: Paskal Jakobsen
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Peter Bauwens; Composer
Mixing: Holger Schwedt; Production
Recording: Marty Brugmans; Production
Studio Personnel: Holger Schwedt
Sander Van Der Heide
Marty Brugmans; Production
Primary Artist: Bløf; Main Performer
Producer: Bløf
Marty Brugmans; Production

6. Blijf Zoals Nu

by Bløf

Accordion: Bas Kennis; Performer
Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Bass (vocal): Peter Slager; Performer
Double Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Drums: Norman Bonink; Performer
Guitar: Paskal Jakobsen; Performer
Hammond Organ: Bas Kennis; Performer
Composer: Bløf; Composer
Author: Peter Slager; Production
Mastering Engineer: Sander Van Der Heide; Production
Melodica: Bas Kennis; Performer
Percussion: Norman Bonink; Performer
Performer: Peter Slager
Paskal Jakobsen
Peter Bauwens
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Piano: Bas Kennis; Performer
Vocals: Paskal Jakobsen
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Peter Bauwens; Composer
Mixing: Holger Schwedt; Production
Recording: Marty Brugmans; Production
Studio Personnel: Holger Schwedt
Sander Van Der Heide
Marty Brugmans; Production
Primary Artist: Bløf; Main Performer
Producer: Bløf
Marty Brugmans; Production

7. Wapenbroeders

by Bløf

Accordion: Bas Kennis; Performer
Author: Peter Slager; Production
Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Bass (vocal): Peter Slager; Performer
Cello: Moira Truijens; Performer
Double Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Drums: Norman Bonink; Performer
Guitar: Paskal Jakobsen; Performer
Hammond Organ: Bas Kennis; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Sander Van Der Heide; Production
Mixing: Holger Schwedt; Production
Melodica: Bas Kennis; Performer
Percussion: Norman Bonink; Performer
Performer: Jeanne Biessen
Bas Kennis
Hester Van Der Vlugt
Norman Bonink
Moira Truijens
Peter Bauwens
Paskal Jakobsen
Peter Slager
Yvonne Van Der Pol; Performer
Piano: Bas Kennis; Performer
Viola: Yvonne Van Der Pol; Performer
Violin: Jeanne Biessen
Hester Van Der Vlugt; Performer
Vocals: Paskal Jakobsen
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Composer: Bløf; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Peter Bauwens; Composer
Recording: Marty Brugmans; Production
Studio Personnel: Sander Van Der Heide
Marty Brugmans
Holger Schwedt; Production
Primary Artist: Bløf; Main Performer
Producer: Bløf
Marty Brugmans; Production

8. Dagen Zonder Namen

by Bløf

Accordion: Bas Kennis; Performer
Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Bass (vocal): Peter Slager; Performer
Double Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Drums: Norman Bonink; Performer
Guitar: Paskal Jakobsen; Performer
Hammond Organ: Bas Kennis; Performer
Composer: Bløf; Composer
Author: Peter Slager; Production
Mastering Engineer: Sander Van Der Heide; Production
Melodica: Bas Kennis; Performer
Percussion: Norman Bonink; Performer
Performer: Peter Slager
Paskal Jakobsen
Peter Bauwens
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Piano: Bas Kennis; Performer
Vocals: Paskal Jakobsen
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Peter Bauwens; Composer
Mixing: Holger Schwedt; Production
Recording: Marty Brugmans; Production
Studio Personnel: Holger Schwedt
Sander Van Der Heide
Marty Brugmans; Production
Primary Artist: Bløf; Main Performer
Producer: Bløf
Marty Brugmans; Production

9. Je Gelijk Is Geen Geluk

by Bløf

Accordion: Bas Kennis; Performer
Author: Peter Slager; Production
Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Bass (vocal): Peter Slager; Performer
Cello: Moira Truijens; Performer
Double Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Drums: Norman Bonink; Performer
Guitar: Paskal Jakobsen; Performer
Hammond Organ: Bas Kennis; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Sander Van Der Heide; Production
Mixing: Holger Schwedt; Production
Melodica: Bas Kennis; Performer
Percussion: Norman Bonink; Performer
Performer: Jeanne Biessen
Bas Kennis
Hester Van Der Vlugt
Norman Bonink
Moira Truijens
Peter Bauwens
Paskal Jakobsen
Peter Slager
Yvonne Van Der Pol; Performer
Piano: Bas Kennis; Performer
Viola: Yvonne Van Der Pol; Performer
Violin: Jeanne Biessen
Hester Van Der Vlugt; Performer
Vocals: Paskal Jakobsen
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Composer: Bløf; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Peter Bauwens; Composer
Recording: Marty Brugmans; Production
Studio Personnel: Sander Van Der Heide
Marty Brugmans
Holger Schwedt; Production
Primary Artist: Bløf; Main Performer
Producer: Bløf
Marty Brugmans; Production

10. Misschien Tot Morgen

by Bløf

Accordion: Bas Kennis; Performer
Author: Peter Slager; Production
Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Bass (vocal): Peter Slager; Performer
Cello: Moira Truijens; Performer
Double Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Drums: Norman Bonink; Performer
Guitar: Paskal Jakobsen; Performer
Hammond Organ: Bas Kennis; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Sander Van Der Heide; Production
Mixing: Holger Schwedt; Production
Melodica: Bas Kennis; Performer
Percussion: Norman Bonink; Performer
Performer: Jeanne Biessen
Bas Kennis
Hester Van Der Vlugt
Norman Bonink
Moira Truijens
Peter Bauwens
Paskal Jakobsen
Peter Slager
Yvonne Van Der Pol; Performer
Piano: Bas Kennis; Performer
Viola: Yvonne Van Der Pol; Performer
Violin: Jeanne Biessen
Hester Van Der Vlugt; Performer
Vocals: Paskal Jakobsen
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Composer: Bløf; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Peter Bauwens; Composer
Recording: Marty Brugmans; Production
Studio Personnel: Sander Van Der Heide
Marty Brugmans
Holger Schwedt; Production
Primary Artist: Bløf; Main Performer
Producer: Bløf
Marty Brugmans; Production

11. Eilanden 2

by Bløf

Accordion: Bas Kennis; Performer
Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Bass (vocal): Peter Slager; Performer
Double Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Drums: Norman Bonink; Performer
Guitar: Paskal Jakobsen; Performer
Hammond Organ: Bas Kennis; Performer
Composer: Bløf; Composer
Author: Peter Slager; Production
Mastering Engineer: Sander Van Der Heide; Production
Melodica: Bas Kennis; Performer
Percussion: Norman Bonink; Performer
Performer: Peter Slager
Paskal Jakobsen
Peter Bauwens
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Piano: Bas Kennis; Performer
Vocals: Paskal Jakobsen
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Peter Bauwens; Composer
Mixing: Holger Schwedt; Production
Recording: Marty Brugmans; Production
Studio Personnel: Holger Schwedt
Sander Van Der Heide
Marty Brugmans; Production
Primary Artist: Bløf; Main Performer
Producer: Bløf
Marty Brugmans; Production

12. Gelukkig

by Bløf

Accordion: Bas Kennis; Performer
Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Bass (vocal): Peter Slager; Performer
Double Bass: Peter Slager; Performer
Drums: Norman Bonink; Performer
Guitar: Paskal Jakobsen; Performer
Hammond Organ: Bas Kennis; Performer
Composer: Bløf; Composer
Author: Peter Slager; Production
Mastering Engineer: Sander Van Der Heide; Production
Melodica: Bas Kennis; Performer
Percussion: Norman Bonink; Performer
Performer: Peter Slager
Paskal Jakobsen
Peter Bauwens
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Piano: Bas Kennis; Performer
Vocals: Paskal Jakobsen
Norman Bonink
Bas Kennis; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Peter Bauwens; Composer
Mixing: Holger Schwedt; Production
Recording: Marty Brugmans; Production
Studio Personnel: Holger Schwedt
Sander Van Der Heide
Marty Brugmans; Production
Primary Artist: Bløf; Main Performer
Producer: Bløf
Marty Brugmans; Production

13. Vandaag

by Bløf

Primary Artist: Bløf; Main Performer
Composer: Bløf
Peter Slager; Composer
Lyricist: Bløf
Peter Slager; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Peter Slager
Bløf; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

54 minutes and 19 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock

Label

EMI Music Netherlands B.V.

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

Netherlands

Language

Dutch

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 2, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099969663055

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Notification

April

1. Aan Iedereen Die Wacht

2. Als Dit Alles Over Is

3. Omdat Het Anders Wordt

4. Midzomernacht

5. Overgave

6. Blijf Zoals Nu

7. Wapenbroeders

8. Dagen Zonder Namen

9. Je Gelijk Is Geen Geluk

10. Misschien Tot Morgen

11. Eilanden 2

12. Gelukkig

13. Vandaag

Technical Specifications

April

Product information

Release options

1. Aan Iedereen Die Wacht

2. Als Dit Alles Over Is

3. Omdat Het Anders Wordt

4. Midzomernacht

5. Overgave

6. Blijf Zoals Nu

7. Wapenbroeders

8. Dagen Zonder Namen

9. Je Gelijk Is Geen Geluk

10. Misschien Tot Morgen

11. Eilanden 2

12. Gelukkig

13. Vandaag

Technical Specifications