Dutch garage rock trio De Keefmen make a more than welcome return. The band has been around for over fifteen years, and its members—Henri Sulmann (vocals, guitars), Peter Kroes (bass, keys, backing vocals) and Arjan Spies (drums, percussion)—are also active in several other bands, so you will understand that their latest full-length album is not only energetic catchiness but also solid craftsmanship.
Different Worlds continues where 2014’s Reflection Of Mind left off, which means that these twelve original songs offer vibrant vocals, confident riffs and groovy rhythms—raw and fuzzy but also charming and soulful—varied in tempo and relatable in lyrics. Today the repeat button is mostly needed for the wise life lessons of Greener On The Otherside and the infectious harmonies of That’s Right, but there are hits for the other days too.
Different Worlds, written by Henri Sulmann and produced by Arjan Spies, is out now digitally and on vinyl LP through Soundflat Records.