Not The Same Blues Matters! Records, 2005
Personnel: Mike 'The Kid' Donkers - vocals & guitars; 'Restless' Ruben Klabbers - guitars; Mike 'The Trigger' Sedee - fenderbass; Rens 'El Lorenzo' Hardijzer - drums.
Reviews of this album:
"This blues rock quartet from Holland knows their
stuff. They have developed their own take on their
favorite music and manage to avoid predictable
patterns. These guys may not be musical musclemen,
but they do know how to give their music muscle."
Revolver, NL, 2006
"There are simply no bad tracks on this album. Songs
like Muddy Waters and Swamp Thing reflect the band's
blues background but on the whole this record is
definitely more rock than blues. The band borrows
heavily from America's rich rock history, particularly
when it comes to the fine vocal arrangements. For
bluesrockers and rootsrockers this ace album from
Dutch soil is a safe bet."
Aardschok, NL, 2006
"This debut album for the British label Blues Matters!
marks a significant departure for The Mellotones.
Though still rooted in the blues, they opt for
funkiness and psychedelics in a combination of
southern and classic rock. Rhythmically, they are
as overwhelming as ever. The album title pretty much
says it all. Consider that a compliment."
Oor, NL, 2006
"This is hot shit. Just listen to The One, which sounds
like Peter Frampton playing blues. Or Dead Man
Walking, in which zombies appear to be able to play a
mean solo. Or my personal favorite, Swamp Thing. Pretty damn good!"
Platomania, NL, 2006
"Their music is varied: it's energetic, the songs are
original, it rocks, there are psychedelic and funky
moments. On this new album the Mellotones have
succeeded in approaching their music in a different
way than before. Maybe that explains the title of the
album, for it's definitely NOT THE SAME."
Red Rooster Radio, NL, 2006
"The Mellotones manage to keep the blues fresh and
energetic. The foursome has shown previously their
ability to mesh various styles, which they're also
doing on this disc. The Mellotones aren't even afraid
of playing quietly. That's one in the eye for other
Dutch 'bluesbands'. Cool!"
Live XS, NL, 2006
"This is a really great collection of material which I find both highly original and inventive. It rocks, it has psychedelic moments, it is varied, interesting, highly enjoyable, very listenable to and should win the band many more fans.
The more I listen to the CD, the more great lyrics I hear."
Digital Blues, UK, 2005
Produced by Rob van Boeckel & Mike Donkers. Executive producer Lorenzo Hardijzer. Recorded at New Road Studios, Wijchen, The Netherlands, by Rob van Boeckel. Mixed at New Road Studios, Wijchen, The Netherlands, by Rob van Boeckel and Mike Donkers. Mastered at Léon's Farm, Boekend, The Netherlands, by Léon Bartels, Mike Donkers & Rens Hardijzer. All songs published by Mello Publishing. Words by Mike Donkers, except 'Can't Won't Don't': Monic Bakker & Mike Donkers. Music by The Mellotones, except 'No Sympathy','The One', 'Swamp Thing' & 'Not The Same': The Mellotones & Jules van Brakel; 'You Gotta Have A Man (Bluehop Remix): Mike Donkers & Jules van Brakel. Solos in 'King Of The Jam' by Paul Sips (bass) and Rob van Boeckel (guitar). Background vocals in 'Can't Won't Don't' by Monic Bakker. Art concept by Mike Sedee for Mello Design. Art direction by Job van den Crommenacker for De Moor Creators. Final sleeve layout by Darren Howels for Blues Matters!. Photography by Duncan De Fey, Joes Stiphout, Joachim van der Kwast, Wil Wijnhoven, Luwig Heijden & John Stax.
Blues Matters!: PO Box 18 Bridgend CF33 6YW UK
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