Although they didn’t cross over into the mainstream the way some of their peers did, Holland’s Bettie Serveert became significant college radio stars during the ’90s with their jangly, sweetly melodic, at times surprisingly muscular guitar pop. The band’s sound was familiar, even archetypal, yet with its own distinct flavor that suggested any number of reference points and made exact comparisons elusive. Much of Bettie Serveert’s reputation rested on their 1992 debut, Palomine, and even though critical opinion of their subsequent work was divided, they continued to maintain a cult audience through the past decades.
After big festivals such as Pinkpop, international tours with genre colleagues Wilco, Jeff Buckley, Dinosaur Jr., Buffalo Tom and Belly, it is clear to see that Bettie Serveert is definitely one of Holland’s most renowned bands. Their youngest album ‘Oh Mayhem!’ dating from 2013, will now be followed up by a brand new cd ‘Damaged Good’. And, of course, a show at Paard.
