Dikke Dennis & De Rockers
Hardhout
After 4 singles, Dikke Dennis & de Rockers now deliver a full-fledged LP. And to continue speaking in superhero comics language, an extra thick release and a very special one at that. Because instead of going back into the studio, the band has decided to release a live album. That is quite unique, The Outsiders and the Doppelgängers went before Dikke, but not many bands in the Netherlands have done this. And where does the raw punk rock'n'roll of Dikke Dennis & de Rockers sounds the best? On stage! 'Hardhout' was recorded in cultural park De Hout in Alkmaar (NL) and initially the idea was to take something off it for a single. When the band checked the recordings they knew for sure, this will be the debut album. This is everything they stand for. 'Hardhout' is what you can expect from Dikke Dennis & de Rockers. A raw, unpolished, honest punk rock'n'roll show. No bells and whistles, just turn up the amplifiers and have a party. No overdubs, what you see is what you get. Just like Dennis himself. Of course all previously released singles are on it, but in a different version supplemented with audience favorites such as 'Schoppenaas' and 'Wild Man' and Dikke Dennis & de Rockers originals such as the instrumental almost N.W.O.B.H.M. sounding 'Trekhaak,' 'Rijkdom' and 'Alles Of Niets'. 18 hits in total! The album was produced by Peter van Elderen and guitarist Guido Bruin who has since been succeeded by Diamond Jim. The artwork was again provided by bassist Sicco Roukema and Bas van der Schaaf. Band photo by Chris Stevenet (Human Alert).