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Kadril
Eva (Wild Boar)
$17.99
Musicians:
Eva De Roovere (vocal, clarinet), Bart De Cock (bagpipes), Hans Quaghebeur (accordeon, keyboards), Harlind Libbrecht (dulcimer, mandolin), Peter Libbrecht (violin), Erwin Libbrecht (guitar, bouzouki), Dirk Verhegge (elec. guitar), Koen Dewaele (bass), Ron Reuman (drums)
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More music by Kadril
| "The first batch of releases from this Belgian label drew enthusiastic critical praise from all over Europe, particularly the one by a female trio called Laïs. Kadril provided the varied and tasteful accompaniments on that album. They obviously enjoyed working with female singers because they have now acquired a fine one of their own, the Eva of the title, for their fifth album. Her relaxed and engaging singing helps to make this album the pick of this second batch from Wild Boar. As in the their accompaniments of Laïs, this album shows their versatility and the ability to sound everything from an intimate acoustic band to a sort of fairly heavy folk-rock on a selection of mainly traditional material from the Benelux countries. All the tracks have a strong melodic feel and lots of subtle changes of instrumental blends to maintain the interest. Lots of fine moments come from the hurdy-gurdy of Hans Quaghebeur and the fiddle of Peter Libbrecht and the singing of Eva De Roovere, particularly on the lovely 'Sylvia'." - Vic Smith, Folk Roots |
It has become a CD with many influences, which occasionally looks back at its roots. Or
as 'Oor' puts it: 'Kadril transforms archaic Flemish tunes into contemporary folk
rock. The group deals in evocative hurdy-gurdy trance, melancholic ballads and
obscure nyckelharpa-rock à la Hedningarna' or 'New Folk Sounds' : 'Kadril has
once again advanced its career. The best in Flanders'.
Or in France on 'Radio Celtic FM': 'What a pleasure to discover this group! Their
level attains to perfection. Each album title literally beams out harmony. An
exercise in seduction which is going to make indelible prints on our
programming. It won't be our listeners who venture to complain'.
The title of the record refers to the new singer, Eva De Roovere, who has taken the place of Patrick Riguelle. 'A potential
platform sensation, this Eva. She combines a strong voice with a smooth
platform presence and sex-appeal' (De Standaard).
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