Many records bear a story. Made with a certain vibe, in a special location, or at a crucial time in which the artist is living.
The story of Dutch Rock singer Anouk's new album Paradise And Back Again is quite the opposite; there is no theme
or concept to this album. It's just as colourful and breathtakingly beautiful as the cover artwork (painted by artist Esther
Barend).
It's very simple, really. Paradise And Back Again is a collection of rock solid songs. A trip through all styles the singer
loves. Or, as she says herself: "it's a mess, really". Typically Anouk: first, sing a bunch of songs with all her heart and soul,
only to make fun of it moments later.
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