They are young, full of enthusiasm and energy and you hear it in their music. You can tell the lead singer Jacqueline Govaert is putting her soul and guts in her performance.

If some will say they sound 'amateur' it is probably because the production is raw and simple. I don't want to call them punk, there are not, but there are closer to Greenday (or maybe early U2 in some songs) than to Limp Biskit. Maybe I should say garage band? Of course the best comparison remains their compatriot Dutch female singer Anouk.

If you like guitars unleashed, with heavy drums section you can headbang to, you'll like most of the album: "All unsaid", "Won't cry", "Give my life", "Protection" (about children sexual abuse), "Why do I", "Get it on", "Happy now" or "Let it go". They also offer some mid tempo 'ballads' where piano takes the lead, and some surprising vocal harmonies, as the huge hit "I would stay", "Everything and more" and "Fine". "Though that you would be" is maybe one of my favorites. I also like the rhythmic line of "I'll be gone" which sounds a little bit influenced by Caribbean beats.

Lyrics are simple (but not simplistic) and direct. You sometimes have the impression to grab some thoughts going through the writer's mind without knowing who he/she's talking to and what situation he/she is referring to ("Happy now").

They have to learn (and they are willing and determined to), but I would call it a promising first rock album. Give them a try.

While spending a few weeks in Belgium for work in the fall of 2000, I heard their single on the radio and bought the CD to take back with me to the US. Absolutely amazing! Krezip is filled with talent and potential, especially when considering their age. From jagged-edge guitar on "Let it Go" to the smooth lyrical piano singles like "Won't Cry", the band's emotion shows through on every note, with the unique touch of a Dutch accent. It is good to see this available finally in the US.

I bought this album because I heard about Krezip from my friend and I found it one of the geartest albums I have heard for some long time now! If you want to hear some good music Get it!

On this cd you will find all kinds of things. From pure rock songs (with a punky edge) to realy slow ballads. Best songs: Get it On, All Unsaid, I Would stay (of course!!), Won't Cry and (maybe the best one) Fine.I know the band since the first demo cassette they made in 1998 (when the average age in the band was 15)and even more when you see them live, you will be stunned be the positive action that is in this young band. I like the demo cd 'Run Around'from 1999 even more. You can still buy it in Holland and Belgium. They are now trying to get a foot on the ground in the rest of Europe and i hope this will word good for them (and that they will never lose this energy!!) NOW, UP FOR THE NEXT ALBUM (not too soon, it has to be good!!)

Krezip is so cool! They're like the Cranberries, but then 1000X better. The music is so nice te listen to, and the words are very sensitive and true. I can feel what she means. It's just great. I don't have words for it....