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Amsterdam, Netherlands (1974 – present)
Nits, formerly The Nits, are a dutch art rock group, founded in 1974 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Their musical style has varied considerably over the years, as has their line-up with the core of Henk Hofstede (the group’s lead singer and lyricist), Rob Kloet, drummer, Robert Jan Stips (Supersister, Gruppo Sportivo, Golden Earring), keyboards.
Their biggest hit in the Netherlands was “Nescio” (1983), a tribute to the Dutch author Jan Hendrik Frederik Grönloh. The major hit that brought the band to the attention of an international audience was “In The Dutch Mountains” (1987). Their 1976 track “Yes or No” gained international attention decades later after being included in the ‘Shake Some Action’ cd collection— in which music critic Alan Fleagle said Nits’ talent means “pure pop fans will drool”.
Their biggest hit in the Netherlands was “Nescio” (1983), a tribute to the Dutch author Jan Hendrik Frederik Grönloh. The major hit that brought the band to the attention of an international audience was “In The Dutch Mountains” (1987). Their 1976 track “Yes or No” gained international attention decades later after being included in the ‘Shake Some Action’ cd collection— in which music critic Alan Fleagle said Nits’ talent means “pure pop fans will drool”.
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In the Dutch Mountains
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Nest
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Strawberry Wood
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Doing The Dishes
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promisedeyes wrote:
I love "Yes or No", such delicious pure pop... reminds me of "Things We Do For Love" by 10cc
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radiohoofdnz wrote:
Never played it on my pc. I've goth enough albums
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shingouz wrote:
You can start with Urk. Great live double album, a good introduction to all the different aspects of the band.
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Nicast wrote:
Strange that such a great band ain't got more scrubbles !!!
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exprof wrote:
In Brussels http://concerts-review.over-blog.com/article-nits-a-l-orangerie-du-botanique-a-bruxelles-le-10-decembre-2009-40976351.html
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shingouz wrote:
Nice acoustic session available here in both audio and video : http://www.planet-claire.org/Nits/ Henk is playing solo a few Nits songs and covers for a french radio show.
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shingouz wrote:
Another awesome show in Paris! This band is amazing live.
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Bertels wrote:
New album out! Strawberry Wood. Can be ordered at www.nits.nl
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thetrogg wrote:
i like sketches of spain a.o
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Thanocaster wrote:
Best band from Netherlands maybe? Surely one of the most underrated band ever. :[
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Wunder_bred wrote:
has anyone got a torrent or fileshare for this group so I can try before I invest in them? I've heard some good things about them but I've not heard anything by them and I don't wish to spend blindly.
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Vandaller wrote:
Очень хорошая группа! в начале 80-х посещали СССР, чему виной альбом Омск...
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Wonaldo wrote:
Doing The Dishes; Heerlijke muziek om op te zetten tijdens de afwas. Net als de live cd URK die ik vroeger helemaal grijs heb gedraaid!
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shingouz wrote:
Doing the Dishes will be available in France the 21st of April ! :-)
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kappeuter wrote:
Download track Lenin and the Wounded Angel from new album Doing The Dishes for free.
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morninghalo wrote:
i always liked them for being diverse and inventive, and with the right amount of humor, balanced with just the right amount of dreaminess.. and lots of talent in the mix :) and i also started listening to them from the hit in the dutch mountains - in truth, it's not like most of their songs.. reminds me of waterboys.. but it's more accessible and conventional then most other songs..
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Bertels wrote:
I love doing the dishes ;-)
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shingouz wrote:
I hope the new album will be available in France soon.
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Bahviaan wrote:
Their new album is great! Not a big surprise, but still nice to know.
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Nicast wrote:
Highly underrated!
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W2 25: Nits + Signe Tollefsen
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- Mar 9 Nits LaKei, Helmond, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
- Mar 10 Nits Het Bolwerk, Sneek, Netherlands
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Metropool added Nits to the lineup of Nits at Poppodium Metropool. yesterday morning
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basarcanturk, tobigeorg and Kajsersose added Nits to their libraries. Wednesday evening
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E-Clect-Eddy added Nits to the lineup of Nits at Orpheum. Monday evening
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E-Clect-Eddy added Nits to the lineup of Nits at Theater Akzent. Monday evening
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E-Clect-Eddy added Nits to the lineup of Nits at Treibhaus. Monday evening
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E-Clect-Eddy added Nits to the lineup of Nits at Balzaal Vooruit. Monday evening
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E-Clect-Eddy added Nits to the lineup of Nits at Roma Cultural Center. Monday evening
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E-Clect-Eddy added Nits to the lineup of Nits at Stadshoftheater. Monday evening
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E-Clect-Eddy added Nits to the lineup of Nits at Manifesto. Monday evening
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