The raging hormones of the young, their enormous urge to prove themselves and their inability to temper their earnestness with humor have, at the very least, enriched our musical culture, and perhaps even defined it for the most part. The concept of naivite may have negative connotations for many, but in music it is the most important quality.
Musicians often look upon their very first recordings with mixed feelings or even with deep shame.
There's no need for that. It is a widespread fallacy that singles recorded in a thoughtless explosion of youthful recklessness are of lesser cultural value and musical quality than the thought-out, methodical products of mature musicians. This album is an album of unfulfilled promises. If there is any sin at all on this album, it is found in the remainder of the artists' careers. On this album you can hear clearly that an awful lot of talent is being wasted in the Netherlands.