The members of Bettie Serveert are alt-rock survivors. They have been performing in various incarnations since 1986, and they released critically acclaimed debut album Palomine in 1992. Joining the core lineup of vocalist/guitarist Carol van Dyk, guitarist Peter Visser and bassist Herman Bunskoeke on new album Pharmacy Of Love (Second Motion) is drummer Joppe Molenaar (of fellow Dutch band Voicst). The group recorded the LP in relative isolation in Waimes, Belgium, in order to better concentrate on honing its sound, and the result is a mix of the classic Bettie Serveert vibe with new modern-rock flourishes. Van Dyk, Visser and Bunskoeke will be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our Q&A with van Dyk.
Peter: Buzz Osborne and his fellow Melvins were way ahead of their time. Paving the way for sometimes lesser bands with greater success, the Melvins always stood by their musical ideas and never compromised. OK, Kurt Cobain was their roadie and a big fan. So? That only made Nirvana’s Bleach a better album. Together with Mudhoney, the godfathers of grunge? Who cares! I bet they don’t! Our drummer Joppe Molenaar is a massive fan.
Video after the jump.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=090orHbfUp4
