In the Dutch Mountains is an album by The Nits. It was released in October 1987 by Columbia Records. The album, recorded live to two-track in their own rehearsal space to, in their own words, reproduce the special atmosphere of a Nits concert. As a result, the songs sound far more sparkling without becoming rough or rushed. Lyrically, singer Hofstede delves into his childhood memories, conjuring up a vision of childhood life in the Netherlands in the 1950s and 1960s. The album cover reflects this, featuring actual historical Childrens Benefit stamps. Even though they resemble young versions of all four band members, they are in fact real Dutch stamps from 1951. In the Dutch Mountains was the Nits most successful album to date and the first to gain a UK release. Its lead single and title track was a reasonable hit across the European continent, and is considered their signature song. In the Netherlands, two more singles were pulled off the album, J.O.S. Days and The Panorama Man.
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