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Years active
  
1988–1994

Past members
  
Paul Dokter Ale Bosma

Origin
  
Joure, Netherlands (1988)

Labels
  
Integrity Sony BMG

Active until
  
1994

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Members
  
Paul Dokter, Theo de Jong, Ale Bosma, Joan Hooghiemstra, Pyter Kuipers, Jacob Veenstra, Thom de Jager

Albums
  
Barefoot and Pregnant, Mothertongue, Under the Microscope, Desert Red

Genres
  
Jangle pop, Alternative rock

Similar
  
Daryll‑Ann, Paulusma, GEM, Hallo Venray, Benjamin B

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The Serenes were a rock band from Joure, Friesland, The Netherlands. They formed in 1988 and disbanded in 1994. Their jangle pop music is comparable with the music of bands like The Feelies, The Chills and the early sound of R.E.M.. The sound of their guitars and vocals are best described as bright and clean. Their songs contain melancholy English lyrics, inspired by the serenity and loneliness of the silent and flat sceneries of Friesland. Both of their albums are well recognized by Dutch music critics. Still their albums have a top status in the history of the Dutch underground scene.

Contents

The serenes follow the rural coast


First album

Barefoot and Pregnant, their first album, was released in 1990. This album contains 10 tracks, of which Rebecca (You're Gonna Be Allright) was the first single, Abiding Place was the second.

Second album

Their second and final album, Back to Wonder, was released in 1993 and contains 11 tracks. Three tracks were released as a single: Every Sunday, Feel Me and Here. Ale Bosma had been replaced by Jacob Veenstra, Paul Dokter left the band before the album was recorded.

Original line up

  • Theo de Jong (musician) - Guitar and Vocals
  • Paul Dokter - Guitar and Vocals
  • Ale Bosma - Bass
  • Joan Hooghiemstra - Drums
  • Discography

  • Barefoot and Pregnant (album) (Integrity, 1990)
  • Back to Wonder (album) (BMG, 1993)
  • Songs

    Follow the Rural CoastBarefoot and Pregnant · 1990
    Back to Wonder1993
    Abiding PlaceBarefoot and Pregnant · 1990

    References

    The Serenes Wikipedia