Annie Salomons Ina BoudierBakker - Stemmen Van Schrijvers

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Review by Ricardo Zanei

Alright, let’s dive into Stemmen Van Schrijvers by Annie Salomons and Ina Boudier-Bakker. Released way back in 1960, this little gem from the Netherlands isn’t your typical music album—it's more like a time capsule of spoken word poetry that feels both raw and personal. The label? Querido and Nederlands Letterkundig Museum. Fancy names for something so intimate, right? The tracks on here are short but punchy—no fluff, just straight-up storytelling with a voice that pulls you in. Two tracks really stuck with me: Zelfportret and Mevrouw I. Zelfportret (which means “self-portrait”) hits different because it’s like listening to someone sketch themselves out loud. You can almost picture the writer sitting there, pen in hand, spilling their guts without even realizing they’re doing it. It’s not dramatic or overdone; it’s just honest. And honestly? That’s rare. Then there’s Mevrouw I. This one kinda sneaks up on you. At first, it sounds like a casual chat about some woman—but as it goes on, you realize there’s layers to her story. Like, who is this person? Is she real? Fictional? A mix of both? It leaves you thinking long after the track ends, which is wild considering how simple the delivery is. The whole vibe of Stemmen Van Schrijvers is kinda lo-fi before lo-fi was cool. No fancy production tricks, no autotune—just words hanging in the air, waiting for you to catch 'em. Poetry and spoken word might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you’re into stuff that makes you think—or maybe laugh at how messy life can be—you’ll dig this. Here’s the kicker though: albums like this remind me how much we lose when we focus only on what’s shiny and new. Spoken word has been around forever, yet it still feels underrated. Maybe that’s why Stemmen Van Schrijvers feels special—it doesn’t try too hard. It just exists, quietly daring you to listen closer. Oh, and fun fact: I kept mispronouncing “Boudier-Bakker” while writing this. Like, is it Boo-dee-er or Bow-die-er? Anyway, point is, don’t let weird Dutch names scare you off—this album’s worth your time.

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Download

Filename: annie-salomons-ina-boudierbakker-stemmen-van-schrijvers.zip
  • MP3 size: 18.8 mb
  • FLAC size: 175.6 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Mevrouw I1:41
Zelfportret3:52
De Posthond5:37
Mevrouw II1:57

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Catalog Numbers

SVS 6006

Labels

Querido, Nederlands Letterkundig Museum

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM

Notes

Picture sleeve with 2 lyric inserts

About Annie Salomons Ina BoudierBakker

Dutch author born June 26th, 1885 at Rotterdam

Real Name

    • Anna Maria Francisca Salomons

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: In 1960, a unique album called *Stemmen Van Schrijvers* was released in the Netherlands. It wasn’t your typical music record. Instead, it featured poetry and spoken word performances. The artists behind it were Annie Salomons and Ina Boudier-Bakker. One of the tracks, *Zelfportret* (which means "Self-Portrait"), gives listeners a glimpse into the raw power of words without needing music to carry the emotion. It’s like sitting in a cozy café, listening to someone tell a story that feels both personal and universal. This gem is now part of the Nederlands Letterkundig Museum collection, preserving a piece of literary history.