Orkestra - Dont You Read My Letters

Review by Zakiyyah Ali

Album Review: Don’t You Read My Letters by Orkestra – A Pop Gem That Packs a Punch Alright, buckle up, because we’re diving into Don’t You Read My Letters, the 1992 pop oddball from Orkestra. This Dutch masterpiece is like finding an old mixtape in your attic—scratchy but full of soul. Released under Dino Music and helmed by producer Freddy Haayen alongside the band itself, this record feels like it was cooked up in someone’s basement with way too much coffee and ambition. And guess what? It works. Let’s get one thing straight: Kelly Groucutt is basically carrying this whole operation. The dude sings lead vocals, handles backing vocals, plays bass, guitar, AND piano. If that doesn’t scream “overachiever,” I don’t know what does. Oh, and Hugh McDowell on cello? Mik Kaminski shredding violin AND keyboards? These guys aren’t messing around. They’ve got layers for days, man. Now, let’s talk tracks. First off, “Bring On The Dancing Girls.” Holy crap, this song hits hard. It’s got this swaggering groove that feels like walking into a smoky club where everyone’s wearing leather jackets and glaring at you. The bassline slaps so hard it could knock over a beer bottle, and those strings—they’re not just there for show. McDowell and Kaminski bring a raw edge to the track that makes it feel alive, almost dangerous. You can practically smell the sweat and hear the clinking glasses. This isn’t background music; it’s front-and-center, grab-you-by-the-collar stuff. Then there’s the title track, “Don’t You Read My Letters.” Man, this one sticks with you because it’s dripping with drama. Groucutt sounds pissed—or maybe heartbroken, or both—and his voice cracks in all the right places. The lyrics are simple but hit like a punch to the gut: “Don’t you read my letters / Don’t you see my pain?” It’s the kind of song you blast after a breakup when you need to vent some serious emotional baggage. The production here is tight, thanks to Haayen and co., but they leave enough rough edges to keep things real. By the time the violins kick in, you’re ready to throw something across the room—or hug a stranger. Whatever floats your boat. Mixed by Freddy Haayen and Han Nuyten, the sound is clean yet raw, like polished wood with splinters still sticking out. It’s not perfect, but who cares? Perfection is boring anyway. What matters is how these songs make you feel, and trust me, they’ll dig their claws into you and refuse to let go. So yeah, Don’t You Read My Letters might fly under the radar for most people, but if you’re into unapologetic pop with bite, this album deserves a spot in your collection. Plus, knowing it came out of the Netherlands in ‘92 adds to its weird charm. Like…what were they even doing over there? Making magic, apparently. Here’s the kicker: listening to this album feels like eavesdropping on a secret conversation between musicians who didn’t care about trends or rules. And honestly? That’s exactly why it rocks. Now go listen to it before someone tells you it’s cool.

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Artist: Orkestra
Album: Dont You Read My Letters

Netherlands

1992

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Bring On The Dancing Girls	3:02
Don't You Read My Letters	3:27

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Orkestra - Don't You Read My Letters. Dutch tv 1991. (ELO)

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Catalog Numbers

DNCS 2062
DNS 2062

Labels

Dino Music

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Formats

CD
Single
Vinyl
7"

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Dino Music
Copyright (c)	Dino Music
Marketed By	Dino Music
Recorded At	Bullet Sound Studios
Mixed At	Bullet Sound Studios
Published By	Pollywood Music

Credits

Role	Credit
Cello	Hugh McDowell
Executive-Producer	David Walker , Peter Kuys
Lead Vocals	Kelly Groucutt
Backing Vocals	Kelly Groucutt
Bass	Kelly Groucutt
Guitar	Kelly Groucutt
Piano	Kelly Groucutt
Mixed By	Freddy Haayen, Han Nuyten
Producer	Freddy Haayen, Orkestra
Violin	Mik Kaminski
Keyboards	Mik Kaminski

Barcodes

Barcode: 8 712195 706224
Barcode: 8 712195 706200

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Kelly Groucutt
Mik Kaminski

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: the 1992 album *Don’t You Read My Letters* by Orkestra is like a one-man show in many ways. Kelly Groucutt, formerly of Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), handled lead vocals, bass, guitar, piano, and even backing vocals! It’s wild how one person can wear so many musical hats. Plus, the album features Hugh McDowell on cello and Mik Kaminski on violin—both also ELO alumni—bringing that lush, orchestral vibe fans love. Fun fact: it came out under Dino Music in the Netherlands, tying together international talent with Dutch roots.