Various - Pinkpop Dynamo Free Sampler

Review by Perrine Braz

Alright, let’s dive into this wild ride of an album: Pinkpop Dynamo Free Sampler by Various. Released back in 2000, this Dutch gem is like that chaotic mixtape your buddy made you after a festival—raw, unexpected, and kinda unforgettable. It’s got everything from Indie Rock vibes to full-on Nu Metal chaos, with some Acoustic moments thrown in just to mess with your head. Epic Records put it out, so you know they weren’t messing around. First off, can we talk about “Why Does It Always Rain On Me?” by Travis? If you’ve ever been stuck in shitty weather while life feels like it’s falling apart, this track gets you. The lyrics hit hard when you least expect it, and the melody sticks to your brain like gum on a hot day. I remember hearing this live version once during a road trip—it was pouring outside, naturally—and for a second, I swear the universe aligned perfectly. Like, how does a song manage to feel both depressing and comforting at the same time? Magic, maybe. And then there’s “Bitch (Live At Woodstock)” by Meredith Brooks. Holy crap, this one slaps. There’s something raw and untamed about her voice here, like she’s spilling her guts right in front of you. When she belts out those lines, it’s impossible not to feel fired up. I mean, who hasn’t wanted to scream “I’m a bitch, I’m a lover” at the top of their lungs after dealing with some dumbass BS? This performance has all the energy of someone flipping tables but in the best way possible. The rest of the album swings wildly between genres—like jumping from “Make Me Bad (Live)” by Korn’s heavy riffs straight into Ben Folds Five’s quirky “Insignificance.” Honestly, it shouldn’t work, but somehow it does. Maybe because it reflects real life: unpredictable, messy, and occasionally brilliant. What strikes me most about Pinkpop Dynamo Free Sampler isn’t just its diversity—it’s how unapologetically human it feels. These tracks aren’t polished studio masterpieces; they’re snapshots of artists letting loose, making mistakes, and owning them. Listening to it feels like eavesdropping on a bunch of musicians hanging out backstage, swapping stories over cheap beer. So yeah, if you’re looking for perfect production or cohesive themes, this ain’t it. But if you want an album that punches you in the gut and makes you laugh at the same time, give this sampler a spin. Oh, and fun fact: I still can’t listen to “School’s Out” without wanting to throw my desk out the window. Unexpected rebellion FTW.

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Artist: Various
Album: Pinkpop Dynamo Free Sampler

Netherlands

Rock

2000

Rating: 3.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Blind (Live At Woodstock)	4:04
Make Me Bad (Live)	4:08
Bitch (Live At Woodstock)	5:24
Why Does It Always Rain On Me?	4:27
Insignificance	4:30
Given To Fly (Live)	3:58
Acquiesce	4:25
Da Shit You Can't Fuck Wit	2:16
School's Out	3:30
Helter Skelter	5:51
Spit (Live)	2:34
Baby One More Time (Live)	3:52

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Catalog Numbers

SAMPCD 8723 2

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Epic

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Sampler

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Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Sony Music Entertainment (Holland) B.V.
Pressed By	Sony Music
Published By	Jumpin' Cat Music

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This CD came free with an album from any of the featured artists.

Barcodes

Barcode (String): 5099700872326
Barcode (Text): 5 099700 872326
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): S0087562000-0101 21 A1
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI L551
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 9420
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): Sony Music IFPI L551 S0087562000-0101 21 A3
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L551
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 945Q
Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL / BIEM
Label Code: LC 00199
Other: 0087232000

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The *Pinkpop Dynamo Free Sampler* is like a musical time capsule from the year 2000. It’s a wild mix of genres, from Indie Rock to Nu Metal, featuring live tracks by bands that were killing it back then. Imagine hearing Korn’s heavy vibes next to Travis’ emotional rain-soaked anthem—all on the same album. It even includes a killer live version of Britney Spears’ *Baby One More Time*. Yep, you read that right. A rock-infused take on a pop classic. Only in the Netherlands, folks.