Zilveruitjes012019: A Wild Ride Through Belgium’s Experimental Underground
Alright, so here’s the deal—Zilveruitjes012019 is one of those albums that doesn’t really care if you “get it” or not. It’s this weird little gem from Belgium, released in 2019 by Ultra Eczema (a label known for pushing boundaries). The album's got a bit of everything—Electronic vibes, Rock edge, Folk feels, some World music sprinkles, and even a touch of Country. But what ties it all together? That experimental twist. It’s like someone threw a bunch of genres into a blender and hit puree.
The whole thing was put together by DJ Dennis Junior, who clearly had no interest in playing it safe. One track that sticks out is Untitled, which, yeah, literally untitled—real creative naming there, folks. But honestly, it’s kind of perfect because the song itself feels like it can’t be pinned down either. It starts off with these glitchy electronic bleeps and bloops, then BAM—this raw guitar riff crashes in like an uninvited guest at a dinner party. And just when you think you’ve figured it out, some haunting folk-like vocals slide in, soft but kinda eerie, like whispers from another dimension. You don’t forget something like that easily.
Another standout moment comes later in the album—I won’t name names because half the tracks seem to blend into each other anyway—but there’s this one part where it sounds like someone sampled a barnyard animal and turned it into a beat. Like, seriously, I could swear I heard a chicken clucking in rhythm. Maybe it’s accidental genius; maybe it’s intentional madness. Either way, it made me laugh and rewind about five times trying to figure out what exactly I was hearing.
What makes Zilveruitjes012019 special isn’t necessarily how polished or cohesive it is—it’s more about how fearless it feels. It’s messy, sure, but in the best possible way. Listening to it feels like peeking behind the curtain of Dennis Junior’s brain while he experiments with whatever random sounds struck his fancy. Some parts are brilliant, others are… well, let’s call them “acquired tastes.” But hey, isn’t that what experimental music is supposed to do? Push buttons, break rules, and make you scratch your head?
Here’s the kicker though—after listening to this album, I couldn’t help but wonder: does Dennis Junior ever sleep? Because this thing feels like the result of too many late nights, too much coffee, and zero chill. Or maybe he’s just messing with us. Whatever the case, hats off to him. This album might not change your life, but it’ll definitely give you something to talk about. And honestly, isn’t that worth something?
Final thought: If this album were a person, it’d probably show up to a party wearing mismatched socks, carrying a ukulele, and insisting on DJing even though no one asked. Love it or hate it, you won’t forget it.
