Picknick
Boudewijn de Groot · 1968
42 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
A tapestry of poetic storytelling layered over gentle acoustic melodies and rich folk instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gentle acoustic storytelling moments
- steady pacing for reflective listening
- poetic narratives with emotional depth
- ideal for quiet afternoon introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced energetic tracks
- seek immediate gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1968, 'Picknick' was Boudewijn de Groot's third studio album and marked his creative peak in the Dutch folk scene. Following his earlier successes with 'Voor de Overlevenden' and 'Boudewijn de Groot', this album solidified his reputation as a leading figure in Nederpop, blending traditional folk with contemporary themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Nick Drake· Joan Baez
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Picknick 3:30
- 2 Ballade van de vriendinnen voor een nacht 2:54
- 3 Cinderella 4:36
- 4 Ballade van wat beter is 2:11
- 5 Tegenland 4:58
- 6 Mensen om me heen 5:51
- 7 Canzone 4711 3:27
- 8 Eva 3:01
- 9 De tuin der lusten 2:40
- 10 Megaton 3:11
- 11 Glazen stilte 2:05
- 12 Prikkebeen 4:12
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