Bintangs - Heroes, Beggars And Kings (LP)

Heroes Beggars and Kings by Bintangs dropped in 2020 via Butler Records marking over six decades of gritty Dutch rock and roll. This band formed in 1961 still channels raw rhythm and blues energy. Their sound leans into garage rock and blues rock with hard-edged vocals and dirty guitar tones. It’s loud urgent and stubbornly alive.

Songs like Wheels Go Round and Roll On Rollin’ Stone punch with classic swagger and no-frills production style. Frontman Frank Kraaijeveld brings rasp and grit to lyrics about survival and rebellion. The guitars from Menno Gootjes cut through the mix with vintage fire. Their raw edge fits alongside legends like The Pretty Things and Them. Each track sticks to roots yet feels sharp and current.

The title track Heroes Beggars and Kings offers a gritty narrative built on smoky riffs and pounding rhythms. Songs like Blues on the Ceiling echo early Rolling Stones while Rats and Hard to Find give nods to British blues and early psychedelic rock. The record feels like a barroom set played loud and late. It’s honest unfiltered and born from pure rock history.

This album is a statement of resilience from a band that never bowed to trends or softened its sound. Bintangs remain a cult treasure in the European rock underground. Heroes Beggars and Kings is a love letter to gritty rock and roll spirit. It shows that time only sharpens true identity and musical fire. Few bands can sound this raw after six decades and mean every note.