Inkpot & Attila

Rock · 1998 · 31 tracks

Inkpot & Attila

A masterclass in Dutch psych-pop where gritty fuzz-guitar meets Mariska Veres' soulful alto. It’s a groovy, high-energy time capsule of 1972.

1998 · Repertoire Records (2)

Inkpot & Attila is a vibrant collision of bubblegum accessibility and psychedelic grit. At its heart is the unmistakable chemistry between Robbie van Leeuwen’s songwriting and Mariska Veres’ powerhouse vocals. While many 1970s rock albums leaned into sprawling jams, this collection remains remarkably disciplined, delivering sharp, three-minute bursts of energy that prioritize hooks without sacrificing their fuzzy, garage-rock edge. The production is steeped in analog warmth, with every drum fill and bassline feeling tactile and immediate.

Tracklist · 31 Tracks

01

I Ain’t Never

2:16

02

Navajo Tears

2:39

03

Shadows

2:29

04

Blue Jean

2:35

05

Jambalaya

2:27

06

Inkpot

2:39

07

Tobacco Road

2:33

08

Hey

2:29

09

Who Save My Soul

1:57

10

Red Leaves I+II

2:37

11

The Queen

2:04

12

I Melt Like Butter

2:12

13

Rattler

2:48

14

Never Release the One You Love

2:59

15

A Waste of Time

2:41

16

Wait

2:02

17

The Devil and the Angel

2:26

18

Rock in the Sea

2:58

19

I’ve Spent My Money

1:59

20

Will the Circle Be Unbroken

2:39

21

Early in the Morning

2:17

22

I Built My World Around You

1:56

23

Don’t Let Your Right Know

2:07

24

Broken Heart

2:24

25

Out of Sight Out of Mind

2:46

26

I Like You

2:11

27

Give My Love to the Sunrise

2:26

28

Eve and the Apple

2:41

29

When I Was a Girl

2:25

30

Everything That’s Mine

3:30

31

I Saw You in June

2:23

Moments Worth Listening For

The moment the fuzz-tone guitar riff kicks in on the title track, instantly recognizable and punchy.

The unexpected integration of sitar on I Saw You in My Dreams which adds a psychedelic, Eastern texture to the pop structure.

Mariska Veres' vocal transition from a breathy verse to a powerful, belted chorus on the cover of I've Been Loving You Too Long.

The driving, relentless bassline that carries Attila, creating a sense of urgent, galloping movement.

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