Solo

The album Solopeople, released in January 2006, is not only a landmark moment in the discography of the Utrecht pop duo Solo, but is considered by many to be a genuine classic. It is an album that transcends the boundaries of intimate singer-songwriter pop and combines a full-fledged band sound with personal emotion and melodic beauty. The album was met with enthusiasm from critics: "From the first piano notes [...] it's clear that something very special could be happening here.""Opportunities possesses […] all the qualities of a global hit. What an uncannily high level." Not only was the album's quality recognized, but also its timeless value: "Solopeople continues to grow with every listen." A wave of fantastic reviews, live shows, and radio success followed with the single "Come Back To Me.” After a hiatus of more than fifteen years, New Men was released in 2025, Solo's first work since their departure. The album shows a surprising continuity with what once made their debut Songs ’n Sounds, Solopeople and Before We Part so special: intuitive, melodic pop songs with emotional depth that are simultaneously light and direct. Songs like "Unmarried Man" and "Few Try" combine classic Solo melodies with a new edge. The context of New Men makes the album even more impressive. It proved to be Solo's last studio album, completed before singer Michiel Flamman learned he was terminally ill. With New Men, Solo confirms the band's status in the canon of Dutch pop music.