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1998
On Cocoon Crash, their followup to their breakthrough second album Paradise in Me, K's Choice is determined to showcase their musical diversity. As a result, the album is a bit scattershot, since it runs the gamut from jangling folk-rock to roaring post-grunge. It's all tied together by Sarah Bettens' vocals, but she's more of a chameleon than a strong identity, fitting her talents to the song instead of bending them towards her demands. Consequently, the album can sound like a post-Lilith Fair alt-rock sampler, but it's enjoyable, simply because K's Choice's melodic skills have improved and they're capable of delivering good alt-rock songs, even if they are a little faceless. Even if the band fails to create a distinctive identity for themselves on Cocoon Crash, its craft signals enough of a leap forward to make it a successful third album. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All-Music Guide
On their new album Cocoon Crash, K's Choice reaffirm their status as one of the most compelling bands on the contemporary music scene. This album, produced by Gil Norton (Foo Fighters, Counting Crows, The Pixies), marks the spot where bouyant pop melodies collide with propulsive rock rhythms and vivid, imaginative lyrics, and distinctively somehow manages to be both complex and accessible. It also captures the grace, emotion and fury of the band's acclaimed live performances. K's Choice consists of Sarah Bettens (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Gert Bettens (guitars, keyboards, vocals), Eric Grossman (bass), Jan Van Sichem, Jr. (lead guitar) and Bart Van Der Zeeuw (drums, percussion). Siblings Sarah and Gert grew up in Antwerp, Belgium, where they began creating music at an early age. With each album they've released, their fame has grown, from being popular in their home country to achieving international fame. Their album "Cocoon Crash" serves up more of their catchy pop hooks. Ce n'est pas tous les jours qu'un groupe européen entre dans les sacrosaints charts US. Le modern rock est généralement trusté par des gens comme Alanis Morisette, dont le groupe K's Choice assura la première partie aux USA. K's Choice, sans chercher à faire compliqué, reprend à son compte la structure classique d'une chanson pop-rock en y apportant son style. Ce nouvel album, composé en grande partie de ballades et de slows, laisse mieux entendre les morceaux rocks écrits avec élégance. BlahBlahNews Avril 1998
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