The Cats

The Cats

Palingsound

Netherlands Est. 1965 Disbanded 1985

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Sound in a sentence: "The music pulses with intricate rhythms and layered textures, driving forward with a compelling momentum that encourages an immersive experience."
The Cats redefine the soundscape of contemporary music, carving out a space that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. With their ability to blend intricate harmonies with a sense of accessibility, they resonate deeply with audiences seeking connection in an increasingly fragmented musical landscape.
The Cats redefine the soundscape of contemporary music, carving out a space that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. With their ability to blend intricate harmonies with a sense of accessibility, they resonate deeply with audiences seeking connection in an increasingly fragmented musical landscape. Their presence has sparked a broader appreciation for emotionally resonant songwriting, encouraging listeners to seek depth in their musical choices. Their approach hinges on a meticulous layering of sounds, where each instrument contributes to a larger narrative rather than simply serving as accompaniment. This attention to sonic detail not only enhances the listening experience but also invites fans to engage dynamically with their work, often leading to communal moments during live performances where the audience’s response becomes part of the unfolding journey. Lyrically, The Cats often explore themes of longing, identity, and introspection, crafting narratives that balance sincerity with a touch of irony. Their storytelling is marked by vivid imagery and relatable scenarios that transport listeners into various emotional landscapes, allowing for personal reflection amidst shared experiences. The tone remains approachable yet thought-provoking, creating a bridge between the artist's intent and listener interpretation.

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Discography

120 releases • 52 studio • 1965–2016
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Singles ()

The best years of my life

The best years of my life

2006

Those were the days

Those were the days

2006

Westenwind

Westenwind

1995

Poppy

Poppy

1994

She's so in love

She's so in love

1985

Hooray for Michael

Hooray for Michael

1985

Second pair of eyes

Second pair of eyes

1984

Lovers don't talk

Lovers don't talk

1984

Silent breeze

Silent breeze

1983

Stay in my life

Stay in my life

1983

The end of the show

The end of the show

1980

She was too young

She was too young

1978

Nashville

Nashville

1978

Lucky star

Lucky star

1977

Save the last dance for me

Save the last dance for me

1977

Cindy

Cindy

1977

Romance

Romance

1976

Silent Night / The Wise Man

Silent Night / The Wise Man

1975

Hard to be friends

Hard to be friends

1975

Like a Spanish song

Like a Spanish song

1975

Be my day

Be my day

1974

Come on girl

Come on girl

1974

She's on her own

She's on her own

1974

Come Sunday

Come Sunday

1974

Mississippi

Mississippi

1974

We Should Be Together

We Should Be Together

1974

Rock 'N' Roll

Rock 'N' Roll

1973

Let's go together

Let's go together

1973

Linda

Linda

1973

Maribaja

Maribaja

1973

There has been a time

There has been a time

1972

Let's dance

Let's dance

1972

Vaya con Dios

Vaya con Dios

1972

Windekind

Windekind

1971

One Way Wind

One Way Wind

1971

It's over now

It's over now

1971

Don't waste your time

Don't waste your time

1971

A clown never cries

A clown never cries

1971

Irish

Irish

1970

Where have I been wrong

Where have I been wrong

1970

How could I be so blind

How could I be so blind

Time machine (hey, come on back in time)

Time machine (hey, come on back in time)

Somewhere up there

Somewhere up there

1970

If you're gonna tangle (in a love triangle)

If you're gonna tangle (in a love triangle)

I walk through the fields

I walk through the fields

1970

Magical mystery morning

Magical mystery morning

1970

For as long as you need me

For as long as you need me

1970

Mandy my dear

Mandy my dear

Scarlet Ribbons / Today

Scarlet Ribbons / Today

1969

Why

Why

1969

Today

Today

1969

Marian

Marian

1969

I gotta know what's going on

I gotta know what's going on

1968

This town ain't the same anymore

This town ain't the same anymore

1968

Turn around and start again

Turn around and start again

1968

Times were when

Times were when

1968

Lea

Lea

1968

Without your love

Without your love

1967

What's the world coming to

What's the world coming to

1967

Freedom bird

Freedom bird

1967

But tomorrow

But tomorrow

1967

Sure he's a cat

Sure he's a cat

1967

Vive l'amour

Vive l'amour

1967

What a crazy life

What a crazy life

1966

Hopeless try

Hopeless try

1966

Goodbye my lover, goodbye

Goodbye my lover, goodbye

1965

Somewhere Over the rainbow / I'm Ashamed to Tell

Somewhere Over the rainbow / I'm Ashamed to Tell

1965

Tossing and turning

Tossing and turning

1965

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