Ben Harper's new album

Hershey PA Posts: 3,975
edited September 2007 in Other Music
Was thinking about picking this one up, saw him at lolla and really liked him so I was thinking about getting into some of his stuff.

So you think i should get the new one or any reccommendations for some of the older stuff?
Wouldn't it be funny if the world ended in 2010, with lots of fire?



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  • Posts: 127
    a5pj wrote:
    Was thinking about picking this one up, saw him at lolla and really liked him so I was thinking about getting into some of his stuff.

    So you think i should get the new one or any reccommendations for some of the older stuff?


    All of his music is good. If you like more acoustic, then Welcome to Cruel World, Lifeline, and disc 1 of Both Sides are where you will find it. He has many different musical influences, and his music (and band) has changed alot over the years.

    My order of preference would be this, for the studio albums:

    1) Fight for Your Mind
    2) Will to Live
    3) Welcome to the Cruel World
    4) Burn to Shine
    5) Both Sides of the Gun
    6) Lifeline
    7) Diamonds on the Inside

    There Will Be a Light is a more gospel/soul album w/ the Blind Boys of Alabama. Live from Mars is an excellent live album from the Burn to Shine era.

    You can't really go wrong with any of his albums. The only one I don't really care for is Diamonds, it's too pop/formula for my taste; however, it still has some good tracks on it.
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  • Florida Posts: 29,119
    I freakin' love the song "Burn one Down"
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  • Hershey PA Posts: 3,975
    hey thanks for the info, good stuff there.

    saw burn one down at lolla i think, great song!
    Wouldn't it be funny if the world ended in 2010, with lots of fire?



  • Posts: 191
    Fight For You Mind is my favorite Harper album. I pre-ordered Lifeline from his website so hopefully I get it in the mail soon.
    makes much more sense to live in the present tense

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  • Posts: 71
    i love lifeline....listening to it right now....great mellow album...
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  • Posts: 304
    I love Ben! I'd love to see a show of BH and PJ.

    Anyway, a quick question for those who've seen Ben live...do you know if they have the same camera policy as Pearl Jam (or a similar one)?
    Cheers!
    Rhyno

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  • Posts: 71
    Paris Sunrise #7 into Lifeline is amazing....great moment
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  • Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,236
    I finally saw him last year twice. I first heard or saw him on some telly special back in 2002 I think it was "Live From Mars". I'm going to see him in DC Sept 17 and I've pre-odered the new album and it can't get here soon enough.

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  • NYC Posts: 2,832
    i def wanted to read smthg like this b4 i bought Lifeline off iTunes
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  • Charlottesville, VA Posts: 2,553
    Rhyno wrote:
    I love Ben! I'd love to see a show of BH and PJ.


    You should've been at the shows on the 1996 US tour. It was INCREDIBLE!

    Seeing BHIC in New Orleans @ Voodoo Music Festival this October. Can't wait!

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  • Florida Posts: 29,119
    Support Ben! He's an amazing artist and the new album is pretty damn good. It's kind of mello if you like that sound.
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  • Posts: 304
    LukinFan wrote:
    Support Ben! He's an amazing artist and the new album is pretty damn good. It's kind of mello if you like that sound.

    Definitely in support. I'll be seeing them in Minneapolis on this coming Monday and I am super excited. It'll be my third time seeing him live.
    Cheers!
    Rhyno

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  • Posts: 17,117
    ben harper is the fucking man


    end of story. period. thats all she wrote.

    :D
  • Posts: 1,431
    Downloading it from iTunes right now. Been listening to the single on his myspace page throughout the day today... love it!!
    Whoa, chill bro... you know you can't raise your voice like that when the lion's here.
  • Posts: 64
    Yeah, I posted on another thread earlier
    I preordered the album off of his website to get the 5 song acoustic EP - well worth it. I downloaded that yesterday and it has some nice versions of old favs and Lifeline off the the new album. I have been listening to the album off of the internet for the past few days.
    I can't wait to have it in hand!

    As with most of his albums - I like just about everything, but only love one or two songs. Im really nuts about Lifeline right now.

    Anyone else?
    Don't gimme no lip
  • Posts: 3,319
    I would start with either Fight For Your Mind or Diamonds on the Inside.
  • Posts: 1,431
    Lifeline is fucking AWESOME!! It was recorded in Paris in just 7 days, and they used analog instead of Pro Tools. That means it has a really warm sound.. which is spontaneous and "real" sounding... unlike many of the super-slick, overly-produced albums that have been coming out lately.

    This album shows that some bands can still come in well rehearsed and lay down magic in a very short time. His lyrics are excellent too!
    Whoa, chill bro... you know you can't raise your voice like that when the lion's here.
  • Posts: 768
    I haven't listened his new album yet.
    I'm one of those who still buy CDs and I'll go tomorrow for this one ;)

    But I'm more looking into future tour dates in France.
    He is amazing live. I've seen him 3 times and it has always been a kick-ass show.
  • Posts: 64
    Kikok wrote:
    I haven't listened his new album yet.
    I'm one of those who still buy CDs and I'll go tomorrow for this one ;)

    But I'm more looking into future tour dates in France.
    He is amazing live. I've seen him 3 times and it has always been a kick-ass show.

    Im waiting to have my CD too! But if you want to listen to the whole album before you go and buy it, AOL is streaming the entire album. I tried to post the link, but it doesn't seem to work. Anyway you can go to spinner.com and look under "full cds" to find it.

    ...And your right! He is sooo good live. Can't wait for the LA tour dates in Nov.
    Don't gimme no lip

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