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Review LIFELINE Ben Harper & Innocent Criminals 
A very compelling exercise in economy. This release was actually recorded in the midst of a European tour to promote last year's release, BOTH SIDES OF THE GUN. Harper follows BSOTG's politically conscious, yet sprawling, mix of folk, rock, soul and funk with an elegant set of acoustic soul numbers. Think of the early Bill Withers records or Aretha's Atlantic recordings. Recorded in an analog studio with no Pro-Tools and minimal use of overdubs, LIFELINE is a masterful tip of the hat to doing things the old ways. It clocks in at under 45 minutes and everything from the band's heightened sense of unity to the soulful vocals of Harper and his background singers to the unified theme of romance and relationships make this one of the year's best recordings. test | |
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Heard this in a bookstore, two Fridays ago.
This thing is the bomb. | |
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Calligraphy said: Heard this in a bookstore, two Fridays ago.
This thing is the bomb. I heard it on Rhapsody--and I agree!  | |
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NuPwr319 said: Calligraphy said: Heard this in a bookstore, two Fridays ago.
This thing is the bomb. I heard it on Rhapsody--and I agree! he played in minneapolis a few days ago, and during the encore he did Purple Rain, how cool of him! i cant wait to see him in Montreal on the 24th! | |
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I haven't heard all of this yet.
I love Ben Harper  "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"-Dr Seuss
Pain is something to carry, like a radio...You should stand up for your right to feel your pain- Jim Morrison | |
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