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Sting: “The Bridge”

When’s the last time you bought a new album? Years ago it seemed like I was heading to the local record store to buy something new from the bands and … Continue Reading Sting: “The Bridge”

Posted 2 months ago5 Comments Bands/Artists

Ladies & Gentlemen, “The Beatles”

If you’re a Rock ‘N Roll fan, a Beatles fan, and a Disney + subscriber, this Thanksgiving you were gifted a real treat…..famous film director Peter Jackson’s 3-part docu-series, “The … Continue Reading Ladies & Gentlemen, “The Beatles”

Posted July 15, 20212 Comments Bands/Artists

In Review: Pixies

“When I heard The Pixies for the first time, I connected with that band so heavily I should have been in that band – or at least in a Pixies … Continue Reading In Review: Pixies

Posted May 27, 2021 Albums/Songs

David Bowie’s Blackstar

David Bowie – Blackstar (2016) I know I’m about five years late here, but recently I’ve become somewhat infatuated with this album. I can’t even say it’s the entirety of … Continue Reading David Bowie’s Blackstar

Posted May 24, 20212 Comments Bands/Artists

Debut Excellence

Growth is important. Physical. Spiritual. Intellectual. Emotional….you name it. All good stuff and quite necessary. I’ve always enjoyed observing the musical growth of a band or artist as their careers … Continue Reading Debut Excellence

From My Collection

Ben Harper & Relentless 7 – White Lies for Dark Times: (2009)

There are very few bands and artists I discovered in the 1990’s who are either still around today or who I choose to still follow. Pearl Jam is one. Ben Harper is the other. I stumbled upon Ben at something called the HOARD Festival in 1995. I’d never heard of him, much less heard any of his music. His performance that day left an impression on me and I’ve been a fan ever since.

He’s a very active songwriter, who’s released many albums in the years that followed. Some with his backing band, “The Innocent Criminals.” Some billed as solo albums. In 2009 he released an album with a new backing band called “Relentless 7.” Though by no means a pronounced departure from his previous sound, the album was notably a bit harder or edgier than previous efforts.

The result was pound for pound his best work in my opinion. Furthermore, I think it’s one of the best Rock albums of the past 25 years. I highly recommend it.