Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals - Lifeline
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Free Music Review: The Innocent Criminals Go Out With A Bang!
Hit: 5 Stars
Lifeline is, at least for now, Ben Harper's last recording with The Innocent Criminals, but this ensemble certainly gives a good account of themselves. Lifeline is an acoustic leaning effort that is for the most part upbeat and fun. It gets off to a great start with "Fight Outta You" with its acoustic groove and message of encouragement - "They'll look you in the eyes and stone you/Then turn and disown you/Don't let 'em take the fight outta you". While it may seem odd to associate acoustic with energy, this song combines them nonetheless. However, don't expect to stay at a fevered pitch for the entire CD. "In The Colors" immediately dials things down to a much more mellow song to someone that Harper wants to "Dance with me into the colors of the dusk". Harper also delivers some clever lyrics on "Say You Will". I loved the second verse "Like Marie Antoinette said to Louis XVI/Man I think we're going down./Our chances are slim and none/And I'm afraid slim just left town". Even the songs that aren't as upbeat such as "Fool For A Lonesome Train" and the instrumental "Lifeline" are still done in a way that is neither brooding nor self-absorbed. There really isn't a bad song on the CD. So, if you're looking for acoustic jams, clever lyrics, and an overall positive vibe, give Lifeline a try. I think you'll like it.
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Free Music Review: different but great
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is different to other BH-releases in many ways. First of all the genesis of this record was very different than on previous ones. The album was recorded at a long tour about to end in Paris and it was done with all members of the Innocent Criminals putting in their own input in many ways. Then there's the way how it was recorded: in one week on full-analogue vintage equipment. Oh yes, and it was recorded in Paris, France.
The other difference to Ben Harper's earlier albums is that there's not great variation of different styles. This is an acoustic-soul album, like the band already had said. The songs are great in my opinion and the band plays really tight and groovy and Ben's singing is better and more powerful than ever before.
The record is very coherent and really works as an album. It's a pleasure to listen to it from the beginning to the end.
I know that this isn't what a number of fans were expecting but I think that this is a great piece of music and am glad that Ben Harper always does something which is a bit different than things's he has done before.
Oh, and I'm really jealous of the american people that have the opportunity to attend the shows of the Lifeline-tour this fall in the US.
Buy this album, it's really great!
Free Music Review: Advice from distant Italy: Buy it!
Hit: 5 Stars
Ben Harper is relatively more famous here on Italy than on USA, I saw him play live for the first time on a small club on 1995 when he was unknow.
One of the most emotional concert of my life.
I saw him live last time at the end of 2006 during the european tour, few months before recording this wonderful CD.
I like almost every B.H. CDs, but I love way more is live performance ant this album reflect all the intensity of the long tour just done.
On the first concert was his guitar skill to stand, on the last was his voice...
...I will never forget when while performing "Where Could I Go" (from the CD with "Blind Boys of Alabama") he just make the (great) band to stop playing
and resume singin' alone outside of the mic, no amplification, only pure emotion!
This is the feeling you can find on this piece of art.
So (if you love this kind of music) buy it!
And if you can, GO to see one of his live concert...
Free Music Review: 9 months of touring, 1 week of recording, no pro tools
Hit: 5 Stars
I can't help myself Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals make me feel really chill. But this album rocks my world, because its pure. Its innovative with its humbleness.
You can hear the tracks above, but the songwriting with Harper is always steller. the sleeve and lyrics are printed on 100% post consumer waste recycled paper.
It was recorded as mentioned before in France, and so it fittingly has a beautiful instrumental tune called Paris Sunrise. This is, and I hesitate to say it, my favorite Ben Harper album.
Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals never disappoint me - but I really like the feeling of this album.
Free Music Review: Another classic by Ben Harper
Hit: 5 Stars
It seems like each and everyday Ben Harper's music continues to grow on me. I have known his music for a decade but didn't really become a fan until a couple of years ago. He is trully one of the most creative artists of his time. He can go from rock, soul, funk, R&B, gospal, and even bluegrass over a course of an album and it never sounds forced or chessy.
Lifeline is a fantastic album. "Into the Colors" is a great first single and the album is packed with great tracks throuhout. If you are a Ben Harper fan then you will not be disappointed with this purchase. This is one of the best albums in the music industry over the past few years.