Ben Harper - Diamonds on the Inside
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Free Music Review: A Genius of All Trades
Hit: 5 Stars
Ben Harper takes some getting used to if you're uninitiated, but with a little effort and an open mind you'll find one of the most talented and rewarding artists working today. In terms of his construction of retro sounds, Ben Harper has a very Lenny Kravitz-like approach but is far deeper and more intelligent. Harper starts with a hippie soul and blues foundation, and he's surely got a retro vibe, but he's quite adept at many kinds of music. The album starts with a fresh reggae workout in "With My Own Two Hands" which is basically a copy of Bob Marley's "Burnin' and Lootin'" but is more tribute than plagiarism. The album proceeds enjoyably through the dramatic grungy power ballad "Touch From Your Lust," country blues in "When It's Good," and slamming heavy rock in "Temporary Remedy" and "So High So Low." There's even a touch of gospel in "Blessed to Be a Witness" and moving African vocals (featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo) in "Picture of Jesus." Plus you can't forget the aptly titled "Bring the Funk." But with all these different genres and styles that shouldn't even be near each other, the most amazing thing about this album is that it actually succeeds as an all-around work of art. That is Ben Harper's greatest strength.Free Music Review: damn y'all are harsh
Hit: 5 Stars
this album is damn good despite the negative reviews. it spans such a wide variety of genres. you get reggae, blues, country, funk, hard rock, and folk. i believe this album has two of ben's strongest tunes in amen omen and blessed to be a witness. the lyrics to amen omen in the tradition of walk away and another lonely day perfectly capture the pain of lost love, plus its got a ben wail that will rip your heart out. ben just knows how to capture real emotions is his music. blessed to be a witness is one of ben's many spiritual tunes. it speaks of living life to the fullest despite the greif and the pain. the only low point on the album is when she believes. this song is great lyrically, but is the victim of what happens all to often on ben albums, the symphonic touch cheeses the song instead of enhancing the emotion of the tune. all though not as good as fight for your mind this album is much better than the crap on top 40 radio. other key tracks: with my own two hands, when its good, diamonds on the inside, brown eyed blues, shes only happy in the sun.Free Music Review: Diamonds throughout the album!
Hit: 5 Stars
I have every one of Ben Harper's Albums, and I can honestly say that "Diamonds on the Inside" does everything but disappoint. From the opening "With My Own Two Hands", Harper hits you with a rythmic reggae beat, ultimately making one feel that he/she too can change the world. One of my favorites on the album however is "Brown Eyed Blues". With a funky beat that even James Brown would appreciate, this track is ideal for a "Friday night before the bar pump up session". Harper's spirituality, welcomed and respected, is beautifully conveyed through songs such as "Picture of Jesus" and "Amen Omen", as well as "When She Believes". Ben Harper is truly one of the best singer/song writer/musicians in this day and age, and it's a shame that he recieves no where near the acclaim that he has proved he deserves. While he may lose some fire in the studio as compared to the live stage, Ben Harper takes one on a funky, spiritual ride, with Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix ever present in the rear-view.
Free Music Review: 3 and a half stars? come on, this deserves better!
Hit: 5 Stars
Okay, albums like "Charmbracelet" by Mariah Carey and Madonna's critically panned album "american Life" have better average ratings then this. What makes this album so much worse than all his other stellar albums? The first single is a great reggae song with the usual reggae theme of the liberal stance of saving the world. But this album is filled with great melodies (title track, Amen Omen) and even has some great variety with the 6th and 7th track. While there is no "Waiting on an Angel" on this album, "Amen Omen" is a great ballad on the disc. This is definately going to go down as Ben Harpers best selling album as it has been sticking around the 70's and 80's positions on the Billboard 200 album chart, and to date has sold about 189,500 copies. This album is definately the introductory to mainstream stardom for Ben, and thats what he deserves. He's better than just about anythign out there right now.Free Music Review: Ben Harper with another stunning release
Hit: 5 Stars
Ben Harper is a master musician who is able to blend many different styles and make them his own. This album, in my opinion, is his best. Over the years Ben has been refining his style. This is his most upbeat album with the widest musical styles represented. His muscial background is in folk music but his music has evolved into a blend of folk, blues, country, rock, and funk. Its very fun to listen to, not to mention deeply moving and spiritual. Another oustanding point for Ben Harper's music is his strict attention to his lyrics. Ben is one of those artist who truly believes that music can change the world. A listener can pick up on this immediately through the complex and beautifully crafted lyrics. If you are looking for a singer/songwriter whose music truly elevates the bar for modern music, then check out this album. It is definately worth a look.