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Lifeline

by: Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals

Release Date August 28, 2007
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.

CD-Charts Position 2
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Fight for Your Mind

by: Ben Harper

Release Date August 01, 1995
I am a fan of Ben Harpers. Have been since the '90's. I love his vision of music. His soulful vocals. The lyrics of this cd and the energy that went into it, make it my favorite all time of his albums. I even own his newer ones, they still do not compare. This is where it all started....

CD-Charts Position 3
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Diamonds on the Inside

by: Ben Harper

Release Date March 11, 2003
Don't listen to the negative reviews of this cd it is one of the best and liveliest albums i've ever heard save for one or two songs. People just don't enjoy it because they're probably just the original fans of his early more simple music. The quality of Diamonds sounds like a pop album and it's great. The album just Hits its so diverse and has everything from Reggae to Jam Rock to Funk,Heavy Blues, an Italian love song with an accordion, to Spiritual songs inspired by World Music. I love all his stuff especially his newest cd Lifeline but this is one of my favorites.

CD-Charts Position 4
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Live from Mars

by: Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals

Release Date March 27, 2001
For fans of Ben Harper, this is a must have. Enjoyable live versions of his notable songs are here and the cover of "Sexual Healing" is fantastic.

CD-Charts Position 5
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Both Sides of the Gun

by: Ben Harper

Release Date March 21, 2006
Anyone who has spent any time with Ben's music knows that he has the tendency to wax strange now and again, and "Both Sides of the Gun" is no exception.

Not quite as masterful as his "Fight for Your Mind" days, "Both Sides" certainly is ambitious and rich in melodic texture. The mellower second disc does tend to lose unique identity from one song to another, making a more appealing background set rather than a compelling can't-turn-it-off ride from beginning to end.

The first disc, with the single "Better Way" and many other powerful, catchy tunes, is definitely the most distinctive half of this collection. Harper lays down his thick, soulful grooves in a number of tunes, and his arrangements are fresh, yet still trademark Ben ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 6
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Burn to Shine

by: Ben Harper

Release Date September 21, 1999
I love Ben Harper and this has to be his most creative CD yet. You can find Bens classc acoustic sound to high gain slide guitar to the delta blues and even some jazz. It is one of my favorites now.

CD-Charts Position 7
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Welcome to the Cruel World

by: Ben Harper

Release Date February 08, 1994
Very Good and enjoyed listening to Welcome to the Cruel World by Ben Harper but unfortunate when I first rated it I accidently confused it with another CD by Ben Harper so I'd like to apologize to you readers and liked to change my rating to 5 / out of 5 stars for Welcome to the Cruel World .

CD-Charts Position 8
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There Will Be a Light

by: Ben Harper & the Blind Boys of Alabama

Release Date September 21, 2004
Just a great album, very accomplished and inspirational. If you like the Blind Boys you'll lobe Ben Harper.

CD-Charts Position 9
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The Will to Live

by: Ben Harper

Release Date June 17, 1997
Execellent album. Ben Harper incorporates many different styles of music and does it well. Overall the album is fairly spiritual in content without being over the top. I cant tell you how much I love this album. In the top 20 of albums from the Nineties.

CD-Charts Position 10
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King Kong: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

from: Decca

Release Date December 13, 2005
While I expected a certain amount of powerful action music--in keeping with the fact that King Kong is an action film--I felt this cd soundtrack focused excessively on action music, and that the touching and beautiful selections in the film's more tender scenes were woefully ignored. They are there, but in what feels to be abbreviated forms, as though the powers behind the cd decided to add them as a brief afterthought. If you found the more sensitive music in the film is what drove you to consider the cd (as I did) then you'll find this cd too abrasive for too long to just enjoy easy listening. The quality of the musical compositions is not lacking--it's good action music--but this is not a cd comfortable to listen to for long periods. If you are producing ... Read More: