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Double albums used to be the preserve of those for whom two regular length sides of plastic just weren’t enough for your standard keyboard solo. But they’ve all been at it recently--Foo Fighters, Chili Peppers, Bright Eyes, Nick Cave. What are they after--overtime? Californian multi-instrumentalist Ben Harper has perhaps more reasons than most to split his creativity down the middle and partition the results. In a decade of numerous, prolific works he’s earned a reputation for being downright eclectic, shimmering between 60s blues rock and hippie protest songs, 70s funk, college rock, psychedelia and timeless soul.
That’s a lot of different coloured strands to wind into a coherent weave. So here’s the alternative. The first disc contains his mellower, more lingering side, while the second is committed wholeheartedly to full-on jams. And in spite of its 18 tune total it has the feel of a concise, well-constructed collection--succeeding where so many double records fail.
He is, spiritually at least, part of the old guard. For the first half that means floating on the resonance of the live room, candles lit. And with the second it’s that revolution will probably be obtained by nudging amps into the red and roaring passionately until the veins show in your forehead. But his gifted, soulful playing brings two sides together and the likes of mean stringed tearjerker "Reason To Mourn" and angry funk of "Black Rain", recorded in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, mark him out as a thriving individual talent. --James Berry
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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ive been following ben harper's work for a while now and must admit that what i most enjoy about it are his mellower accoustic tracks as opposed to the rockier jams...not that they are bad at all! this double cd is without doubt nothing short of amazing! like his previous double album, 'live from mars', cd 1 is more mellow and soulful where as cd 2 is more up-beat starting with one of my favourites from that cd, 'better way'. if you know ben harper's work, and enjoy it, you will not be disappointed, guaranteed! it's an album that really grows on you the more you listen to it. a definite buy for 2006!
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This is an amazing new release with, what i think, is a a slightly new style from Ben. It has a more upbeat, funkier array of songs on the heavier (not heavy, but heavier then the other cd, which is mostly acoustic) cd like 'Better Way' and 'Black Rain'. The acoustic cd, I found, Is brilliant as background music and when you want to chill, and it is not too depressing. Even 'Morning Yearning' has a slight happy build to it and emotionly strong music to it with violins and double bass. I love the new instrunments he has added, and in songs such as 'Sereve your Soul' which has a great climax of music at the end to finish off the album. I thank Ben for the amzing music he has given us over the years and how he is still churning out some amazing tunes. If you like Ben Harper then this is definatly a must have album. and in the box set it has some really cool extras.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This has to be, in my opinion, the best Ben Album to date, the whole thing is a work of art, even the box is truly beautiful. I put this album on in the shop where i work and so many people asked about it! every song seems to have meaning and feeling behind it, and the music is appears very 'together'. i recomend this album to everyone reguardless of their music taste. All the three CDS in the box have a totally differnet feel and theme, but all are equally as good! An amazing CD Alround
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Both sides of Ben Harpers talent displayed on separate discs
Ben Harper is one of those artists who is able to create a magical atmosphere every time he releases a record with beautiful Folk Rock compositions - "Both Sides Of The Gun" is no... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Amillionmiles
Soulful, bluesy, folksy brilliance....
Recently got into Harper via a friend. I liked it so much that I bought his back catalogue! Check him out - I will be very surprised if you are disappointed...
Published on 1 Dec 2008 by Mr. Warren Evans
I'd rather watch paint dry...
I'd rather watch paint dry than to listen to this CD again!
After 4 attempts at listening to this CD, I finally gave up and consigned the contents to the rubbish bin. Read more
After 4 attempts at listening to this CD, I finally gave up and consigned the contents to the rubbish bin. Read more
Published on 15 April 2008 by R. MORGAN
A good double, a better single??
I know why this has been released as two CDs but to be honest there isn't enough material to justify this ( aside from the fact that its a bit of a pain changing the CDs over... Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2006 by Martin Slater
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