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Track Listings
| 1. The Three Of Us |
| 2. Whipping Boy |
| 3. Breakin' Down |
| 4. Don't Take That Attitude To Your Grave |
| 5. Waiting On An Angel |
| 6. Mama's Got A Girlfriend Now |
| 7. Forever |
| 8. Like A King |
| 9. Pleasure And Pain |
| 10. Walk Away |
| 11. How Many Miles Must We March |
| 12. Welcome To The Cruel World |
| 13. I'll Rise |
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Cd > Popular Music > RockCD > POPULAR MUSIC > ROCK
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I went out and bought this record after enduring a friend's earnest recommendations for a week or two. I am not disappointed with it. This album bears all the hallmarks of musical genius, and from the passionate, heart-wrenching acoustics of "Waiting on an angel" to the thought-provoking and incipient lyrics of "How many miles must we march?", no self-respecting fan of real, soulful, genuine music can go without this outstandingly impressive and original masterpiece.
Without doubt one of my favourite albums of all time.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ben Harper's first album had a real acoustic feel to it; the songs were accompanied by bongo drums at times, and although that might sound a little bit cringe-worthy, the overall effect of the album was a balanced and relaxing listen.
Here on his second album he starts the progression towards rock that he continued in the following albums; Harper's electric guitar-playing is allowed more of the spotlight as they go on, and the rhythmic, almost reggae-like quality is given less emphasis. There are still some great tracks on this album('Waiting on an Angel', 'Forever' and the title track are prime examples), and the quality of song-writing and melody composition is a hall-mark that cannot be hidden by any amount of Lenny Kravitz style posturing. This album still merits four stars because there is still much evidence of the more chilled-out Ben, and after a while even some of the louder tracks grew on me.
So approach Ben with care; he's a wonderful talent - if you prefer your music to come from the 'Punch the Air' rock school, then go to his most recent albums: 'Burn to Shine' and 'Live From Mars'. If you want to hear a slightly more mellowed-out peaceful Ben, then start at the beginning with 'Fight for your Mind', and THEN try this one...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After buying and falling in love with the newer, rockier Burn to Shine, my first impression of "Welcome..." was that it was a bit of a let down. However, the incredibly mellow, acoustic-based songs grow on you very quickly and I now rate this album up there with "Burn to Shine". Unlike many albums, "Welcome..." does not trail off towards the end with weaker songs, and the last - 'I'll rise' is the best on the album. Harper deffinately deserves more recognition.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Ben Harper most underrated Genius
WOW buy this now...I've had it for over 12 years...just buying for a someone...what a treat she has in store! :-)))!Welcome To The Cruel World
Published 4 months ago by frankie
A lone voice?
The full range of Harper's influences doesn't come to bear until some of his later albums, but this debut lays a strong foundation. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2004 by "allthegear"
Wow - just wow
After hearing a few songs by Ben Harper, I was amazed at how wonderful his music is, and how diverse his styles are. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2004
moments of genius
Two songs on this record are in my alltime top ten,walk away and forever, a few other tracks do well but if you like mr. Read more
Published on 12 April 2003
Just beautiful
THis is honestly worth buying just for waiting on an angel, which i think is the only song that has ever made me cry purely on the basis of its beauty. Read more
Published on 31 May 2001 by Particular Press
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