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Live from Harlem
Released: Mar 29, 2005
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Live from Mars/Diamonds on the Inside - EMI
Released: Jan 25, 2005
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There Will Be a Light
Released: Sep 21, 2004
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{$Ben Harper}'s history with {$the Blind Boys of Alabama} has been an evolving one that has moved from being a guest on their landmark {^Higher Ground} offering and touring with them in Europe, to... Continue[+]

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{$Ben Harper}'s history with {$the Blind Boys of Alabama} has been an evolving one that has moved from being a guest on their landmark {^Higher Ground} offering and touring with them in Europe, to {$the Blind Boys} joining {$Ben and the Innocent Criminals} on-stage at the front and back of the show. This album began as a series of rehearsals for collaboration on a {$Blind Boys of Alabama} record. Recorded in two sessions, the vibe in the room was loose and creative enough that the two acts ended up with an album of collaborative material for joint release. And this is a collaboration in the truest sense of the word. It's not just {$Ben} playing {\gospel}, or {$the Blind Boys of Alabama} singing on a {$Ben Harper} record. These ten tunes -- with seven {$Harper} originals written specifically for the sessions, the rest {\traditional gospel} tunes and covers -- showcase {$Harper and the Innocent Criminals} alongside {$the Blind Boys of Alabama}. The album kicks off with {$Harper}'s {&"Take My Hand,"} a funky {\gospel} tune that showcases a Fender Rhodes and {$Harper}'s wah-wah pedal underscored by the call and response of {$the Blind Boys} repeating the title after each sung line of the verse, before {$Clarence Fountain} takes it out. {&"Wicked Man"} is a {\Southern soul} tune that has a {\Muscle Shoals} groove and a beautiful vocal weave on the refrain. {&"Church House Steps"} is pure {\gospel} groove with a Hammond B3 and a smoking duet between {$the Blind Boys}' layered harmonies and {$Harper} on the verses with full-on {\blues} feel in his singing and playing. There's a killer cover of the {$Bob Dylan}/{$Danny O'Keefe} tune, {&"Well, Well, Well,"} with {\Delta blues} bottleneck shimmering through the intertwined vocal lines. The deep, nocturnal sparseness of {&"Satisfied Mind"} is a complete re-reading of the nugget with a swampy backbeat. And this album works beautifully. Nothing sounds forced, all of it loose and comfortable and the vocal performances on both sides are simply stellar. Highly recommended. ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide

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Burn to Shine - BONUS TRACKS
Released: Apr 27, 2004
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{^Burn to Shine} presents proof-positive that you can always distill the essence of {\rock & roll} down to a solitary man alone with his guitar and conscience. It sounds inventive yet firmly rooted... Continue[+]

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Diamonds on the Inside - BONUS TRACK
Released: Apr 27, 2004
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{$Ben Harper} is a musical preacher of sorts, never one to be shy in speaking his mind about social conformity. If his first two albums -- {^Welcome to the Cruel World} and {^Fight for Your Mind}... Continue[+]

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{$Ben Harper} is a musical preacher of sorts, never one to be shy in speaking his mind about social conformity. If his first two albums -- {^Welcome to the Cruel World} and {^Fight for Your Mind} -- didn't clue you in, {^Diamonds on the Inside} will definitely do so. {^Diamonds on the Inside} marks {$Harper}'s fifth studio effort, and this time he's emotionally in touch with what makes his heart burst. This is a passionate album, no doubt. His signature Weissenborn guitar joins him once more and {$Harper}'s classic groovy {\funk} is heavy; however, {$Harper} adds {\worldbeat} to his musical plank. From the {$Marley-esque} vibe of {&"With My Own Two Hands"} to the African soundscapes of {$Ladysmith Black Mambazo} on {&"Picture of Jesus,"} {$Harper}'s purist presentation is smooth. {&"When It's Good"} gives a little {\country-blues} twang, while {&"Touch from You Lust"} is a sexy haze of writhing riffs. {&"Temporary Remedy"} follows the {\funk} {$Lenny Kravitz}-style, and {$Harper}'s a bit campy. It's a noticeable change from his typically serious stature and a nice shift in personality, too. {^Diamonds on the Inside} is another stunning effort from one of {\rock}'s underground heroes. {$Harper} has consistently worked with what appeals to him musically for nearly a decade, ignoring what fits the mainstream. {^Diamonds on the Inside} is {$Harper}'s sixth chapter of truth, and just one listen to the electric blaze of {&"Everything"} will convince you. [This version of the album includes bonus material.] ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide

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So High So Low - EP
Released: Apr 27, 2004
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Live from Mars/Diamonds on the Inside
Released: Dec 9, 2003
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This release combines {$Ben Harper}'s two-disc {^Live From Mars} concert set from 2001 with his fifth studio album, {^Diamonds on the Inside}, from 2003, in one package. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music... Continue[+]

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Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Released: Nov 18, 2003
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Captured in concert at the titular venue for the tour supporting {$Ben Harper}'s 2003 {^Diamonds on the Inside} release, he and his {$Innocent Criminals} band charge through a two hour show... Continue[+]

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Captured in concert at the titular venue for the tour supporting {$Ben Harper}'s 2003 {^Diamonds on the Inside} release, he and his {$Innocent Criminals} band charge through a two hour show choosing tracks from all of their five releases up to this point. Not surprisingly, the show is heavily weighted with music from the newer album, which accounts for six out of the show's 15 tracks. The six-piece band is remarkably tight as they follow their leader through his unique blend of spiritually/sexually oriented {\rock}, {\reggae}, {\blues}, {\soul} and {\world music}. It sounds hopelessly diverse, but {$Harper} pulls it off with his low-key yet driven stage presence and confidence. Short interview snippets -- including an interesting one that explains why {$Harper} now predominantly stands when he plays as opposed to sitting down as in the past -- punctuate the show. That doesn't necessarily ruin the flow, but does suggest that the editors might have altered the running order somewhat. The band is dressed for the occasion in flashy country suits, seemingly borrowed from {$the Flying Burrito Brothers}, with Harper's royal blue number particularly sharp. The DVD extras include ten minutes of extraneous, generally uninteresting backstage footage, two studio videos from the {^Diamonds} album and a searing version of {&"Ground on Down"} performed at the afternoon soundcheck, but not at the show. {$Harper} also digs into his cover arsenal for impressive versions of {$Marvin Gaye}'s {&"Sexual Healing"} and {$Bob Marley}'s {&"War,"} the latter as a pre-encore, set-closing medley joined with {$Harper}'s {&"With My Own Two Hands."} The 5.1 surround sound is impressive, with each instrument clear and distinctive in the mix, and just enough audience noise to give you the feeling of being there. A must for any {$Harper} fan, the DVD is also a good place for newcomers to warm up to the {\singer/songwriter}'s eclectic musical approach and sharp band. ~ Hal Horowitz, All Music Guide

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Live at the Hollywood Bowl - EP
Released: Nov 18, 2003
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The {^Live at the Hollywood Bowl} EP captures {$Ben Harper}'s intoxicating live presence, and devoted followers of the {\blues}-inspired {\singer/songwriter} will find this a natural addition to... Continue[+]

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Live at the Hollywood Bowl - DVD JEWEL CASE
Released: Nov 18, 2003
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Captured in concert at the titular venue for the tour supporting {$Ben Harper}'s 2003 {^Diamonds on the Inside} release, {^Live at the Hollywood Bowl} features {$Harper & the Innocent Criminals}... Continue[+]

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Captured in concert at the titular venue for the tour supporting {$Ben Harper}'s 2003 {^Diamonds on the Inside} release, {^Live at the Hollywood Bowl} features {$Harper & the Innocent Criminals} charging  through a two-hour show, choosing tracks from all of their five releases up to that point. Not surprisingly, the show is heavily weighted with music from the newer album, which accounts for six out of the show's 15 tracks. The six-piece band is remarkably tight as they follow their leader through his unique blend of spiritually/sexually oriented {\rock}, {\reggae}, {\blues}, {\soul} and {\world music}. It sounds hopelessly diverse, but {$Harper} pulls it off with his low-key yet driven stage presence and confidence. Short interview snippets -- including an interesting one that explains why {$Harper} now predominantly stands when he plays as opposed to sitting down as in the past -- punctuate the show. That doesn't necessarily ruin the flow, but does suggest that the editors might have altered the running order somewhat. The band is dressed for the occasion in flashy country suits, seemingly borrowed from {$the Flying Burrito Brothers}, with {$Harper}'s royal blue number particularly sharp. The DVD extras include ten minutes of extraneous, generally uninteresting backstage footage, two studio videos from the {^Diamonds} album, and a searing version of {&"Ground on Down"} performed at the afternoon soundcheck, but not at the show. {$Harper} also digs into his cover arsenal for impressive versions of {$Marvin Gaye}'s {&"Sexual Healing"} and {$Bob Marley}'s {&"War,"} the latter as a pre-encore, set-closing medley joined with {$Harper}'s {&"With My Own Two Hands."} The 5.1 surround sound is impressive, with each instrument clear and distinctive in the mix, and there's just enough audience noise to give you the feeling of being there. A must for any {$Harper} fan, the DVD is also a good place for newcomers to warm up to the {\singer/songwriter}'s eclectic musical approach and sharp band. [This release is a DVD packaged in a jewel case.] ~ Hal Horowitz, All Music Guide

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