The Bens

Ben Folds | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Original Release Date: 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0001K5III
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #380,176 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Ben Folds, Ben Lee and Ben Kweller got together - after touring Australia together in 2003 - to record an EP. Engineered by Marc Chevalier; mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound; additional mastering by Leo Overtoom. Tracks: 1. Just Pretend 2. Xfire 3. Stop! 4. Bruised.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun pop, April 12, 2004

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Justin Steiner (Valparaiso, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bens (Audio CD)

Just wanted to point out that contrary to what another reviewer said - "Xfire" has Ben Lee taking the lead and "Stop" is Kweller's turn at the front. Not sure how the songwriting went with this group but I suspect that each one came in with a song they took the lead for and "Just Pretend" was all three together. Anyway, the whole album is good and I do agree that "Bruised" is the highlight.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love BENS, February 28, 2005

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Emily Hartsough (NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bens (Audio CD)

I have liked each of these Bens for years! When the three of them were touring together overseas I was so disappointed I could not see them! When this EP came out I was so excited to finally hear the three of them so amazingly combining their fine talents. These songs are a perfect mix of the styles that each man represents. The harmonies are great! The lyrics are brilliant! Personally this is one of the best EP's I have ever heard and the only CD I have enjoyed that comprised of different artists. It is almost like they were meant to be singing together!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ben Folds Shines Brighter Than 10,000 Stars, April 10, 2004

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Barry B. Anderberg (Maple Grove, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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The fourth track, "Bruised", features Folds as lead vocals with Lee and Kweller backing him up. It's just a fantastic song. An instant classic; a timeless ballad.

The rest of the album is interesting, and Ben Kweller isn't bad either, but Ben Folds is just amazing.

I highly recommend Folds' EP "Speed Graphic". It's absolutely phenomenal.