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2009 release, the ninth studio album from acclaimed singer/songwriter and Grammy Award-winner Ben Harper. Harper has now reunited with band mates met when recording Both Sides of the Gun (2006) Relentless7. White Lies For Dark Times is a timeless Rock record, with a cohesive collection of music that is as raw, unrelenting and thunderous, as it is arrestingly haunting and emotional.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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I became a Ben Harper fan with Fight for Your Mind. I liked the Live From Mars 2-CD release, one of which was acoustic, while the other was electric. When he goes electric, Harper rocks. Unfortunately, the last few CDs I've passed on, as they sound like Ben Harper on valium. I can only take so much soft, gentle music. He lost me at Diamonds on the Inside.
With this release, Ben Harper seems to have dumped the valium, so to speak, and comes blasting back to life. Every song blasts from the speakers! BEN ROCKS! Even the few relatively slow songs have a power to them that has been lacking.
Right now, this is available as a download for $3.99. I'd previewed it before today and was going to download it, no matter what the cost. At $3.99, it's a bargain.
New life and energy has been breathed into Ben Harper. Whoeveer the Relentless7 are, they kick Ben into high gear! This is the best Harper CD since Fight for Your Mind. Get it, get it, get it!
With this release, Ben Harper seems to have dumped the valium, so to speak, and comes blasting back to life. Every song blasts from the speakers! BEN ROCKS! Even the few relatively slow songs have a power to them that has been lacking.
Right now, this is available as a download for $3.99. I'd previewed it before today and was going to download it, no matter what the cost. At $3.99, it's a bargain.
New life and energy has been breathed into Ben Harper. Whoeveer the Relentless7 are, they kick Ben into high gear! This is the best Harper CD since Fight for Your Mind. Get it, get it, get it!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Colin Spence
Format:Audio CD
Ben Harper teams up with a Texas trio known by the somewhat confusing name of 'Relentless7' - but anyway, even if they can't count, they sure know how to rock. Most of the songs are blues-rockers, whereby you get a generous helping of fuzzed-up electric slide and a good dose of wah wah enhanced electric lead - and the music is all held together by a tight and funky rhythm section. However, the album isn't all ballsy blues and frenzied funk - with a few numbers, BH slows down the tempo to give the listener a sprinkling of his more familiar neo-roots music. Most of the songs have pretty good lyrics too.
Those tunes that really do the business for me are : 'Number With No Name', 'Shimmer & Shine', 'Lay There and Hate Me', 'Why Must You Always Dress In Black', 'Skin Thin' and 'Keep It Together'; the rest aren't bad either, with just a couple that don't quite 'get there' for me.
I didn't think they made music like this anymore (the major influences are obvious - Jimi Hendrix, Cream and The Rolling Stones). Anyone who likes their music with a lot of balls should enjoy this album, with its super-charged playing and BH's soulful vocals (as another reviewer mentions, occasionally sounding a little like Stevie Wonder). Also, if you're 'getting on a bit' (like me) and hanker for that pre-arena, classic psych-tinged blues-rock sound from yesteryear, then you might want to lend an ear to this album - it's a frightfully decent record.
Those tunes that really do the business for me are : 'Number With No Name', 'Shimmer & Shine', 'Lay There and Hate Me', 'Why Must You Always Dress In Black', 'Skin Thin' and 'Keep It Together'; the rest aren't bad either, with just a couple that don't quite 'get there' for me.
I didn't think they made music like this anymore (the major influences are obvious - Jimi Hendrix, Cream and The Rolling Stones). Anyone who likes their music with a lot of balls should enjoy this album, with its super-charged playing and BH's soulful vocals (as another reviewer mentions, occasionally sounding a little like Stevie Wonder). Also, if you're 'getting on a bit' (like me) and hanker for that pre-arena, classic psych-tinged blues-rock sound from yesteryear, then you might want to lend an ear to this album - it's a frightfully decent record.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By E. Compton
Format:Audio CD
I'm a big fan of Ben Harper, especially his live albums. This is his best studio effort to date, that's good considering he's been recording for 15 years. This is a great straight up rock record, it really has the energy of his live shows. The new band has helped Harper re-invent himself with a more rock-blues sound.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply a great album
Always been a big fan of Harper projects and this one is no exception. Great to finally have it on vinyl.
Published 1 month ago by nanook599
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great artist
Half awesome, 1/2 of it could be not listed too without missing much. I do have on Itunes and just 4 sons are downloaded.
Published 4 months ago by Kenneth Otzel
4.0 out of 5 stars
It ROCKS!!!
This is what I call a solid album, no filler material. Ben Harper rocks on this one, great guitar work and lyrics - kickass!
Published 4 months ago by Alan D. Baird
5.0 out of 5 stars
So Much More Fun Than The Mellow Stuff
What a joy to hear this sort of power come out of Ben Harper. His previous efforts while somewhat entertaining lacked the velocity of this material. Read more
Published 11 months ago by sandstreet
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Vinyl
Ben Harper with Relentless 7 is my favorite band that has played with Ben. This is an outstanding LP. The pressing is done with care and quality. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Daniel G. Lebryk
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solid record
This is one of the best records I've heard in a long time. Harper has such an incredibly soulful voice and deep lyrics to back it up. Read more
Published 24 months ago by LiveUkulele.com
5.0 out of 5 stars
No frills, rock album!
I just love this album, even if you're not a regular Ben Harper fan, this album is fantastic! This is a no frills, standard rock album. Read more
Published on May 16, 2011 by joeelove
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ben Harper at Wakarusa 2011
Ben Harper is one of the world's biggest musicians! He has an incredible background for both, solo singing and with music bands such as Relentless 7. Read more
Published on March 11, 2011 by cmaristany
4.0 out of 5 stars
With The Relentless 7
I was lucky enough to see Ben Harper with the relentless 7 at Bonnaroo last year. Ben came out on stage alone for the first song, I had arrived early enough to have a great spot,... Read more
Published on February 7, 2011 by bonnarooski
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shimmer and Shine
Ben Harper has been recording now for 15 years, and you can really tell it with this one. I fell in love with Ben Harper after listening to Fight For Your Mind straight through... Read more
Published on January 19, 2011 by Reed Balentine
