Lifeline (+DVD) - Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

Advantages: a superb exhibition of these guys talent
Disadvantages: not enough recognition

...The first time I listened to this album, I was very pleasantly surprised. It isn't renowned as one of Harper's most successful albums, but it sure is one of his best. From the deeply moving "Beloved One" to the catchy "Steal My Kisses", this album guides you through almost every emotion with the Harper's soft and warming voice being the lead. The lyrics are, as always with Harper, very impressive. There's a real sense that this guy is writing from his own experiences and that comes across through his delivery. It seems he is improvising every time you listen, something you missed the last time suddenly becomes apparent and his genius becomes evident. Musically, again Harper and the Innocent Criminals excel. Every individual band member is talented and it comes across in the music. Small sections of improvisation perfectly executed... Read review

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Advantages: Brilliant Music!
Disadvantages: None

...Track listing 1. With My Own Two Hands 2. When It's Good 3. Diamonds On The Inside 4. Touch From Your Lust 5. When She Believes 6. Brown Eyed Blues 7. Bring The Funk 8. Everything 9. Amen Omen 10. Temporary Remedy 11. So High So Low 12. Blessed To Be A Witness 13. Picture Of Jesus 14. She's Only Happy In The Sun This is another great work from the delectable Ben Harper, who has to be one of the most blessed musicians and songwriters of our time. He has treated us to one of his most eclectic mixes with Diamonds on the Inside. This album is full of something for just about everybody. It jumps straight into the uplifting, "With My Own Two Hands" a classic reggae track.. "When It's Good" has the Southern feel of classic acoustic blues. "Amen, Omen" is my favourite track, sends tingles through me when I hear it. "Brown... Read review

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Advantages: 4-disc Collector's Box Set includes fully-restored 1925 Silent Version with Carl Davis Score
Disadvantages: The Chariot Race, originally set at Antioch, was moved inconceivably to Jerusalem in 1959 version

...'s Edition ~ Presentation Pack The outer cardboard sleeve shows the classic Stone Lettered BEN-HUR with the giant statues from the arena and Ben Hur's chariot and team. On the back of the sleeve are a contents list for the discs, stills from the film, hologram, certification (PG) and other information. The inner opens out into three folds showing a Matte painting style panoramic view of the arena and chariot race. The front fold has a pocket (inset picture of Pontius Pilate crowning the victor on the flap) containing a facsimile 1959 program such as would have been available for purchase, and a leaflet listing disc contents. The other two folds have plastic DVD mounts to hold 2 DVDs each. The four discs have appropriate pictures in Matte painting-style. Just like in the film, the Overture, Intermission and Entre'act are set against... Read review

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