Ben Harper is classed by some as a modern Marley. His smooth chilled vocals can hit the highs and lows of many songs. With a mix of funky alternative blues, reggae, folk and hip-hop his music is highly accessible.
This album has some excellent tracks, which send shivers down your spine. ... Read review
Three of us Whipping boy Breakin' down Don't take that attitude to your grave Waiting on ... more
an angel Mama's got a girlfriend now Forever Like a king Pleasure and pain Walk away How many miles must we march Welcome to the cruel world I'll rise Going to see...
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Advantages: A Modern Marley? Disadvantages: Too Opinionated?
Ben Harper is classed by some as a modern Marley. His smooth chilled vocals can hit the highs and lows of many songs. With a mix of funky alternative blues, reggae, folk and hip-hop his music is highly accessible.
This album has some excellent tracks, which send shivers down your spine. Opening with the guitar instrumental “the Three of Us” sets the scene for a good album. I tend towards the more acoustic and classic guitar tracks ... more
Ben Harper is classed by some as a modern Marley. His smooth chilled vocals can hit the highs and lows of many songs. With a mix of funky alternative blues, reggae, folk and hip-hop his music is highly accessible.
This album has some excellent tracks, which send shivers down your spine. Opening with the guitar instrumental “the Three of Us” sets the scene for a good album. I tend towards the more acoustic and classic guitar tracks such as the “Forever” and “Walk Away”.
“Waiting on Angel” is another great song. This album has some strong opinions and views from its lyrics; “How Many Miles Must We March” is a fine example of this. If you want some good guitar and meaningful songs this album is perfect for you.
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Product details
Title
Welcome To The Cruel World
Performer
Ben Harper
Genre
Rock & Pop
Sub Genre
Alternative
Release Date
07/1994
Recomended Retail Price
8.99 GBP
Original Release Year
1994
Label / Distributor
Virgin / EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics
Engineer
Mikal Reid
Producer
Ben Harper; JP Plunier
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
724383932023
Catalogue Number
CDVUS 69
Additional notes
Album Notes
Available with FIGHT FOR YOUR MIND and THE WILL TO LIVE in THE BEN HARPER BOX SET. Personnel: Ben Harper (vocals, acoustic & electric guitar, dobro); Suzie Katayama (cello); Richard Cook (Uillean pipes); John McKnight (accordion, bass); Gail Deadrick (piano); Rock Deadrick (drums, percussion, background vocals); Jelani Jones, Kevin Williams, Clyde Allen, Clarence Butler, Clabe Hangan, Kenneth McDaniel, John Taylor (background vocals).
Album Reviews
Spin (3/94, p.79) - "...the deep moan of the title track proves [Harper] can nail down a blue note with authority...Never mind the obvious potential--Harper's moral fire makes him worth hearing right now..." Q (10/94, p.116) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...hugely impressive example of modern acoustic folk blues, a mix that might easily be unique...A natural talent and a quiet lovely record..." Dirty Linen (6-7/94, p.51) - "...remarkable maturity....It's the most striking debut since Tracy Chapman's..."
Titles on disc 1
1.
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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