Deviating from his signature soulful sound, Ben Harper tries his hand at a more psychedelic look at love and life in his new album, Give Till It’s Gone. The album’s high energy infectiously grabs the attention of the listener. Rock and Roll hypnotizes while it entertains. The electric guitar compliments Harper’s raspy vocals giving the track the rock edge it needs. Feel Love showcases the sensitivity of a wounded artist. This album serves as an emotional release for Harper. The well renowned and mellow artist demonstrates a different more determined side to him in I Will Not Be Broken. Ben Harper’s talents know no boundaries: his love for the blues, soul, reggae and rock music can be seen throughout this eclectic album.
While themes of love are at the root of the album, this collection of songs is not
for the eternal optimist. Harper combines his famous laid-back tendencies with
a harder edge to illustrate that he has seen the ugly side of love and made it out
alive. Harper’s strength and sensitivity are illuminated while the album showcases
the discernible uniqueness of Harper as he takes his life lessons and shares them
through sound and deeply soulful groove.
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