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Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals: Ben Harper (vocals, guitar); Juan Nelson (bass, background vocals); Dean Butterworth (drums, background vocals); Nick Rich, Rahzel (background vocals).
Throughout the '90s, Ben Harper's blend of blues, funk, soul, and folk quietly earned him a hardcore following of diehard fans over the span of four studio albums. For the two-CD LIVE FROM MARS, Harper and his tight three-piece band the Innocent Criminals cull performances from a variety of concerts, featuring interesting arrangements and odd nuances applied to his best-known songs, along with an eclectic array of covers.
Armed with his hollow-neck '20s-era Weissenborn lap slide guitar, Harper rages throughout the plugged-in Disc One with highlights including the human-beat box-driven radio hit "Steal My Kisses," and the churning opening number "Glory & Consequence." "Burn One Down," a sprightly ode to herb, evokes Bob Marley's "Redemption Song," while a simmering "Sexual Healing" channels the spirit of Marvin Gaye. Unplugged and introspective, Disc Two overflows with Biblical metaphors captured in delicate numbers like "Waiting on An Angel," "Power of the Gospel," and "In the Lord's Arms." Tying it all together is a heartfelt reading of the Verve's "The Drugs Don't Work," and the epic 10-minute closer "Like a King/I'll Rise," featuring lyrics borrowed from a Maya Angelou poem.
2 Cds: 1 CD Is Acoustic,2nd CD Is ElectricRolling Stone (5/10/01, pp.84,86) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...This generous live set...shows off his influences exceptionally....Harper's range is so broad and his technical ability beyond that of so many of his peers..."
Entertainment Weekly (3/30/01, pp.66-7) - "...Ideal for the hardcore fans as well as the uninitiated....Harper's roots are exposed for all to see....Both his singing and melodies have a calming, Zen-like quality..." - Rating: B+
CMJ (4/9/01, p.26) - "...A treat for those who dig a little message with their neo-blues jamming..." Live From Mars Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Just Sit back And Enjoy!
Ben Harper is my favorite artist of all time without a doubt, and this album proves why. From his rock songs down to his gospel songs every track brings a different emotion, and for me having the oppurtunity to see him live, this album brings me right back to the show like no live album can. I can't say which tracks are the best because they all are, but "Roses from my friends" and "The Drugs Don't Work" will bring shivers down your spine, please buy this album you will not regret this ever!
Submitted by Joe (London, Ontario)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Yo Ben Harper is ill.
This cd is so good. Every song is a diffrent emotion. Ben Harper live is amazing i hope to see it one day.
Submitted by Dave (Kingston,NY,USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Wow
Ben Harper is one of the best artists of our time, and this cd is a very good representation of his talent and passion.
Submitted by Mark (San Antonio, TX USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No I LOVE IT!
I just bought this cd the other day, and I haven't stopped listening to it yet! I LOVE IT! A friend got me to listen to Walk Away by him and as soon as I heard it I was like hmmm, I think I'll buy the cd, and so I just happened to pick this one up, and I love every song on it! It's amazing...it turned me into a fan! Buy it, you'll be proud ya did! trust me....
Submitted by a reviewer (Nashville, Tennessee, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No At his finest........
If you haven't seen Ben Harper live yet, what's wrong w/ you?? BUT this is the next best thing. Listening to this album is not just 'listening'....it's experiencing. I can't think of another singer's voice other than Ben's that makes me feel like I'm right there beside him when he's singing. You don't just hear it , you feel it.
Disc #1 is great, but when Disc #2 plays, you can't get enough.
What more can I say??! I have listened to this album more times than I'd like to admit :)
BUY IT NOW!!!
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