Ben Harper is a musical preacher of sorts, never one to be shy in speaking his mind about social conformity. If his first two albums -- Welcome to the Cruel World and Fight for Your Mind -- didn't clue you in, Diamonds on the Inside will definitely do so. Diamonds on the Inside marks Harper's fifth studio effort and this time he's emotionally in touch with what makes his heart burst. This is a passionate album, no doubt. His signature Weissenborn guitar joins him once more and Harper's classic groovy funk is heavy; however, Harper adds worldbeat to his musical plank. From the Marley-esque vibe of "With My Own Two Hands" to the African soundscapes of Ladysmith Black Mambazo on "Picture of Jesus," Harper's purist presentation is smooth. "When It's Good" gives a little country blues twang, while "Touch From You Lust" is a sexy haze of writhing riffs. "Temporary Remedy" follows the funk Lenny Kravitz-style, and Harper's a bit campy. It's a noticeable change from his typically serious stature and a nice shift in personality, too. Diamonds on the Inside is another stunning effort from one of ock's underground heroes. Harper has consistently worked with what appeals to him musically for nearly a decade, ignoring what fits the mainstream. Diamonds on the Inside is Harper's sixth chapter of truth and just one listen to the electric blaze of "Everything" will convince you.
This post is for our Cody, who is sorely missed already. There are myriad things that connects each one of us to him, and I think that each one of those things qualifies as a reason for his future return. I do believe that he will return, we just love him that much, and I raise my glass to that.This is merely an appetizer to Funky Friday {you guys do it so much better than I ever could}, but I ...
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I must admit, when this tune came up I was almost positive it was Cat Stephens til I got home and plugged in the shuffle to see what it was And I dont know where youve goneOld friends become old strangersBetween the darkness and the dawnAmen omenWill I see your face againAmen omenCan I find the place withinTo live my life without youI still hear you sayingAll of life is a chanceAnd is sweetestW...
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Now, this may not be your *ideal* funky, I can accept that... but it's funk-ay for me. Sexual funky... that's my boy Ben Harper... Vedder ain't so bad either :) I have for your listening & viewing pleasure... Sexual Healing (Ben solo), Ben & Vedder rocking a lovely Indifference - a little politics to start - now you *KNOW* that's funky ;) & the last is Please Bleed... this version is stripped...
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| 1 With My Own Two Hands |
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| 2 When It's Good |
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| 3 Diamonds on the Inside |
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| 4 Touch From Your Lust |
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| 5 When She Believes |
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| 6 Brown Eyed Blues |
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| 7 Bring the Funk |
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| 8 Everything |
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| 9 Amen Omen |
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| 10 Temporary Remedy |
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| 11 So High So Low |
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| 12 Blessed to Be a Witness |
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| 13 Picture of Jesus |
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| 14 She's Only Happy in the Sun |
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