CD Box Collection

Lifeline Eight albums in just over a dozen years: validation that Ben Harper--mind or body--rarely rests, be it on the road with backing jam band the Innocent Criminals or buried in a studio, where the gifted singer-songwriter lays down his brand of peace-chanting, love-tilting music. Hi...	Burn to Shine Harper's soulful musical mix continues to defy genre categorization and his growth as an artist continues to amaze. Burn to Shine is his most ambitious work to date, tapping a multitude of styles and moods and revolving as usual around his incredibly expressive vocals and searing...	Both Sides of the Gun Split onto two discs, these 18 songs could have fit on one. It's a testament to Harper's aesthetic sensibilities that it is so configured, thereby both avoiding the scourge of the overly long album and dividing the raw, pummeling rockers from the ballads. With his band, the Inno...	Diamonds on the Inside Ben Harper makes elegant leaps from reggae to rock to folk to funk and back in his fifth studio album. The rootsy singer-songwriter with the silken tenor isn't merely genuflecting at the altar of his musical heroes, as here he shows more quirky imagination and inventive musicians...	Live from Mars With a slate of more than 200 shows a year, Ben Harper has never been an album-tour-album-tour kind of artist; for him and his fans, the stage is the ultimate proving ground. So after four studio albums, Harper has finally released his first official live set, a 25-song double-di...
There Will Be a Light Jam Nation hero Ben Harper tones down his lap-slide guitar flash in favor of the holy spirit for this blend of originals and gospel classics, his first full-length album with the historic singing group. They've worked together before, on the Blind Boys' excellent Higher Ground an...	On and On Jack Johnson has found himself a groove. Indeed, the Hawaiian surfing champion turned alternative pop-folk star really hasn't changed things one iota for his sophomore release. Fans of Brushfire Fairytales should be delighted with the results. The groove is a mellow one--most of ...	Ben Harper - Live at the Hollywood Bowl	In Between Dreams For a man who gets his biggest kicks surfing the waves and strumming his guitar on a lonely beach in native Hawaii, singer-songwriter Jack Johnson has carved out quite a remarkable career on the mainland. His 2003 album, On and On, debuted at No. 3 on The Billboard 200 and subseq...	Brushfire Fairytales Fans of Willy Porter, Ben Harper, and G. Love will all want to check out Jack Johnson's engaging folk- and blues-inflected pop. Born in Oahu, Hawaii, Johnson, a former surfer and film-school graduate, has a knack for acoustic ballads whose calm surfaces hide a subtle but strong l...

Maybe I just don't get it
I first heard of Ben Harper while watching a documentary about MoTown and the influence of the Funk Brothers. Ben Harper was one of the singers used to sing with the remaining band members. His voice on these songs was crystal clear, resounant, and powerful. I thought, "I need to get a CD by this guy." Well, this boxed set is a disappointment. He whispers through the songs in a soft voice. I listened to it once, and not since. His voice just was not featured in this album. I admit, maybe I just don't get it. I will give it another try, but for now, this album was a big letdown for me.

HEART AND SOUL
I've been a Ben Harper fan for almost 10 years now. What an amazing artists! If you want to buy an album...buy this one. You want to feel something? Buy this album. You want to fall in love with music all over? Listen to Ben Harper. There aren't artists that come around everyday like him. It's rockin, it's mellow, it's pain, it's pleasure, and it's a must have.

BEN on AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
I recently saw BEN HARPER on the PBS TV saturday night weekly AUSTIN CITY LIMITS and this guy and his band blew his "Live" audience and myself off our surroundings with his pure and earthy multitextured brand of original music. Whether it's rock, pop, a little bit of country, reggae, blues, or jazz tinged soulful R&B music, BEN is one of the very few all around musicians who captivates and leaves you spellbound with his sincere performances. No question about it: I had to purchase this box set and the other three cds. BEN HARPER's recordings are priceless and classic...he thoroughly entertains and lifts you with his music and message. I wish I'd been exposed to BEN HARPER years ago, but, better late than never...Simply irresitable! THANK YOU PBS TV & Austin City Limits!

Ben Harper: someone you should know!
For those who don't know Ben Harper yet, it's never too late! Wether you like Blues, Rock or even R&B, with Ben you'll be more than satisfied... And if today, it's quite easy to put a tag on artists, such as: Pop, Rap, Punk...for him, it doesn't work! In fact, his music is obviouly inspired by many other styles, and the result is always an incredibly surprising experience! Then it seems fair to say that Ben Harper's sound is unusual and also extremely pure...But moreover, for those who are, just like me, sensitive to the words, Ben's songs will introduce you to a universe made of Peace, Honesty and Poetry! Finally, it's pretty clear: "this guy"knows who he is, what he does and where he's going, and if you let him take you for a ride, you'll feel it, without a doubt!!!So now, what the Hell are you waiting for, go for it, satisfaction guaranted!(...)

oh...my.....god!!! it's soooooo good!!!!! AAAAAAH!
I just bought this box set yesterday. I've heard from all my dave-matthews-loving friends that this guy ROCKS. I've only heard that single..., the "steal my kisses" one (junk!) and this other album which i dont really remember, if you get my drift. So, anyways, i have heard such wonderful things, so I just impulse-bought and got this KILLER 3-CD box set. It has all 3 albums hes done before this most recent "sell out/popular" album. Ever single CD is amazing. I dont think ive ever heard so much great music in one place. I can't stop listening to it....hes so incredibly talented. His lyrics, his voice, his blazing guitar, are all so incredibly powerful. I wish i had heard of him sooner. How i am a full-on fan. And I feel justified in being a fan, because i have all 3 Cds. The good ones, anyways. Let me tell you, out of the 35 some-odd songs on here, i probably dislike two. THAT'S how good this is. And i am a music snob. I am just stunned that this guy is so incredibly good.I strongly urge you to buy these CDs. They are emotion-packed, beautiful songs in the veign of the Dave Matthew Band, or David Grey, or Bob Marley. The sound samples do NOT do these songs justice.... His songs range from bleusy, rockin' guitar riffs, to peaceful, soothing melodies, and are each such solid albums that EVERY SONG is great. I can name maybe 3 other CDs i own that are as good. Now i have 3 more, i one box set! Buying all 3 albums from the box set is cheaper that buying the CDs individualy, too. So if you like bob marley, david grey, dave matthews, ANY of these guys, you are going to LOVE this. Such an amazing guitarist too. You're gonna love it. Enjoy!