Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Does Ben Still Got it?

So Ben Harper's got this new backup band, the Relentless 7.  They've got a new CD.  I don't know if any of you guys have checked it out, but I haven't seen anything on it in The Shanty. I guess I'll be the first one.  To start off, let's look at what's out there in cyberspace. (NOTE: These videos are of varying quality.


"Shimmer and Shine" on Letterman





"Skin Thin" @ Spaceland





"Boots Like These" @ The Mint





"Under Pressure" @ The Mint (not on the new CD, but a pretty popular cover)




So what's the verdict?  First impressions for me, I think he rocks hard on this one.  The music is solid, even if the lyrics are a little weak.

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