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Ben Harper — Don't Take That Attitude to Your Grave
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rdo
(DC)
Posted: Mar 03, 2013 - 13:53
 
 fredriley wrote:

Religion, particularly 'big' religions - Christianity, Islam, Judaism, etc - and preaching go together like bangers and mash, jelly and eels, horse and carriage, management and idiocy, politicians and lies, and so on. Asking a Christian not to be preachy is like asking a crocodile not to be snappy.

Talking of Songs of Praise, it's Bob Marley on the now. Love reggae, shame about the religion. Still, the god botherers have produced some good music through the ages, so it's sometimes worth tolerating the preaching and fawning obeisance to their imaginary friend(s).

 

 {#Cheers}   Fred, I don't know what is going one here, maybe I need to see a doctor, but I agree with you 100%!!!! 

leap
(Ibagué, Tolima.)
Posted: Nov 29, 2012 - 12:57
 
{#Naughty}

aspicer
(Chicago, IL)
Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 18:57
 
Such a great album! I was so lucky to stumble across it at Tower about 15 years ago. For you audiophiles out there the recording is impeccable too!

Poacher
(Brighton, UK)
Posted: Jun 25, 2012 - 08:42
 
I spent a lovely evening in with Mrs Poacher recently and for our music choice (for no particular reason other than chance) I played nothing but Ben Harper. It seems I have hours and hours of his material I did not know I had and possibly not played before in iTunes.

Anyway, I was astounded by the sheer quality and breath of his material. I shall certainly be musically revisiting Mr Harper.

kaybee
(Lost in the Wilds of Toronto)
Posted: May 24, 2012 - 17:42
 
 fredriley wrote:

Religion, particularly 'big' religions - Christianity, Islam, Judaism, etc - and preaching go together like bangers and mash, jelly and eels, horse and carriage, management and idiocy, politicians and lies, and so on. Asking a Christian not to be preachy is like asking a crocodile not to be snappy.

Talking of Songs of Praise, it's Bob Marley on the now. Love reggae, shame about the religion. Still, the god botherers have produced some good music through the ages, so it's sometimes worth tolerating the preaching and fawning obeisance to their imaginary friend(s).

 
The god botherers!!  {#Roflol}  I love that term!  I'll remember to use it.

luca77
(Melbourne,Australia)
Posted: Apr 22, 2012 - 19:20
 
 twitterpated wrote:
I like the style of this song but have to admit that I flinched when I read in some of the postings that his music is Christian-oriented.  I'm not into preaching, as either the saint or the sinner, and usually shy away from those who are.
 
Good grief...

If we only listen to music written by people we have lots in common with about things we totally agree with....we're really limiting ourselves aren't we?

It sounds like the only way for Ben to win some people's approval would be to renounce his beliefs and stick to playing the guitar without singing. I wouldn't wish that upon him just to stop the whinging and whining and "reverse-preaching" of a few narrow-minded clowns on Radio Paradise. Because that's what you're doing...preaching! "Don't say this, don't do that, don't believe in this, don't sing about that...". If you're not into preaching then do what you'd have the "preachers" do and keep it to yourself. There's a rating button at the top that where you can give your judgement without spreading your paranoid anti-whatever rubbish.

Yeah, I know I'm preaching right now too...but I'm not the one who said I'm not into preaching.

I think he's a good muso and I think this is a good song. That's all I care about.

Aud
(lost in lakecity)
Posted: Nov 16, 2011 - 04:02
 
OK I got your point!
Get a lyricist!

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Jan 05, 2011 - 07:34
 
 leathepea wrote:
While I have always loved Ben Harper, sometimes the preaching can get a little old. Why is it that some Christians insist on pushing their beliefs through the fear of everlasting pain, and suffering. Why can't they just say, this is what I believe, but that's cool if you feel different?

 
Religion, particularly 'big' religions - Christianity, Islam, Judaism, etc - and preaching go together like bangers and mash, jelly and eels, horse and carriage, management and idiocy, politicians and lies, and so on. Asking a Christian not to be preachy is like asking a crocodile not to be snappy.

Talking of Songs of Praise, it's Bob Marley on the now. Love reggae, shame about the religion. Still, the god botherers have produced some good music through the ages, so it's sometimes worth tolerating the preaching and fawning obeisance to their imaginary friend(s).


Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC)
Posted: Jan 05, 2011 - 07:31
 
 peter_james_bond wrote:

So true...or at least you think you can dance to anything. :-)

 
That's all the matters really...as long as you don't break anything or fall out of a window.


twitterpated
Posted: Jun 28, 2010 - 11:40
 
I like the style of this song but have to admit that I flinched when I read in some of the postings that his music is Christian-oriented.  I'm not into preaching, as either the saint or the sinner, and usually shy away from those who are.

peter_james_bond
(Lunenburg, NS)
Posted: Sep 17, 2009 - 11:54
 
 bluesdragon wrote:
With enough alcohol, you can dance to _anything_ heh
 
So true...or at least you think you can dance to anything. :-)


leathepea
(Hickory, NC)
Posted: Sep 17, 2009 - 11:54
 
While I have always loved Ben Harper, sometimes the preaching can get a little old. Why is it that some Christians insist on pushing their beliefs through the fear of everlasting pain, and suffering. Why can't they just say, this is what I believe, but that's cool if you feel different? I mean, nobody really knows what happens after, they just think they do.

Sorry for the religion comment, just had to get that off my chest.


unclehud
(300 feet above the planet)
Posted: Sep 17, 2009 - 11:49
 
 bluesdragon wrote:
With enough alcohol, you can dance to anything .

heh
 
I learned this, too, from relatives that live in Houston.  Maybe you know them?  Maybe you ARE them?



govna
(beantown)
Posted: Jan 07, 2009 - 11:27
 
always skipped that one.

werner
(Probably Germany (42 is the answer))
Posted: Mar 29, 2008 - 13:23
 
Never want to hear that again! It.hurts.badly.
pedrock77
(Belgium and/or Spain)
Posted: Feb 27, 2008 - 01:07
 
One of the best singer/songwriters of our time. I'm just a bit disappointed by his more recent "Christian rock" turn...
mirland
(Denmark)
Posted: Feb 27, 2008 - 00:59
 
En excellent album with an excellent sound quality.
besca
(Indiana, USA)
Posted: Oct 04, 2005 - 12:43
 
Excellent lyrics, enjoyable sound and voice too.
paloeguevo
(Utrecht)
Posted: Oct 04, 2005 - 12:43
 
Great singer, amazing guitarist.
Also known as Bernard peur in france.
P.
bluesdragon
(Houston, TX)
Posted: May 24, 2005 - 13:37
 
michaelc wrote:
love that metal string sound -
words are good

but can you dance to it ??


With enough alcohol, you can dance to _anything_

heh
rulebritannia
(England - Where God does not run for public office...)
Posted: Apr 25, 2005 - 07:11
 
From Bruce Cockburn to this. Well knit set..........
jesst
(NY & Rome IT)
Posted: Feb 28, 2005 - 17:56
 
This song is so beautiful, I love welcome to the cruel world
Bootsy
(BC Canada)
Posted: Feb 10, 2005 - 16:49
 

EVERY Ben Harper album is worth owning. Really. Enjoy.

Except for maybe Diamonds on the Inside....somewhat disappointing. Some good tracks but definetly not the same obsessive listenability of the rest of his stuff.
michaelc
(Walnut Creek, CA)
Posted: Feb 10, 2005 - 16:49
 
love that metal string sound -
words are good

but can you dance to it ??
Drummer4soul
(Auburn, CA)
Posted: Feb 10, 2005 - 16:48
 
oOOOH I like, I like. Nice dobro (if that's what I am hearin). I will have to get this CD. 8)
RichardPrins
(earth.ca)
Posted: Jan 26, 2005 - 23:20
 
8)
greenplasticboy
Posted: Dec 28, 2004 - 11:48
 
beh harper is amazing - burn to shine is my personal favorite album but they're all amazing!
mojoman
Posted: Dec 28, 2004 - 11:47
 
Try hearing this on some crappy Top 40 station. Thanks, Bill. I love BH!
MikeWC
Posted: Dec 13, 2004 - 16:26
 
Oh wow, there's some serious magic in this song.
ANNE_MARIE
(The Ozark Mountains)
Posted: Jun 23, 2004 - 09:44
 
Beez wrote:
If you do not have this cd, BUY IT NOW!!


good advice. this is prolly my fav BH work so far...so much soul!
Beez
(Ruuuun Beezie, Ruuuun!)
Posted: Jun 23, 2004 - 09:37
 
If you do not have this cd, BUY IT NOW!!
Ziller
(Denver)
Posted: May 27, 2004 - 22:49
 
Absolutely True. The man's amazing. Anything he puts out is worth owning.

Platypus wrote:


truly!

there's not a single song on any of his albums that is sub-par.

amazing artist!

PattonFever
(tripoli)
Posted: Dec 18, 2003 - 00:42
 
i love ben harper. i need to buy his albums. all of them. i'm surprised i haven't yet.
Platypus
(here, now)
Posted: Apr 06, 2003 - 01:46
 
Originally Posted by mperry:
EVERY Ben Harper album is worth owning. Really. Enjoy.


truly!

there's not a single song on any of his albums that is sub-par.

amazing artist!Edited By Platypus at 1:46 am on 4/06/2003
mperry
(Columbia, MO)
Posted: Jan 30, 2003 - 13:17
 
Originally Posted by mellotron:
This is nice. A new artist for me to start listening to :)


EVERY Ben Harper album is worth owning. Really. Enjoy.
mellotron
(Secret Hideaway (USA))
Posted: Jan 20, 2003 - 08:14
 
This is nice. A new artist for me to start listening to :)
eschica
(Library School, Ann Arbor)
Posted: Oct 20, 2002 - 13:21
 
My friend Maysan proposed to him from the audience at a show. She yelled "Marry me Ben!"
He didn't, but smiled kindly and "aw yeahed".
Typesbad
(Lakewood, CA)
Posted: Apr 19, 2002 - 13:14
 
It kind of builds on you doesn't it? Had I rated this song early it would have been two points lower.
Ferris94117
(San Francisco, CA)
Posted: Feb 26, 2002 - 11:33
 
What a wonderful example of a social protest song. Strong message, soft delivery. Dynamite combo.