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Ben Harper — When It's Good
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Poacher
(Brighton, UK)
Posted: Feb 15, 2013 - 08:37
 
 Sasha2001 wrote:
That has to be one of the most disturbing album covers I've seen in a long time. Why is she kneeling on a desert road like that? Is she the unfortunate victim of mexican drug lords? Was she left behind following a botched human trafficking exchange? Did she forget her medication and wonder off into the wilderness? There are just too many horrible real-world scenarios keeping me from enjoying this photo (or the music).
 
Shame on you. Why the negativity? It could be taking a photo of a sexy day in the country, or maybe - god forbid - art! I actually think its a lovely image. 

Perhaps you need to wonder why you think in such a negative manner. 



joelbb
Posted: Oct 12, 2012 - 22:35
 
 Sasha2001 wrote:
That has to be one of the most disturbing album covers I've seen in a long time. Why is she kneeling on a desert road like that? Is she the unfortunate victim of mexican drug lords? Was she left behind following a botched human trafficking exchange? Did she forget her medication and wonder off into the wilderness? There are just too many horrible real-world scenarios keeping me from enjoying this photo (or the music).
 
She chewed and swallowed peyote buds until she threw up and now she's talking to Mescalito.  You can see his apparition right in front of her.

Sasha2001
(I can see Zabars from my window)
Posted: Apr 06, 2012 - 06:10
 
That has to be one of the most disturbing album covers I've seen in a long time. Why is she kneeling on a desert road like that? Is she the unfortunate victim of mexican drug lords? Was she left behind following a botched human trafficking exchange? Did she forget her medication and wonder off into the wilderness? There are just too many horrible real-world scenarios keeping me from enjoying this photo (or the music).

bluecshells
(EARTH)
Posted: Dec 01, 2011 - 08:04
 
Beautiful photo...Ben is amazing.

dpvest
(northern cali)
Posted: Dec 01, 2011 - 08:04
 
 Groogrux69 wrote:
This is probably my favorite Ben Harper Album.  Most excellent.
 
this is probably my favorite Ben Harper song.  

Groogrux69
(Auburn, CA)
Posted: Apr 24, 2011 - 14:21
 
This is probably my favorite Ben Harper Album.  Most excellent.

SinisterDexter
Posted: Feb 20, 2011 - 14:05
 
 Misterfixit wrote:
That looks like Laura on the cover photo ..

Dern, she's gotta nice back

 

Laura Dern is blonde, though.

cohifi
(Denver)
Posted: Mar 08, 2010 - 21:33
 
 dBdwg wrote:
the naked lady cover makes me think he wasn't sure the music was going to be good nuf'
 
Not even close.  If you don't know Ben yet, you are missing out.


dBdwg
Posted: Feb 05, 2010 - 09:23
 
the naked lady cover makes me think he wasn't sure the music was going to be good nuf'



Jelani
(Home of the freak, land of the vague)
Posted: Jul 31, 2009 - 14:00
 
Wicked drumming!!

Misterfixit
(Nashville)
Posted: Feb 23, 2009 - 07:16
 
That looks like Laura on the cover photo ..

Dern, she's gotta nice back


coffee-eyes
(Bawstin, Massa2shits)
Posted: Nov 20, 2008 - 13:26
 
 RongoTBurg wrote:
Chris Whitley-esque guitar
 

Mixed with Prince's voice.

Me likey.  {#Smile}

nigelr
(Coffs Harbour, Australia)
Posted: Oct 20, 2008 - 00:51
 
Nice, Ben, but time to expand the envelope and push the limits.

saltysanford
(Naperville, IL)
Posted: Sep 02, 2008 - 09:51
 
I actually think this is one of his best albums.  There are more than a few solid songs on this album that I think trully kick ass (ex. Bring the Funk).  Don't really care if there are a few people that could do without the Ben Harper, since you can't please everyone.  Keep playing the good tunes Bill.  RP is the best.

Ahnyer_Keester
(Chicago Il)
Posted: Sep 02, 2008 - 09:50
 
Got this a few years ago on a WXRT sampler. Groovin song.

physastro2050
(Aachen,Germany)
Posted: Jun 28, 2008 - 08:25
 
jaaaaaaaa Wolfsheim!!
mgkiwi
(French Alps)
Posted: Apr 29, 2008 - 06:21
 
Nice song but stop that thumping up and down!!!
underarmor
(Austin)
Posted: Feb 10, 2008 - 17:59
 
justin4kick wrote:


and is there a good reason why we only see her backside on the cover?


Yeah, because that's one hell of a backside.
MM_Oz
(Gidgegannup, Western Australia)
Posted: Nov 23, 2007 - 23:22
 
Cachatons wrote:


I thought of Curtis Mayfield.........oops just showed my age


uh no, anyone else - but Prince?? ... sorry Ben.. honest.
justin4kick
(The Netherlands)
Posted: Jul 21, 2007 - 07:01
 
maxmox wrote:
I saw that person on the cover when I went to the beach yesterday; told her she is on the cover of an album by Ben Harper


and is there a good reason why we only see her backside on the cover?
Cachatons
(Califas)
Posted: Jun 04, 2007 - 08:36
 
mrrmt wrote:
This is ok for Ben Harper, not my favorite. But for some reason it really made me want to hear Prince. Something about his voice in this one.


I thought of Curtis Mayfield.........oops just showed my age
maxmox
(Broome, Western Australia)
Posted: Apr 02, 2007 - 07:54
 
I saw that person on the cover when I went to the beach yesterday; told her she is on the cover of an album by Ben Harper
meydele
(By the sea)
Posted: Apr 02, 2007 - 07:53
 
Hmmmm . . . Ben, get out of my life! You're freaking me out here.
mrrmt
(Baltimore, MD)
Posted: Apr 02, 2007 - 07:53
 
This is ok for Ben Harper, not my favorite. But for some reason it really made me want to hear Prince. Something about his voice in this one.
pyxxel
(Dublin, Ireland)
Posted: Aug 08, 2006 - 09:38
 
LennytheB wrote:
Had to go from a 6 to a 7 just for the album cover

indeed!!!
jah_blessed
(Netherlands)
Posted: Aug 08, 2006 - 09:37
 
What? No banana emoticons?


Geecheeboy
(under a crescent moon and palmetto tree)
Posted: May 27, 2006 - 05:32
 
RongoTBurg wrote:
Chris Whitley-esque guitar

Made me look too.
RongoTBurg
(Lost Wages, NV)
Posted: May 12, 2006 - 15:50
 
Chris Whitley-esque guitar
LennytheB
(beyond the 7th sun)
Posted: Apr 13, 2006 - 12:24
 
Had to go from a 6 to a 7 just for the album cover
calray
(Decatur, GA)
Posted: Apr 13, 2006 - 12:22
 
Dark_Globe wrote:
Ben Harper REALLY isn't my thing, but there is one things he's done that I LOVE: his cover of the Verve song "Drugs Don't Work"...

Anybody else heard that? Like I said, Ben himself is not my thing, but that's a GREAT cover (almost better than the original).


what about the cover of his album? i love ben harper, although i havent heard much of the diamonds album. I love the cover art.
olsaltybastard
Posted: Dec 31, 2005 - 22:19
 
Dark_Globe wrote:
Ben Harper REALLY isn't my thing, but there is one things he's done that I LOVE: his cover of the Verve song "Drugs Don't Work"...

Anybody else heard that? Like I said, Ben himself is not my thing, but that's a GREAT cover (almost better than the original).


Same here. I don't have any of his stuff, but this song is certainly one of his best.
Dark_Globe
(New York City)
Posted: Nov 03, 2005 - 13:54
 
Ben Harper REALLY isn't my thing, but there is one things he's done that I LOVE: his cover of the Verve song "Drugs Don't Work"...

Anybody else heard that? Like I said, Ben himself is not my thing, but that's a GREAT cover (almost better than the original).
mojoman
(Rocky Mountains, Colorado)
Posted: Sep 20, 2005 - 13:06
 
Hmm. One thing about buying this album on iTunes is I don't get the cool album cover!
ObsidianInfinity
(Washington DC)
Posted: Jul 19, 2005 - 20:55
 
beatlechick wrote:
Not into Ben Folds, have a friend that loves him and tries to make me listen, but if he keeps sounding like a gospel-like Prince I'll have to rethink that. Very cool song.


umm...Ben Harper
beatlechick
(somewhere near a computer)
Posted: Jul 08, 2005 - 10:18
 
Not into Ben Folds, have a friend that loves him and tries to make me listen, but if he keeps sounding like a gospel-like Prince I'll have to rethink that. Very cool song.
g1lgam3sh
(Manchester)
Posted: Jul 08, 2005 - 10:18
 
This is so poigniant for me at the moment I had better not rate this.

#-o :footinmouth: :-({|=


mezzanine
(Just below the thumb)
Posted: Jul 08, 2005 - 10:17
 
I'm not a big fan of Ben Harper, but this song really grabbed me. The lyrics are right on and the melody is pleasantly unique.
JoJopugs
(New Milford CT.)
Posted: May 25, 2005 - 08:04
 
This song speaks the god's honest truth!
ChicoCyclist
(Chico, CA)
Posted: May 10, 2005 - 16:44
 
Very, very, very irritating.
kmh
(new york)
Posted: Apr 11, 2005 - 09:51
 
GROOVY...
crowhog2000
(Cincinnati, OH)
Posted: Apr 08, 2005 - 03:39
 
:nodhead: :goodvibes:
BoundersBooksSeller
Posted: Mar 27, 2005 - 16:46
 
Ben Harper - one of the few American musicians to keep an eye on...
stevo_b
(Really Crunching Numbers Now!!!)
Posted: Mar 24, 2005 - 09:59
 
Can do without this.....
bluedot
(Long Beach, CA)
Posted: Mar 12, 2005 - 23:40
 
NOTHING like prince.

c'mon, when did prince ever do slide guitar blues?
trekhead
Posted: Feb 11, 2005 - 10:57
 
Pyro wrote:
Sounds in the beginning like he took singing lessons from Prince....whoops, should have read the previous posts.


...Ditto.
trekhead
Posted: Feb 11, 2005 - 10:56
 
WHOAH!
He was * this close to PRINCE at the beginning there.
asparklinggirl
(chicago)
Posted: Feb 11, 2005 - 10:56
 
i really thought this was tracy chapman! oops!
Mugro
(Lane Village, Massachusetts)
Posted: Jan 24, 2005 - 10:13
 
This is a great album.
mojoman
(Rocky Mountains, Colorado)
Posted: Jan 24, 2005 - 10:13
 
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:

Agreed. Much better than most of his stuff. I've seen him live twice and couldn't help but fall asleep both times.


I suspect it was the contact high that put you to sleep, not the music.
Dragonfly_Launch
(Conway, Ar)
Posted: Jan 09, 2005 - 16:25
 
stripes wrote:
Sounds like Prince doing bluegrass...
Prince doing something, perhaps leading the church gang into blues worship and shout/shout, but certainly not doing bluegrass.