Welcome to my blog. In 2016 I wrote my first stories on my favorite albums. Due to the many, nice and positive feedback and comments I started this blog, A Pop Life subtitled My life with music.
What can you expect? Stories about music which I think is nice, beautiful of moving, reviews, concert reports and much more. I get very happy whenever I receive comments, whether through one of the social media channels or by using the comment form on this site. I love to hear from my readers!
For now, have very much (reading) fun!
Erwin Barendregt
Articles
Nirvana and swan song In Utero
In 1993 Nirvana released their eagerly awaited successor to Nevermind, the fantastic In Utero. A look back!
Prince – The Hits / The B-Sides (and other compilations)
In 1993 the first Prince compilation (The Hits / The B-Sides) was released. It would not be the only one. An overview.
Prince in Dortmund: the Lovesexy 88 television spectacle
On September 9, 1988, Prince played his Lovesexy 88 show in Dortmund. A Dutch audience had to be present. Off to Germany and an unforgettable experience!
The New Power Generation debuts with Goldn****
In 1993 The New Power Generation's debut album Goldn**** was released. What was Prince's role in it all? A look back.
The 25 best Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds songs
40 years Bad Seeds, 10 years Push The Sky Away, 35 years after my first concert: great reason for the ultimate list: 25 times Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds! Includes playlist!
Reviews
Róisín Murphy – Hit Parade
Róisín Murphy impresses with her latest album Hit Parade. Soul makes Murphy's palet even more complete. She seems to get better and better!
Wham! – The documentary
The documentary Wham! is the story of 'only' 4 years of world dominance and a true and sincere friendship.
Janelle Monáe – The Age Of Pleasure
Janelle Monáe and her latest album The Age Of Pleasure. The report of a sexy, yet somewhat predictable summer.
The Smashing Pumpkins – ATUM
The Smashing Pumpkins - ATUM, A rock opera in 3 parts. Isn't that a bit pretentious? Hell yes, but in spite of that, does it fare well? Yes!
Concerts
New Order, 09/23/2023
5/5: New Order at the Amsterdam Ziggo Dome, highlight after highlight after highlight. The Joy Division part of the show moved to tears. Unforgettable!
Gruppo Sportivo, 07/15/2023
3½/5: A fun night at the Paradiso at The Spotify Tour Refreshed by Gruppo Sportivo. The Dutch group has a lot of great songs to its name. Success guaranteed!
North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/09/2023
3½/5: Day 3 of the greatest festival in The Netherlands: North Sea Jazz. The day of Gabriels and Fuensanta & Ensamble Grande.
News items
News: Prince And The New Power Generation – Diamonds And Pearls Remastered And Extended
Prince And The New Power Generation - Diamonds And Pearls Remasterd And Extended. Releasedate: October 27, 2023.
News: Announcing Revolver Special Editions
On October 28th, 2022, the (best?) Beatles album Revolver will be re-released with new mixes and many extras. Something to look forward to!
