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
Black Album (by guest author Edward)
Some 35 years ago, a mysterious record was waiting to see the light of day. But it never happened...
Lijntje Elisabeth Pel 1943 – 2012
Ten years ago my mother passed away. Next to all the hurt and hassle there was music as well. A look back.
Parliament – Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome: the end of the P-Funk trilogy
In 1977 Parliament released parth three of their P-Funk trilogy: the fantastic Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome. Read the full story!
Andy Allo debuts on NPG Records with Superconductor
The story of Andy Allo, The NPG, Superconductor and Oui Can Luv. Love, music, beautiful shows and passion!
Prince – The 15 most beautiful covers!
This time the A Pop Life panel pondered the question which Prince cover was the most beautiful of them all and came up with the ultimate list!
Reviews
Sudan Archives – Natural Brown Prom Queen
On September 9, 2022, Sudan Archives released her second album: the beautiful Natural Brown Prom Queen. Definitely highly recommended!
Prince And The Revolution – Live
In 1985 Prince And The Revolution played to an audience of millions. The audio recordings have been remastered and (finally) released seperately. It's a beautiful document!
Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
Over 5 years after the fantastic DAMN., Kendrick Lamar finally releases a successor. Is the new album really that good again? Yes, yes and yes again!
Concerts
Sudan Archives, 11/15/2022
3½/5: Sudan Archives provides a highly entertaining evening in Amsterdam's Paradiso Noord. She has great potential. Her audience is very, very enthusiastic.
Pavement, 11/08/2022
4½/5: Pavement delivered a thrilling show. My personal concert surprise in 2022. No small feat, given my high expectations and hopes!
Kendrick Lamar, 10/28/2022
4½/5: Kendrick Lamar and Antwerp: veni, vidi, vici. The audience ate from his hands and the music and presentation were impressive. Again!
News items
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!
News: Neil Young + Promise Of The Real Live album
On August 5th, 2022, the live album Noise & Flowers by Neil Young + Promise Of The Real will be released, a report of their 2019 European tour.
