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
Eels – Royal Albert Hall: a glorious bummer rock night
In 2014 Eels was on tour and stopped by at the London Royal Albert Hall. A night filled with initimate, moving bummer rock!
Parliament – God bless Chocolate City and its vanilla suburbs
In 1975 Parliament released Chocolate City, a tribute to Washington D.C. Read the full story about the birth of p-funk!
The New Power Generation (with Prince) and the story of the fantastic Exodus
During a business lowlight Prince went through a creative highlight. Like a snack Exodus was released in 1995: a funky gift!
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and the classic Déjà Vu
In 1970 the super quartet Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young debuted. Déjà Vu turned into an instant classic. A look back.
Consolidated debuts with the militant The Myth Of Rock
In 1990 the activist collective Consolidated released their miltitant debut album The Myth Of Rock. A look back!
Reviews
Sault – Acts Of Faith
On the first day of Christmas 2024 Sault strikes once again: a new album and it's just as beautiful and impressive as all that came before. A review!
Kendrick Lamar – GNX
On November 22, 2024, Kendrick Lamar surprise released his GNX album. The music world almost exploded with excitement. A review!
Father John Misty – Mahashmashana
Father John Misty released his sixth album Mahashmashana on November 22, 2024. Another superb album by the gloomy crooner.
The Cure – Songs Of A Lost World
Finally the time has arrived, The Cure releases Songs Of A Lost World. A beautiful, moving, gloomy album. Vintage Cure!
Concerts
Steel Pulse, 03/19/2025
4½/5: Steel Pulse at the Amsterdam Paradiso: a highly entertaining show. The band was filled with energy and drive, So was the audience. A superb combination!
Ibrahim Maalouf, 12/21/2024
2½/5: Ibrahim Maalouf disappoints in Paradiso. On paper Maalouf and electronica is an exciting prospect, not so much so in reality.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, 10/31/2024
5/5: The Wild God Tour one month in: perfection, emotion, mania and pleasure, from the audience as well as from the band. A concert to remember!
News items
News: Bruce Springsteen – Tracks II: The Lost Albums
On June 27, 2025, Bruce Springsteen will release no less than 7 never before released albums. Tracks II: The Lost Albums.
News: Kendrick Lamar – GNX
On Friday November 22, 2024, at 6PM CET Kendrick Lamar surprise released his latest album: GNX!
