Erwin Barendregt

Erwin Barendregt, owner of A Pop Life (.nl) blog. Subtitle My life with music show the reason behind blog-subjects. Personal stories and preferences are the main subject for the posts and reviews on this blog. Erwin is a passionate musiclover and can frequently be found in concert venues in Holland, and is a person who lacks the stamina/talent to be a musician himself :-).

Most commented posts

  1. Prince releases the fine album Come (and nobody seems to care) — 48 comments
  2. Lovesexy: Prince’s crowning achievement — 44 comments
  3. 30 years ago, the best show I ever witnessed — 37 comments
  4. Prince is victorious (once again) with Sign O’ The Times — 30 comments
  5. The best Australian songs — 24 comments

Author's posts

Sep 21 2023

Nirvana and swan song In Utero

Nirvana - In Utero (spotify.com)

In 1993 Nirvana released their eagerly awaited successor to Nevermind, the fantastic In Utero. A look back!

Sep 13 2023

Prince – The Hits / The B-Sides (and other compilations)

Prince - The compilations (spotify.com/bol.com/apoplife.nl)

In 1993 the first Prince compilation (The Hits / The B-Sides) was released. It would not be the only one. An overview.

Sep 09 2023

Prince in Dortmund: the Lovesexy 88 television spectacle

Prince - Lovesexy Live - Video stills (pinterest.com)

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!

Aug 31 2023

The New Power Generation debuts with Goldn****

The New Power Generation - Goldnigga (prince.com)

In 1993 The New Power Generation’s debut album Goldn**** was released. What was Prince’s role in it all? A look back.

Aug 21 2023

The 25 best Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds songs

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Istanbul 08/21/2022 (t24.com.tr)

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!

Aug 11 2023

A1 People – Fresh Juice

A1 People - Fresh Juice - Inside cover (discogs.com)

In 1998 A1 People released their, nowadays unavailable, debut album Fresh Juice. A retro dance album that still provides glorious escapsim.

Jul 30 2023

Nothing Compares 2 U: Prince and Sinéad O’Connor

Nothing Compares 2 U - Prince & Sineád O'Connor (dutchcharts.nl)

In 1990 the Prince song Nothing Compares 2 U reached out and touched millions because of the emotional interpretation by Sinéad O’Connor. A look back.

Jul 17 2023

The story of a rare flop, the movie Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - Movie poster (13thdimension.com)

How in the world is it possible to treat the body of work by The Beatles like this? The incredible story of a rare monstrosity.

Jul 11 2023

In 1978 Steel Pulse debuts with the impressive Handsworth Revolution

Steel Pulse - Handsworth Revolution (spotify.com)

In 1978 Steel Pulse released their debut album Handsworth Revolution. A classic in the (English) reggae. A look back at a flawless album.

Jun 30 2023

Newpower Soul: music by New Power Generation or Prince/The Artist?

New Power Generation - Newpower Soul (discogs.com)

In 1998 the Newpower Soul album was released by New Power Generation. But, isn’t it just another Prince album? A look back.

Jun 23 2023

De Kuip: 45 years of concerts

Stadion Feyenoord - Concert map (lastdodo.nl)

Because of the 45 year jubilee of the Rotterdam De Kuip stadium as a concert venue, a short look back at the shows I witnessed there.

Jun 19 2023

The System and the emoto-electro of Sweat

The System - Sweat (spotify.com)

In 1983 The System debuted with the album Sweat. A unique combination of electro and emotion. The full story.

Jun 08 2023

Peter Gabriel Plays Live

Peter Gabriel - Play Live full photo (youtube.com)

In 1983 Peter Gabriel releases his first live album: Plays Live. A look back at an essential album in Gabriel’s body of work.

Jun 02 2023

The Smashing Pumpkins and the underrated Adore

The Smashing Pumpkins 1998 (reddit.com)

After reaching world domination The Smashing Pumpkins continued their career with the release of Adore, an album that was nothing like they had done before. A look back.

May 27 2023

Malcolm McLaren mixes world music with hip-hop: Duck Rock

Malcolm McLaren 1983 (malcolmmclarenestate.com)

On May 27, 1983, Malcolm McLaren released his first solo album, a highly innovative album that brought hip-hop and world music together. The story of Duck Rock.