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 — 48 comments
  3. 30 years ago, the best show I ever witnessed — 40 comments
  4. Prince is victorious (once again) with Sign O’ The Times — 30 comments
  5. My 10 best Genesis songs — 26 comments

Author's posts

Jun 08 2026

Disappointing classics

A Pop Life presents Disappointing Classics (apoplife.nl)

Every music lover occasionally buys an album that doesn’t sit right or is downright awful. A little personal overview.

May 28 2026

The story of Electronic

Electronic - Electronic (spotify.com)

In 1991 Electronic’s debut album was released. Read all about the collaboration of New Order’s Bernard Sumner and The Smiths’ Johnny Marr.

May 15 2026

Buddy Guy impresses with the raw Sweet Tea

Buddy Guy - Sweet Tea (bol.com)

The story of the heavy Sweet Tea album by masterguitarist and vocalist Buddy Guy. Blues with a punk attitude!

May 07 2026

Dr. Octagon

Dr. Octagon - Dr. Octagonecologyst (fakeorreal.net/pitchfork.com)

1996 Saw the release of the debut album by Dr. Octagon, an alien surgeon with a bad track record. A look back!

Apr 29 2026

Van Halen and the dark, heavy Fair Warning

Van Halen - Fair Warning (discogs.com)

In 1981 Van Halen released their darkest and heaviest album. Eddie Van Halen took charge and emerged with Fair Warning!

Apr 27 2026

Greatest Hits? Crass – Best Before 1984

Crass - Best Before 1984 - Featured image (apoplife.nl)

In 1986 Crass released a compilation album, a true Greatest Hits album? By Crass? The story of Best Before 1984.

Apr 21 2026

Prince – Ten years later…

Prince 1958-2016 - Live 1986 (mensjournal.com/apoplife.nl)

Prince died ten years ago. Does that still matter, did it ever? Why musical history is crucial, especially in these times.

Apr 19 2026

The 25 best Doors songs

The Doors - Feaured image (apoplife.nl)

As a tribute to The Doors, A Pop Life presents a compilation of 25 of the best songs of the influential and controversial band.

Apr 08 2026

Rain Tree Crow, Japan part II?

Rain Tree Crow (discogs.com)

In 1991 Japan Japan returned one last time under the moniker Rain Tree Crow: the story of a beautful, but doomed album.

Mar 21 2026

The Brothers Johnson

The Brothers Johnson - Look Out For #1 - Featured image (apoplife.nl)

In 1976 The Brothers Johnson made their debut with Look Out For #1, the start of a short lightning-fast career. A look back.

Mar 11 2026

Underworld’s spectacular Second Toughest In The Infants album

Underworld - Second Toughest In The Infants - Featured image (apoplife.nl)

In 1996 Underworld released their masterpiece and dance classic Second Toughest In The Infants. A look back!

Mar 05 2026

Nick Drake – Bryter Layter

Nick Drake - Bryter Layter (rollingstone.com)

In 1971 Nick Drake released his second album: the beautiful, melancholy, jazzy folk of Bryter Layter. Read the story here!

Feb 25 2026

Eno and Byrne create history: My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts

Brian Eno-David Byrne - My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts - Featured image (discogs.com/apoplife.nl)

In 1981 Brian Eno and David Byrne released the innovative and inventive masterpiece My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts. A look back!

Feb 20 2026

Stray Cats and the rockabily revival

Stray Cats - Stray Cats (dutchcharts.nl)

In 1981 Stray Cats demanded their place in the spotlight with the release of their highly successful debut album. A look back!

Feb 14 2026

Dance Craze, the movie and soundtrack

Dance Craze - Header (youtube.com)

On February 14, 1981, the soundtrack to the 2 Tone film Dance Craze was released. Exciting, uptempo ska in optimum form.