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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

2Pac – All Eyez On Me

2Pac - All Eyez On Me - Featured image (apoplife.nl)

In 1996 2Pac released a double album: All Eyez On Me, a highly successful and influential hiphop album. 2Pac was on top of the world.

Minneapolis Genius, the first Prince recordings

94 East - Minneapolis Genius - Header (apoplife.nl)

In 1986 the first recordings of Prince emerged. Titled Minneapolis Genius everyone could hear what Prince was up to before his solo career.

The Cramps – A Date With Elvis

The Cramps - A Date With Elvis - Featured image (museum-digital.de/spotify.com/apoplife.nl)

In 1986 The Cramps released their studio album A Date With Elvis, sultry, swampy psychobilly at its finest!

The 10 best Golden Earring singles

Golden Earring - 10 beste singles - Spotify logo (apoplife.nl)

Golden Earring, the most successful Dutch band, which existed for more than 60 years, is no more. The 10 best singles!