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 :-).
Erwin Barendregt
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Prince releases his second album, the first real hint of what’s to come?
Prince’s second album pointed to the future and sounded more accessible and danceable than the year old debut. Could Prince deliver on his promise?
Fleetwood Mac after Rumours, the only way is Tusk?
Is any band capable of making another classic album after the release of an album like Rumours? Fleetwood Mac tried. Did they succeed?
The Replacements start their 3-in-a-row brilliant albums with Let It Be
In 1984 The Replacements released their first truly great album: Let It Be. Their subsequent two albums Tim and Pleased To Meet Me were arguably even more stunning. A look back at 3-in-a-row brilliance!
Prince releases 2 albums in one day: PLECTRUMELECTRUM and ART OFFICIAL AGE
In 2014 Prince released two albums in one day, using Warner Bros. as the record company! The story on PLECTRUMELECTRUM and ART OFFICAL AGE!
Bruce Springsteen: 70 years old today!
Bruce Springsteen turned 70 years old today. A tribute to the artist by celebrating the stunningly beautiful Racing In The Street!
Arcade Fire debuts with the brilliant Funeral
In 2004 Arcade Fire released their debut album. It stunned audiences over the world and was hailed as an instant all-time-classic. Deservedly so? Absolutely! A look back at a brilliant debut.
My 10 favorite music movies
Following my favorite soundtracks, here are my favorite music movies. From Woodstock to Whiplash, which music movies did I enjoy most?
35 years ago the impressive Shocking Shades Of Claw Boys Claw is released
In 1984 the Dutch band Claw Boys Claw from Amsterdam debut with their Shocking Shades Of Claw Boys Claw, an album that was recorded in just three hours, after winning a prize. A look back!
Claw Boys Claw – With Love From The Boys
The second album by Claw Boys Claw, With Love From The Boys, is not available anywhere. A disgrace!
Prince releases the fine album Come (and nobody seems to care)
In 1994 Prince, using his old name, released the album Come. Prince was buried and the general public didn’t understand at all. The story on a forgotten, great album!
Spoon sparkles, rocks and funks on They Want My Soul
The American band Spoon started ay back in 1993, but in Holland they weren’t really noticed until 2014. At last: They Want My Soul is superb!
My 10 favorite soundtracks
Which soundtracks have I listened to the most and are among my favorites? From Saturday Night Fever to Twin Peaks: the world of the soundtrack!
Sade seduces the world with Diamond Life
Thirty-five years ago the band Sade release their debut album Diamond Life to universal acclaim. A timeless classic that still sounds fresh today. A look back.
The Fatal Flowers were back, for a short while. The story of the best band coming from Holland!
‘Who says the Dutch can’t rock?’ asked Rolling Stone magazine in a rave review for the debut album by Dutch band The Fatal Flowers. Good question. It was the start of a promising career for the best band Holland has ever had.
The Gun Club’s superb The Las Vegas Story
In 1984 The Gun Club started afresh on their third album The Las Vegas Story. Released in June 1984, it was the best of their career.
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