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

Oct 16 2022

Elvis Presley – The Memphis Record: RCA combines the comeback recordings in 1987

Elvis Presley - The Memphis Record (movieposterset.com)

In 1987 RCA released the umpteenth Elvis Presley compilation, but this one was different. A lot of thought went into this one, the songs were chosen with real care: The Memphis Record is a fine compilation!

Oct 05 2022

Stereo MC’s – Connected: irresistable and funky

Stereo MC's - Connected (spotify.com)

In 1992 the Stereo MC’s released their fantastic album Connected. A look back at an unexpected huge hit. The story of an irresistably funky dance and rap album.

Sep 28 2022

The Smiths say goodbye with Strangeways, Here We Come

The Smiths - Strangeways, Here We Come (spotify.com)

In 1987 The Smiths disbanded. Luckily there was the swan song Strangeways, Here We Come. Is it better than its reputation suggests?

Sep 13 2022

Kate Bush demanded total freedom and releases The Dreaming

Kate Bush - The Dreaming album signing September 1982 (pinterest.com)

In 1982 Kate Bush released her fourth and most controversial album. The story of the fantastic The Dreaming!

Sep 11 2022

The opening of Paisley Park Studios

Paisley Park exterior (boto.com)

In 1987 the Paisley Park Studios complex was opened in Chanhassen, Minneapolis. It would turn into the main home base for Prince and eventually into his home.

Sep 04 2022

In 1992 Sugar debuts with the peerless Copper Blue

Sugar - Copper Blue (pitchfork.com)

In 1992 Bob Mould’s new band Sugar debuted with Copper Blue. They gave an unforgettable first impression. The story of an astonishing debut.

Aug 14 2022

Crass became ambitious in 1982: Christ – The Album

Crass - Live 100 Club 06/09/1981 (youtube.com)

In 1982 Crass released the boxset Christ – The Album: 15 new songs, a live album, a poster nad a booklet. Impressive!

Aug 06 2022

The 10 best Madonna singles

Madonna - Truth Or Dare (filmartgallery.com)

As a tribute to the most successful female artist of all time, A Pop Life presents a compilation of the best Madonna singles.

Jul 23 2022

Sylvian & Sakamoto release the beautiful Bamboo Houses & Bamboo Music!

Sylvian & Sakamoto - Bamboo Houses / Bamboo Music (maxisingle) (discogs.com/apoplife.nl)

In 1982 David Sylvian and Ryuichi Sakamoto released their first joint single. Exciting and subtle: Bamboo Houses / Bamboo Music!

Jul 19 2022

FM op 5, Prince & A Pop Life

FM op 5, Prince & A Pop Life (apoplife.nl)

On July 9th, 2022, I was interviewed by Dutch radio giant Felix Meurders. Topic of the day: the best show I ever witnessed!

Jul 16 2022

Prince – Planet Earth

Prince - Planet Earth (spotify.com)

In 2007 Prince released Planet Earth. Was the album just as good as the preceding 3121, or was it Musicology part 2?

Jul 10 2022

Frank Ocean – channel ORANGE

Frank Ocean - channel ORANGE (spotify.com)

In 2012 Frank Ocean released his album debut with the beautiful, intimate and original channel ORANGE. The world was able to enjoy pure musical talent again.

Jun 30 2022

Prodigy conquered the world in 1997: The Fat Of The Land

Prodigy - The Fat Of The Land (dallas.si)

In 1997 the world waited impatiently for what was slated to be the Nevermind of dance. Was Prodigy’s The Fat Of The Land really the expected wonder of the world?

Jun 16 2022

In 1972 Roxy Music gave off their first impression

Roxy Music - Roxy Music - Poster (thefatangelsings.com)

In 1972 Roxy Music released their eponymously titled debut album. The starting point for a wayward, successful and exciting career!

Dec 31 2021

Jan Mulder, the Prince columns!

Jan Mulder - The Prince columns (apoplife.nl)

From 1986 to 1996 Dutch writer Jan Mulder occasionally wrote about Prince. Only available in Dutch.