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 :-).

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May 19 2023

The complete Liquid Liquid story: Slip In And Out Of Phenomenon

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 2008 the compilation Slip In And Out Of Phenomenon was released, a look back on the short, yet influential career of Liquid Liquid (1981-1983).

Liquid Liquid

Apr 27 2023

10 Royalty Songs

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in List

King’s Day in The Netherlands. A great occasion to compile a ‘royalty’ list. This is a 100% random list and could have been 10 times as long. Please, feel free to add to the list!

ABBA, Felix Da Housecat, Kendrick Lamar, Pavement, Prince And The New Power Generation, Queen, Run DMC, Sex Pistols, Simple Minds, Smiths

Apr 18 2023

Timbuk3 – Eden Alley

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

Timbuk3 and their second album Eden Alley. The story of an undervalued album and an underrated band. A look back.

Timbuk3

Apr 07 2023

Japan and the story of Adolescent Sex

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 1978 Japan debuted with Adolescent Sex, an album the band seemed to be ashamed of later on. Rightfully so? A look back.

David Sylvian, Japan

Mar 31 2023

Yes Sir, I Will: Crass on its way out

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In March 1983 Crass released one of the most unlistenable albums of all time: Yes Sir, I Will. And yet, it was still impressive. The complete story!

Crass

Mar 23 2023

Roxy Music also convinces with the second album: For Your Pleasure

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

Early 1973 Roxy Music released their second album. Nowadays, many regard it as their best album. A look back on an impressive sequel to an already amazing debut.

Roxy Music

Mar 14 2023

Birthday gifts

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in List

Through the years I have been given many (musical) presents for my birthday. My sincere gratitude to all who have blessed me with their gifts!

A Tribe Called Quest, Angie Stone, Astor Piazzolla, Black Crowes, Boney M, Brothers Johnson, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Ferry, Common, Cult, David Bowie, Dead Prez, Doors, Elvis Presley, Eruption, Exploited, Fleetwood Mac, Foals, Funkadelic, George Michael, Japan, Jeff Buckley, Joe Jackson, Karajan, Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey, Leonard Cohen, Madonna, Marinierskapel, Mendelssohn, Mick Jagger, Mozart, Neil Young, Neneh Cherry, New Power Generation, Peter Gabriel, Pharcyde, Pink Floyd, Prince, Ride, Roger Daltrey, Rolling Stones, Selah Sue, Sezen Aksu, Sheila E, Sonny Rollins, Soundtrack, Tears For Fears, Thundercat, Tom Petty, U2, xx, Yeasayer

Mar 07 2023

Tears For Fears – The Hurting

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 1983 Tears For Fears released their debut album. The story of ‘primal scream’, unexpected success and sincere emotion.

Tears For Fears

Feb 28 2023

Frank Zappa at the Hammersmith Odeon London 1978

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 1978 Frank Zappa performed in London. The recordings were released posthumously on his 70th birthday. Another impressive release!

Frank Zappa

Feb 18 2023

Cat Power – You Are Free

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 2003 Cat Power released an album with her own material. It was called You Are Free, an impressive collection of haunting songs.

Cat Power

Feb 09 2023

Carmen Electra debuts on Paisley Park

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Prince, Review

In 1993 the Carmen Electra album was released on Paisley Park Records, was it a worthy release by a Prince satellite act?

Carmen Electra, Prince

Jan 28 2023

Zwan, the story of Mary Star Of The Sea

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

After disbanding the Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan was unsure of his next step. It was Zwan, who released their first and final album in 2003. The story of Zwan and Mary Star Of The Sea.