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

Nov 21 2020

Sly And The Family Stone release one of the best compilations of all time

Sly And The Family Stone 1970 (youtube.com)

Sly And The Family Stone released one of the very best albums of all time in 1970: Greatest Hits. The best compilation album ever?

Nov 07 2020

Kate Bush makes her comeback with the beautiful Aerial

Kate Bush - Aerial (katebush.com)

After a twelve year abscence Kate Bush returned to the world of music in 2005. Aerial reminded everyone just how good and unique Kate Bush still was. A look back.

Oct 31 2020

Outkast releases the fantastic Stankonia!

Outkast - Stankonia (amazon.com)

After the impressive Acquemini, Outkast almost effortlessly equalled it in 2000: Stankonia. The story behind masterpiece number two!

Oct 25 2020

Today in 1980 Frank Zappa performed in Buffalo

Frank Zappa - Buffalo (zappa.com)

On October 25th, 1980, Frank Zappa and his alien, perfect band played in Buffalo, New York. A look back on a fantastic show and release!

Oct 24 2020

Japan – Gentlemen Take Polaroids

Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids (electricityclub.co.uk)

Japan released their fourth album Gentlemen Take Polaroids in 1980. An album without any weak links. The story behind another classic Japan album.

Oct 20 2020

Help Paradiso!

Paradiso Stained glass windows (dfdsseaways.co.uk)

Paradiso has developed ten posters, which can be acquired for just € 15 each. Please help the Amsterdam Paradiso!

Oct 18 2020

The Cult breaks through with Love!

The Cult - Love (beggars.com)

In 1985 The Cult released their second album Love. It pointed towards the rock band they were about to become, but still had new-wave and goth elements. The story of a great album!

Oct 11 2020

Prince starts his genius run with the fantastic Dirty Mind

Prince - Paradiso basement May 29th, 1981 (facebook.com)

In 1980 Prince released his third album. Dirty Mind was to be the starting point of the unequalled series of no less than eight consecutive genius albums. The story of Dirty Mind!

Oct 04 2020

More Specials, the best album of 1980?

The Specials 1980 (thespecials.com)

The story on the second album by The Specials. Amidst chaos, fights, resentment and creativity the band emerges with the sublime More Specials. A look back.

Sep 22 2020

At long last Prince’s The Gold Experience is released!

Prince live 1995 (pitchfork.com)

Finally, The Gold Experience, Prince’s love child sees the light of day. The complete story about an album that sparked controversy. Was it worth it?

Sep 19 2020

Neil Young’s first masterpiece, After The Gold Rush!

Neil Young - After The Gold Rush - Inner sleeve (snapgalleries.com)

In 1970 Neil Young was part of a world famous quartet and released his third solo album, the masterpiece After The Gold Rush. The story behind the album.

Sep 16 2020

The end of The Waterboys’ ‘big music’ trilogy: This Is The Sea

The Waterboys 1985 (facebook.com)

In 1985 The Waterboys released their third album, This Is The Sea. The album was supposed to deliver on the promise the band had made. Did they succeed?

Sep 10 2020

Kiss makes it big time with Alive!

Kiss - Alive! outtake (fanpop.com)

Early 1975 Kiss and Casablanca had their backs against the wall. Bankruptcy was just around the corner. The band took their last chance with both hands. The gamble paid off, Alive! became a huge success and the band’s career was saved. The story of a double live album that changed everything.

Aug 31 2020

Bob Dylan – The 10 best albums

Bob Dylan goes electric at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965 (billboard.com)

Finally, an overview of Bob Dylan’s best albums. Even though I don’t listen to him very often, Dylan is and always will be required listening for every music lover. His best 10!

Aug 21 2020

Prince and the failed movie adventure, the story of Graffiti Bridge

Prince - Graffiti Bridge - Steven Parke painting (icollector.com)

In 1990 Prince released Graffiti Bridge, the album and the movie. Billed as a sequel to Purple Rain, the movie was a huge failure. The music was fine though. A look back!