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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Jun 30 2023

Newpower Soul: music by New Power Generation or Prince/The Artist?

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

In 1998 the Newpower Soul album was released by New Power Generation. But, isn’t it just another Prince album? A look back.

New Power Generation, Prince

Jun 23 2023

De Kuip: 45 years of concerts

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Concert

Because of the 45 year jubilee of the Rotterdam De Kuip stadium as a concert venue, a short look back at the shows I witnessed there.

Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Prince, Rolling Stones, U2

Jun 19 2023

The System and the emoto-electro of Sweat

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 1983 The System debuted with the album Sweat. A unique combination of electro and emotion. The full story.

System

Jun 08 2023

Peter Gabriel Plays Live

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 1983 Peter Gabriel releases his first live album: Plays Live. A look back at an essential album in Gabriel’s body of work.

Peter Gabriel

Jun 02 2023

The Smashing Pumpkins and the underrated Adore

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

After reaching world domination The Smashing Pumpkins continued their career with the release of Adore, an album that was nothing like they had done before. A look back.

Smashing Pumpkins

May 27 2023

Malcolm McLaren mixes world music with hip-hop: Duck Rock

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

On May 27, 1983, Malcolm McLaren released his first solo album, a highly innovative album that brought hip-hop and world music together. The story of Duck Rock.

Malcolm McLaren

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.

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.