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 08 2025

Motörhead – Ace Of Spades

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In 1980 Motörhead released Ace Of Spades. The story of Lemmy, rock ‘n’ roll and an album that’s a true classic!

Nov 01 2025

Joni Mitchell experiments on The Hissing Of Summer Lawns

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In 1975 Joni Mitchell released The Hissing Of Summer Lawns. The story of a, at that time, misunderstood masterpiece.

Oct 24 2025

Roxy Music and the story of Siren

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In 1975 the classic Roxy Music run came to an end with the release of Siren, the fifth studio album. Read the full story here!

Oct 23 2025

The Smashing Pumpkins and the 28 (!) song masterpiece Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness

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In 1995 The Smashing Pumpkins released the fabulous double album Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness. Read the story here!

Oct 14 2025

INXS starts practicing with success on Listen Like Thieves

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In 1985 INXS release their fifth album: Listen Like Thieves was the prelude to worldwide success. Read it here!

Oct 08 2025

In 1980 Talking Heads release the classic Remain In Light

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In 1980 Talking Heads released their influential, experimental and exciting album Remain In Light. A look back at a masterpiece!

Oct 02 2025

Oasis and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, a British fairytale or more?

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In 1995 Oasis released (What’s The Story)Morning Glory?, a sensation on the British Isles. The rest of the world quickly followed.

Sep 23 2025

Barbra Streisand and the huge success of Guilty

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In 1980 Barbra Streisand released her biggest success album Guilty. Pop, easy listening and beautiful vocals created a worldwide hit.

Sep 07 2025

Prince’s HITnRUN Phase One: hit or miss?

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In the Summer of 2015 Prince releases one of the most controversial albums in his entire career. Uninspired EDM or not?

Aug 30 2025

The Cure breaks through in 1985 with The Head On The Door

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In 1985 The Cure (finally) reaches a huge audience. The combination of pop and doom works like a charm and saves Pinkpop. A look back!

Aug 16 2025

Red Hot Chili Peppers and George Clinton work together, Freaky Styley was the funky result

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In 1985 Red Hot Chili Peppers released their second album, Freaky Styley. The story of funk, punk, drugs and George Clinton!

Jul 30 2025

Arcade Fire and the album I was waiting for, The Suburbs

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In 2010 I was eagerly awaiting the third Arcade Fire album. The story of an indie classic. The Suburbs: veni vidi vici!

Jul 20 2025

1985 is 40 years ago: 40 singles that gave the year its color

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1985 is already 40 years old. A great occasion for compiling a list of 40 singles that helped shape that year!

Jul 10 2025

Prince and 20Ten, the story of the Purple Yoda

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In 2010 Prince released the album 20Ten. It coincided with a show in Werchter, Belgium. The story of July 10, 2010!

Jul 04 2025

Prince and the America Extended Version!

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The story of the excellent Extended Version of Prince’s final Around The World In A Day maxi-single America!