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

Sep 27 2024

Ween and the funny, painful and professional Chocolate And Cheese

Ween - Chocolate And Cheese - Featured image (apoplife.nl)

In 1994 Ween released the great Chocolate And Cheese, the highlight in their body of work. A look back at the band’s first ‘professional’ album.

Sep 20 2024

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and the story of their masterpiece Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus (nickcave.com)

In 2004 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds released their masterpiece Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus. A look back!

Sep 06 2024

Lenny Kravitz dazzles with his debut album Let Love Rule

Lenny Kravitz - Let Love Rule (spotify.com)

In 1989 Lenny Kravitz releases his fantastic debut album Let Love Rule. The start of a long career. A look back.

Aug 27 2024

Oğuzhan and Prince

Oğuzhan and Prince (apoplife.nl)

Oğuzhan wanted an introduction to Prince, well, here it is!

Aug 24 2024

Prince fulfills his contractual obligation: The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale

Prince - The Vault... Old Friends 4 Sale (discogs.com)

In 1999 the Prince album The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale was released. Prince didn’t want to be associated with it in any way.

Aug 13 2024

Breakups, 25 songs about the end of a relationship

25 Breakup Songs - Header (redonline.co.uk/grindr.com)

25 Years ago the marriage of Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall was declared null and void. A great opportunity to share 25 beautiful breakup songs!

Aug 02 2024

Prince and George Clinton, ‘diss’ tracks and respect

George Clinton & Prince - Paisley Park - December 18, 1999 (youtube.com)

George Clinton on Paisley Park Records and the cooperation with Prince. A story of respect and great music!

Jul 21 2024

1984 is 40 years ago: 40 singles that gave the year its color

I love 1984 - Header (apoplife.nl)

1984 is already 40 years old. A great occasion for compiling a list of 40 singles that helped shape that year!

Jul 12 2024

Disco Demolition Night

DJ Steve Dahl at the dumpster during Disco Demolition Night (theguardian.com/newspapers.com/blkgirlculture.com/apoplife.nl)

On July 12, 1979. Disco Demolition Night took place. A promotional stunt or a racist, homophobic expression of white resentment?

Jul 04 2024

Music For The Jilted Generation, the masterpiece by The Prodigy

The Prodigy - Music For The Jilted Generation - Featured image (apoplife.nl)

In 1994 The Prodigy released their second and highly influential album Music For The Jilted Generation. The story of a true masterpiece!

Jun 22 2024

Live Killers, goodbye to my childhood heroes Queen

Queen - Live Killers - Featured image (apoplife.nl)

In 1979 Queen released their first live album. Live Killers was the end of the line for me, the goodbye to my first musical heroes!

Jun 15 2024

The Special AKA and the 1984 swan song, In The Studio

The Special AKA - Featured image (apoplife.nl)

In 1984 The Special AKA released the album In The Studio. Despite the global hit Nelson Mandela the album wasn’t successful. A look back.

Jun 04 2024

The Glamorous Life, the complete Sheila E. – Prince story

Prince & Sheila E., The Ritz - New York - 09/13/1984 (rtl.nl)

In 1984 Sheila E. released her debut The Glamorous Life. It would be the start of a years’ long conjunction with Prince. A look back.

May 27 2024

My very last Prince show ever was an unrivalled highlight!

Prince in Antwerp 05/27/2014 (over-blog.com)

On May 27, 2014, I witnessed my last ever Prince concert. It was one of the best shows I ever saw him play!

May 24 2024

Prince and Mavis Staples, friendship and beautiful music

Prince and Mavis Staples - July 27, 1988 (youtube.com)

In 1987 Mavis Staples signed a deal with Paisley Park Records. It resulted in two beautiful albums, on which Prince spent a lot of his time and attention. A look back on a unique friendship.