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

Jan 09 2024

1984 and the end of the classic Van Halen line-up

Van Halen - 1984 (amazon.com)

On January 9, 1984, the final Van Halen album by the classic line-up was released. A story of arguments, self-direction and stunning music.

Jan 05 2024

Elvis Costello worries about fascism: Armed Forces

Elvis Costello And The Attractions - Armed Forces (hifinews.com)

In 1979 Elvis Costello, for the very first time with The Attractions, released his third album, Armed Forces. A look back.

Dec 24 2023

15 Christmas albums you must have heard

The best Christmas albums (apoplife.nl)

A list of 15 Christmas albums you must have heard. Rock, reggae, soul and funk, special play list included!

Dec 05 2023

Raymond van het Groenewoud live and Kamiel In België

Raymond van het Groenewoud - Kamiel In België (allmusic.com)

Late 1978 the Belgian bard Raymond van het Groenewoud releases the live album Kamiel In België. A look back.

Nov 25 2023

In 1978 the influential Yellow Magic Orchestra make their debut

Yellow Magic Orchestra - Live 1980 (pinterest.com)

The story of the influential Japanese Yellow Magic Orchestra whose influence would be felt around the world.

Nov 16 2023

The story of the Nina Hagen Band

Nina Hagen Band - Nina Hagen Band (ozon.ru)

The story of the German Nina Hagen Band, who debuted in 1978 with an explosive rock album. A look back on a short career.

Nov 07 2023

Conflict within the Rolling Stones leads to Undercover, an underestimated album

Rolling Stones - Undercover (spotify.com)

In 1983 the Rolling Stones released Undercover, the most eclectic album of their entire career. Was it top or flop? A look back.

Oct 22 2023

Istanbul, tribute to a metropolis

Istanbul - Karaköy and Galata (expedia.nl)

Istanbul, the greatest city in the world deserves attention. A Pop Life presents a personal and musical tribute!

Oct 16 2023

New Radicals – Maybe You’ve Been Brainwashed Too

New Radicals - Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too (amazon.com)

Late 1998 New Radicals released its successful debut album. The single You Get What You Give pushed the band towards the top of the charts. Within a year it was all over. A look back.

Sep 30 2023

Prince – Indigo Nights

Prince - Indigo Nights (spotify.com)

The story of Prince’s third live album, Indigo Nights, released in 2008. A compilation of aftershows from his 21 Nights stint in London in 2007.

Sep 21 2023

Nirvana and swan song In Utero

Nirvana - In Utero (spotify.com)

In 1993 Nirvana released their eagerly awaited successor to Nevermind, the fantastic In Utero. A look back!

Sep 13 2023

Prince – The Hits / The B-Sides (and other compilations)

Prince - The compilations (spotify.com/bol.com/apoplife.nl)

In 1993 the first Prince compilation (The Hits / The B-Sides) was released. It would not be the only one. An overview.

Sep 09 2023

Prince in Dortmund: the Lovesexy 88 television spectacle

Prince - Lovesexy Live - Video stills (pinterest.com)

On September 9, 1988, Prince played his Lovesexy 88 show in Dortmund. A Dutch audience had to be present. Off to Germany and an unforgettable experience!

Aug 31 2023

The New Power Generation debuts with Goldn****

The New Power Generation - Goldnigga (prince.com)

In 1993 The New Power Generation’s debut album Goldn**** was released. What was Prince’s role in it all? A look back.

Aug 21 2023

The 25 best Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds songs

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Istanbul 08/21/2022 (t24.com.tr)

40 years Bad Seeds, 10 years Push The Sky Away, 35 years after my first concert: great reason for the ultimate list: 25 times Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds! Includes playlist!