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 :-).

Author's posts

Nov 16 2023

The story of the Nina Hagen Band

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

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

Nina Hagen

Nov 07 2023

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

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

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

Rolling Stones

Oct 16 2023

New Radicals – Maybe You’ve Been Brainwashed Too

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

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.

New Radicals

Sep 30 2023

Prince – Indigo Nights

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

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.

Prince

Sep 21 2023

Nirvana and swan song In Utero

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

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

Nirvana

Sep 13 2023

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

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

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

Prince

Sep 09 2023

Prince in Dortmund: the Lovesexy 88 television spectacle

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

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!

Prince

Aug 31 2023

The New Power Generation debuts with Goldn****

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

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

New Power Generation, Prince

Aug 11 2023

A1 People – Fresh Juice

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 1998 A1 People released their, nowadays unavailable, debut album Fresh Juice. A retro dance album that still provides glorious escapsim.

A1 People

Jul 30 2023

Nothing Compares 2 U: Prince and Sinéad O’Connor

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

In 1990 the Prince song Nothing Compares 2 U reached out and touched millions because of the emotional interpretation by Sinéad O’Connor. A look back.