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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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.

Prince, Sinead O'Connor

Jul 17 2023

The story of a rare flop, the movie Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

How in the world is it possible to treat the body of work by The Beatles like this? The incredible story of a rare monstrosity.

Aerosmith, Bee Gees, Earth, Earth Wind & Fire, Peter Frampton

Jul 11 2023

In 1978 Steel Pulse debuts with the impressive Handsworth Revolution

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 1978 Steel Pulse released their debut album Handsworth Revolution. A classic in the (English) reggae. A look back at a flawless album.

Steel Pulse

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!