Public Enemy Archives

Dec 30 2020

Closing of 2020

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

Closing of 2020. What was good? What wasn’t? What were the main events? What blog stories were favorite? A look back at 2020.

Bruce Springsteen, Cure, Devo, Family, Frank Sinatra, Nick Cave, Prince, Public Enemy, Run The Jewels, Sault, Sly & The Family Stone, Sufjan Stevens, Tröckener Kecks, Van Halen

Jun 22 2020

Black Lives Matter

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in List

A small selection of new music, inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. Stop racism now!

Anderson .Paak, Beyoncé, Frisco, Noname, Public Enemy

Apr 10 2020

And yet another Public Enemy hip-hop classic, Fear Of A Black Planet

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

The road to Public Enemy’s third album was a rocky one. The story of a hip hop classic that would turn into Public Enemy’s best sold album: Fear Of A Black Planet.

Public Enemy

Jul 26 2019

My 10 favorite soundtracks

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in List

Which soundtracks have I listened to the most and are among my favorites? From Saturday Night Fever to Twin Peaks: the world of the soundtrack!

Angelo Badalamenti, Curtis Mayfield, Ennio Morricone, Ibrahim Maalouf, Isaac Hayes, Kendrick Lamar, Prince, Public Enemy, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Soundtrack

Dec 29 2018

Closing of 2018

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

Closing of 2018. What was good? What wasn’t? What were the main events? What blog stories were favorite? A look back at 2018.

Ace Frehley, Altın Gün, Anderson .Paak, Blood Orange, Bruce Springsteen, Carters, Cat Power, David Bowie, David Byrne, Dweezil Zappa, Father John Misty, Frank Zappa, Herman Brood, Janelle Monáe, Kamasi Washington, Kendrick Lamar, LCD Soundsystem, Mazzy Star, N.W.A., New Order, Prince, Public Enemy, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Van Halen, Waterboys

Jun 28 2018

Public Enemy – It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

The second Public Enemy album It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back turns 30 years old already! The best hip-hop album of all time? A look back.

Public Enemy

Mar 30 2018

Paradiso, the most beautiful concert venue turns 50

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Concert, Tribute

Paradiso, the ultimate concert venue of The Netherlands and surrounding countries of the world, turns 50 years old. A look back on its rich history and a tribute to 50 years of pop music in Amsterdam.

D'Angelo, Iggy Pop, Kraftwerk, LCD Soundsystem, Lenny Kravitz, Prince, Public Enemy, Ramones, Smashing Pumpkins, Specials, Underworld, Waterboys, Wendy & Lisa

Nov 24 2017

My 10 best songs of all time

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in List

This year my son asked me if I had published my 10 best songs yet. Why not was the next question. Hereby I present my list.

Bruce Springsteen, D'Angelo, David Bowie, LCD Soundsystem, Prince, Public Enemy, Sly & The Family Stone, Solange, Talking Heads, Underworld

Jul 01 2017

Best albums, 1966 – 2017: A Pop Life, 1 year anniversary

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in List

In honor of the 1-year anniversary of my blog A Pop Life (My life with music), the list of best albums per year from 1966.

Amy Winehouse, Anderson .Paak, Anthony Hamilton, Arcade Fire, Beatles, Blood Orange, Bob Marley, Buddy Guy, Clash, D'Angelo, Dâm-Funk, David Bowie, Dead Kennedys, Discharge, Frank Ocean, Frank Sinatra, Genesis, Ice Cube, Japan, Jimi Hendrix, Kanye West, Lauryn Hill, LCD Soundsystem, Maria McKee, Marvin Gaye, Maxwell, Miles Davis, Neil Young, Parliament, Pavement, Plant Life, Prince, Prodigy, Public Enemy, Queens Of The Stone Age, Sly & The Family Stone, Smashing Pumpkins, Specials, Sufjan Stevens, Sugar, Thundercat, Underworld, Van Halen, Velvet Underground, Waterboys

Jan 01 2017

Closing of 2016

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

Closing of 2016. What was good? What wasn´t? What were the main events? Which stories were the favorites? A look back at a year, that got off to a very good start.

Anderson .Paak, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Doe Maar, Iggy Pop, Neil Young, Prince, Public Enemy, Queen, Underworld

Nov 25 2016

Strongest & best-known band & artist logos

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Music

Music and branding go together, more and more. Logos are a part of that. An inventory of the strongest & best known band & artist logos.

ABBA, Bauhaus, Crass, Dead Kennedys, Deadmau5, Kraftwerk, Motörhead, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Pixies, Prince, Public Enemy, Public Image Ltd, Queen, Radiohead, Rammstein, Ramones, Rolling Stones, Simple Minds, Smashing Pumpkins, Van Halen, Weezer

Oct 01 2016

Public Enemy – Apocalypse 91…The Enemy Strikes Black

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

25 years ago today Public Enemy’s last masterpiece was released: Apocalypse 91…The Enemy Strikes Black. Saw them live at the time: impressive and unforgettable. A tribute to a hip-hop classic!