Welcome To The Cruel World
Ben Harper
1994
Welcome To The Cruel World is a Rock album by Ben Harper, originally released in 1994. On Gatefold: 43 pressings tracked, owned by 11 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Folk Rock
- warm
- tender
- pastoral
About
Ben Harper's debut speaks to a lonesome soul while his bittersweet acoustic guitar soothes the ears. Stripped-down songs like the soothing lullaby "Waiting On an Angel" and the tranquil reverie "Forever" allow Harper's hushed voice and introspective lyrics to tease out a feeling of redemption. Capping this powerful debut, the title track fuses blues and folk-rock influences into a slow burning lament on life, followed by the impassioned "I'll Rise," turning a Maya Angelou poem into an ardent statement of purpose.
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Tracklist
- 1The Three of Us2:38
- 2Whipping Boy5:32
- 3Breakin' Down4:01
- 4Don't Take That Attitude to Your Grave4:26
- 5Waiting on an Angel3:52
- 6Mama's Got a Girlfriend Now2:29
- 7Forever3:23
- 8Like a King4:19
- 9Pleasure and Pain3:46
- 10Walk Away3:49
- 11How Many Miles Must We March3:08
- 12Welcome to the Cruel World5:35
- 13I'll Rise3:37
Credits
Performers
- Ben HarperACOUSTIC GUITAR LAP STEEL GUITAR VOCALS
- John McKnightBASS ACCORDION
- Rock DeadrickDRUMS PERCUSSION BACKING VOCALS
- Clabe HanganBACKING VOCALS
- Clarence ButlerBACKING VOCALS
- John TaylorBACKING VOCALS
- Kenneth McDanielBACKING VOCALS
- Suzie KatayamaCELLO
- Clyde AllenBACKING VOCALS
- Jelani JonesBACKING VOCALS
- Kevin WilliamsBACKING VOCALS
- Gail DeadrickPIANO
- Jelanie JonesBACKING VOCALS
11 collectors on Gatefold own this · 43 pressings tracked on Gatefold