Ben Harper is at an Inspired Moment on New Album

By Gabe Gomez

Santa Fe Reporter | September 13, 2007

As a record and as a collection of songs, Lifeline shows Harper is as engaged creatively as he was on any of his previous work but he sounds remarkably comfortable and reflective.

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Tags: Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Lifeline

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