Name: Diamonds On The Inside by Ben Harper
Brand: Ben Harper
SKU: 724358250251
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (98 reviews)

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Ben Harper is a musical preacher of sorts, never one to be shy in speaking his mind about social conformity. If his first two albums -- Welcome to the Cruel World and Fight for Your Mind -- didn't clue you in, Diamonds on the Inside will definitely do so. Diamonds on the Inside marks Harper's fifth studio effort and this time he's emotionally in touch with what makes his heart burst. This is a passionate album, no doubt. His signature Weissenborn guitar joins him once more and Harper's classic groovy funk is heavy; however, Harper adds worldbeat to his musical plank. From the Marley-esque vibe of "With My Own Two Hands" to the African soundscapes of Ladysmith Black Mambazo on "Picture of Jesus," Harper's purist presentation is smooth. "When It's Good" gives a little country blues twang, while "Touch From You Lust" is a sexy haze of writhing riffs. "Temporary Remedy" follows the funk Lenny Kravitz-style, and Harper's a bit campy. It's a noticeable change from his typically serious stature and a nice shift in personality, too. Diamonds on the Inside is another stunning effort from one of rock's underground heroes. Harper has consistently worked with what appeals to him musically for nearly a decade, ignoring what fits the mainstream. Diamonds on the Inside is Harper's sixth chapter of truth and just one listen to the electric blaze of "Everything" will convince you.
© MacKenzie Wilson /TiVo

1. With My Own Two Hands

by Ben Harper

Primary Artist: Ben Harper; Main Performer
Composer: Ben Harper; Composer
Lyricist: Ben Harper; Composer
Producer: Ben Harper; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ben Harper; Other

2. When It's Good

by Ben Harper

Primary Artist: Ben Harper; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Ben Harper; Performer
Background Vocals: Misty Love
John Ingram
Carla L. Benson; Performer
Guitar: Ben Harper; Performer
Percussion: Leon Mobley; Performer
Performer: Carla L. Benson
Leon Mobley
Ben Harper
Misty Love
John Ingram; Performer
Vocals: Ben Harper; Performer
Composer: Ben Harper; Composer
Author: Ben Harper; Production
Engineer: Todd Burke; Production
Mastering Engineer: Gavin Lurssen; Production
Mixing: Todd Burke; Production
Producer: Ben Harper; Production
Studio Personnel: Gavin Lurssen
Todd Burke; Production

3. Diamonds On The Inside

by Ben Harper

Primary Artist: Ben Harper; Main Performer
Composer: Ben Harper; Composer
Lyricist: Ben Harper; Composer
Producer: Ben Harper; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ben Harper; Other

4. Touch From Your Lust

by Ben Harper

Author: Ben Harper; Production
Primary Artist: Ben Harper; Main Performer
Mastering Engineer: Gavin Lurssen; Production
Bass: Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Composer: Ben Harper; Composer
Bass (vocal): Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Drums: Oliver Francis Charles; Performer
Guitar: Ben Harper; Performer
Percussion: Leon Mobley; Performer
Performer: Juan D. Nelson
Ben Harper
Oliver Francis Charles
Leon Mobley
Greg Kurstin; Performer
Piano: Greg Kurstin; Performer
Vocals: Ben Harper; Performer
Engineer: Todd Burke; Production
Mixing: Todd Burke; Production
Producer: Ben Harper; Production
Studio Personnel: Gavin Lurssen
Todd Burke; Production

5. When She Believes

by Ben Harper

Accordion: Barbara Nightengale; Performer
Author: Ben Harper; Production
Engineer: Rick Will; Production
Bass: Josef Zimmerman; Performer
Bass (vocal): Josef Zimmerman; Performer
Celesta: Greg Kurstin; Performer
Cello: Rebecca Yeh; Performer
Clarinet: Leo Chelyapov; Performer
Drums: Oliver Francis Charles; Performer
Guitar: Ben Harper; Performer
Harp: Amy Wilkins; Performer
Primary Artist: Ben Harper; Main Performer
Composer: Ben Harper; Composer
Performer: Josef Zimmerman
Darrel Sims
Danielle Charles-hunter
Barbara Nightengale
Amy Wilkins
Ben Harper
Rebecca Yeh
Oliver Francis Charles
David Ralicke
Leo Chelyapov
Ron Blake
Greg Kurstin; Performer
Trombone: David Ralicke; Performer
Trumpet: Ron Blake; Performer
Viola: Darrel Sims; Performer
Violin: Danielle Charles-hunter; Performer
Vocals: Ben Harper; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Gavin Lurssen; Production
Mixing: Todd Burke; Production
Producer: Ben Harper; Production
Studio Personnel: Todd Burke
Gavin Lurssen
Rick Will; Production

6. Brown Eyed Blues

by Ben Harper

Author: Ben Harper; Production
Primary Artist: Ben Harper; Main Performer
Mastering Engineer: Gavin Lurssen; Production
Bass: Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Composer: Ben Harper
Juan D. Nelson; Composer
Bass (vocal): Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Drums: Oliver Francis Charles; Performer
Guitar: Ben Harper; Performer
Percussion: Leon Mobley; Performer
Performer: Leon Mobley
Oliver Francis Charles
Greg Kurstin
Ben Harper
Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Piano: Greg Kurstin; Performer
Vocals: Ben Harper; Performer
Engineer: Todd Burke; Production
Mixing: Todd Burke; Production
Producer: Ben Harper; Production
Studio Personnel: Todd Burke
Gavin Lurssen; Production

7. Bring The Funk

by Ben Harper

Author: Ben Harper; Production
Background Vocals: Oliver Francis Charles
Greg Kurstin
Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Primary Artist: Ben Harper; Main Performer
Mastering Engineer: Gavin Lurssen; Production
Bass: Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Composer: Ben Harper
Oliver Francis Charles
Juan D. Nelson
Leon Mobley
Greg Kurstin; Composer
Bass (vocal): Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Drums: Oliver Francis Charles; Performer
Guitar: Ben Harper; Performer
Percussion: Leon Mobley; Performer
Performer: Oliver Francis Charles
Ben Harper
Greg Kurstin
Leon Mobley
Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Piano: Greg Kurstin; Performer
Synthesizer: Ben Harper
Greg Kurstin; Performer
Vocals: Ben Harper; Performer
Engineer: Todd Burke; Production
Mixing: Todd Burke; Production
Producer: Ben Harper; Production
Studio Personnel: Todd Burke
Gavin Lurssen; Production

8. Everything

by Ben Harper

Primary Artist: Ben Harper; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Ben Harper
Nicky P.; Performer
Author: Ben Harper; Production
Mastering Engineer: Gavin Lurssen; Production
Bass: Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Bass (vocal): Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Composer: Ben Harper; Composer
Drums: Oliver Francis Charles; Performer
Guitar: Ben Harper; Performer
Hammond B3 Organ: Greg Kurstin; Performer
Percussion: Leon Mobley; Performer
Performer: Nicky P.
Juan D. Nelson
Leon Mobley
Greg Kurstin
Oliver Francis Charles
Ben Harper; Performer
Piano: Greg Kurstin; Performer
Vocals: Ben Harper; Performer
Engineer: Todd Burke; Production
Mixing: Todd Burke; Production
Producer: Ben Harper; Production
Studio Personnel: Gavin Lurssen
Todd Burke; Production

9. Amen Omen

by Ben Harper

Author: Ben Harper; Production
Bass: Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Bass (vocal): Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Cello: Timothy Loo; Performer
Drums: Oliver Francis Charles; Performer
Guitar: Ben Harper; Performer
Primary Artist: Ben Harper; Main Performer
Composer: Ben Harper; Composer
Performer: Oliver Francis Charles
Juan D. Nelson
Greg Kurstin
Ben Harper
Timothy Loo; Performer
Piano: Greg Kurstin; Performer
Vocals: Ben Harper; Performer
Engineer: Todd Burke; Production
Mastering Engineer: Gavin Lurssen; Production
Mixing: Todd Burke; Production
Producer: Ben Harper; Production
Studio Personnel: Gavin Lurssen
Todd Burke; Production

10. Temporary Remedy

by Ben Harper

Primary Artist: Ben Harper; Main Performer
Bass: Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Bass (vocal): Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Drums: Oliver Francis Charles; Performer
Guitar: Ben Harper; Performer
Performer: Ben Harper
Oliver Francis Charles
Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Vocals: Ben Harper; Performer
Composer: Ben Harper; Composer
Author: Ben Harper; Production
Engineer: Todd Burke; Production
Mastering Engineer: Gavin Lurssen; Production
Mixing: Todd Burke; Production
Producer: Ben Harper; Production
Studio Personnel: Todd Burke
Gavin Lurssen; Production

11. So High So Low

by Ben Harper

Author: Ben Harper; Production
Primary Artist: Ben Harper; Main Performer
Mastering Engineer: Gavin Lurssen; Production
Bass: Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Composer: Ben Harper; Composer
Bass (vocal): Juan D. Nelson; Performer
Drums: Oliver Francis Charles; Performer
Electric Guitar: Ben Harper; Performer
Guitar: Nicky P.
Ben Harper; Performer
Performer: Nicky P.
Ben Harper
Greg Kurstin
Juan D. Nelson
Oliver Francis Charles; Performer
Piano: Greg Kurstin; Performer
Vocals: Ben Harper; Performer
Engineer: Todd Burke; Production
Mixing: Todd Burke; Production
Producer: Ben Harper; Production
Studio Personnel: Gavin Lurssen
Todd Burke; Production