After several CDs with The Innocent Criminals, Ben Harper cheats this time with the three-man rock band Relentless7 and it is a fierce affair. Most of the songs he co-wrote with guitarist Jason Mazersky, the man he once got a record deal with with the now-defunct band Wan Santo Condo. After testing the material during a series of gigs in small clubs, it was decided to make a record. Ben Harper is
… clearly inspired by the unbridled rockers of Relentless7, because White Lies For Dark Times really splashes from the speakers. A rhythm section that plays or his life depends on it, cutting guitar playing and Harper's soulful vocals guarantee an extremely exciting vintage (blues) rock sound. In addition to clips and a live registration, the extra DVD contains the necessary atmospheric images of the new band 'on the road'. In that respect, too, Harper's collaboration with Relentless7 is a return to his roots that clearly benefits him. (MS)more
