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Get Up!

Ben Harper · 2013

40 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · soul · blues rock

A soulful blend of blues and rock, infused with heartfelt storytelling and rich guitar melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • heartfelt storytelling in every track
  • inviting sing-along choruses
  • for afternoon drives
  • consistent flow with emotional peaks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy song explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2013, 'Get Up!' marked Ben Harper's collaboration with harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite, following Harper’s commercial peak with 'Give Till It's Gone' in 2011. This album represented a return to his blues roots while showcasing Musselwhite's influence, reflecting Harper's artistic evolution after a period of diverse musical explorations.
Stylistic neighbors
Jack Johnson· John Mayer· Dave Matthews Band

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Don't Look Twice 3:12
  • 2 I'm in I'm Out and I'm Gone 4:37
  • 3 We Can't End This Way 3:34
  • 4 I Don't Believe a Word You Say 3:16
  • 5 You Found Another Lover (I Lost Another Friend) 4:12
  • 6 I Ride at Dawn 4:41
  • 7 Blood Side Out 2:51
  • 8 Get Up! 6:16
  • 9 She Got Kick 2:56
  • 10 All That Matters Now 4:53

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