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No Mercy in This Land

Ben Harper · 2018

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

A gritty blend of blues and rock that channels both despair and resilience through soulful instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • soulful instrumentation for introspection
  • gritty resilience in every track
  • short sessions with emotional weight

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
  • seek instant gratification experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'No Mercy in This Land' was released in January 2018, Ben Harper was already an established artist with a career spanning over two decades. This album marked his first collaboration with harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite, signaling a return to his blues roots after exploring various musical styles in previous albums like 'Call It What It Is' (2016).
Stylistic neighbors
Jack Johnson· John Mayer· Dave Matthews Band

Tracklist

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

  • 1 When I Go 3:45
  • 2 Bad Habits 3:45
  • 3 Love and Trust 3:06
  • 4 The Bottle Wins Again 3:38
  • 5 Found the One 2:47
  • 6 When Love Is Not Enough 4:08
  • 7 Trust You to Dig My Grave 3:32
  • 8 No Mercy in This Land 3:45
  • 9 Movin’ On 3:01
  • 10 Nothing at All 3:37

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