Album: Burn to Shine by Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals (1999)
Genre: Folk | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: Burn to Shine is an album by Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, released in 1999 on Virgin Records America. The album shows Harper working within many different genres, including blues, rock, soul, and folk. The songs "Steal My Kisses" and "Suzie Blue" became successful on college radio. Like most other Harper albums, different versions were released in different regions within varying bonus material.

Artist Background: The Innocent Criminals is the name of the band that accompanies Ben Harper in studio and on tour. This is also the name of his label. Their style of music was blues, funk, rock, soul and reggae. The year 2015 marks the year of reunion between the members. Origin: According to Juan Nelson it is Ben Harper who proposed this name. This name refers to the presumption of innocence in the United States and the difference in treatment between blacks and whites. An alleged innocent black man appearin... Part of the California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Folk movement.

Music Scene: Part of the California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Folk movement.

Tags: Folk, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album

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Burn to Shine is an album by Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, released in 1999 on Virgin Records America. The album shows Harper working within many different genres, including blues, rock, soul, and folk. The songs "Steal My Kisses" and "Suzie Blue" became successful on college radio. Like most other Harper albums, different versions were released in different regions within varying bonus material.

Burn to Shine

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

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