Bloodline Maintenance

Vinyl LP pressing. 2022 release. Ben Harper describes his new album "Bloodline Maintenance" as a fearless and immensely soulful work inspired by personal experiences and musical exploration. Harper played various instruments, including drums and an eclectic assortment of percussions, creating deliberately open spaces and accented beats influenced by hip-hop rhythms. The album represents a reconfiguration of black Americana, incorporating inventiveness from hip-hop into traditional soul, blues, and jazz paradigms. "Bloodline Maintenance" is a politically and personally revealing work that captures the essence of soul music in a contemporary context. Harper reflects on themes of mortality and loss, emphasizing the importance of living in the present moment.