{"product_id":"ben-harper-welcome-to-the-cruel-world-vinyl-2lp","title":"Ben Harper – Welcome To The Cruel World (Vinyl 2LP)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eOriginally released in 1994, \u003cem data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eWelcome To The Cruel World\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBen Harper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a powerful debut that blends folk, blues, reggae, and rock into a deeply soulful and socially conscious record. With its raw production and heartfelt delivery, the album introduced Harper’s distinctive voice and slide guitar style to the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eFeaturing standout tracks like “Like A King”, “Walk Away”, “Waiting On An Angel”, and “Forever”, the record combines introspective songwriting with themes of love, injustice, and spirituality. Its stripped-back sound and emotional depth have made it a lasting favourite among fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eSpread across two LPs, this vinyl edition offers enhanced clarity and dynamic range, allowing the album’s acoustic textures and layered instrumentation to fully shine. Supplied brand new and sealed, it’s an essential addition for fans of roots, folk, and blues-inspired music on vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eAvailable now from Heathen Records, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eArtist: Ben Harper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eAlbum: Welcome To The Cruel World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eFormat: Vinyl 2LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eGenre: Folk \/ Blues \/ Roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eRelease Type: Studio Album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eCondition: Brand new \u0026amp; sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Ben+Harper+The+Three+Of+Us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Three Of Us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Ben+Harper+Whipping+Boy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhipping Boy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA3 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Ben+Harper+Breakin%27+Down\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBreakin' Down\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Ben+Harper+Don%27t+Take+That+Attitude+To+Your+Grave\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDon't Take That Attitude To Your Grave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Ben+Harper+Waiting+On+An+Angel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWaiting On An Angel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB3 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Ben+Harper+Mama%27s+Got+A+Girlfriend+Now\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMama's Got A Girlfriend Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Ben+Harper+Forever\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eForever\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Ben+Harper+Like+A+King\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLike A King\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Ben+Harper+Pleasure+And+Pain\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePleasure And Pain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC3 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Ben+Harper+Walk+Away\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWalk Away\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Ben+Harper+How+Many+Miles+Must+We+March\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow Many Miles Must We March\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Ben+Harper+Welcome+To+The+Cruel+World\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWelcome To The Cruel World\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD3 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Ben+Harper+I%27ll+Rise\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eI'll Rise\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52566499262753,"sku":"602577879876","price":62.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5310\/7489\/files\/0138936_welcome-to-the-cruel-world-2lp-by-harperben_500.jpg?v=1776139687","url":"https:\/\/heathenrecords.com.au\/products\/ben-harper-welcome-to-the-cruel-world-vinyl-2lp","provider":"Heathen Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}