Product Description
Ben Folds, Ben Lee and Ben Kweller got together – after touring Australia together in 2003 – to record an EP. Engineered by Marc Chevalier; mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound; additional mastering by Leo Overtoom. Tracks: 1. Just Pretend 2. Xfire 3. Stop! 4. Bruised.
5.0 out of 5 stars
An amazing, perfect EP made by three very talented men.
I’m a big fan of Ben Folds, I think Ben Lee is very talented and up until now, I didn’t know who Ben Kweller was.
5.0 out of 5 stars
stories!
I’ve got another story about one of the songs. I’m not sure how accurate this is but I heard it from my cousin, a longtime Ben Kweller fan.
I have liked each of these Bens for years! When the three of them were touring together overseas I was so disappointed I could not see them! When this EP came out I was so excited to finally hear the three of them so amazingly combining their fine talents. These songs are a perfect mix of the styles that each man represents. The harmonies are great! The lyrics are brilliant! Personally this is one of the best EP’s I have ever heard and the only CD I have enjoyed that comprised of different artists. It is almost like they were meant to be singing together!
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Bens???
You’ll change your mind after you hear the CD. A very nice piece of work. I’d like to see these guys record more together. You’ll like ‘em all.
The fourth track, “Bruised”, features Folds as lead vocals with Lee and Kweller backing him up. It’s just a fantastic song. An instant classic; a timeless ballad.
The rest of the album is interesting, and Ben Kweller isn’t bad either, but Ben Folds is just amazing.
I highly recommend Folds’ EP “Speed Graphic”. It’s absolutely phenomenal.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Top Notch
Just Pretend is very nearly a perfect song. The other ones are good too.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Have For A Fan Of Any Of The Bens.
First off, I love this album, I bought it off iTunes the day it was released and loved it so much I wanted the real thing, highly recommended even if you only like one of them…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Three Bens Carry a Tune
When I first saw this EP at my university record store, I thought it was a total gimmick, quick way for the record company to make money off of Ben Folds’s name.
4.0 out of 5 stars
The 3 Most Talented Bens Alive
I first heard about this EP on MTV News ‘You Heard It First’ and I had no idea who any of the 3 Bens on this album were (with the exception of Ben Folds who I had heard of but had…
4.0 out of 5 stars
pretty cool
I love the first track Just Pretend with everyone giving equally to the song. The rest of the album seems like a single from each artist.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Folds, Kweller, Lee provide eclectic mix
This little 4 song EP is worth only some of the hype it has recieved since the rumors of it’s exsistance first appeared last year.
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Just wanted to point out that contrary to what another reviewer said – “Xfire” has Ben Lee taking the lead and “Stop” is Kweller’s turn at the front. Not sure how the songwriting went with this group but I suspect that each one came in with a song they took the lead for and “Just Pretend” was all three together. Anyway, the whole album is good and I do agree that “Bruised” is the highlight.
November 6th, 2009