Lifeline (Ben Harper album)

Lifeline is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Ben Harper, released in 2007. It is credited to Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, marking their reunion after a period of solo work by Harper. The album was recorded in Paris over a period of just seven days, with a focus on capturing a raw, live sound.

Lifeline features a stripped-down approach compared to some of Harper's earlier, more produced work. The songs are generally simpler in arrangement, emphasizing the interplay between Harper's vocals and guitar and the band's rhythm section. Lyrically, the album explores themes of love, loss, faith, and social consciousness, consistent with Harper's previous work.

Key tracks on Lifeline include "Fight Out of You," "In the Colors," and "Younger Than Today." The album received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its organic sound and the renewed energy of Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals. It charted in several countries, including the United States, where it reached number nine on the Billboard 200. Lifeline represents a significant point in Ben Harper's discography, marking the return of a beloved musical partnership and a commitment to a more direct and visceral musical style.