Ben Harper, A little bit Jimi and a little bit Marley and a whole lot of soul. I give it to you straight, I haven't purchased this set but I have purchased each album individually when they were released. This set is great for those new to Ben especially after the Burn to Shine release brought him to the masses. You can get your fill for a lower price with this set. Ben mixes blues with funk, rock, hip-hop, R&B, and classical with the greatest of ease. He is truely a genius, because never before has a man brought so many genres of music together into what can only be described as a symphony. Speaking of symphonies just listen to Roses from My Friends and you can feel the energy, passion and emotion which is truely immense. He is one of the few true artists of our time, so if you don't have this pick it up. Ballads to Blues Jams- Ben does it all.

Ben Harper is a fantastic musician, and his lyrics are straight from the heart... a lyrical genius! What could possibly be better then getting three of Ben Harper's best cds in one? I have four... I keep one in my living room, one in my room, and two in my car so I can always be wrapped up in this beautiful music.

I would compare Ben's music as perhaps a more modern version of the legend Bob Marley, or just as spirited, but deeper Jimmy Hendix, and even as male, and more intriguing Tracy Chapman.

This man is the most talented artist I've ever heard, and is deeply under appreciated. From "Welcome to the Cruel World", "Fighting for your mind", and "The Will to Live"... these three cds will sink deep down inside of you. These cleverly thought out lyrics are so beautiful, and meaningful, I'm brought to tears every now and then.

Buy this cd, if not for the lyrics that will leave you in awe, or for his utterly amazing talent at playing the lap slide guitar... but for yourself. This music has made me think about life, and myself more then ever. Bless Ben Harper.

Though I do not own this box set, I own all 4 of Ben's albums. They are each amazing in their own right, but I am especially a fan of the first two. This man's voice is amazing, going from a soothing whisper in one song to an angry growl in the next. That plus his kickin' Weissenborn playing, he'll suck you in for sure. I also recommend seeing him live - he does a version of Marvin Gaye's Sexual Healing that blows you away.

Ben is so awesome. This box set shows off his multitude of talents. He has incredible lyrics that anyone can relate with. He is soulful and true through his music. Once you hear him you won't want to listen to anything else. Ben provides down to earth sounds from Welcome to the Cruel World to electrified harmonic bliss to your senses in The Will to Live. He will captivate and intrigue you for whatever mood you are in, his music is so universal.

I've been a Ben Harper fan for almost 10 years now. What an amazing artists! If you want to buy an album...buy this one. You want to feel something? Buy this album. You want to fall in love with music all over? Listen to Ben Harper. There aren't artists that come around everyday like him. It's rockin, it's mellow, it's pain, it's pleasure, and it's a must have.