{"product_id":"ben-folds-five-whatever-and-ever-amen-vinyl-lp","title":"Ben Folds Five: Whatever And Ever Amen {Vinyl LP}","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhatever and Ever Amen is a standout album from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=Ben+Folds+Five\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen Folds Five\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e released on the prestigious Epic Records. This record marked a pivotal moment for the band, hailing from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and featuring \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=Ben+Folds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen Folds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on piano and vocals, \u003cstrong\u003eDarren Jessee\u003c\/strong\u003e on drums, and \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Sledge\u003c\/strong\u003e on bass. The album merges alternative rock with piano-driven pop, showcasing Folds’ knack for sharp-witted lyrics and dynamic arrangements. The album’s standout tracks, such as “Brick” and “Battle of Who Could Care Less,” epitomize the band’s emotional depth and sardonic humor. “Brick” is particularly notable for its raw depiction of a troubled relationship, underpinned by a minimalist piano arrangement that’s both haunting and poignant. “Battle of Who Could Care Less” offers a more upbeat, yet scathing commentary on apathy and pretense, driven by a catchy, bouncy melody and tight rhythm section. In comparison to their earlier work, \u003cem\u003eWhatever and Ever Amen\u003c\/em\u003e displays a more polished production thanks to producer \u003cstrong\u003eCaleb Southern\u003c\/strong\u003e, though it maintains the band’s characteristic charm and irreverence. The album’s blend of earnest emotion and clever lyricism, along with its refined production, sets it apart from both Ben Folds Five’s earlier work and the broader alternative rock scene of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal release year: 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Epic 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by Lab Assistant 07\/2024\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Ben Folds Five","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":55032100094291,"sku":"2R-25222","price":9.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1092\/9582\/9331\/files\/benfoldsfive-whatever-blackvinyl-1.jpg?v=1790142639","url":"https:\/\/x0tczy-nz.myshopify.com\/products\/ben-folds-five-whatever-and-ever-amen-vinyl-lp","provider":"My Store 2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}