This 2016 album marked Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals' first release on the legendary Stax Records label, returning to their blues-rock roots after a decade-long hiatus. It featured a more raw, live-sounding approach compared to some of their previous, more polished studio efforts.
- The album was recorded at various locations, including at F.O.A.M. studios in Los Angeles and at RCA Studio B in Nashville.
- It debuted at number 29 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top Rock Albums chart.
- The album's title track, "Call It What It Is," was released as the lead single and received considerable airplay on adult alternative and blues radio formats.
Ben Harper is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter from California, known for his unique blend of folk, blues, rock, and soul music. The Innocent Criminals have been his consistent backing band since the early 1990s, contributing to his distinctive sound.
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