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Benjamin Scott Folds (born September 12, 1966, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina) is an American singer-songwriter. He is widely known for his prowess as a pianist. Ben Folds’ musical career started to get off the ground in the late ’80s, as bassist for band Majosha, after playing bass and piano at Pinehurst, in a group known as the “Caroliners” with cohort Millard Powers in 1985-1987; he also played drums as a session musician in Nashville. As well as appearing in Pots & Pans - now known as the Snuzz demo, as a pianist in Britt Harper Uzzell’s (aka Snuzz) band.
Folds is best known for his later work as the frontman and pianist of Ben Folds Five and as a solo artist. Folds’s compositional and playing technique remain wholly unique, combining elements of the typical ‘singer/songwriter’ genre, jazz, and power rock. Indeed, his music is evocative of artists such as Joe Jackson, Todd Rundgren, and Sir Elton John, with an added edge and bold infusion of energy and wit. Although his music has no distinctive genre with which it is associated, the terms piano rock and indie are often used to describe his unique style. It is worth noting that popular, piano-centric artists such as trio-based Keane and solo artist Matt Hales, a.k.a. Aqualung, began their rise to popularity after Ben Folds’ three-member band, Ben Folds Five, broke up in 2000. The other two members of Ben Folds Five were Robert Sledge (bass) and Darren Jessee (drums).
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_Luks wrote:
Lonely Avenue is an amazing album. (4)
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Lennart111 wrote:
yes sure, one of the ...ähm....many best songs he had since now.
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HiMyNameIsBear wrote:
Fred Jones Pt. 2 is his best song, hands down.
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Mrmario315 wrote:
Lonely Avenue is an amazing album. (3)
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xJake_Guitarx wrote:
I won't ever get tired of listening to Ben Folds simply one of the best song-writers out there, yet so under appreciated! He should have way more listeners then this! He's absolutely an amazing talented artist.
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Lennart111 wrote:
Lonely Avenue is an amazing album. (2)
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fast_german_car wrote:
Lonely Avenue is an amazing album.
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drummer-tl wrote:
"Now I know all the wrong turns, the stumbles and falls brought me here. And I know that I am the lukiest."
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gravityeyelidss wrote:
he came in my work the other day. it was weird.
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Ryxxui wrote:
If you haven't heard the Ben Folds & Nick Hornsby album "Lonely Avenue" yet, you're doing yourself a real disservice.
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DavidSmith98 wrote:
The most similar to Songs For Silverman is probably..Whatever and Ever Amen by Ben Folds Five..
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loholman wrote:
I agree AJvelveeta! SOOO good!
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myxunintended wrote:
I'm loving the retrospective. "Brick" brings me back every time!
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hereyoufocus wrote:
Have you guys checked out Ben Folds' latest release, 'The Best Imitation of Myself: A Retrospective" yet?! It is really great! You can purchase it through this link! http://www.myplaydirect.com/ben-folds
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bobsaban wrote:
Heard Ben speak over CMJ, and he is the man. Make sure to stream to his new album over at Spotify – "The Best Imitation Of Myself: A Retrospective". Here he is also speaking about the lead track "Brick". http://www.vevo.com/watch/ben-folds/the-best-imitation-of-myself-house/USSM21101757?source=ap
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Range341 wrote:
I don't know about you guys, but I would buy an album of him just singing in his country 'accent'.
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Karmageddonx wrote:
The box set is incredible. Even the straight "greatest hits" disc gives something unique and amazing to offer. And the "Careless Whisper" cover with Rufus Wainwright is too good for words. Not to mention the Five tracks!
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ChudleyCannons wrote:
Retrospective is here. Loving the Rareties disc!
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skywake wrote:
@specta7 Straight Elton John? no way! More like a sane Weird Al or a Tim Minchin with less comedian.....
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Dj-BlackJack wrote:
Can anyone recommend another album with a "Songs For Silverman" vibe??
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