Ben Harper and Relentless7 have made a true album. White Lies for Dark Times is a timeless rock record that begs to be pored over endlessly in full gate-folded glory. A cohesive collection of music that deftly mixes raw, unrelenting thunder with deep, infectious grooves and arrestingly haunting emotion, this is American rock the way it is supposed to sound and feel. While these elements have always been arrows of Ben Harper's quiver, this album represents a rebirth of sorts. The songs from White Lies for Dark Times sound off with both the vast musical depth and experience of Harper, while commanding the pure urgency of an unknown band fighting for its life.