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Ben Folds eats humble pienew

Ben Folds is in his mid-40s. But when it comes to his songwriting, that doesn't mean what you'd think it means.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
09-12-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Ben Folds, Ben Folds Five
Why Didn't Ben Folds Release an EP Instead?new
If Ben Folds' third solo disc had been pared down from 12 tracks to say, six or seven, Way to Normal might have ranked among the top releases of the fall season.
San Antonio Current |
Clint Hale |
10-01-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Ben Folds, Way to Normal
Funny Power-Popnew
This collection of hard-to-find work will renew faith in Folds' creativity, but it will ultimately generate a longing for the piano man's next concerted studio effort.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Zack Shlachter |
12-21-2006 |
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Ben Folds Is Not Cooler Than Younew
Nashville's favorite rock 'n' roll dad talks about his new album and his latest obsession: the Internet
Nashville Scene |
Claire Suddath |
11-07-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Straight Talknew

This country needs Rufus Wainwright. He's sexy, bold, glamorous, a genius of a songwriter and openly gay. Oh, and the girls love him.
The Pitch |
Jason Harper |
08-15-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Musician's Characters No Longer Seem Stallednew
Now, after a foray into guitars and unnecessary grit, Ben Folds regroups musically with his second, strongest "solo" album -- one that is excessively comfortable with becoming middle-aged.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tony Ware |
07-28-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Ben Folds, Songs for Silverman
He's Only the Piano Playernew
Ben Folds' second solo full-length studio album resembles a series of snapshots of everyday life. Sonically it's the quietest album he's ever released.
Riverfront Times |
Annie Zaleski |
07-26-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Ben Folds, Songs for Silverman
Pop in a Hard Placenew
The Phoenix talks with the latter-day piano man about his new CD and rock stardom.
Boston Phoenix |
Matt Ashare |
05-13-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews