Diamonds on the Inside

Ben Harper can play anything, and he’s out to prove it: “With My Own Two Hands” channels Bob Marley, the Zeppelin-ish “So High So Low” puts nü-metal dirtbags to shame, and “Bring the Funk” brings, surprisingly, some James Brown–style funk. Toss in some country-folk, a few bluesy slide guitar workouts, and even one Zulu/gospel a cappella chant and you’ve got yourself a diverse motherfucking album that makes up for its lack of cohesion with plenty of blood, sweat, and soul.