On September 21, 1999, “Virgin” label released “Burn to Shine”, the fourth Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals album. It was recorded in 1999, and was produced by Jean-Pierre Plunie.

.Personnel:

• Ben Harper – vocals, guitar
• Bruce Bishop – guitar
• Michael Fay – banjo
• David Lindley- banjo, fiddle, mandolin
• Eric Sarafin – piano, harmonium, recorder
• Tyrone Downie- keyboards
• Juan Nelson – bass
• David Firman – bass
• Dean Butterworth- drums, snare drums
• David Leach – percussion
• James Leigh – trombone
• Jon Clarke – English horn, oboe
• Jim Bogen – clarinet
• Richard Barnes – washboard
• Eve Butler – violin
• Joel Derouin – violin
• Matt Funes – viola
• Suzie Katayama – cello
• Real Time Jazz Band
• Nick Rich – human beatbox
• Suzie Katayama – string arrangements
• Eric Sarafin, Dan Steinberg – engineer
• Dan Steinberg – engineer assistant
• Eric Sarafin – mixing
• Steve Gamberoni, Geoff Walcha – mixing assistant
• Dave Collins – mastering
• .P. Plunier – art direction, design
• Tom Dolan, Mike King – design
• Mike King – illustrations
• Annalisa – photography
• Ben Elder – research

Track listing:

All tracks by Ben Harper.

1. Alone
2. The Woman in You
3. Less
4. Two Hands of a Prayer
5. Please Bleed
6. Suzie Blue
7. Steal My Kisses
8. Burn to Shine
9. Show Me a Little Shame
10. Forgiven
11. Beloved One
12. In The Lord’s Arms