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Gil Scott-Heron I'm New Here

8 mar 10

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After casually reading a few reviews, I don't know why, but I was expecting something folk/jazz, in short, with "real" instruments. As soon as the first track started with the beat used for "Flashing Lights" by Kanye West, I went to check if I had made a mistake. But I hadn't made a mistake. Disconcerting.

Gil Scott-Heron I'm New Here

8 mar 10

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Well, listen to it first. I think it's worth it; in fact, I added it to my wishlist on Amazon.uk and I plan to get it soon. And then, considering Gil's story, he deserves a few coins.

Gil Scott-Heron I'm New Here

7 mar 10

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Thank you, dear! ;-D

Gil Scott-Heron I'm New Here

7 mar 10

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The issue is this. Reading the reviews on various sites, there were always lengthy introductions about who Gil was. About his story. About his educational and artistic journey. Usually (not always) when a review of an artist starts with long words about their past, it's as if "that" past weighs on the final judgment. Like, "the album is so-so but it was composed by xxx who has a big career, so: masterpiece!!!". My approach to Gil was free from any prejudice. And I liked it a lot. Very much. My "It doesn't matter who he was" comes from this consideration. But I'm bad at explaining myself. I guess it hasn’t been understood at all. Anyway, I'll go backwards. Let's see what comes out of it. Any advice?

Gil Scott-Heron I'm New Here

7 mar 10

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weirdly? :-D

Gil Scott-Heron I'm New Here

7 mar 10

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Yes, he has a veeeery long career. But that's not it. The album, 2010, is stunning. It doesn't matter who he was.

Far Corner Endangered

6 mar 10

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Re-listened. Some tracks are, personally, "annoying". You can feel the absence of guitars IMHO. The last piece is worth it.

Far Corner Endangered

5 mar 10

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Let's say that some pieces are splendid (the mentioned final suite). Sometimes a bit heavy to digest. Nevertheless, enjoyable and worthy of a few listens!

Il Pan Del Diavolo Sono all'osso

5 mar 10

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Curious... I will let you know...

The 3rd and the Mortal In This Room

5 mar 10

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I listened to "Tears Laid In Heart" back then and, I'm sorry to say, it didn't excite me that much... At this point, I'm waiting for the review of the "masterpiece" and let's see if it catches my interest! :-D