- Vinyl (12 July 2011)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Arista
- ASIN: B003XX2PZO
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The band seems to take over on the later 70's GSH records. More funk, more politics, more world-view. I prefer the more personal songs of earlier records or of the, later, Spirits. But, still, there's a lot to like on this album - the jaunty 'Vildgolia', the zonked out 'We Almost Lost Detroit.' Definitely worth buying, if you're a fan. Though, if you are relatively new to GSH, Winter in America might be a better place to start.
Also, what about that cover? A beautiful piece of vinyl. CD's, MP3's. I'm not convinced.
Also, what about that cover? A beautiful piece of vinyl. CD's, MP3's. I'm not convinced.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Finally On CD - Gil's Masterpiece
23 Jun 2009
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have waited a long time for this Gil Scott Heron release. I don't know why it took so long. All of Gil's music is worth owning but "Bridges" and "It's Your World" were always my favorites. There is not a weak track on the disc and the music is outstanding. I saw Gil at Blues Alley a few years ago and he was still bringing the heat. Every time I hear him sing "All of the Places We've Been", my life flashes before me. No other vocalist/musician compares to this man's natural ability to make you feel something deep and meaningful. He is a true American treasure.
There are still a couple of CD's missing from his collection like "Real Eyes" and "Secrets". So hopefully "Bridges" will trigger the release of his entire catalog. I hope Gil is doing well. During a time when most music is falling short, this music soars above the rest.
Enjoy!
There are still a couple of CD's missing from his collection like "Real Eyes" and "Secrets". So hopefully "Bridges" will trigger the release of his entire catalog. I hope Gil is doing well. During a time when most music is falling short, this music soars above the rest.
Enjoy!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Thought it was only me!!
30 Sep 2009
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Agree completely with the previous reviewers. I still have my original vinyl copy and Bridges is one of the reasons I still have and use my turntable. I have been looking and checking for years for this to come out on CD. YEAH!!! I have been listening to this record for 30+ years and as another reviewer stated the the lyrics paint a picture. The package (lyrics, music, vocal incantations) have always put me right in the middle of that "racetrack" or in my car cruising down I95 to visit my home and relatives in the South, or when I worked in the environmental industry and stood at the base of a nuke plant cooling tower looking up, and "Detroit" running through my head. I think this is a must have or at least must hear and if it doesn't take you to where Gil and Brian are "comin' from" then you must be one of the "deaf, dumb, and blind". Enjoy!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
classic tunes
30 Sep 2009
Format:Audio CD
delta man does it for me. It tells the need for revolution thru the african american history in the united states. I wish I was at that race track in France and Blow wind Blow is just a beautiful poem sat to music. To bad he is considered an underground artist much to counter culture for main stream.
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