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- Original Release Date: 8 Feb 2010
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| Play | 1. On Coming From A Broken Home (Pt. 1) | 2:20 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 2. Me And The Devil | 3:33 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 3. I'm New Here | 3:33 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 4. Your Soul And Mine | 2:02 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 5. Parents (Interlude) | 0:18 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 6. I'll Take Care Of You | 2:58 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 7. Being Blessed (interlude) | 0:12 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 8. Where Did The Night Go | 1:14 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 9. I Was Guided (Interlude) | 0:14 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 10. New York Is Killing Me | 4:29 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 11. Certain Things (Interlude) | 0:08 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 12. Running | 2:00 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 13. The Crutch | 2:44 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 14. I've Been Me (Interlude) | 0:16 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 15. On Coming From A Broken Home (Pt. 2) | 2:15 | £0.79 |
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
77 of 79 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
When Spirits came out it seemed a real comeback - a more stripped down, back to basics (jazz) sound. It was good to hear a GSH album like the earlier ones without the drawn out, overfunked sound of some of the 80's albums. For some reason though he never seemed to play most of the songs of this album in concert.
I never thought it'd be 15 years til his next album and the last few years I never thought there would be a new album at all.
'I'm New Here' is a brutal, stark, blast of an album. Like hearing a dead man's last record. I was reminded of American Prayer - there is a ghostly poetry to GSH's vocals here. An aural 'Blood Simple'. Some may not be so keen on this somewhat filmic, voice over, indie style of record, but I think it's an excellent route for GSH in his later years. The aging icon as a source of pre-death wisdom, like Johnny Cash on his American albums.
There are not many musical legends still recording. Gil Scott-heron is undoubtedly one of them and this is a brilliant record for a new decade.
I never thought it'd be 15 years til his next album and the last few years I never thought there would be a new album at all.
'I'm New Here' is a brutal, stark, blast of an album. Like hearing a dead man's last record. I was reminded of American Prayer - there is a ghostly poetry to GSH's vocals here. An aural 'Blood Simple'. Some may not be so keen on this somewhat filmic, voice over, indie style of record, but I think it's an excellent route for GSH in his later years. The aging icon as a source of pre-death wisdom, like Johnny Cash on his American albums.
There are not many musical legends still recording. Gil Scott-heron is undoubtedly one of them and this is a brilliant record for a new decade.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Once upon a time Gil Scott Heron was a dangerous man.
A visionary, brave and inspirationally dangerous man.
Having listened to 'I'm New Here' three times I put
on my 1971 vinyl copy of 'Pieces Of A Man' (it's more
than a bit scratchy and jumpy now!) to remind myself
of just how much of an iconoclast he was. Unafraid to
challenge the very foundations of enduring inequality
under Richard Nixon's tainted kingdom of deceit and lies,
his contribution to the development of black musical
culture and its relationship to political challenge and
progress was both fearless and uplifting in equal measure.
'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised' still packs one
hell of a punch. A heroically scathing cris de coeur.
The last decade seems not to have been a walk in the park
for Mr Scott-Heron but here he is once again with a fine
collection of new songs, interspersed with reflective
poetic interludes. Short and sweet and very moving in
its austerely focussed intensity.
The voice still commands attention. Deeper now and more
than a little rough around the edges but still a unique
instrument with an incalculable ability to communicate
raw emotion and uncomfortable truths.
The contrast between the terrifyingly dark imagery of
'Me and The Devil' and the sweet and tender blues of
'I'll Take Care Of You' could not be greater.
This is a reflection of one of his greatest strengths
as a songwriter and performer : the ability to juggle
hope and despair and to survive the differences.
The stripped down incantation 'New York Is Killing Me',
with its eerily disembodied electronics, crackling and
chaotic percussion and fierce gospel harmonies is as
good as anything he has recorded in his long career.
The siesmic rhythmic pulse accompanying the
distorted vocal treatment of 'The Crutch' creates
a unique soundscape within which the stark lyrics
deliver an almost Biblically apocalyptic wallop!
Richard Russell's uncompromising production brings
great understanding and dignity to Mr Scott-Heron's
fragile but undiminished powers.
The flame still burns brightly!
Essential.
A visionary, brave and inspirationally dangerous man.
Having listened to 'I'm New Here' three times I put
on my 1971 vinyl copy of 'Pieces Of A Man' (it's more
than a bit scratchy and jumpy now!) to remind myself
of just how much of an iconoclast he was. Unafraid to
challenge the very foundations of enduring inequality
under Richard Nixon's tainted kingdom of deceit and lies,
his contribution to the development of black musical
culture and its relationship to political challenge and
progress was both fearless and uplifting in equal measure.
'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised' still packs one
hell of a punch. A heroically scathing cris de coeur.
The last decade seems not to have been a walk in the park
for Mr Scott-Heron but here he is once again with a fine
collection of new songs, interspersed with reflective
poetic interludes. Short and sweet and very moving in
its austerely focussed intensity.
The voice still commands attention. Deeper now and more
than a little rough around the edges but still a unique
instrument with an incalculable ability to communicate
raw emotion and uncomfortable truths.
The contrast between the terrifyingly dark imagery of
'Me and The Devil' and the sweet and tender blues of
'I'll Take Care Of You' could not be greater.
This is a reflection of one of his greatest strengths
as a songwriter and performer : the ability to juggle
hope and despair and to survive the differences.
The stripped down incantation 'New York Is Killing Me',
with its eerily disembodied electronics, crackling and
chaotic percussion and fierce gospel harmonies is as
good as anything he has recorded in his long career.
The siesmic rhythmic pulse accompanying the
distorted vocal treatment of 'The Crutch' creates
a unique soundscape within which the stark lyrics
deliver an almost Biblically apocalyptic wallop!
Richard Russell's uncompromising production brings
great understanding and dignity to Mr Scott-Heron's
fragile but undiminished powers.
The flame still burns brightly!
Essential.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Vinyl|Amazon Verified Purchase
I reviewed the album under CD, but, having bought vinyl and CD, I would strongly advise getting the record. The bonus disc is terrific - throaty, soulful versions of 'Home is Where the Hatred is' and 'Winter in America'. In the introduction to the latter, GSH, has a message to the messengers about fitting music and lyrics. Any GSH fan will want these 'live studio versions.' I don't know whether they are available or will be available in other formats, but great to have.
The record is also beautifully designed, with extra photos, nice thick sleeve. I know...these are trivial, consumerist features, but, come on, half the fun of the record is to lovingly caress the sleeve and pour over it, like it was a religious artifact.
See you at the Festival Hall!
The record is also beautifully designed, with extra photos, nice thick sleeve. I know...these are trivial, consumerist features, but, come on, half the fun of the record is to lovingly caress the sleeve and pour over it, like it was a religious artifact.
See you at the Festival Hall!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Classic! Gil Scott-Heron leaves us with THIS.
My first intro to GSH was with 'Johannesburg' playing in the background in the movie 'House Party 2'. Read more
Published 22 days ago by jaytei
Great service!
Prompt delivery (Royal Mail). This 12" vinyl album was appropriately well packaged and arrived in excellent condition. Will definitely choose this seller again.
Published 7 months ago by Steve Farr
classic album
I own roundabout 3000 albums, this is definitely in top ten. Probably the best album made this century. Read more
Published 10 months ago by ts
Still a brilliant musician with a challenging message
This is a fantastic piece of music, I have been an admirer of Gill Scott Heron since he produced The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Linda Carter
Background mood music it ain't!!
I can't think of a single other current artist capable of making an album of this depth and soulfulness. It's superb. Read more
Published 14 months ago by molondas
A 30-minute modern masterpiece
I don't want to overstate the case (I'm not one given to hyperbole) but there's more meaning and emotion in a single syllable sung by Gil Scott-Heron than can be mustered,... Read more
Published 16 months ago by flagondry
Still the best...
Gil never fails to move me or stimulate my thinking. This album reflects Gil's personal journey - at times painful to listen to, at others one can rest in his amazing voice.
Published 20 months ago by Gill
Back to the future?
On this album, Gil has gone back to a more spoken-word style but this time using minimalist electronic sounds rather than percusion. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mike The Coach
My first introduction to GSH
This cd was recommended by a friend. Enjoyed every second of this recording, well worth adding to any music collection.
Published 23 months ago by J. Orden
Fantastic new Album
Gill's new album is gold. some of the sound bites in between songs are skippable on subsequent plays. I recently saw him in Edinburgh. Read more
Published 23 months ago by C. M. Kmita
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