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18 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Just so there is no confusion I would like to confirm that I know very little about jazz and soul music but I have developed a taste for some of the excellent musicians creating this work such a GSH. However, I am a huge fan of the xx and their work and I believe that this is another masterpiece. I would not advise anybody looking for another haunting soul album to buy this as it is not and as expected hardcore listeners of soul will and have slammed this album but I think they have misunderstood its intention.
The superb juxtaposition of overlaying the fresh electronic beats with the fantastic voice of GSH has created a new genre of its own and it is a revolution. The album starts with less input from jamie but as it progresses the beats become more noticeable and the whole album feels like a journey through time.
This is a fantastic and I believe successful, attempt at combining two different ages of music into one. The experience of yesterday and the youth of today.
If you are looking for pure soul, don't buy. If you are looking for pop music, don't buy. If you want to hear the most contemporary and superb piece of art of the year then you've come to the right place.
The superb juxtaposition of overlaying the fresh electronic beats with the fantastic voice of GSH has created a new genre of its own and it is a revolution. The album starts with less input from jamie but as it progresses the beats become more noticeable and the whole album feels like a journey through time.
This is a fantastic and I believe successful, attempt at combining two different ages of music into one. The experience of yesterday and the youth of today.
If you are looking for pure soul, don't buy. If you are looking for pop music, don't buy. If you want to hear the most contemporary and superb piece of art of the year then you've come to the right place.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I have played this album through and feel no connection between the GSH vocals and Jamie's music. I had hoped for something interesting. Didn't hear it. Late night club music of a type. Ok, I suppose, but don't see the connection with GSH. So what is the point of the record? When Blackalicious did First in Flight with GSH, the idea of using GSH's growling vocals with a more modern sound worked well. Not here, though. Not for me, anyway.
I look at the photos too in the inner sleeve - one of Jamie on one cover, another of GSH on the facing cover in a similar pose, as if they were equals. But GSH is a legend. Takes some front to partner yourself up with him quite so immodestly.
Not an album worth buying.
I look at the photos too in the inner sleeve - one of Jamie on one cover, another of GSH on the facing cover in a similar pose, as if they were equals. But GSH is a legend. Takes some front to partner yourself up with him quite so immodestly.
Not an album worth buying.
6 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this album 3 months ago and am still listening now. I think the poor average comes from the disgruntled GSH fans who think it's a travesty. It is not. It is interesting music and an enjoyable listen. The beautiful, rich voice of GSH and quirky and sparky electronics hits the spot more often than not.
As for the negative comments about the image of Jamie xx posing in the same stance as GSH...well who'd have thought it, a potential pop star with an ego. At least that ego makes him take some risks. This risk is well worth a listen.
I am now off to buy the GSH original.
As for the negative comments about the image of Jamie xx posing in the same stance as GSH...well who'd have thought it, a potential pop star with an ego. At least that ego makes him take some risks. This risk is well worth a listen.
I am now off to buy the GSH original.
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BANKS FOR THE MEMORY!
THIS IDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT COMBINES ONE CHORD MANTRAS WITH PART SPOKEN WORD,PART MELODIC.THE MOST IMPORTANT THING HERE IT'S THE TRADE MARK OF PH.D POET:GIL SCOTT-HERON. Read more
Published 4 months ago by HELENE RAMOS
Quirky and Refreshing
A great album with an imaginative soundscape fusing the old and new together. Lots of great samples and changes in pace but still retains the lyrics of the original. Read more
Published 5 months ago by JBY
Worth it
This album is superbly crafted. These two artists seem to fit well together for some reason. The music and words have a beautiful, tender atmosphere that Jamie XX does not trample... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Steven Berry
Ollie
One of the Best albums i have bought of 2011!, Highly recommended! Loads of different styles are incorporated into the album yet very smartly, The album its self feaures Gil Scott... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ollie
proper and real
i like i like alot proper sub proper words from what feels like real people too.shame the bugger is now dead.buy it if you like electronic.
Published 11 months ago by jon
A QUALITY TAKE ON A QUALITY LP
THIS IS NOT A GSH ALBUM BUT SOMEONE'S INTERPRETATION. IT TOOK A FEW PLAYS, BUT NOW IT'S CONSTANTLY ON MY TURNTABLE. NEW YORK IS KILLING ME IS BRILLIANT WITH A QUALITY BASELINE. Read more
Published 11 months ago by DEL
Brilliant ending to an extremely unusual listen.
I approached this CD with some enthusiasm, as a fan of The XX and Gil Scott Heron, which appears to be a rarity given these reviews. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Eric Blair
Love for the late, great Gil.
Originally I was a little unsure if Heron's lush soul would be able to sit along side Jamie's techno beats and pretty little samples. However, I was proven wrong. Read more
Published 12 months ago by JBeech
Such a shame
As of 15 May 2011, this album still has, rather unfairly I think, only 3 stars here on Amazon. This is not a 3-star album. It deserves 4 stars at least. Read more
Published 12 months ago by N. Sayers
Amazing reworking of We're New Here
I was initially unsure of buying having seen the reviews on Amazon.
I'm glad I ignored them.
This reworking is amazing. Read more
I'm glad I ignored them.
This reworking is amazing. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Rob Williams
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