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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Originally released on Arista in 1976 from a double LP containing the tracks: The Bottle (live) Home Is Where The Hatred is (later sampled by Masters At Work on the track Moonshine) However my favourite track is a poem - The Bicentennial Blues, where Gill warns of the danger of then governor of California Ronald Reagan and other right wing U S politicians, as usual Gill doesn't miss them with his razor sharp lyrics........Class.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What can I say? This is a GSH CD that I never possesed and it is very good being a live/semi live album! A few tracks were actually studio recorded but maintain the "live feel". Recorded in 1976 when Brian Jackson was collaborating with Gil. The musicianship on this CD is excellent. It reminds me of the Amnesia Express album released in the early 90's which is probably a better album overall but this comes close. It probably deserves 3 1/2 stars but I can't do that so 4 will have to do.
The CD is broken down into 4 segments "Just before Sundown", "Nightfall", "Late Evening" and "Midnight and Morning". These classifications are seamless throughout the album.
The tracks "It's your world" and an absolutely excellent rendition of "Home is where the hatred is" really stand out as well as a latin tinged "17th Street". An excellent version of "The Bottle" which simmers then boils and absolutely cooks, check out Brian Jackson playing the flute on this version.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
An Incredible Listening Experience ! ! !
24 Dec 2002
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In his hey day Gil Scott Heron was not merely an entertainer, he was a social institution and attending his shows were a gathering that transcended merely going to a club... as if his street poetry and political diatribes weren't enough, he had some of the funkiest and Jazziest rhythm sections on the planet... (often fronting them wearing a jean jacket, blue jeans, an unkept beared and afro and sitting at that old Fender Rhodes.) - - During his show, it was almost like attending some kind of mystical state of the union... he'd hip you to the world (as you definitely wouldn't hear it on the 6:00 news) yet at the same time, he made it clear that you were attending a party... and at the helm was his midnight band.
This CD, in my opinion, represents Gil at his peek. The only greater chance you'll ever get to catch his band in action at such full form is his concert video "Black Wax" (highly recommended) - - The tunes on this album are very '70s... mixing the funky fusiony Jazz of that time with great rhythms, great story telling, and some deep messages. It is the type of listen that is best heard with the lights turned out, plenty of room to tap your feet and move your body, and your imagination at its peek... and never does the CD experience any lulls... by the time it is finished, you will feel emotionally exhausted, also as if you've been on a long journey.
Recorded during the Bicentenial at a club and a few in studio (though you wouldn't know it unless you read the liner notes), the line up features Brian Jackson, Danny Bowens, Victor Brown, Bilal Sunni-Ali, Barnett Williams, Tony Duncanson, Reggie Brisbane and Delbert Taylor. Nice CD booklet with lyrics !
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
It's About Time
29 Jan 2001
Format:Audio CD
There were two Gil Scott Heron treasures missing from my collection of CD's. "It's Your World" and "Bridges." Now if TVT can release "Bridges", my collection would be complete. I was lucky enough to have found "Reflections" and "Moving Target" when I visited London six years ago. "It's Your World " is a great combination of live and studio recordings that are a pure delite to listen too. No one writes lyrics like Gil Scott Heron. "New York City" and "Possem Slim" are polished jewels. I have heard about 6 different live versions of "The Bottle," but this one is my favorite. If your body has any rhythm in it, the percussions in this song will find it. I hope that we hear new recordings from Gil in the near future. The music industry needs high quality artists like him. This brother helped to shape my appreciation for artist like Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Charlie Parker. I discovered Jazz through Gil Scott Heron - and for that, I am truly grateful. It is great to hear this music again. Please release "Bridges" next!!!!!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Finally on Cd!!!
24 Jan 2001
Format:Audio CD
Finally, Gil Scott-Heron's live album "It's Your World", is available on CD. I've gotten tired of listening to the LP version. The quality of albums which we love don't last forever. We no longer have to worry about the snap crackle and pop produced by vinyl albums. We can cherish this albums quality always on CD. This album was available on CD for a short time through BMG music as far as I know. When ever I tried to order a copy, it was always on backorder. Hopefully, it will be here forever through TVT Music. This is probably one of my favorite albums of all time. Gil Scott-heron, Brian Jackson, and the Midnight Band display pure musical talent here. You have to listen for yourself to believe. I wish I had some other work in mind to compare this album with, but it's hard to compare things when they are in a class of their own. This album is truly in a class all by itself. There's no particular song which I like best on this CD. I recommend this CD to ears of all ages. This is one CD I will always have in my collection.
Peace to all.
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