Debut recording for the legendary and groundbreaking Gil Scott-Heron. The album was recorded in 1970 at a night club located on the corner of 125th Street and Lenox Avenue in New York City and represents Scott-Heron’s biting intellect and on point social critique. The anthemic ‘The Revolution Will Not Be Televised’ remains a timeless, witty and sharply harsh observation that remains relevant today. ‘Whitey On The Moon’ is stark analysis of economic imbalance and tension and like most of the tracks is set against a stripped back conga/percussion accompaniment. ‘The Vulture’ the excellent ‘Who’ll Pay Reparations On My Soul’ and the mellow ‘Everyday’ are the most song-like tracks, sung in Gil’s inimitable pleading tone with piano added to the backing. Classic, engrossing with (sadly) a still pertinent message. (JS)
Track listings:
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01 Introduction / The Revolution Will Not Be Televised by Gil ScottHeron
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02 Omen by Gil ScottHeron
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03 Brother by Gil ScottHeron
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04 Comment #1 by Gil ScottHeron
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05 Small Talk At 125th & Lenox by Gil ScottHeron
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06 The Subject Was Faggots by Gil ScottHeron
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07 Evolution (And Flashback) by Gil ScottHeron
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08 Plastic Pattern People by Gil ScottHeron
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09 Whitey On The Moon by Gil ScottHeron
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10 The Vulture by Gil ScottHeron
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11 Enough by Gil ScottHeron
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12 Paint It Black by Gil ScottHeron
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13 Who’ll Pay Reparations On My Soul? by Gil ScottHeron
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14 Everyday by Gil ScottHeron
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