Gil Scott-Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

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Music Review: Excellent!!!
Rating: 5 Stars

This album is more than just a stand, its a celebration of one mans obvious talent for poetry and jazzy soulful music. Lyrically it is one of the most poignant albums I have ever heard. Each song tells a different story about the struggles, triumphs and life of the ghetto.

Herons passion is evident throughout and his views are as plain as day. You know how he feels and this comes through in the music, making it irresistible.

"The Revolution will not be televised" is an in your face decleration of the hoped uprising of the masses in defiance of authority and sensless following "...the revolution will not go better with coke. The revolution will not fight germs that may cause bad breath..."

Its easy to get caught up in the mainly poetry spoken pieces, but it is the soulful and jazzy "Home is Where the Hatred Is" and "Lady Day and John Coltrane" that make me smile and continue to play this album. Herron has a gift as a soul performer and lyricist as can be heard with the meaningful "Save The Children", "Did You Hear What They Said" and "I Think I'll Call It Morning"

Gil Scott-Heron is one of those rare, gifted men with the ability to invoke change and revolution...in the musical sense.

An essential and brilliant album in every way, shape and form.

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