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Gil Scott-Heron - Free Will (LP)

Name: Gil Scott-Heron - Free Will (LP)
Brand: Gil Scott-Heron
SKU: 0zjd8dGqctc8SQlxdv3Lb6
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Gil Scott-Heron

LP
1 piece(s)
1972
23 tracks
1 uur, 8 min
spoken word

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Product description

Gil Scott-Heron's "Free Will," released on January 1, 1972, under Ace Records, is a groundbreaking fusion of spoken word and jazz funk that defies conventional musical boundaries. This album is a powerful testament to Scott-Heron's lyrical prowess and his ability to blend poetic narrative with soulful, groovy instrumentation. With tracks like "The Get Out of the Ghetto Blues" and "Speed Kills," Scott-Heron addresses social issues with a raw, unfiltered honesty that resonates deeply. The album's duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes offers a comprehensive journey through his unique artistic vision, featuring both the original tracks and a series of alternative takes and versions that provide a fascinating glimpse into his creative process. "Free Will" is not just a collection of songs but a vivid snapshot of a pivotal moment in music history, where spoken word and jazz funk converge to create a timeless masterpiece.

This is a 2024 Reissue Remastered released as a LP.

Tracks

Free WillGil Scott-Heron
3:42
The Middle of Your DayGil Scott-Heron
4:32
The Get out of the Ghetto BluesGil Scott-Heron
5:11
Speed KillsGil Scott-Heron
3:18
Did You Hear What They Said?Gil Scott-Heron
3:30
The King Alfred PlanGil Scott-Heron
2:46
No KnockGil Scott-Heron
2:10
WiggyGil Scott-Heron
1:36
Ain't No New ThingGil Scott-Heron
4:32
Billy Green Is DeadGil Scott-Heron
1:28
Sex Education: Ghetto StyleGil Scott-Heron
0:50
...And Then He Wrote MeditationsGil Scott-Heron
3:13
Free Will - Alternative Take 1Gil Scott-Heron
2:57
The Middle of Your Day - Alternative Take 1Gil Scott-Heron
4:41
The Get out of the Ghetto Blues - Alternate EndingGil Scott-Heron
5:06
Speed Kills - Alternative Take 3Gil Scott-Heron
3:19
Did You Hear What They Said? - Alternative Take 1Gil Scott-Heron
3:31
The King Alfred Plan - Alternative VersionGil Scott-Heron
3:01
No Knock - Alternative VersionGil Scott-Heron
2:04
Wiggy - Alternative VersionGil Scott-Heron
1:32
Ain't No New Thing - Breakdown TakeGil Scott-Heron
2:39
Billy Green Is Dead - Alternative VersionGil Scott-Heron
1:33
...And Then He Wrote Meditations - Alternative VersionGil Scott-Heron
1:31

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Free Will
Artist: Gil Scott-Heron
LP release year: 2024
Album release date: 1 januari 1972
Label: BGP Records
EAN: 029667020510
Available: Yes

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 1 piece(s)
Type: Reissue
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 8 min
Tracks: 23 tracks

EAN

EAN: 029667020510

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: Europe
Genre: Spoken word
Box set: No
Remastered: Yes
Reissue: Yes

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Reviews

4.5

Average of 2 reviews

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FLAC Quality on Qobuz
5 out of 5 stars
tataleu75cApril 25, 2025United States🇺🇸
I've got this digital version in FLAC, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz, put out by Qobuz.
Album Great, Minor Audio Issues
4 out of 5 stars
eyibliumhroyhubFebruary 10, 2024United States🇺🇸
This album's greatness is undeniable. I deducted a star solely because the mastering isn't as polished as a Kevin Gray / RTI / AP version, but it's still well worth the price. My copy has a touch of background noise, though that might just be tape hiss. The only issue I've noticed is in the opening bars of 'Ghetto Blues', where there's a glitch that sounds like a digital artifact. Maybe it's part of the original recording or just a defect in this pressing, as it's marked AAA on the sticker. The matrix has The Carvery etched into it, so it's not one of those bait and switch releases we've seen lately.