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Track Listings
| 1. Shut 'Um Down |
| 2. Alien (Hold On To Your Dreams) |
| 3. Willing |
| 4. Corners |
| 5. 1980 |
| 6. Push Comes To Shove |
| 7. Shah MOT |
| 8. Late Last Night |
Editorial Reviews
Digitally remastered edition of this album, the last long-player that Gil Scott Heron recorded with his musical collaborator Brian Jackson. Originally released in 1980 on Arista the album includes the popular single 'Shut Em Down' and is both lyrically and musically on point throughout. The album reflects on the turning of that decade and 30 years on many of the messages are still relevant to today's society. Brian Jackson has written some new sleeve notes especially for this CD issue, which give an interesting insight into the recording of the album. Eight tracks. Soul Brother Records. 2009.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
excellent,
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This review is from: 1980 (Audio CD)
1980 is a little different than what you may expect from Gil Scott Heron, though with its title and neon frame, you probably would not arrive here expecting the 1970s poetry rap experiments.
This is extremely danceable, with beats approaching disco. But is a tough disco that relies on a funk impulse, and never orchestration. By this point, Heron had become a full fledged and excellent singer, not just a poet singing. His voice here is well integrated into the mix. Despite his passion, Heron always kept a clean and natural singing style, and this serves 1980 quite well. Different approach, same Gil Scott Heron, and as always, that equals a buy.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: 1980 (Audio CD)
What can you say about Gil. I first got this album when I entered the Navy and in my opinion it is some of he and Brian Scott's best work. Their range of songs goes from the political aspect to a positive retrospective state of mind. Gil has always spoke to the "Power Structure" in America and this album does not vary from that theme. I've also ordered "Reflections", and I am hoping that it comes as fast as this one did.1980
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Boogie Woogie is somewhere in the lost and found.,
By Mercedes "Truth Will Never Be Popular" (Right Next To You) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 1980 (Vinyl)
truly an amazing album.
if you like your funk with a socially conscious message, cop this one as soon as you can. :)
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