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Track Listings
| 1. The World (Is Going Up in Flames) |
| 2. The Telephone Song |
| 3. Golden Rule |
| 4. I Believe in Your Love |
| 5. Trouble in the Land |
| 6. Lovin' You Baby |
| 7. No Time for Dreaming |
| 8. How Long |
| 9. In You (I Found a Love) |
| 10. Why Is It so Hard? |
| 11. Since Our Last Goodbye |
| 12. Heartaches and Pain |
Editorial Reviews
Charles Bradley's voice has evolved from a lifetime of paying dues, having nomadically labored for decades at various day jobs from Maine to Alaska singing and performing in his spare time before re-settling in his hometown Brooklyn and eventually finding a musical home at Dunham/Daptone. In his distinctively rough-hewn timbre one hears the unmistakable voice of experience each note and gruff infection a reflection of his extended, sometimes rocky, personal path. It s only fitting that No Time For Dreaming s producer Thomas ''Tommy TNT'' Brenneck (also a member of The Dap-Kings and The Budos Band) would recognize in Bradley a kindred musical spirit a singer whose performances exude both raw power and poignant beauty. Recorded at Dunham Studios, and mixed at Daptone Records internationally revered ''House of Soul'' Studios, No Time For Dreaming is the inspired sound of an awakening.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Another fantastic entry in the Daptone/Dunham catalog, and this time it's Charles
Bradley's time to shine, backed up by Dap-Kings guitarist Brenneck and his
supersoulsolid Menahan Street Band.
A voice doesn't come much rawer than Bradley's. The man has definite soul power,
sometimes he hits like a roll of thunder, and it's easy to understand that he
once fronted a James Brown tribute band. The man sure can holler!
In the end I think it sounds a bit too similar to get top honours, and maybe
The Menahan Street band could have taken a more adventurous approach to
some of the songs, but that is a negligible complaint, as you will find a lot
of truly great songs on it.
Standouts: the soul classic The World Is Going Up In Flames, I Believe In
Your Love(with sweet horn stabs, and backing vocals from The Gospel Queens),
No Time For Dreaming, the truly amazing How Long and the album closer,
Heartaches And Pain, a sad, autobiographical tale about a family member
killing his brother.
Put in in the basket. Payday is long overdue for Charles Bradley. Amazon should
even charge you over prize for this one, so we can be assured the man drive
according to his class, in a golden limo soulsmobile.
Bradley's time to shine, backed up by Dap-Kings guitarist Brenneck and his
supersoulsolid Menahan Street Band.
A voice doesn't come much rawer than Bradley's. The man has definite soul power,
sometimes he hits like a roll of thunder, and it's easy to understand that he
once fronted a James Brown tribute band. The man sure can holler!
In the end I think it sounds a bit too similar to get top honours, and maybe
The Menahan Street band could have taken a more adventurous approach to
some of the songs, but that is a negligible complaint, as you will find a lot
of truly great songs on it.
Standouts: the soul classic The World Is Going Up In Flames, I Believe In
Your Love(with sweet horn stabs, and backing vocals from The Gospel Queens),
No Time For Dreaming, the truly amazing How Long and the album closer,
Heartaches And Pain, a sad, autobiographical tale about a family member
killing his brother.
Put in in the basket. Payday is long overdue for Charles Bradley. Amazon should
even charge you over prize for this one, so we can be assured the man drive
according to his class, in a golden limo soulsmobile.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By sam hill
Format:Audio CD
I can't believe how few reviews there are on Amazon for this fantastic CD.
Real, authentic soul. Gets better with each listen.
You can hear the trials of Bradley's life in every note. This surpasses anything by James Brown in my opinion.
There's Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Al Green and now Charles Bradley is ready to take his place alongside them.
Buy this and you will not regret it.
Real, authentic soul. Gets better with each listen.
You can hear the trials of Bradley's life in every note. This surpasses anything by James Brown in my opinion.
There's Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Al Green and now Charles Bradley is ready to take his place alongside them.
Buy this and you will not regret it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
One of the best album on the gender. I wonder where was Charles before this...
I recommend
Samuel Cester
Brasil
I recommend
Samuel Cester
Brasil
12 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
This cat sings with so much conviction! Every song is a brief glimpse into his life and its a great journey to go through.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
My Favorite CD of 2011.
If you like Soul - GET THIS ALBUM! If you like Funk - GET THIS ALBUM! If you like James Brown - GET THIS ALBUM! Real R'n'B, Real Emotion, Real Hard and Real Pretty - GET THIS ALBUM!!!
If you like Soul - GET THIS ALBUM! If you like Funk - GET THIS ALBUM! If you like James Brown - GET THIS ALBUM! Real R'n'B, Real Emotion, Real Hard and Real Pretty - GET THIS ALBUM!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A lot of people have never heard of this guy, and they should. I ended up seeing a video of his online and then bought the album. It's one of those albums that whether your 20 or 60, you will enjoy it forever. And eventually he came to my city to do a concert so I went and saw him, and it was just as good if not better than the album. He is a true musician in a time where those are getting fewer. Buy it if you like soul.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By M. R. Sains
Format:Vinyl
I found out about Charles Bradley through listening to the Menahan Street Band less than a week ago. What kills me is I've listened to them for years and I'm just now learning the ways of Charles. This music is so good I can't believe it's less than 3 years old. It is taken from another time and implanted here for our benefit. After just a bit of research, you'll find that Bradley was a James Brown impersonator (literally) for a very long time. He is making his debut at 62 years old. It is truly remarkable. The entire LP is through and through some of the best music made in the last 30 years. This is not an understatement.
There simply aren't many others, if any, that make this level of soul music anymore. From the 1st track, which is the single from this LP, to the Nirvana cover, "Stay Away", every single song resonates and grows on you after multiple listens. There isn't a single pop song on here. It's all soul, baby. A lot of old school soul records were notorious for having at least one garbage / throw-away track on each album. Charles Bradley does us the service of forgoing that tradition.
Buy this LP. Buy all of his 45s. Long Live Daptone Records. Long Live Charles Bradley.
There simply aren't many others, if any, that make this level of soul music anymore. From the 1st track, which is the single from this LP, to the Nirvana cover, "Stay Away", every single song resonates and grows on you after multiple listens. There isn't a single pop song on here. It's all soul, baby. A lot of old school soul records were notorious for having at least one garbage / throw-away track on each album. Charles Bradley does us the service of forgoing that tradition.
Buy this LP. Buy all of his 45s. Long Live Daptone Records. Long Live Charles Bradley.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
Charles Bradley sings from the soul. With the Menahan Street Band, it makes this album one to listen to while cruise n in the city.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
#CLASSIC
I've been on to Charles Bradley for about 7-8 months.. When I heard "How Long" I KNEW I needed to buy this album. I enjoy it so much I just bought a copy for my Dad. Read more
Published 22 days ago by David Simmons
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Soul Journeyman At Last Finding His Destination
As with just about every soul legend he likely admired Charles Bradley's life has mostly been about dues paying to the nth degree. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Andre S. Grindle
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I ordered (How could amazon get it wrong?)
The main reason for my low rating is no because of the album it self, but what showed up was the instrumental version of this album. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. VANOVEREEM
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great service
Item as described and arrived as expected. Would recommend this vendor, very professional and efficient. Very good service and product.
Published 5 months ago by Arlene V Seitsinger
4.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Talent
I was introduced to this record by a former colleague of mine. This is classic soul from a wonderful talent. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Scott Walldren
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Release
Stands up to the classic sounds from the 60's; if you like classic blues masters, give this a listen, you will not regret it.
Published 6 months ago by KV
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charles Bradley is absolutely incredible
I ended up at a live performance having no knowledge of Charles' music and what to expect- what I experienced was miraculous and is now easily in the top 5 musical performances... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Brennan Novak
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good souly blues
Having heard it playing in a restaurant and then enquired about the album and artist decided I had to get it.
Published 6 months ago by sarnian
4.0 out of 5 stars
Throwback Soul
Any fan of REAL Soul from the 50's & 60's will love this release, I wish I'd found it earlier!
Published 11 months ago by M. Parks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Believe the Hype
As advertised, or rather hyped, this guy is the real deal. An authentic old school soul singer who puts gallons of sweat and tears into each and every song. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Donald E. Gilliland
Listmania!
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