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Secrets

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Another classic recording by one of the industries finest poets. Gil Scott Heron was rapping and telling it like it is long before hip hop even thought about running its course. This album was a good example of Gil's finest works. A must have!

this cd is great from begining to end,i had the album in the late 70's searched high and low,only to be told it was an inport,and i couldn't purchase it.my son was six years old at the time secrets was out,til today he remembers me playing that album over & over all day at times.

I have been waiting for this album to be released on CD forever! One of Gil Scott's best!

When I first heard "Secrets" back in the day I told myself I had to have this album. I am from Louisiana and the two tracks Cane and Angola hit home. A real jewel.

I had this album back in the 80's and loved it, but it was stolen. It is great music with a social message. It was not available on iTunes, so I was happy to see it available on Amazon and ordered a copy ASAP. I love Angel Dust, Cane, and Angola, LA.

I grew up listening to this album, and recently a light bulb went off to search Amazon for it. So glad I did. To me, music sometimes serves the purpose of not just entertaining but also telling the marginal history of the times. The untold stories and feelings of the ignored and uncelebrated. And this is one of the many recordings where Gil Scott-Heron did just that.

Angel Dust, the lead song, is one of those timeless grooves with a deep message. The passion and hurt is something you can't help but feel. It gives voice to the victims of the streets and the ones that they left behind. Other solid efforts as well, especially the sarcastic Madison Avenue. A must have for those that can feel the music moreso than listen to it.

I bought this for my aunt for Christmas and she is enjoying it. I remember her playing it when I was a kid.I even remembered the album cover. The delivery was super fast.

this is one of Gill scott classic albums..last time i had this particular selection, it was on cassett. the album was out of print..Now thanks to Amazon i have a copy ..I say get this one.. Gill Scott Rest in peace!

The words on this album are truely words of wisdom that resonate through time. It's amazing how certain messages get clouded over time.

Probably my favorate album by Gil. Check out "Madison Avenue". With a strutting base line and great lyrics. The best tune on the album!