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Track Listings
| 1 | Wild Cookie |
| 2 | Prepared |
| 3 | Run Run Run |
| 4 | Can't Wait |
| 5 | Lighthouse |
| 6 | Fool's Gold |
| 7 | Willing (Interlude) |
| 8 | Closure |
| 9 | You Don't Know |
| 10 | Pause (Interlude) |
| 11 | Cruisin |
| 12 | Say Thank You |
| 13 | Back Together |
| 14 | Coming To You |
| 15 | Jahraymecofasola |
| 16 | Beautiful Love (feat. BJ The Chicago Kid) |
Editorial Reviews
The thought provoking titled album is coming off the heels of Jill’s latest singles, “Fool’s Gold” that debuted on May 11th and is currently #7 on Billboard R&B charts and the critically acclaimed, “You Don’t Know”. Executive produced by the vocal powerhouse herself alongside producer extraordinaire Andre Harris (“Long Walk Home” & “Is It The Way”) and Nashville great Aaron Pearce, Jill is describing the sound of this album as “classic Philly soul meets Country rhythm served with impeccable and captivating storytelling”.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5.71 x 4.92 x 0.31 inches; 3.1 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Atlantic
- Item model number : 35221619
- Original Release Date : 2015
- Date First Available : July 10, 2015
- Label : Atlantic
- ASIN : B010GJTXV6
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #71,448 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #5,193 in R&B (CDs & Vinyl)
- #46,115 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl)
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That said, it took a couple of listens for me to embrace "Woman". There's a lot of old school here, and I anticipated that possibility when "You Don't Know" came out. That track was clearly Aretha-esque and gave a big hint that Jill was moving in the direction of Donny Hathaway, Aretha, Betty Wright (in some instances), and every other soulful artist from the 60's era. So, I was not surprised to hear this cd filled to the brim with tracks that infused R&B with a bit of funk (she was obviously digging in the crates for this one), and a lot of soul.
That said, if you walked into this album looking for something that would be top-to-bottom what "Closure" or "Cruisin" are—hot ish you can bob your head and dance to, then look elsewhere. This ain't that.
My favorite album by Jill is "Beautifully Human". That's an album that was from beginning to end phenomenal. This album isn't that, but neither was "Light of the Sun". Jill evolves, both poetically and musically. and I think you do her an injustice when you walk in expecting "hip-hop" or "neo-soul" or "pop" solely. That's never been Jill's bag, and it never will be. If that's what you want, "Woman" won't do it for you.
However, if you can open yourself up to the artist and understand that she's never one to release an album JUST for the mainstream recognition it can garner. then you can appreciate the brilliance of what she's done here and embrace it for what it is: a woman letting you into her world and taking you on a journey you'll never forget.
It's a bit more eclectic than Jill's previous offerings, but no less appealing. WOMAN explores the female psyche in happy, sad, and reflective states, but the fellas can appreciate this one as well. If you have ever been in love and experienced the highs, the lows and the joys and the pains of being in a relationship, then it's for sure that you can relate to Jill's lyrics (and the one remake on here, "You Don't Know" as well). It's a mature and refreshing alternative to what is out there right now.
The obvious influences on this CD range from Jill's signature neo-soul sound/spoken verses to 60s and 70s R&B to funk to pop...something for everyone to enjoy. I especially loved the Funkadelic-influenced "Say Thank You", which reminds me of their song "Maggot Brain"...if you've ever had the experience of hearing THAT song, you can understand my reasons for the comparison.
Another gem from Jilly from Philly!
woes with "Blurred Lines" the reps for Elton John might file suit for track 2. The intro reeks of "Benny and The Jets". Another track has inspired elements of Otis Redding's "Can't Turn You Loose". Yet another track sounds like an oldie, "Soulville" by Aretha from her Columbia tenure. I would rather not say specifically what songs sound like knock offs. Astute music folk already know. The music backing Jill is great. Sounds live (mostly).
Poet Jill Scott sings as good as she ever has. This CD is nearly as good her Hidden Beach debut. Pick it up, download it if you ain't got it yet.
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'Wild Cookie' opens the album, a deceptively light groove over which Jill's voice curls and unfurls a dialogue examining, from a highly particular perspective, the dynamics of power in relationships. The ever present 'personal', an important component of Scott's success, is suggested by the phrase, '[...] a girl not so unlike me', and it is a space encompassing emotional change. 'Prepared' continues this theme, with an open piano driven climb sounding close to Elton John's 'Bennie & The Jets' (1973), over which Scott is looking forward to the next stage of her life, suggestively resolved in a highly traditional way ('[...] for when I see him, at the end of the aisle'). From this the gears shift up to 'Run Run Run', a short, insistent chant driven number, which is followed by a return to the slow affirmative burn of 'Can't Wait' (featuring the typically assured bass of Pino Palladino). 'Lighthouse' (using a SBTRKT sample) sees Scott in nurturing mode, offering emotional shelter and inner peace. The track is deceptively simple yet effective (listen to the coda from 3.40), the production contrast with 'Fool's Gold' is marked (although both are sample based), as is the emotional tone.
'Closure' offers an instant, hypnotic bouncing sample driven groove via Curtis Mayfield and Graham Central Station, despite this the lyric and delivery of 'This is closure' offers a bitter sweet lesson to an unknown beau (complete with comic conclusion). 'You Don't Know', written by Jordan 'Jerry' Ragovoy, was trailed as a single prior to the release of the album and it is easy to hear why, allowing Scott the space to sing and soar powerfully in an emotive and effective testament to heartbreak. One of those songs that will mean something to you in time. 'Crusin'' is an altogether gentler affair, simpler in construction, yet articulating an older and more experienced vision of love. 'Say Thank You' calls to mind the soundscape of Funkadelic's 'Maggot Brain' (1971), whilst 'Back Together' sits alongside the earlier 'You Don't Know' in sound and conception. 'Coming To You' could be similarly paired with 'Run Run Run' - the UK's 'Northern Soul' fans might warm to this track - particularly if given some subtle tweaking and editing. The final song sees Scott giving space to BJ The Chicago Kid, with 9th Wonder producing a bass driven and typically idiosyncratic musical tapestry, allowing both artists to shine in this paean to love.
So. Do you buy?
There is, as ever, a notable sense that Scott has drawn on her experiences during the writing process. 'Woman' is, necessarily, inspired by no single emotional state, nor is there an attempt to simplify the many shades of what that word can actually mean. This will undoubtedly be welcomed by the many fans able to identify with, and articulate themselves through, her lyrical tapestries. Musically the album is equally variegated, drawing on the rich heritage of classic and contemporary black music, although there are notably fewer references to 'Hip Hop' here than have been heard before. Arguably this is an album closer to her first and second albums than her last,quite possibly due to the constant presence of producer Andre Harris, and there appears to be a less conscious attempt at appealing to the musical mainstream sought by 'The Light Of The Sun'. This may mean it does not enjoy the same degree of commercial success, but it may be a better album for it, even if it lacks a track of the stature of 'Hear My Call' this time around.
15 years on and her talent remains unquestionable. Here is to the next 15.
8/10
What a Woman Jill - it is great on first listening and just keep on getting better and better; Can't wait, Lighthouse, Fool's Gold and Closure are truly inspirational.
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