Gil Scott-Heron - "Me And The Devil"

"Me and The Devil" is the first thing Gil Scott Heron has released in over a decade. In the 70's Heron wrote songs such as "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" and "Winter In America." He's known for his intelligent street poetry and was a major influence on the birth of hip hop. The music video for "Me and The Devil" has skeleton crews roaming the streets and sinister looking carnies looming in the shadows. Heron continues to push his artistry to new heights. His forthcoming LP titled, "I'm New Here" is due out on February 9th.

Mighty Clouds Of Joy - "Family Circle" & "Glory Hallelujah"

Oldie but Goodie: Mighty Clouds Of Joy - "Family Circle" & "Glory Hallelujah" are probably my all time favorite gospel tracks. When I listen to these tracks there is a feeling that rises in my chest that is unparalleled with any other piece of music. In a time where commercialism, stardom and mediocrity runs rampant in the music business its important to cleanse the soul from time to time and remember what music should be all about...Jesus...well maybe not, but certainly an intangible, inexplicable humming in our ears that first made our ape hands raise to the sky and praise life itself. From falsettos to baritones this group has some phenomenal talent not to mention the fiery, razor sharp wailing of lead singer, Joe Ligon.

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Mighty Clouds Of Joy:Family Circle

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Mighty Clouds Of Joy:Glory Hallelujah

Tarheel Slim & Little Ann-"It's Too Late" & "Much Too Late"

Oldie but Goodie: On the back of the dust jacket, Tarheel Slim hysterically proclaimed that Little Ann was the best lay of his life. These raw and soulful tracks could melt vinyl.

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Tarheel Slim & Little Ann::It's Too Late

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Tarheel Slim & Little Ann::Much Too Late