Pieces of a Man

by Gil Scott-Heron

Pieces of a Man cover art

'Pieces of a Man' documents Gil Scott-Heron's decisive shift from spoken-word poet to singer-songwriter, establishing his seminal collaboration with musician Brian Jackson. The album's fluid blend of soul, jazz, and funk, featuring top-tier session musicians like Ron Carter and Hubert Laws, creates a supple backdrop for Scott-Heron's empathetic singing and incisive lyricism. Its songs range from cinematic narratives of personal struggle, such as the title track and "Home Is Where the Hatred Is," to the enduring proto-rap anthem "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," securing its legacy as a foundational work of politically conscious music.

Genres

  • Soul

Tracklist

  1. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
  2. Save the Children
  3. Lady Day and John Coltrane
  4. Home Is Where the Hatred Is
  5. When You Are Who You Are
  6. I Think I'll Call It Morning
  7. Pieces of a Man
  8. A Sign of the Ages
  9. Or Down You Fall
  10. The Needle's Eye
  11. The Prisoner
  12. Chains
  13. Peace
  14. A Toast to the People