Real Eyes

by Gil Scott-Heron

Real Eyes cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1980
  • Label: Arista
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:20
  • Community rating: 3.3/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Stepping away from his usual expansive, funk-driven ensembles, Gil Scott-Heron recorded a significantly more intimate and acoustic-leaning soul record with 'Real Eyes'. The stripped-down arrangements place a sharper focus on his spoken-word poetry and weary, emotive vocal delivery. It serves as a deeply reflective document addressing social inequalities and personal struggles at the dawn of a new decade.

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Tracklist

  1. The Train from Washington (4:47)
  2. Not Needed (3:56)
  3. Waiting for the Axe to Fall (4:48)
  4. Combinations (3:39)
  5. Legend In His Own Mind (3:41)
  6. You Could Be My Brother (6:22)
  7. The Klan (4:48)
  8. Your Daddy Loves You (For Gia Louise) (3:16)

Credits

  • Gil Scott-Heron And His Amnesia Express - band [personnel]
  • Sonia Santos - hair
  • Robbie Gordon - performer [personnel (the amnesia express)], bass
  • Kenny Powell - performer [personnel (the amnesia express)], drums
  • Ed Brady - performer [personnel (the amnesia express)], guitar
  • Glen Turner - performer [personnel (the amnesia express)], keyboards, synthesizer, harmonica
  • Ethan Ivy - performer [personnel (the amnesia express)], percussion
  • Vernon James - performer [personnel (the amnesia express)], saxophone, flute

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