Spirits

by Gil Scott-Heron

Spirits cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 29 March 1994
  • Label: TVT
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 56:32
  • Community rating: 3.56/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Spirits' marks a late-career resurgence for the legendary poet and musician, arriving after a long hiatus from recording. The album blends his signature spoken-word political commentary with smooth, groove-oriented instrumentation, reflecting deeply on the struggles of modern African-American life.

Genres

Descriptors: political, conscious, spoken-word, storytelling, spirituality, soulful

Tracklist

  1. Message To The Messengers (4:57)
  2. Spirits (7:48)
  3. Give Her A Call (5:44)
  4. Lady's Song (3:14)
  5. Spirits Past (3:00)
  6. The Other Side, Part I (5:25)
  7. The Other Side, Part II (6:10)
  8. The Other Side, Part III (6:40)
  9. Work For Peace (7:33)
  10. Don't Give Up (5:58)

Credits

  • Sir Shadow - artwork by
  • Fima Ephron - bass
  • Robbie Gordon - bass
  • Rodney Youngs - drums
  • Ibrahim Shakur - flute
  • Ed Brady - guitar
  • Brian Jackson - music by, piano
  • John Coltrane - music by

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