I Learned the Hard Way

by Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings

I Learned the Hard Way cover art

Recorded meticulously on analog tape at the legendary Daptone House of Soul, the Brooklyn collective solidified their status as the preeminent force in the modern soul revival. Sharon Jones' powerhouse, gritty vocals soar over incredibly tight, retro-funk instrumentation, exploring themes of enduring romantic betrayal and hard-earned resilience.

Genres

  • Soul

Tracklist

  1. The Game Gets Old
  2. I Learned the Hard Way
  3. Better Things
  4. Give It Back
  5. Money
  6. The Reason
  7. Window Shopping
  8. She Ain't a Child No More
  9. I'll Still Be True
  10. Without a Heart
  11. If You Call
  12. Mama Don't Like My Man