REVIEW: Gil Scott-Heron – I’m New Here

So when I received my first album of the month from Rough Trade, These New Puritens – Hidden, I was pretty disappointed. It is now time the second review of their album of the month, this time its Gil Scott-Heron’s new album “I’m New Here”. I was never aware of Gil Scott Heron until I heard “I’ll Take Care Of You” on Giles Petersons radio show, at that point I stopped what I was doing and just listened to the radio, thats how good it was.

“I’m New Here”, is a combination of, blues, electronica, motown, dub, and hip hop, all with Gil Scott-Heron’s voice of wisdom leading the music. It starts off with a moving story of his life as a child, which really kicks the album off. The album is played and told as a story, Gil Scott-Heron’s words are like that of a motivational speaker, instead weaving it through the fabrics of music making his music inspirational.
Tracks such as “Me and the Devil” and “The Crutch” are simply the scratched surface of how good this album is. With interesting, emotive lyrics, and beats on par with DJ Shadow’s “Entroducing”, this track is a sure fire banger.

Within the album’s case, is a message from the man himself, telling you to listen to the album the whole way through, by its self, with no distractions, then decide about what you got from it, and share it with those you feel would appreciate.
This is very true, the album is best listened to as one piece to unlock its full potential.
Gil Scott Heron is playing Bestival this year, and I can imagine a few other festivals as well, it would be well worth the investment to see this guy play live.

LISTEN.

Gil Scott-Heron – Me and the Devil

Lewi