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GIL SCOTT-HERON & BRIAN JACKSON: 1980 (JAPAN PRESSING) W/ LYRIC SHEET

Album Features
Title:Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson: 1980
Record Label:Arista Records (manufactured by BMG Victor, Japan)
Release Year:1994
Cat No:BVCA-1035
Country:Japan
Genre:Soul, Jazz-Funk
Style:Jazz-Funk, Soul, Spoken Word

Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson formed one of the most influential partnerships in late 20th century American music. Combining Scott-Heron’s incisive spoken-word delivery and socially conscious lyrics with Jackson’s sophisticated keyboard arrangements, the duo bridged jazz, soul, and proto-hip-hop in a distinctly political voice. They rose to prominence in the 1970s with albums that blended poetic commentary, groove based instrumentation, and melodic sophistication. Over decades their work has been celebrated for its cultural impact and for addressing urgent social themes through accessible, musically rich songs.

The album 1980 captures the duo working at the intersection of funk, jazz, and soul while retaining their trademark critical perspective. The record features tight arrangements by Brian Jackson and production credited to Gil Scott-Heron, Brian Jackson and Malcolm Cecil, yielding a sound that is both immediate and layered. Tracks such as "Shut 'um Down", "Alien (Hold On To Your Dreams)", and the title track "1980" showcase rhythmic drive, melodic hooks, and lyrical focus. This Japanese edition presents the material with care and includes production and manufacturing credits reflecting the international release.

Produced by Gil Scott-Heron, Brian Jackson and Malcolm Cecil for Spice Inc. Arranged by Brian Jackson. Manufactured by BMG Victor, Inc. from master recordings owned by Arista Records, Inc. Japanese release catalog BVCA-1035.

Tracklist

1.Shut 'um Down5:13
2.Alien (Hold On To Your Dreams)3:25
3.Willing4:00
4.Corners4:50
5.19806:00
6.Push Comes To Shove3:34
7.Shah Mot (The Shah Is Dead / Checkmate)4:04
8.Late Last Night4:25

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ITEM IS: USED, BUT GREAT CONDITION - CD IN SLEEVE



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