Bridges
Gil Scott-Heron · 1977
39 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A fusion of jazz-inflected soul and politically charged poetry woven into haunting melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- thoughtful lyrical exploration
- contemplative storytelling journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1977, Gil Scott-Heron was transitioning from his early acclaim as a spoken word artist to a more complex musical identity. 'Bridges' marks his fifth studio album and showcases his collaboration with Brian Jackson, solidifying their partnership as a significant force in the genre. This release followed the success of his influential album 'Pieces of a Man' and represents an evolution in his sound and lyricism.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amiri Baraka· The Last Poets· Abbey Lincoln
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hello Sunday! Hello Road! 3:37
- 2 Song of the Wind 3:59
- 3 Racetrack in France 4:16
- 4 Vildgolia (Deaf, Dumb and Blind) 7:43
- 5 Under the Hammer 4:03
- 6 We Almost Lost Detroit 5:19
- 7 Tuskeegee #626 0:34
- 8 Delta Man (Where I'm Comin' From) 5:48
- 9 95 South (All of the Places We've Been) 4:21
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