Fodder on My Wings
Nina Simone · 1982
44 min · 13 tracks · blues · jazz · soul
A haunting blend of jazz and soul underscored by introspective lyrics and a raw, emotive vocal delivery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional peaks
- introspective moments of solitude
- cathartic vocal expressions
- reflective listening journey
- short bursts of introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification
- seek upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Fodder on My Wings' was released in 1982, Nina Simone was experiencing a period of relative obscurity after years of activism and musical evolution. This album followed her self-imposed exile from the United States and marked her return to recording, showcasing her resilience as an artist amidst personal struggles and shifting musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Ella Fitzgerald· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Sing Just to Know That I’m Alive 2:24
- 2 Fodder in Her Wings 5:35
- 3 Vous êtes seuls, mais je désire être avec vous 4:30
- 4 Il y a un baume à Gilead 2:22
- 5 Liberian Calypso 2:59
- 6 Alone Again Naturally 6:27
- 7 I Was Just a Stupid Dog to Them 2:26
- 8 Color Is a Beautiful Thing 1:04
- 9 Le Peuple en Suisse (There Is No Returning) 4:58
- 10 Heaven Belongs to You 3:39
- 11 Thandewye 5:31
- 12 Stop 2:20
- 13 They Took My Hand 0:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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