Fodder on My Wings cover

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.

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

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