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It Is Finished

Nina Simone · 1974

43 min · 8 tracks · blues · jazz · soul

A potent blend of jazz, blues, and gospel that showcases Simone's powerful voice and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • emotional vocal storytelling
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • reflective and contemplative moods
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1974, Nina Simone was in a transitional phase, having released several influential albums in the 1960s. 'It Is Finished' came after a period of personal and professional upheaval, marked by her relocation to Liberia and struggles with the music industry. This album reflects her complex journey, incorporating themes of spirituality and social justice.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Pusher 5:10
  • 2 Com’ by H’Yere-Good Lord 5:51
  • 3 Funkier Than a Mosquito’s Tweeter 5:18
  • 4 Mr. Bojangles 4:43
  • 5 I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl 5:50
  • 6 Dambala 6:50
  • 7 Let It Be Me 3:27
  • 8 Obeah Woman 6:18

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