Small Talk at 125th and Lenox
Gil Scott-Heron · 1970
44 min · 14 tracks · jazz
A potent blend of spoken word and jazz-infused rhythms that critiques societal norms and injustices.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- thought-provoking societal critiques
- dynamic exploration of themes
- wave-like pacing with intensity
- conversational tone for engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Small Talk at 125th and Lenox' was released in 1970, Gil Scott-Heron was emerging as a critical voice in the Black Arts Movement. This album marked his debut, establishing him as a significant figure in the fusion of music and social commentary during a turbulent period in American history.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amiri Baraka· The Last Poets· Abbey Lincoln
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction / The Revolution Will Not Be Televised 3:21
- 2 Omen 1:46
- 3 Brother 2:35
- 4 Comment #1 4:27
- 5 Small Talk at 125th & Lenox 1:21
- 6 The Subject Was Faggots 3:11
- 7 Evolution (And Flashback) 3:21
- 8 Plastic Pattern People 2:53
- 9 Whitey on the Moon 1:59
- 10 The Vulture 4:32
- 11 Enough 4:16
- 12 Paint It Black 0:34
- 13 Who'll Pay Reparations on My Soul? 5:15
- 14 Everyday 4:30
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