The First Minute of a New Day
Gil Scott-Heron · 1975
65 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A fusion of spoken word and jazz, enveloping listeners in a rich tapestry of social commentary and soulful melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with resolutions
- rich social commentary reflections
- thought-provoking late-night listening
- dynamic exploration of themes
- immersive spoken word experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1975, 'The First Minute of a New Day' was Gil Scott-Heron's follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Pieces of a Man'. At this point in his career, Scott-Heron was solidifying his reputation as a pioneering voice in spoken word and jazz-infused music, addressing pressing social issues through his art.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amiri Baraka· The Last Poets· Abbey Lincoln
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Offering 3:35
- 2 The Liberation Song (Red, Black and Green) 6:16
- 3 Must Be Something 5:15
- 4 Ain't No Such Thing as Superman 4:11
- 5 Pardon Our Analysis (We Beg Your Pardon) 8:04
- 6 Guerilla 7:49
- 7 Winter in America 6:08
- 8 Western Sunrise 1:38
- 9 Alluswe 5:00
- 10 A Talk: Bluesology / Black History / Jaws / The Revolution Will Not Be Televised 10:41
- 11 Winter in America (solo version) 6:26
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