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Gil Scott-Heron- Heron-Free Will-LP

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Gil Scott-Heron – Free Will

This vinyl record features Gil Scott-Heron’s *Free Will*, his second studio album originally released in August 1972 on Flying Dutchman Records. Produced by Bob Thiele, the album blends elements of progressive soul and jazz-funk, showcasing Scott-Heron’s distinctive fusion of poetry and music. Tracks like “The Get out of the Ghetto Blues” highlight his socially conscious lyricism set against rich, funk-infused arrangements. Gil Scott-Heron is known for pioneering spoken-word performances that influenced later hip-hop and soul artists. This pressing is a new vinyl edition, still sealed in its original shrink wrap, ensuring pristine condition.

Track listing & samples

Gil Scott-Heron – Free Will

Side One

  1. Free Will
  2. The Middle of Your Day
  3. The Get out of the Ghetto Blues
  4. Speed Kills
  5. Did You Hear What They Said?

Side Two

  1. The King Alfred Plan
  2. No Knock
  3. Wiggy
  4. Ain't No New Thing
  5. Billy Green Is Dead
  6. Sex Education: Ghetto Style
  7. ... And Then He Wrote Meditations

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