When I discovered Gil Scott-Heron, I discovered a musical hero, a man who spoke baritone truth to power over jazzy funk at… — Will Hermes Copy Share Image
Comeback records always worry me, especially when they're made by one of my heroes, and I'd heard stories about Gil Scott-Heron recently,… — Will Hermes Copy Share Image
Whether the issue was black political power or nuclear power, Scott-Heron didn't mince words. His comeback record, 'I'm New Here,' doesn't mince words either,… — Will Hermes Copy Share Image
The upshot here is that Gil Scott-Heron is still a warrior, even if the front lines have moved. He's made a record not without… — Will Hermes Copy Share Image
What's the difference between male and female passion? If love is a drug, what are its side effects? Rhye makes chill-out music, but it… — Will Hermes Copy Share Image
Adele Adkins' retro-soul debut, '19', was striking less for her songs than for that voice: a voluptuous, slightly parched alto that swooped and fluttered… — Will Hermes Copy Share Image
'Rhye' clearly plays with notions of sexual identity, and it has made a concerted effort to keep its own identity mysterious. Its love songs… — Will Hermes Copy Share Image
When I discovered Gil Scott-Heron, I discovered a musical hero, a man who spoke baritone truth to power over jazzy funk at a time… — Will Hermes Copy Share Image
Comeback records always worry me, especially when they're made by one of my heroes, and I'd heard stories about Gil Scott-Heron recently, about drug… — Will Hermes Copy Share Image
