{"product_id":"gil-scott-heron-brian-jackson-1980-japan-w-lyric-sheet","title":"Gil Scott-Heron \u0026 Brian Jackson: 1980 Japan w\/ Lyric Sheet","description":"Gil Scott-Heron \u0026amp; Brian Jackson: 1980 w\/ Lyric Sheet MUSIC CD JAPAN PRESSING '94 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Arista Records (manufactured by BMG Victor, Japan) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1994 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eGIL SCOTT-HERON \u0026amp; BRIAN JACKSON: 1980 (JAPAN PRESSING) W\/ LYRIC SHEET\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eGil Scott-Heron \u0026amp; Brian Jackson: 1980\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eArista Records (manufactured by BMG Victor, Japan)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eBVCA-1035\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eJapan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eSoul, Jazz-Funk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eJazz-Funk, Soul, Spoken Word\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson formed one of the most influential partnerships in late 20th century American music. Combining Scott-Heron’s incisive spoken-word delivery and socially conscious lyrics with Jackson’s sophisticated keyboard arrangements, the duo bridged jazz, soul, and proto-hip-hop in a distinctly political voice. They rose to prominence in the 1970s with albums that blended poetic commentary, groove based instrumentation, and melodic sophistication. Over decades their work has been celebrated for its cultural impact and for addressing urgent social themes through accessible, musically rich songs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe album 1980 captures the duo working at the intersection of funk, jazz, and soul while retaining their trademark critical perspective. The record features tight arrangements by Brian Jackson and production credited to Gil Scott-Heron, Brian Jackson and Malcolm Cecil, yielding a sound that is both immediate and layered. Tracks such as \"Shut 'um Down\", \"Alien (Hold On To Your Dreams)\", and the title track \"1980\" showcase rhythmic drive, melodic hooks, and lyrical focus. This Japanese edition presents the material with care and includes production and manufacturing credits reflecting the international release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Gil Scott-Heron, Brian Jackson and Malcolm Cecil for Spice Inc. Arranged by Brian Jackson. Manufactured by BMG Victor, Inc. from master recordings owned by Arista Records, Inc. Japanese release catalog BVCA-1035.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eShut 'um Down\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:13\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eAlien (Hold On To Your Dreams)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3:25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eWilling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:00\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eCorners\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003e1980\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6:00\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003ePush Comes To Shove\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3:34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eShah Mot (The Shah Is Dead \/ Checkmate)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:04\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eLate Last Night\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Arista Records (manufactured by BMG Victor, Japan)","offers":[{"title":"Used, But Great Condition In Sleeve","offer_id":51383011770646,"sku":"133269","price":148.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202662203458666scan.jpg?v=1780459507","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/gil-scott-heron-brian-jackson-1980-japan-w-lyric-sheet","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}