New From Gil Scott-Heron

The first time I heard Gil Scott I couldn't believe my ears. Here was this brother mixing beat with consciousness---long before hip hop came around. Most will recognize his The Revolution Will Not Be Televised or In the Bottle or Johanesburg. These songs epitomize the Gil Scott brand, his raspy and rhythmic baritone voice sending out soothing and inspiring lyrics. This new album is his first in 15 years. Why? Gil ran into some problems years ago with drugs and has been in and out of prison. Pray God, he's done his last bid with the devil and is on the road back to where he began, the road where many of his admirers have traveled.