Black Velvet

AlbumNov 09 / 20189 songs, 33m 44s
Soul
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6.6 / 10

A year after the soul singer’s death, the label that gave him a third chance collects his stray tracks, shaping a showcase for his incredible versatility.

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Charles Bradley came by the raw emotion in his voice honestly. He was really only famous for six of his 68 years on this planet; the remaining 62 were filled with struggle and sorrow, from the nights he spent sleeping on New York City subway trains as a teenager to the murder of his brother Joe, who Bradley described…

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8 / 10

As someone who's has the pleasure and opportunity to meet and chat with the dearly departed Charles Bradley, it's important to note that the...

8 / 10

Charles Bradley used to call himself

9.0 / 10

Charles Bradley goes out on an unexpected second high-note, in our review of the satisfying and often surprising album 'Black Velvet'

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A near-perfect closing statement.

Album Reviews: Charles Bradley - Black Velvet

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