Pieces of a Man

AlbumJan 01 / 197114 songs, 1h 55s99%
Soul
Popular Highly Rated
9.0 / 10

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit Gil Scott-Heron’s 1971 album, a sorrowful and prescient appraisal of the Black experience.

Gil Scott-Heron's 1971 album Pieces of a Man set a standard for vocal artistry and political awareness that few musicians will ever match.

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3.5 / 5

Gil Scott-Heron - Pieces of a Man review: A great soul record with a timeless, peerless intro.