Soul of a Woman
On her final, posthumously released album, Jones alternates powerful ballads with the upbeat dance numbers that were staples of her live shows, confirming her stature a contemporary soul-music icon.
On her final, posthumously released album, Jones alternates powerful ballads with the upbeat dance numbers that were staples of her live shows, confirming her stature a contemporary soul-music icon.
Charlotte Gainsbourg takes full creative control on Rest; the late Sharon Jones takes one final encore on Soul Of A Woman; and OCS reverts to its lush, reflective roots on Memory Of A Cut Off Head. These, plus The Body & Full Of Hell, Mavis Staples, and Kamaiyah in this week’s notable releases.
Charlotte Gainsbourg takes full creative control on Rest; the late Sharon Jones takes one final encore on Soul Of A Woman; and OCS reverts to its lush, reflective roots on Memory Of A Cut Off Head. These, plus The Body & Full Of Hell, Mavis Staples, and Kamaiyah in this week’s notable releases.
Courageously recorded between treatments for the pancreatic cancer, Soul Of A Woman offers up a piece of everything that…
Courageously recorded between treatments for the pancreatic cancer, Soul Of A Woman offers up a piece of everything that…
Our take on Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' final album, 'Soul of a Woman,' from the timeless vintage soul hero.
Our take on Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' final album, 'Soul of a Woman,' from the timeless vintage soul hero.
The most heartbreaking aspect of this final, posthumously released studio record by Sharon Jones and her integral partners in the Dap-Kings...
The most heartbreaking aspect of this final, posthumously released studio record by Sharon Jones and her integral partners in the Dap-Kings...
Posthumous albums often come with the expectation that the artist had a last statement planned and are often prone to such interpretations.
Posthumous albums often come with the expectation that the artist had a last statement planned and are often prone to such interpretations.
When reviewing the posthumous release of a legendary artist, it can be tempting to overlook any faults. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings album ‘Soul
When reviewing the posthumous release of a legendary artist, it can be tempting to overlook any faults. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings album ‘Soul
The late-blooming soul star’s posthumous album is righteous, dramatic and rooted in the past
The late-blooming soul star’s posthumous album is righteous, dramatic and rooted in the past
The beauty of Jones’s voice projects an optimism that is, in these traumatic times, a balm for the soul.
The beauty of Jones’s voice projects an optimism that is, in these traumatic times, a balm for the soul.
Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings 'Soul Of A Woman: Our review of 'Soul of a Woman' sees Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings make a tremendous final album.
Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings 'Soul Of A Woman: Our review of 'Soul of a Woman' sees Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings make a tremendous final album.