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Gregory Porter

Liquid Spirit - 10th Anniversary Edition

    After two solid albums on Motema, both of which earned GRAMMY nominations, Gregory Porter made his Blue Note debut with Liquid Spirit in 2013. Recommencing with the water analogy that characterized his debut disc, Porter saw Liquid Spirit as a logical progression in his burgeoning discography as it touched on some of the same themes, particularly the highs and lows of romance, his childhood, and socio-political observations. The strength of Liquid Spirit lies in Porter's songs, based upon personal experiences with a relatable and emotional immediacy. Even more, his hooky melodies penetrate instantly.

    Hailed by public and critics alike, Liquid Spirit won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2014. Platinum in the UK and Germany, gold in France, the Netherlands and Austria, the album has sold over a million copies worldwide.

    Marking the 10th anniversary of the album, Blue Note presents a special vinyl edition bringing together the original album on 2LP and a disc of bonus tracks and remixes, with 5 tracks available on vinyl for the first time.

    TRACK LISTING

    SIDE A
    No Love Dying 3:56
    Liquid Spirit 3:36
    Lonesome Lover 3:11
    Water Under Bridges 3:33
    Hey Laura 3:33
    SIDE B
    Musical Genocide 3:45
    Wolfcry 4:10
    Free 5:01
    Brown Gras 4:17
    SIDE C
    Wind Song 3:24
    The In Crowd 3:37
    Movin’ 4:50
    When Love Was King 6:53
    SIDE D
    I Fall In Love Too Easily 7:49
    Time Is Ticking 3:23
    Water Under Bridges (Rubato Version) 4:43
    SIDE E
    Water Under Bridges (featuring Laura Mvula) 3:51 *
    Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (featuring Jamie Cullum) 2:58
    Grandma's Hands (featuring Ben L’Oncle Soul) 3:33 *
    SIDE F
    Hey Laura (Rainer & Grimm Remix) 3:36 *
    Liquid Spirit (Claptone Remix) 2:44
    Liquid Spirit (20syl Remix) 3:27 *
    Musical Genocide (Ludovic Navarre Aka St Germain Version) 5:02
    Liquid Spirit (Knuckle G Remix) 4:46 *

    * First Release On Vinyl

    Gregory Porter

    1960 What?

      The standout track on Porter's 2010 LP "Water", "1960 What?" was soon picked up by Expansion, introducing the wilder world to the expressive vocals and jazz-flecked style of the  now universally acclaimed soulman. Taking a civil rights flashpoint as his inspiration, Porter offers a lyrical narrative of injustice, police brutality and rioting, his rich voice expressing emotional complexity and moral maturity as he goes. When taken with the propulsive double bass line, crashing jazz percussion and thunderous brass, the message takes on a revelatory weight, especially considering the contemporary issues of racial discrimation and police brutality overshadowing the USA. Alongside the deep and political soul jazz of the A-side, the Expansion release offered a STELLAR remix from boogie revivalist Opolopo, who quantised the track for easy mixing and dance floor consistency before adding a weighty club kick and thick synth bassline, resulting in a fresh version which filled dancefloors for the house, soul, jazz funk and disco scenes. Killer stuff.

      STAFF COMMENTS

      Patrick says: Expansion give a fresh press to one of their finest contemporary releases (It's 7 years old, but Dave swears it was yesterday), Gregory Porter's protest soul smasher "1960 What?", with that killer Opopolo house remix taking the lead. Essential stuff.

      TRACK LISTING

      1. 1960 What? (Opolopo Kick & Bass Re-Rub)
      2. 1960 What?


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