Black Messiah is one of the most satisying funk/soul albums I've heard of the past decade. "Ain't That Easy" is my cut!

too mush devotion to this dude when TTD/SM is way better

Identity said:

Black Messiah is one of the most satisying funk/soul albums I've heard of the past decade. "Ain't That Easy" is my cut!

Love all of his work. (short as it is)

Did I mention "Ain't That Easy" is my cut?
Rock that mutha, D.

I like to listen to Black Messiah at work cuz no one can understand any of the lyrics. If I was in a car I'd bump Brown Sugar over Black Messiah anyday.

StrangeButTrue said:

I like to listen to Black Messiah at work cuz no one can understand any of the lyrics. If I was in a car I'd bump Brown Sugar over Black Messiah anyday.

I love all his albums....but seriously, what was he thinking while recording Black Messiah? I mean, it is such a drastic difference compared to his other albums.

And his lyrics, or rather vocals, were crystal clear and easy to understand during both shows I went to...so why does it sound like he´s mumbling on Black Messiah?

KoolEaze said:

StrangeButTrue said:

I like to listen to Black Messiah at work cuz no one can understand any of the lyrics. If I was in a car I'd bump Brown Sugar over Black Messiah anyday.

I love all his albums....but seriously, what was he thinking while recording Black Messiah? I mean, it is such a drastic difference compared to his other albums.

And his lyrics, or rather vocals, were crystal clear and easy to understand during both shows I went to...so why does it sound like he´s mumbling on Black Messiah?

new style ...mumble funk....

StrangeButTrue said:

I like to listen to Black Messiah at work cuz no one can understand any of the lyrics. If I was in a car I'd bump Brown Sugar over Black Messiah anyday.

I can upload a link to all the lyrics if you need 'em.

StrangeButTrue said:

I've had several looks all good it's a great, funky listen I just know that as a fan if I can barely get some of it at home with some volume, the folks over in accounting sure won't on low. I really enjoyed the version of Black Hole Sun that leaked way back, I almost wonder if that were on the album if it would have had more reach as it has a similar kinda delivery vocally.

StrangeButTrue said:

I like to listen to Black Messiah at work cuz no one can understand any of the lyrics. If I was in a car I'd bump Brown Sugar over Black Messiah anyday.

That's my issue with Black Messiah...

KoolEaze said:

ShaggyDog said:

KoolEaze said:

Yes, that´s a bit strange. I remember Questlove posting about tons of outtake material that they recorded that they had recorded that did not end up on Black Messiah and that was supposedly meant to be released "real soon" after Black Messiah, like an EP or extended album or whatever.

Maybe D is too much of a perfectionist ?

I have no idea.

So...was 2nd Coming the tentative title of that album? I vaguely remember Alan Leeds mentioning that title , too.

Perfectionism combined with heavy use of Mary Jane is a combination that can really put the brakes on the output of a talented artist. Just look at Kate Bush, she's managed to put out a tour and new material a couple of years back but that same thing led to many, many years of waiting for a new album or even just a public appearance.

When you mentioned Kate Bush were you referring to her because of her perfectionism or because she smokes weed? Because while I know that she´s considered a perfectionist I have never heard or read about her smoking weed. Then again, I am not a big fan. I like her music and own maybe two thirds of all her albums but I have never really studied her career.

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I know that D´Angelo smokes it and is a perfectionist, and I know that Erykah Badu smokes a lot...and both need forever to release new material. But maybe Erykah Badu has different priorities these days, raising children and all. I remember that she once admitted that her cannabis use was getting a bit too heavy and made her lose her ambition.

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I know people , celebrities and normal folks, who smoke tons of weed and are very productive and hardworking, and then there are people who become lethargic and lose their ambition.

I still don´t know the real truth behind it I guess it depends on the individual person and the way you make a living, and the strain of weed that you prefer. Some indica strains give you a couch lock high and some sativas can give you a boost, but also make you paranoid.

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Used to be obsessed with this song. I hope he collaporates with Ronson again.

Hamad said:

Used to be obsessed with this song. I hope he collaporates with Ronson again.

Wow, what a great song. I have every D´Angelo album, even the official live album and many singles and other tracks but I never knew about this song.

Thanks!

Wow, didn´t know this one either. I thought I knew about most of his collabos but you learn something new every day. Thanks!

Graycap23 said:

KoolEaze said:

KoolEaze said:

Hamad said:

Used to be obsessed with this song. I hope he collaporates with Ronson again.

Wow, what a great song. I have every D´Angelo album, even the official live album and many singles and other tracks but I never knew about this song.

Thanks!

Yep! Discogs.com was the site that helped me find that gem. That Mark Ronson album is great, "Somebody To Love Me" is my other fave song next to "Glass Mountain Trust".

purplethunder3121 said:

I loved his production work too

I love this song too Raphael Saadiq - Be Here ft. D'Angelo (2002)

Identity said:

Did I mention "Ain't That Easy" is my cut?
Rock that mutha, D.

Chris Daddy Dave, Jesse Johnson, and Marshawn Lynch putting it down