Recently read Gil Scott-Heron’s profile in the New Yorker and was absolutely gutted. I’m among the few critics who didn’t immediately fall in love with his new album on Matador, and the article did little to convince me that it’s not the most exploitative release of 2010. Can’t help but feel awful for a guy who’s life is completely dictated to him by crack addiction. It’s like taking advantage of old bluesmen if you ask me.
Watch the video for “I’m New Here” above.