D'Angelo | Black Messiah | Album

D'Angelo & The Vanguard | Black Messiah

LP (NEW) - Vinyl, RCA, World, 2023, 0888750565518, 2xLP, First Issue, Gatefold Sleeve, Incl. Booklet Insert & Digital Download

Released unexpectedly in December 2014, Black Messiah by D’Angelo and the Vanguard is a landmark fusion of funk, rock, and soul that serves as both a political manifesto and a deeply personal comeback. Critics overwhelmingly hailed it as a classic, often comparing its dense, analog production to Sly and the Family Stone’s There’s a Riot Goin’ On. D’Angelo avoided digital perfection, opting for a "molasses-thick" sound recorded to tape using vintage equipment. The album blends R&B with psychedelic rock, jazz, and gospel. Tracks like "1,000 Deaths" feature industrial, "militant funk," while "The Door" explores acoustic, country-tinged melodies.

Artist Website: rcarecords.com/dangelo

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