I Learned The Hard Way
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
- ISBN13: 0823134001923
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings are already well known as one of the most exciting acts in the nation for both their explosive live shows and their prolific output of gritty studio recordings. Their breakout release, 100 Days, 100 Nights, sold over 150,000 copies worldwide. This Spring the band will release I Learned the Hard Way, their fourth full-length on Brooklyn’s independent Daptone Records. The record marks a bold step forward for a band who almost single handedly stewarded today’s retur… More >>
5 Comments Already for “I Learned The Hard Way”
Are you kidding? These guys are masters. A wonderful album and the new pinnacle of their career.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is the coolest CD I have heard in a long time. What a throw back to cool dark Jazz. Sharon Jones is steaming vocally and the band just swings it out! Totally makes you feel cool. Voice Lessons To Go Volume 1: Vocalize and Breath
Rating: 5 / 5
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings are the band of the millenium! There, I’ve said it. No cornball retro joke, they’re the real thing. From the keyboard/rhythm guitar interplay a la Booker T. and Steve Cropper, to the authentic horn charts and thirteen fantastic compositions right in the traditional pocket. And Sharon–umm umm! She’s become the equal to Aretha in her powerhouse 70’s prime. Highlights include “Money” (boy does that ring true these days)and “She Ain’t A Child No More” with the classic bass intro. Also the opener, “The Game Gets Old”. Production is kept simple, and right in the 60’s fashion. Great cover shot, too.
Only one flaw-I’d love about twice as many songs for my money. But ITunes has a half-hour radio concert from 2007,on one of their free podcasts. (KEXP At The Triple Door). I think Spinner still has a live video, too. But GET THIS ALBUM NOW!
Rating: 5 / 5
I love this CD! The soul sound I grew to love in St Louis, Mo in the 60’s and early 70’s. Great new songs, lyrics and a terrific band, The base player and lead guitarist lead the way. The deummer kicks it, Sharon is fresh and great,cannot wait to see them in Seattle in June!
Rating: 5 / 5
While listening to the album doesn’t do justice to the live show experience, it is still amazing! I was a huge fan of their last album, “100 Days, 100 Nights,” and really thought there was no way they could continue to impress me, but I was pleasantly surprised when I first heard “I Learned the Hard Way” and, like a fine wine, I think it’s one of those albums that gets even better with time. If you want a great preview be sure to check out tracks 1, 5 & 8. Enjoy!
Rating: 5 / 5