Charles Bradley final album, Black Velvet, has arrived: Stream

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Charles Bradley would’ve turned 70 on November 5th, and in celebration Daptone imprint Durham Records will release Black Velvet just a few days later on November 9th. Should you feel like commemorating the Screaming Eagle of Soul now, however, you can currently stream it in full now via NPR’s First Listen series.

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Black Velvet features new songs recorded during sessions for all three of Bradley’s previous albums: 2011’s No Time for Dreaming, 2013’s Victim of Love, and 2016’s Changes. Among its songs are a duet with LaRose Jackson called “Luv Jones”, along with alternate full band take of “Victim of Love” and three covers: Nirvana’s “Stay Away”, Neil Young’s “Heart of Gold”, and Rodriguez’s “Slip Away”.

Previously, we got a taste of the record with “I Feel a Change” and “Can’t Fight the Feeling”.

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Black Velvet Tracklist:
01. Can’t Fight The Feeling
02. Luv Jones
03. I Feel A Change
04. Slip Away
05. Black Velvet
06. Stay Away
07. Heart Of Gold
08. (I Hope You Find) The Good Life
09. Fly Little Girl
10. Victim Of Love (Electric Version)

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