Name: Black Velvet
Brand: Charles Bradley

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-DAPT-054

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Standard Black Vinyl. Includes Download Card.

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2018-11-09

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

823134005419

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Artist

Charles Bradley

Genre US

R&B / Neo-Soul

Label US

Daptone

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The debut album from Glaswegians Richard Youngs (vocals), Michael Francis Duch (bass), Paul Thomson (percussion/drums) and Luke Fowler (synths/keys), is a playful and mysterious piece, spilling over with funky optimism and blissed out beats.

The strands of melody play and shift around as a dancing bass drags you on to the (surely) flashing dancefloor. Handclaps and percussion permeate throughout, embellishing the tracks with infectious accoutrement. The vocals have a face-to-sun euphoria. They call out while funk-synths whoop and thrumming drums rattle. The loops carry you along in a river of laidback shuffling carnival Afro-grooves.

An enveloping album splashed with new-age positivity, a clear-eyed glimpse of the future powered by mutant disco rhythms, plaintive piano and hypnotic mantras.

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Albums of the Month - December 2018

Charles Bradley was an American funk/soul/R&B singer, known as "The Screaming Eagle of Soul". Born on November 5th, 1948 in Gainesville, Florida, he captivated audiences with his powerful and soulful voice. Sadly, Charles Bradley passed away on September 23rd, 2017 in Brooklyn, New York after battling stomach cancer. His music continues to inspire and touch the hearts of fans around the world.

Charles Bradley's Black Velvet is an extraordinary collection of 10 tracks making their LP debut. Available in Deluxe Box Set, Purple/Black Splatter Vinyl, Standard Black Vinyl and CD.

In addition to fan favorites like Charles' covers of Nirvana's "Stay Away", Neil Young's "Heart Of Gold", and Rodriguez's "Slip Away" - this album features 4 never-before-heard tracks from Producer Tommy 'TNT' Brenneck's vaults.

LP++ - Limited Edition Deluxe LP Box Set. Black velvet wrapped box set that includes the following: 180g vinyl version of the standard LP, a bonus 12" 45rpm EP with stripped down mixes of 4 CB classics, an exclusive slip-mat, 2 printed heavy-duty inner sleeves sporting a surreal painting of Charles and the interview in which he explains the origin of the painting, a 12"x12" photo-book with extensive liner notes from Producer Tommy 'TNT', an exact replica of Charles' original "Black Velvit" business card, and last but certainly not least...a seeded DL Card (once you've retrieved your DL, you can plant the card and wildflowers will grow in memory of Charles).

LP+ - Purple/Black Splatter Vinyl. Includes Download Card.

LP - Standard Black Vinyl. Includes Download Card.

Black Velvet

Music US

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