1980

1980 was the second album that Scott-Heron and Jackson made with Malcolm Cecil providing synth and engineering services and although not as well known as much of Scott-Heron’s work, it stands up against many of his other albums. ‘Shut ‘Um Down’ and ‘Push Comes To Shove’ both do that thing that GSH did just so well, matching searing lyrics with irresistible grooves, wrapping up a harsh message in the deepest of grooves. In fact, with no ballads, that’s pretty much what the entire album does, brilliantly.