Billy Paul : 360 Degrees of ... /War of the Gods - Ltd Hybrid SACD

Description: Billy Paul - 360 Degrees of Billy Paul / War of the Gods - 2x Limited Edition Hybrid SACD - Ships Fast!!! For your consideration are two ultra-hip albums from the great Billy Paul – back to back in a single 2-disc set. First up is 360 Degrees Of Billy Paul – a record that features Billy Paul at the height of his prowess – able to capture the ears of the crossover audience, yet still stay very strongly on message – all with this incedible talent that maybe makes Billy one of the hippest mainstream soul stars of the 70s. Gamble & Huff are at the helm, and arrangements at Sigma Sound are by Lenny Pakula, Norman Harris, and Bobby Martin – but throughout the whole thing, it's Billy's delivery that really sends the record over the top – the new sense of maturity he brings to the huge hit "Me & Mrs Jones", the funky vibe of "Am I Black Enough For You", and the wealth of great work on tracks that include "I'm Gonna Make It This Time", "I'm Just A Prisoner", "Brown Baby", and "Let's Stay Together". A masterpiece of sophisticated soul that not only had Billy crossing over big, but which opened whole new doors in the market for black male singers! War Of The Gods is a real treasure from one of the greatest soul singers of the 70s – and a set you'll regularly find in the coolest of record collections from back in the day! Billy Paul was always one of the hippest talents on Philly International – mixing together soul and jazz influences with a deeper sense of spirituality, and long experience as a sophisticated vocalist. This album's one of his most sublime efforts – kind of a quasi-spiritual record with a similar high-concept approach to some of Marvin Gaye's work from the same time – really righteous, in ways that the Philly label didn't always hit – and which really goes past even most of Billy's already hip previous efforts. Gamble and Huff produced and wrote most of the tracks on the album – including the two long tracks that make up side one (on vinyl), "I See The Light" and "War Of The Gods", the latter of which starts out slow and moody, then breaks out into a club groove. Other titles include the more standard soul tune "The Whole Town's Talking", plus "Thanks For Saving My Life" and "Peace Holy Peace". All are killer tracks from one of the most gifted soul singers of his era. This 2 disc set is in Hybrid SACD format. That means it will play on standard CD players, as well as players capable of SACD playback. In addtion to a stereo mix, it also includes full quadrophonic multichannel mixes for a stellar listening experience. These are two of the finest efforts of a great artist all on one limited edition release. Don't miss out! Tracklist: 360 Degrees of Billy Paul (1972) Disc 1: 1-1Brown Baby1-2I'm Just A Prisoner1-3It's Too Late1-4Me And Mrs.Jones1-5Am I Black Enough For You1-6Let's Stay Together1-7Your Song1-8I'm Gonna Make It This Time War Of The Gods (1973) Disc 2: 2-1I See The Light2-2War Of The Gods2-3The Whole Town's Talking2-4I Was Married2-5Thanks For Saving My Life2-6Peace Holy Peace Your album will be securely packaged and shipped to you with a tracking number in an additional protective sleeve. Most orders go out within 24 hours of cleared payment, unless it's a Sunday, holdiay, or weather doesn't permit. Then it goes out on the next business day. Please note that images used are stock photos. This album is in new and sealed condition. Please ask any questions before purchase or bidding on this listing. By bidding on or purchasing this item the buyer acknowledges they understand the description and details of item listing. Items not paid within 96 hours will be cancelled. Thanks for looking!

Price: 61.5 USD

Location: Chicopee, Massachusetts

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