Description
Set for release on 28th October, the deluxe edition of Lady Blackbirds debut album Black Acid Soul comes with a staggering 11 additional songs, encompassing brand new material such as stunning single Feel It Comin and remixes commissioned by the likes of electronic, jazz, funk luminaries Emma-Jean Thackray, Colleen Cosmo Murphy and Greg Foat.
Originally released in 2021, Black Acid Soul received enormous critical acclaim; The Sunday Times named her their Breaking Act, stating that she brings a singing voice of extraordinary nuance and immaculate phrasing to a selection of covers/reworkings and pindrop originals in a 4* review. The Guardian awarded the album a 5* review, remarking that Blackbird finds her calling with an extraordinary collection of songs and performances that burn deep into you.
Set for release on 28th October, the deluxe edition of Lady Blackbirds debut album Black Acid Soul comes with a staggering 11 additional songs, encompassing brand new material such as stunning new single Feel It Comin and remixes commissioned by the likes of electronic, jazz, funk luminaries Emma-Jean Thackray, Colleen Cosmo Murphy and Greg Foat.
Originally released in 2021, Black Acid Soul received enormous critical acclaim; The Sunday Times named her their Breaking Act, stating that she brings a singing voice of extraordinary nuance and immaculate phrasing to a selection of covers/reworkings and pindrop originals in a 4* review. The Guardian awarded the album a 5* review, remarking that Blackbird finds her calling with an extraordinary collection of songs and performances that burn deep into you. She has consequently earned comparisons to soul, jazz and blues heavyweights Issac Hayes, Chaka Khan, Billie Holiday, Gladys Knight, Tina Turner and Amy Winehouse.
Boasting evocative musicians such as Miles Davis pianist Deron Johnson and Trombone Shorty (Lenny Kravitz, Rod Stewart, Jon Baptise), the project was noted for its tapestry of cover songs revitalizing and reclaiming the prophetic and socially conscious material of stalwarts like Nina Simone and Sam Cooke, but also that of overlooked musicians such as The Three Degrees, Irma Thomas and funk/gospel youth choir Voices Of East Harlem.
The Los Angelesbased artist recently completed a run of headline shows across the UK, with sold-out stops in Bristol, Manchester and Londons Union Chapel, which saw Blackbird be described as a captivating star in the making in a 5* review from The Times. She also supported Gregory Porter with her spine-tingling vocals and emotionally affecting material on his UK tour, in addition to adorning the stages of Montreux Jazz Festival, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Love Supreme Jazz Festival and Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival.
Black Acid Soul Highlights:
Black Acid Soul announces the arrival of a bright new star The Sunday Times
an extraordinary collection of songs and performances that burn deep into you The Guardian
A captivating star in the making The Times Best of 2021
the Grace Jones of jazz Gilles Peterson
A lot of people are very excited about Lady Blackbird Annie Mac
Every track a showcase for her knockout voice Uncut
Blackbird has crafted a tremendous debut album MOJO
Difficult to believe it [Black Acid Soul] is not the culmination of a six-decade career, such
is the depth of wisdom, expression and control in her voice Loud and Quiet
A voice that is utterly mesmerizing Record Collector
See her before she goes galactic Metro
Well be talking about this debut for many years to come DownBeat
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