I Learned the Hard Way (Bonus Version)
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Open iTunes to preview, buy, and download music.
| Total: 14 Items |
iTunes Review
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings provide a refreshingly human counterbalance to today's Auto-Tune trends with soul songs that sound so classic it’s hard at times to believe that this album wasn’t mixed in 1967 by Stax Records producers. In “The Game Gets Old” Jones inflects with passion and verve over the timeless tones of a string section, brass horns and vintage guitars played with finesse. The title track makes for an organic hit as it inadvertently schools Amy Winehouse with the commanding authenticity of a bygone Aretha Franklin hit. The Dap-Kings bestow “Better Things” with a loose bounce and a tight strut seemingly learned from studying the rhythmic disciplines of early recordings by The J.B.’s and The Meters. The sinister swagger of “Money” plays like Etta James crooning for Curtis Mayfield’s band as Jones feverishly muses on the blessings and curses of the all-American dollar. But I Learned the Hard Way isn’t just for those vinyl hounds who hunt down obscure Marva Whitney records; the album has the power to connect with anyone who has ever looked for comfort, familiarity and substance in a song.
Customer Reviews
Sigh.
It really is a bummer that all the talentless bimbo$ like Ke$ha can have number one records, while someone so incredibly talented, unique, and freakin awesome as Sharon Jones can't have a hit record. She has a powerhouse voice, great songs, and the Dap Kings are amazing. I just don't get it. Why don't more people appreciate good music. like this. sigh
Damn Girl, You got it!
Yet another amazing album from the true keepers of soul. Nobody does it like Sharon and the Kings! It makes me feel so good knowing somebody is making real R&B. The world need more of this.
The best funk and soul this side of the 70's.
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings aren't doing anything new. That said, they're doing it right. Perfectly tight little 60's arrangements collide with the burning, ice-cool funk that made soul fun in the 70's.
"I Learned the Hard Way," "Money," "I'll Still Be True," and "Mama Don't Like My Man" are all exceptional.
The new album is incredibly good. 4 stars only because it isn't a full-on masterpiece.
Top Albums and Songs By Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
100 Days, 100 Nights | 100 Days, 100 Nights | 3:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
2 |
This Land Is Your Land | Naturally | 4:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
3 |
How Long Do I Have To Wait For You? | Naturally | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
4 |
I Learned the Hard Way | I Learned the Hard Way (Bonus Version) | 3:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
5 |
How Do I Let A Good Man Down? | Naturally | 3:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
6 |
You're Gonna Get It | Naturally | 4:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
7 |
Better Things | I Learned the Hard Way (Bonus Version) | 3:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
8 |
Stranded In Your Love (feat. Lee Fields) | Naturally | 5:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
9 |
Nobody's Baby | 100 Days, 100 Nights | 2:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
10 |
Natural Born Lover | Naturally | 3:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
