Where Charles Bradley’s 2011 debut LP sounded like it was recorded in 1971, his 2013 sophomore album plays like it was unearthed from a 1973 time capsule. Working again with Menahan Street Band leader Thomas Brenneck, who discovered Bradley busking around New York City, Victim of Love is a natural evolution. “Strictly Reserved for You” opens with a Memphis-flavored horn section and vintage fuzz-guitar leads buzzing under Bradley’s soulful croon. This time around, his melodies are noticeably more uplifting. Both “You Put the Flame on It” and the amorous ballad “Let Love Stand a Chance” resonate with the sunny soul of classic Stax vinyl. Those craving Bradley’s signature melancholy musings should turn to the lovelorn title track and the funky “Love Bug Blues.”
Tracklisting
- Strictly Reserved For You (3:43)
- You Put The Flame On It (3:49)
- Let Love Stand A Chance (3:59)
- Victim Of Love (3:29)
- Love Bug Blues (3:00)
- Dusty Blue (3:22)
- Confusion (3:45)
- Where Do We Go From Here? (3:11)
- Crying In The Chapel (3:55)
- Hurricane (3:32)
- Through The Storm (4:42)
Apple Music
Videos
Strictly Reserved for You
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- You Put the Flame on It
- Let Love Stand a Chance
- Charles Bradley - Victim Of Love
- Love Bug Blues
- Dusty Blue
- Confusion
- Where Do We Go From Here
- Crying in the Chapel
- Charles Bradley - Hurricane
- Through the Storm
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Release Information
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victim_of_Love_(Charles_Bradley_album) |
| Format | Vinyl LP Album Stereo |
| Label | Dunham |
| Catalog Number | DUN-1004 |
| Notes | Includes coupon for MP3 download. CAT# on sleeve spine : DUN-1004 / DAP-031 CAT# on sleeve (back) : DUN 1004 / DAP 031 Barcode on the plastic shrink wrap only. |
| Discogs URL | Charles Bradley - Victim Of Love |