Description
The Last Poets – This Is Madness – 180 Gram Vinyl Record
This Is Madness by The Last Poets is a groundbreaking album that exemplifies the group’s profound impact on the evolution of spoken word and conscious hip-hop. Released in 1971, it serves as a powerful manifesto for social change, addressing themes of racial injustice, political oppression, and cultural identity with unflinching honesty and urgency.
The album’s tracks are characterized by their potent blend of spoken word poetry, percussion, and soulful rhythms, creating a visceral and immersive listening experience. From the blistering indictment of systemic racism in ‘True Blues’ to the poignant reflections on Black liberation in ‘Jitu,’ The Last Poets use their artistry to provoke thought, inspire action, and amplify the voices of the marginalized and oppressed.
With its uncompromising lyrics and revolutionary spirit, ‘This Is Madness’ remains a seminal work in the realm of conscious hip-hop and spoken word poetry. It continues to resonate with listeners today, serving as a timeless reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice and equality in society.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic
Track Listing
True Blues
Related To What Chant
Related To What
Black Is Chant
Black Is
Time
Mean Machine Chant
Mean Machine
White Man’s Got A God Complex
Opposites
Black People What Y’all Gon’ Do Chant
Black People What Y’all Gon’ Do
O.D.
This Is Madness Chant
This Is Madness
