Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson - Winter in America (1974) [1996]

Gil Scott-Heron was at his most righteous and provocative on this album. The title cut was a moving, angry summation of the social injustices Scott-Heron felt had led the nation to a particularly dangerous period, while "The Bottle" was a great treatise on the dangers of alcohol abuse. He also offered his thoughts on Nixon's legacy with "The H2O Gate Blues," a classic oral narrative. Brian Jackson's capable keyboard, acoustic piano and arranging talents helped make this a first-rate release, one of several the duo issued during the 1970s.

Tracks:

1. Peace Go With You, Brother (As-Salaam-Alaikum) 5:27
2. Rivers of My Fathers 8:19
3. A Very Precious Time 5:17
4. Back Home 2:51
5. The Bottle 5:14
6. Song for Bobby Smith 4:38
7. Your Daddy Loves You 3:25
8. H2O Gate Blues 8:08
9. Peace Go With You, Brother (Wa-Alaikum-Salaam) 1:11