All Songs Considered New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 8
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Nov 8, 2024 Nate Chinen, NPR's jazz critic and editorial director at WRTI, shares his insights into the latest music scene. He highlights the emotional depth of Ab-Soul's new work, reflecting on themes like loss and mental health. He also discusses Jamey Johnson’s artistic journey back to country music and the creative evolution of the British band Our Girl. The conversation touches on the tribute album honoring Margot Gurian, exploring identity, vulnerability, and the richness of contemporary sounds in today’s music landscape.
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Quincy Jones's Impact
- Daoud Tyler-Ameen learned Quincy Jones produced "You Don't Own Me" through a Netta Ulibi piece on NPR.
- The song had connections to civil rights, MeToo, and LGBTQ+ movements.
Give Me The Night
- Daoud Tyler-Ameen's friend, Jody Rosen, considers Give Me the Night one of the most inventive pop songs ever.
- The song evokes happiness for Tyler-Ameen.
Ab-Soul's "Soul Burger"
- Ab-Soul's Soul Burger mixtape addresses heavy themes like death and mental health, referencing past struggles.
- The album is a tribute to his friend Doeberger, featuring his voice in interludes.
