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Belly of the Sun
Jazz · 2002 · 13 tracks

Belly of the Sun

Cassandra Wilson

A humid, nocturnal blend of Delta blues and vocal jazz recorded in Mississippi. Earthy acoustic guitars and deep, honeyed vocals define this southern gothic masterwork.

February 26, 2002 · Blue Note

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A humid, nocturnal serenity that feels both ancient and deeply personal.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks
01
The Weight
6:05
02
Justice
5:27
03
Darkness on the Delta
3:48
04
Waters of March
4:26
05
You Gotta Move
2:45
06
Only a Dream in Rio
4:32
07
Just Another Parade
6:06
08
Wichita Lineman
5:48
09
Shelter From the Storm
5:18
10
Drunk as Cooter Brown
4:58
11
Show Me a Love
3:50
12
Road So Clear
5:22
13
Hot Tamales
1:43
Moments Worth Listening For
The skeletal, bluesy transformation of The Band's 'The Weight' into a slow-burn spiritual.
The unpolished, intimate piano duet with Boogaloo Ames on 'Darkness on the Delta' that feels like a private rehearsal.
The way the percussion mimics the rhythmic chug of a train during 'You Gotta Move'.
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How does Belly of the Sun sound next to the rest of Cassandra Wilson's catalogue?

Dusk+4.0σ

Dusk saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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