Hurricane

Released in 2008 after a nineteen-year hiatus from studio recording, Hurricane represents a monumental return for Grace Jones. Produced primarily by Ivor Guest, the album successfully reunites Jones with her iconic Compass Point collaborators, including Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, and Barry Reynolds, while adding modern experimentalists like Brian Eno and Tricky. The result is a sophisticated evolution of her signature dub-funk sound, incorporating elements of trip-hop, industrial rock, and gospel. The lead single 'Corporate Cannibal' set the tone for the album's critical reception, praised for its dark, abrasive production and Jones's formidable vocal performance. Lyrically, the album is deeply personal, particularly on 'Williams' Blood,' which explores her family's religious background. Critics, including those at BBC Music, hailed it as a rare example of a late-career comeback that matches the intensity and innovation of an artist's peak period, cementing its status as a vital chapter in her discography.