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Victim of Love
R&B / Soul · 2013 · 11 tracks

Victim of Love

Charles Bradley

A masterclass in psychedelic-tinged soul. Bradley's weathered, raspy voice delivers a message of hard-won love over warm, analog grooves and shimmering horns.

April 2, 2013 · Shock (2)

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Victim of Love is the sound of a man who has finally found peace after a lifetime of struggle. While his debut was defined by the pain of his past, this record is an outpouring of gratitude and affection. It feels like a warm embrace recorded to two-inch tape, where every crack in Bradley's voice serves as a testament to his resilience. The music is lush and inviting, trading some of the sharp edges of traditional funk for a more expansive, psychedelic soul palette.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Strictly Reserved for You
3:43
02
You Put the Flame on It
3:49
03
Let Love Stand a Chance
3:59
04
Victim of Love
3:29
05
Love Bug Blues
3:00
06
Dusty Blue
3:21
07
Confusion
3:45
08
Where Do We Go From Here
3:11
09
Crying in the Chapel
3:55
10
Hurricane
3:32
11
Through the Storm
4:42
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive, James Brown style scream that punctuates the opening of the title track.
The swirling, psychedelic guitar textures on Confusion that push the Daptone sound into new territory.
The tender, almost whispered vulnerability in the verses of Let Love Stand a Chance.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Victim of Love sound next to the rest of Charles Bradley's catalogue?

Golden Hour+4.0σ

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

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