ROSS’ TOP 40 ALBUMS OF 2011
#2
CHARLES BRADLEY No Time for Dreaming
Song-by-Song Rating: 7.66 (2nd)
Last.fm Plays: 305 (1st)
Featured Song: “Lovin’ You, Baby”
Charles Bradley is the most inspiring musical story of 2011: a long-struggling soul singer releasing his debut album in his early 60s, discovered while performing as a James Brown impersonator.
Charles claims that James Brown is his greatest inspiration, but you can also hear traces of other soul greats like Otis Redding and Al Green in Bradley’s sound.
Bradley’s stellar debut No Time for Dreaming is the grittiest and best release ever to come from the soul revival masterminds at Daptone Records. A throwback in terms of songwriting and tone, the album perfectly captures Bradley’s stirring voice and unusual back story.
Standout Tracks: “The World (Is Going Up in Flames)”, “Lovin’ You, Baby”, “No Time for Dreaming”, “Why Is It So Hard” and “Heartaches and Pain”
