GSH - I'm New Here

Gil Scott-Heron's 2010 album I'm New Here is undoubtedly one of the standout and most forward-thinking albums of this year, slightly ironic as Scott-Heron is 61 and has been around the musical block a few times.

The perfect match of 1st time producer, seasoned lyricist and a wisdom and life story, I'm New Here is truly an inspirational record heightened by his deep and intelligent lyrics and interludes.

The album-titled single is a cover of Smog's 2005 song though this is more a reinterpretation with GSH rephrasing all the lyrics and changing the guitar and vocal melody.

The song comes across as more plausible when sung by GSH, despite Smog's equally prolific career. Perhaps it is better placed in the context of the album or it may come down to the simple fact that I heard this version first, but I feel the track has more gravitas and wisdom when performed by GSH.

Check out the wonderful video, a complete contrast to previous single Me and The Devil and it's terrifying video.