There are times on Me'Shell Ndegéocello's second album where the funky hybrid of R&B and alt-pop that she laid down on her 1993 debut, Plantation Lullabies, actually seems to take on an ethereal quality. Beats and grooves float effortlessly out of the fluid rhythms, and Ndegéocello herself sings with a soothing reserve that was a little too deliberate on her previous work. And it's a better album because of it. Peace Beyond Passion is built around a triumvirate of songs addressing man's inhumanity toward man throughout the ages (with such heavy-handed titles as "Deuteronomy: Niggerman" and "Leviticus: Faggot"), but the real highlights of the set are a wry take on Bill Withers' "Who Is He and What Is He to You" and the ultra-smooth, slow-burning "Stay." It's new age soul that's as spiritually purifying as it is musically sophisticated.
At different times when I feel a little down, or need some inspiration, I turn to this disc, and more specifically to this song. There are other outstanding tracks on the disc. Me'shell's music is so heartfelt and she brings some incredible musicians with her. I think Peace Beyond Inspiration reminds me of old Gil Scott Heron music at times. Perhaps he had some influence on her, not sure. Anywa...
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At different times when I feel a little down, or need some inspiration, I turn to this disc, and more specifically to this song. There are other outstanding tracks on the disc. Me'shell's music is so heartfelt and she brings some incredible musicians with her. I think Peace Beyond Inspiration reminds me of old Gil Scott Heron music at times. Perhaps he had some influence on her, not sure. Anywa...
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| Title | Lyrics | Buy |
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| 1 The Womb |
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| 2 The Way |
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| 3 Deuteronomy: Niggerman |
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| 4 Ecclesiastes: Free My Heart |
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| 5 Leviticus: Faggot |
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| 6 Mary Magdalene |
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| 7 God Shiva |
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| 8 Who Is He and What Is He to You? |
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| 9 Stay |
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| 10 Bittersweet |
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| 11 A Tear and a Smile |
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| 12 Make Me Wanna Holler |
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