If you were a fan of No Time For Dreaming you’re going to be a fan of Victim of Love, and you shouldn’t really need to know anything about it other than it’s an album full of Charles Bradley songs. The Screamin’ Eagle of Soul is never going to let you down.
Overall, Victim of Love is a magnificent retro-soul album through and through.
Victim of Love showcases growth -- and a sound not heard before on Daptone -- while not straying from the gritty soul that established the singer; it is every bit as strong as its predecessor and more diverse.
Victim of Love is meant to be taken literally; it's a rare and continued opportunity for a sexagenarian to finally get his chance in the soulful sun. Something the album proves that he's both appreciative of and not taking lightly.
Since Bradley still has plenty to say (or, as the case may be, shriek), Victim’s a major success.
His major flaw, however, has been and continues to be his lack of ability to interact with his band.
Every song here is a well arranged gem with very catchy lyrics, the production is top shit, with very variate sounds through the album.
Been listening to this album since 2013-15, something like that...... Since ''Love Bug Blues'' was featured on the ending credits of an Orange is the new Black episode. Still can't believe the mf passed, thanks for leaving your wonderful music. Fr, rest in peace, you incredibly deserve it.
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