Consumer Guide Album

Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised [Flying Dutchman, 1974]
The "hairy-armed women's liberationists" of the title track are still with us, but at least this compilation avoids the fag-baiting that dishonored his first album, not the only sign of growth. His agitprop has lost a lot of punk arrogance over the decade without surrendering commitment, and as he learns to sing his compassion becomes palpable. B+