Scorching raw soul from Charles Bradley - backed by the tight Menahan Street Band! "World (Is Going Up In Flames)" might be the best track yet from Bradley - an incredible groover with a heavy theme - but the apocalypse never sounded so sweet! The groove is raw and emotive, given a deeper feel thanks to some piano in the mix - with a rubbery bass line and backing vocals by the Gospel Queens! The flip "Heartaches And Pain" is another emotional workout - and has the feel of a lost southern soul scorcher, but with funkier bassline and drums!
