MARLENA SHAW - Who Is This Bitch, Anyway? (1975-2012) RM / FLAC (tracks), lossless

A record as fierce and blunt as its title portends, Who Is This Bitch, Anyway? vaults Marlena Shaw into a brave new world of feminism and funk, updating the sophisticated soul-jazz approach of her previous records to explore a fast-changing musical, political, and sexual landscape. Opening with "You, Me and Ethel," a hilarious satire of the singles bar culture, the album dissects modern romance with uncommon insight and candor, addressing lust ("Feel Like Makin' Love") and loss ("You Been Away Too Long") without pulling any punches. The music is similarly direct and progressive, running the gamut from luminous soul to scorching funk grooves. Not only Shaw's best-selling Blue Note release, Who Is This Bitch, Anyway? represents her creative apex as well. by Jason Ankeny
Tracklist :
1     You Me and Ethel/Street Walkin' Woman 6:23
Marlena Shaw
2     You Taught Me How To Speak In Love 3:54
Molly-Ann Leikin
3     Davy 5:29
Bernard Ighner    
4     Feel Like Making Love 5:02
Ellas McDaniel
5     The Lord Giveth and the Lord Taketh Away 1:10
Marlena Shaw
6     You Been Away Too Long 3:09
Benard Ighner
7     You 3:48
Marlena Shaw
8     Loving You Was Like a Party 4:20
Benard Ighner
9     A Prelude For Rose Marie 2:00
Bryon Olson
10     Rose Marie [Mon Cherie] 4:21
Benard Ighner
Credits :
Arranged By – Bernard Ighner (faixas: 3, 4), Byron Olson (faixas: 1, 2, 9, 10), Dale Oehler (faixas: 6 to 8)
Arranged By [Vocals] – Bernard Ighner (faixas: 1 to 5, 7 to 10), Dale Oehler (faixas: 6)
Backing Vocals – Julia Tillman, Marti McCall, Maxine Willard, Patti Brooks
Bass – Chuck Domanico (faixas: 10), Chuck Rainey (faixas: 1 to 4, 6 to 8)
Congas – King Errison (faixas: 1, 7)
Contractor [Strings] – Jules Chakin
Drums – Harvey Mason (faixas: 1 to 4, 6 to 8), Jim Gordon (faixas: 10)
Electric Piano – Larry Nash (faixas: 1, 2, 4, 6 to 8)
Flugelhorn – Bernard Ighner (faixas: 3)
Guitar – David T. Walker (faixas: 1, 2, 4, 8), Dennis Budimer (faixas: 2, 6, 7, 10), Larry Carlton (faixas: 2, 4, 8)
Percussion – Harvey Mason (faixas: 2, 6)
Piano – Bernard Ighner (faixas: 3), Bill Mays (faixas: 10), Marlena Shaw (faixas: 5), Mike Lang (faixas: 1, 2)
Wind Chimes – Harvey Mason (faixas: 4)