About this release
Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, New York City, 2014
Vinyl Specifications
- Side A Pacing:
- 'Ain't That Easy' opens at 80 BPM in A major
- Side B Pacing:
- Tracked live to 2-inch tape using a Neve console
- Groove Tracking:
- Quality Record Pressings, Salina; lacquer cut by John Dent
- Packaging:
- Gatefold jacket with lyric sheet insert
Crate Digger Trivia
Crate Lore: During the recording of "Black Messiah," D'Angelo utilized a vintage Neve 8014 console, known for its warmth and character, which contributed to the album's rich analog sound.
Tracklist
Side A
| Position | Track Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ain't That Easy | 4:49 |
| 2 | 1000 Deaths | 5:49 |
| 3 | The Charade | 3:20 |
| 4 | Sugah Daddy | 5:02 |
| 5 | Really Love | 5:44 |
| 6 | Back To the Future (Part I) | 5:22 |
Side B
| Position | Track Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Till It's Done (Tutu) | 3:51 |
| 8 | Prayer | 4:32 |
| 9 | Betray My Heart | 5:55 |
| 10 | The Door | 3:08 |
| 11 | Back To the Future (Part II) | 2:24 |
| 12 | Another Life | 5:58 |
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