It's been three years since 's official debut on ,the appropriately-titled . His follow-up is similarly sprawling, stretching out onto 4 LPs,with a bonus 5th disccontainingan additional 35 minutes of music. Washington explains: "The Earth side represents the world as I see it outwardly, the world that I am a part of. The Heaven side represents the world as I see it inwardly, the world that is a part of me." Heaven And Earthis an unwavering spiritual opus, and the anecdotal musings on Kamasi's nerddom ("Fists Of Fury," "Street Fighter Mas") only broaden thescope and humanity of his divine quest. A few highlights include "Vi Lua Vi Soul," "The Space Traveler's Lullaby," "Connections" and "Testify," but this set is best absorbed in its entirety. Recommended. Note: the fifth LPis hidden inside the middle panel of the gatefold under a corrugated seam, which must be cut open to access.
- 5xLP black vinyl pressing
- 4 LPs housed in printed inner sleeves
- 5th LP hidden inside gatefold packaging (must be cut open)
- 3-panel gatefold jacket
- music label:Young Turks Recordings