To truly experience the magic and soul of
James Brown, one must do so in a live setting. Running constantly on all cylinders,
the Godfather of Soul's infectious grooves and potent performances are elevated to a whole other level few others can dream of reaching.
It's a Man's Man's Man's World captures one of those impassioned performances from the later stages of
Brown's career, and finds him still in fine form. All of the classics are represented in this session, including an over the top version of the album's title track. While the performances are stellar and the quality of the record palatable, this is by no means an essential release except for die-hard
Brown collectors and fans. Casual listeners should turn their attention to the groundbreaking Live at the Apollo series for a full-on orientation to the man and his magic bag of soul. ~ Rob Theakston