However, Jones was diagnosed with cancer and all music was put on hold; now recovering from treatment, the soul singer is due to take the stage again early next month and the album's release, too, is cause for celebration.
Joyous, energetic, skilful and gritty, Give The People What They Want gets straight to the point, the retro drum groove of opener Retreat gaining further fuel courtesy of thunderous horns and the powerful voice of Jones who, mixing grit with a gentle touch over 10 songs, reaffirms all that is good about soul music.
- Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings. Give The People What They Want. Daptone.
- 4 stars out of 5
Single download: We'll Be Lonely
For those who like: Mavis Staples, Aretha Franklin
