Changes 2016 release from the soul singer Charles Bradley. Bradley’s star has been on the rise since the release of his widely praised 2011 debut album “No Time For Dreaming,” and his ascent has continued long after the release of his triumphant second album, 2013’s “Victim of Love.” Dubbed “The Screaming Eagle of Soul,” Bradley presents his highly anticipated third album, “Changes.” The album is named for his popular, “smoldering” (SPIN) cover of the Black Sabbath track. “I think about the lyrics very closely when I sing ‘Changes’ and get emotional,” notes Bradley. “It makes me think of my mother and the changes in my life since she passed away.” Charles Bradley’s remarkable rise from a bleak life on the streets to a successful career has been well documented. He was discovered by Daptone’s Gabriel Roth after struggling through a series of ill-fitting jobs. Known for his riveting live performances, Bradley has taken his show to venues and festivals across the globe, including Coachella, Glastonbury Festival, and Primavera Sound. He has graced famed stages such as the Apollo Theater, where he saw his idol James Brown perform at the age of 14, and the Beacon Theatre, where he has supported The Tedeschi Trucks Band and the Afghan Whigs.
