Few artists paired social commentary and compelling music as well as two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Curtis Mayfield. From its cover art to its incisive original songs, his THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE AMERICA TODAY illuminates the gulf between the promise of our country and its reality. The self-produced 1975 collection touches on gun violence, economic woes and the struggles of life in the city, but such problems are balanced by resilience and beauty, particularly on singles “So In Love” and “Love to the People.” Mayfield's haunting voice and muscular guitar work are just as impressive as his lyrics, and THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE AMERICA TODAY was named one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time by Britain's NME.
