{"product_id":"billy-paul-war-of-the-gods","title":"Billy Paul- War Of The Gods","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: Strongly Felt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReissued 7\/17\/2026, Originally released 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWar of the Gods (1973) is one of the most ambitious statements of the Philadelphia soul movement, blending lush orchestration with socially conscious themes and expansive song structures. The Billy Paul’s album is characterized by his distinctive, jazz-inflected vocal style which moves fluidly between smooth romantic phrasing and urgent political commentary, reflecting the era’s awareness of inequality and change. Combining elements of soul, funk, and orchestral pop, War of the Gods balances danceable rhythms with thoughtful lyricism, reinforcing Billy Paul’s role not just as a singer of love songs but as a voice aligned with the broader cultural and political aspirations of early-1970s Black America. This vinyl reissue is the first since 1985.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI See The Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWar Of The Gods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Whole Town's Talking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Was Married\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThanks For Saving My Life  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeace Holy Peace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Waiting Room Records","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":45255193002099,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/4315\/0908\/files\/ab67616d0000b2732c2ea1804dd05c8542d3f641.jpg?v=1784220681","url":"https:\/\/waitingroomrecords.com\/products\/billy-paul-war-of-the-gods","provider":"Waiting Room Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}