Originally released in 2010, I learned the Hard Way is the fourth album from Sharon Jones And The Dap-Kings. The album delves further into the authentic, vintage soul-funk notes that the outfit has become synonymous with. Check out “Mama Don’t Like My Man,” “Give It Back,” “Window Shopping,” and “She Ain’t A Child No More.” Released by Daptone Records, comes with digital download.

• digital download included
• music label: Daptone Records 2010

reviewed by the_lighted 04/2016