Journey to Addis
Journey to Addis is the third album by Jamaican reggae group Third World, released by Island Records in 1978. It marks a shift from pure reggae to a fusion of reggae and soul music.
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| Released | 1978 | |||
| Genre | Reggae, Soul fusion | |||
| Length | 40:45 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
| Producer | Alex Sadkin and Third World | |||
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The group was looking for a worldwide success and not success in just Jamaica and England, hence the new fusion approach, which may not have pleased the die-hard reggae fans. A case in point may be the O'Jays cover "Now That We Found Love".[1] The song peaked at number 10 in the UK and number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100. The follow-up single, “Cool Meditation,” was a British top 20 hit.
Track listing
Track listing in Discogs:[2]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "One Cold Vibe (Couldn’t Stop Dis Ya Boogie)" | Stephen Coore | 4:55 |
| 2. | "Cold Sweat" | Stephen Coore | 3:55 |
| 3. | "Cool Meditation" | Michael Cooper | 3:40 |
| 4. | "African Woman" | William Clarke | 6:30 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Now That We Found Love" | Kenny Gamble / Leon Huff | 7:00 |
| 2. | "Journey to Addis" | Don Drummond and the Skatalites | 6:40 |
| 3. | "Fret Not Thyself" | William Clarke / Michael Cooper / Stephen Coore | 4:30 |
| 4. | "Rejoice" | William Clarke / Michael Cooper / Stephen Coore | 3:50 |
Personnel
- Bunny Rugs: Vocals
- Michael "Ibo" Cooper: Keyboards
- Steven "Cat" Coore: Lead guitar
- Irvin "Carrot" Marshall: Percussions
- Richard "Richie" Daley: Bass
- Willie Stewart: Drums
Production
- Produced by Third World.
- Cover painting by Tony Wright.[3]
References
- Hamilton, Andrew. "Third World: Journey To Addis". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- "Third World: Journey To Addis". Discogs. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- Tony Wright – Artwork Album Covers
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