Arise in Harmony

by Third World

Overview

1980's ARISE IN HARMONY is an excellent example of Third World's post-96 DEGREES IN THE SHADE transition period, from the heavy roots reggae of their earliest albums to the lighter, slicker, and poppier albums of the ALL THE WAY STRONG era. While it would be a few albums yet until Third World made a full-fledged bid for pop crossover, there's no denying that there's a cleaner and poppier vibe here. Even Rasta devotionals like "Bridge of Life" and slice-of-Kingston-life numbers like "Uptown Rebel" and "Prisoner in the Street" (later the theme song of the Jamaican film of that name) have subtle synth coloration and brighter arrangements. The overall effect is not unlike the first couple of UB40 records mixed with late-era Bob Marley. Strict purists might sniff, but there's no denying that this stuff sounds terrific. This reissue includes three bonus tracks from the same era.

Product Details

Release Date:	07/13/1999
Label:	Island / Polygram
UPC:	0731454638326

Tracks

1. Arise
2. Stand
3. Visit from Mozambique
4. Uptown Rebel
5. Prisoner in the Street
6. Stand up on Your Own Two Feet
7. Stay
8. Saturday Evening
9. Dancing in the Rain
10. Bridge of Life
11. Give a Little Something

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Third World   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Irving Christopher Jarrett   Composer
Charles Roberts   Composer
William Alexander Clarke   Composer
Stephen Haldane Coore   Composer
Stephen Coore   Composer
Willie Stewart   Composer
Chris Stanley   Composer
Richard Daley   Composer
Winston Rodney   Composer
Sylvester Stewart   Composer
Michael "Ibo" Cooper   Composer
William John Lee Stewart   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Jeff Willens   Mastering Engineer
Michael Cooper   Composer
Third World   Producer,Arranger