War: The World Is a Ghetto CD Track Listing
War
The World Is a Ghetto (1972)
1995 Avenue Records\nOriginally Released 1972\nRemastered Rhino CD Released August 4, 1992 \nRemastered Gold CD Released February 21, 1995\n\n24 Kt Gold Digital 20 Master Series\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: War hit its peak with this 1972 album, the only one they ever released that topped the pop charts. The title track was a triumphant blend of great exchanges and unison vocals, plus concise and spirited musical contributions all around. It also contained the delightful "Cisco Kid" and elaborate "City, Country, City," plus the curious "Beetles in the Bog." Harmonica player Lee Oskar and percussionist Papa Dee Allen were at their best, as were keyboardist Lonnie Jordan and saxophonist/flutist Charles Miller. -- Ron Wynn\n\nAmazon.com essential recording\nBest known for its distinctive fusion of Latin-flavored jazz, funk, rock, and soul, War was unquestionably one of the most successful fusion bands to emerge in the early '70s. Initially working with Eric Burdon, former lead singer with the British '60s band the Animals, the seven-member team enjoyed a commercial breakthrough with 1971's "All Day Music." The follow-up, The World Is a Ghetto took War mainstream thanks to the crossover success of the title track, a top 10 pop and R&B smash as 1972 became 1973. Cuts like the 13-minute-plus jazz-flavored adventure known as "City, Country, City" alongside the witty "Where Was You At" and the eerie "Four Cornered Room" were standouts on the six-track album. But it was the immediacy of the No. 2 pop single "The Cisco Kid," with its catchy hook that helped give the band a chart-topping No. 1 gold-selling album in 1973, arguably the best representation of its work as groove pioneers of the day. --David Nathan \n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nWAR does it again!!!!, March 6, 2002 \nReviewer: Roric Toomey from Piscataway, NJ United States \nThis is my favorite WAR album. I can listen to this anytime and still get such an amazing vibe. The music just moves you. The title track alone is worth the listen. The saxaphone solo in the center of the song is absolutely amazing and makes the song even more interesting. The single version of this song omits the sax solo which is very upsetting. Another track worth listening to is "City, Country, City" which gives each bandmate a chance to solo. Clocking in at almost 15 minutes it takes you on a journey through the country and the city. The other epic track on this album is "Four Cornered Room" which clocks in at about 9 minutes.\nIf you are into jazzy soul this is the album for you. \n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nEssential Hammond Heavy Funk Listening ! ! !, November 9, 2000 \nReviewer: Eddie Landsberg from Philadelphia, PA USA \nThe fact that even if you've never bought this album before most of the songs will sound delightfully familiar should give you an idea on the impact this album has made on American music. True, you can find most the songs on WAR's greatest hits and anthology albums (get them too !), however, hearing the full version of CITY COUNTRY CITY, a cut that alternates between a relaxed harmonica driven groove (the country) and hot and funky Hammond B-3 driven funk and soloing is worth the purchase alone. Most of the cuts on this album are memorable, winners, and have been covered over and over again by other bands, but none as good. If you like this group, check out Mandrill and also El Chicano ! ! ! \n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nWW II..., April 27, 2000 \nReviewer: yeargs from On Point \n...part II of the funkiest Trilogy ever. War gets metaphysical and metaphorical. But to catch the listener's attention, track one has the latin flava'd California funk cut "Cisco Kid" which probably is more an homage to the old radio/TV show than anything else. "City, Country, City" is War instrumentation headed by mouth harpist, Lee Oskar. "Four Cornered Room" is one I interpret as an urban angst tune, and you can feel the yearning, the reaching for some kinda heaven on earth--the answer? The authors conclude, existentially, "The World Is A Ghetto".. is there anyway outta this class despair, this weary-eyed, exhaust filled, cement/asphalt confinement..this dystopia? Also perfectly captured by George Clinton in his Funkadelic stance (--especially the earlier, Westbrook Records years.) Take my word for it, I was there when "World..." was first released and when the black artists and poets had something to say... \n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nWAR at it's best! An all time classic, June 29, 1998 \nReviewer: DPutty@Yahoo.com from New York City \nSome albums just speak to you. This album speaks to me. Released originally in 1972, I believe, this album is in the "Tight Bands" hall of fame. I was a kid in those days, listening to my big sister's stereo, staring at the details of the large LP picture. This album helped me get schooled on the rich elements of good music, and it defies categorization. Comparisons? The title track, "The World is a Ghetto" is as distinctive as "What's Going On", "Mercy, Mercy Me", or "Makes Me Wanna Hollar". More than 25 years later, I can still go back and it feels as lively and as relevant as when it was made. Another comparison? War in "City, Country, City" is on par with Tower Of Power's "Squib Cakes" and dare I say it, with Led Zepplin's "Stairway to Heaven"? Give a listen and you'll agree. \n\n\n
This rock cd contains 6 tracks and runs 43min 51sec.
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: Music
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: music songs tracks rock Rock
- War - The Cisco Kid (04:31)
- War - Where Was You At (03:25)
- War - City, Country, City (13:16)
- War - Four Cornered Room (08:33)
- War - The World Is a Ghetto (10:09)
- War - Beetles in the Bog (03:52)
