Customer Reviews

Journey to Addis

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I first heard Journey to Addis on 8-track not long after its initial release. Unfortunately, it belonged to a friend and, up until recently, I had been unable to find a copy of this collection. This album (can I still call it that?) is a winner from start to finish. The instrumental title track is my favorite due to its infectious, haunting groove. Over the years I've been able to listen to the album's more popular tracks (e.g., Now That We've Found Love and African Woman) as they've appeared on other releases, but I truly missed others such as the aforementioned title track and Cold Sweat. A true masterpiece that should appeal to "drum and bass" fans and others who appreciate classic roots reggae.

What's this? It cannot be, Journey to Addis on CD! I have looked for any version of this reggae masterpiece for over ten years and finally found a vinyl copy of it in Denver last summer. I am happy to see a digital version now exists. I endured quizzical looks from reggae music specialty stores in San Franciso, Sante Fe, and New York who claimed there was no such album as Journey to Addis by Third World. The music, while reggae, has strong soul overtones. The vocal harmonization is perhaps the best on any record of which I know. The music is subtly seductive and instantly relaxing. Tracks to obsess over are One Cold Vibe, Cool Meditation, Now That We Found Love (one of the best love songs ever recorded), and Journey to Addis. However, to be truly appeciated view it as an album, not a collection of singles. All in all, the record is about a romance, as it conveys a strong sense of love and passion for life and people. Buy now!

Folks, this is an amazing album. unfortunatly, even the most avid reggae fans do not know of it's existence. Tracks like "cool meditation", "one more vibe" and "fret not thyself" are great examples of how reggae was like during it's popular height. i had an lp once, but listening to the remastered cd is quite an experience by itself. don't miss out on great stuff.

I don't normally give five stars. Or order records from America, but I've waited years for this album to be available on CD.

Of all the legendary albums recorded at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, this one is without equal. If you love to be moved and grooved, you will enjoy its empassioned vocals and killer choruses. If your appreciation of music is more technical, you will be inspired by the musicianship in its blend of reggae with jazz and funk. Despite containing the hit single "Now That We've Found Love", this album retains cult classic appeal. Join our discerning minority!

If you don't already own this album, you ARE missing out on of the best reggae albums of all time!! Next to Bob Marley's "Survival" (which came out a year after "Journey to Addis"), this is the best of the best! BUY IT NOW!!! You won't regret it!

Back in print! This wasn't available for YEARS, and when it was, it was available as an import only! So happy to hear it again!!!

I have enjoyed this album ever since it came out. The only reason I even heard it at all was because I worked at a college radio station and a promo copy came in. I tracked down a new copy immediately and I'm glad I did. Friends over the years have loved the album and the vinyl quickly became a rarity and very hard to find. I was thrilled when I managed to find a CD copy after having to buy a compilation to get "Now that we've found love" and "African Woman" ... the only two cuts from JTA on it. The title cut is a remarkable piece as well, extending traditional reggae into very dynamic grooves ... jazz, blues, rock and soul all find their way into the songs. If you are only going to have one reggae style album, this would be a wonderful choice. Third Worlds albums should be in any reggae collectors library. All of their first 4 albums have to be heard. And finally, after they've been reissued in mp3, there is no excuse for them not to find a rejuvenated following.

i won't say much more than what i wrote in my title: i don't care all that much for reggae, i find it boring after a while. i think that bob marley is great and 90 percent of other reggae artists are far behind, but that's me. nevertheless, i love this album. why? because it's virtually flawless - the writing, mixing, production, playing, vocals, arrangements - it all synchs together in a really beautiful way. this is what a really good album is supposed to sound like, in any style