Third World - The Story's Been Told (Jamaica, 1979)

Third World - The Story's Been Told (Jamaica, 1979)

1979's THE STORY'S BEEN TOLD, like its immediate predecessor JOURNEY TO ADDIS, is a transitional album bridging the traditional roots reggae of early albums like 1976's self-titled release and the more pop-oriented and keyboard-heavy work of Third World's later years. The balance is still tilted towards the rootsy and the Rasta, however, making THE STORY'S BEEN TOLD a fine example of the band's classic era.

These seven lengthy songs are funky reggae workouts evenly divided between Rastafarian devotionals like "Irie Ites," and more playful party tunes like "Having a Party" and "Come Together." The gently flowing title track, one of Third World's finest, closes the album on an appropriately high note.

01 - Talk To Me

02 - Irie Ites

03 - Always Around

04 - Tonight For Me

05 - Come Together

06 - Having A Party

07 - The Story's Been Told

Cat Bass, Guitar, Vocals

Michael "Ibo" Cooper Vocals

Steven "Cat" Coore Bass, Guitar

Richard Daley Bass, Guitar

John Fischbach Engineer, Remixing

Jim Hall Engineer

Irvin Jarrett Percussion

Laura Livingston Assistant Engineer

Bunny Rugs Guitar, Vocals

Steven Stanley Engineer, Mixing

Willie Stewart Drums

Third World Producer

Jeff Willens Digital Remastering, Mastering Engineer

Chris Wood Saxophone

Third World - The Story's Been Told (Jamaica, 1979)