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This is the first time that this classic Light of the World album has been released on CD. It has been in demand from fans for several years.
Also includes 7 bonus tracks recorded by Beggar & Co (a band made up of some Light of the World founder members) recorded live at the Jazz Cafe.
The original album contains the Light of the World hits London Town, I Shot The Sheriff, I'm So Happy and Time, as well as (Somebody) Help Me Out in the Beggar & Co set.
Sleeve notes by Light of the World and Beggar & Co founder Kenny Wellington.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Anyone familiar with LOTW and their sound will want to snap up this classic album - it is undoubtedly one the best soul/funk albums Britain has ever produced and certainly worth more than the modest asking price.
However, it is unfortunate that EMI's reissue team have once again let themselves down with a flat, rough-sounding transfer that doesn't do justice to Augie Johnson's crisp upfront production. Interesting as it is to hear LOTW/Beggar & Co/Funk Jazz Collective's poorly recorded recent live recordings included here as bonus tracks, it surely would have been better to include the blistering original 12" mixes.
All credit to EMI for making this available but like Johnnie Taylor's 'What About My Love" CD issue and the recent 2-CD Capitol Disco compilation it presents another wasted opportunity by EMI to cash-in on their vast back catalogue and wealth of sonic expertise.
However, it is unfortunate that EMI's reissue team have once again let themselves down with a flat, rough-sounding transfer that doesn't do justice to Augie Johnson's crisp upfront production. Interesting as it is to hear LOTW/Beggar & Co/Funk Jazz Collective's poorly recorded recent live recordings included here as bonus tracks, it surely would have been better to include the blistering original 12" mixes.
All credit to EMI for making this available but like Johnnie Taylor's 'What About My Love" CD issue and the recent 2-CD Capitol Disco compilation it presents another wasted opportunity by EMI to cash-in on their vast back catalogue and wealth of sonic expertise.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Oh yes, Light of the World are very much back in our heads. The fact that the 80's revival is kickin at the moment means that many of our favorite tracks that we loved first time around are now available again and this LP is living proof of it. The best track they ever did is 'London Town', smooth, classy, funky and makes me proud to be a londoner. 'Time' is a head nodder of neck aching proportions and 'I shot the sheriff' despite its bemusing topic is still cool. This album represents where UK Jazzfunk was at its peak in the 80's, i still play my full length 12" of "Time" and to have the album again makes me smile. One point to notice is that the vocals from LOTW were and still aren't great but hey the backing tracks are so just buy it. Now!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Great album - the pioneers of Brit funk at their best. Time (live) is superb but disappointed in Somebody help me out! just over 1 minute live - seems little point. It would be great to get a whole live set from them - come on guys, how about it?
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Took me back years of which I am not ashamed. Couldn't belive you...
Great all round seller price wise n postage wise. Speedily delivered. Up those b4 the original Caister! This is Royalty territory before the Pink Elephant in Southgate. Read more
Published 4 months ago by addo2
Britfunk at it's best
Round Trip Great to have this on cd.The eighties a great time for dance music
Published on 21 May 2009 by RICKY SOULBOY
Light of the World
I had this album on cassette when it first came out, so pleased it came out on cd sounds even better, London Town is a brilliant track, and Bob Marleys I Shot The Sherrif is great,... Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2009 by Tim Lathwell
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