Time Will Tell/Many Rivers To Cross/Vietnam/Use What I Got/Hard Road To Travel/Wonderful World Beautiful People/Sufferin’ In The Land/Hello Sunshine/My Ancestors/That’s The Way Life Goes/Come Into My Life
An early album from the influential Jamaican reggae star Jimmy Cliff that ranges from pop material to protest songs. Includes the UK No. 6 hit single Wonderful World Beautiful People, after which the US release was titled.
“The undeniable talent of Jimmy Cliff is making anything sound like a celebration. On his self-titled album, Jimmy Cliff, there are songs about struggle and war and injustice, and all of these songs are packed with heavy lyrics and vivid imagery, but Jimmy Cliff seems to understand that it is more effective to get an important message across positively with energy as opposed to disillusionment.”
“It's not all doom and gloom brought to you with a smile on Jimmy Cliff, there are also some real positive numbers that don't feel forced or thick and, thanks to Jimmy Cliff's vision, they fit in perfectly with the political aspects of the album. The powerful soul singing and rich instrumentation on Jimmy Cliff make this album universal, whether you actually are a reggae diehard or not.”
“Great pop-reggae from before he hit the big time. Saying that this is not roots is missing the point. Here Cliff takes the radical soul of the time and transforms it into the Jamaican idiom to great success. Beautifully produced, brilliantly performed and Cliff at his best. He never bettered this album actually - check it out if you are new to the genre - a great introduction to the wonderful world of reggae.”
“Occasionally average and a bit too pop. Jimmy Cliff's first album is strong nonetheless. Many Rivers To Cross isn't nearly as good as some would have you believe, but Vietnam, Wonderful World Beautiful People and My World Is Blue are all excellent. Definitely recommended.”
“Here Jimmy Cliff sings the provocative Vietnam. You'll also find Cliff's signature ballad here, the moving and spiritual Many Rivers To Cross. His infectious pop-ska hit Wonderful World Beautiful People is another highlight.”
“This album has some great sound, tons of great tracks. It's quite long, definitely worth your money, and the songs are classic. His lyrics are powerful and socially conscious (often quite sad) while his rhythms are upbeat and positive.”
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