Isaiah First Prophet of Old
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| Isaiah First Prophet of Old | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1978 | |||
| Genre | Reggae | |||
| Length | 34:05 | |||
| Label | Nicola Delita, Front Line | |||
| Producer | Devon Russell | |||
| Big Youth chronology | ||||
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Isaiah First Prophet of Old is an album by the Jamaican musician Big Youth, released in 1978.[1][2] It was produced by Devon Russell.[3]
Critical reception
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LA Weekly wrote that the album "demonstrates that [Big Youth] is better off rapping than singing."[7] Robert Christgau praised "World in Confusion".[5] Trouser Press noted that "the groove is steady and appealing."[8]
Track listing
[edit | edit source]All tracks are written by Big Youth.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "World in Confusion" | 4:24 |
| 2. | "Writing on the Wall" | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Zion" | 4:07 |
| 4. | "Isaiah First Prophet of Old" | 5:30 |
| 5. | "Lord Jah Bless" | 4:10 |
| 6. | "Reaping Time" | 3:29 |
| 7. | "Love We a Deal With" | 4:13 |
| 8. | "Upful One" | 3:57 |
Personnel
[edit | edit source]- Big Youth - Main Performer, Vocals, Percussion,
- Rita Marley - Vocals
- George Fullwood - Bass
- Carlton "Santa" Davis - Percussion, Drums
- Earl "Chinna" Smith - Guitar
- Earl Lindo - Clarinet, Keyboards, Organ
- Tony Chin - Guitar
- Vin Gordon - Trombone
- Sylvan Morris - Engineer, Percussion
- Errol Thompson - Engineer
- Keith Sterling - Piano
- Uziah "Sticky" Thompson - Percussion
- Scott Morris - Percussion
- Judy Mowatt - Vocals
- Herman Marquis - Saxophone
- Bobby Ellis - Trumpet
Recording Information
[edit | edit source]- Recording : Harry J Studio, Kingston, Jamaica & Joe Gibbs Studio, Kingston, Jamaica
- Engineer : Errol Thompson
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Big Youth - Isaiah First Prophet Of Old at Roots Archives
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