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01. "The Cisco kid" 02. "City, country, city" 03. "Beetles in the bog" 04. "Four cornered room" 05. "Where was you at" 06. "The world is a ghetto"
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Number of discs: |
1 |
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Description: | The World is a Ghetto was WAR's 1973 funk/R&B/latin fusion jam, which became the top selling record in America that year. It features "Cisco Kid" inspired by the popular mid-century TV show, The title Track, "The World Is A Ghetto" which has been sampled in more than 31 hip hop songs, including tracks by Geto Boys, Ice T-, and A$AP Mob, instrumental jam "City, Country, City," Four Cornered Room, Beetles In The Bog, and Where Was You At. This release features the progressions of the two key tracks (Cisco Kid and The World Is A Ghetto), and alternate takes/reimaginings of the remaining tracks - 140GR. BLACK VINYLThe World Is a Ghetto is the fifth album by the band War, originally released in late 1972 on United Artists Records.Vinyl comes in a white poly-lined sleeve. Made in Germany.
Runouts are etched, '-1' is mirrored."The World Is A Ghetto" is the groundbreaking LP by the legendary funk band War, released in 1972 and now reissued by Rhino. This album stands as a milestone in soul, funk, and jazz fusion, featuring iconic tracks like "The Cisco Kid," "Where Was You At," and the epic title track "The World Is A Ghetto." The record explores themes of urban life, social consciousness, and unity with an unmistakable groove that has influenced generations. War is renowned for their genre-blending soundscapes and socially aware lyrics; they achieved massive success throughout the 1970s with hits such as "Low Rider" and "Why Can't We Be Friends?" Rhino Records is celebrated for its high-quality reissues of classic albums across genres?ensuring timeless music like this remains accessible to new audiences while preserving audio fidelity. |
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No. of tracks: |
6 |
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Manufacturer No.: |
0349784492 |
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Responsible Person for the EU:
Warner Music Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, DE anfrage@warnermusic.com |
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