Jimmy Cliff – Cliff Hanger (E/E) – LP, AU 1985

Cliff Hanger is an LP by Jimmy Cliff from 1985 released on the CBS label.

About this album

Cliff Hanger is a strong late-period Jimmy Cliff album that brings his melodic gift and political edge into bright, accessible reggae-pop. Released in 1985, it reflects a period when Cliff was refining his sound for a broader international audience without losing the social conscience that made him a major reggae voice. The album balances tuneful hooks with sly commentary, giving weight to songs like Hitting With Music and Nuclear War while keeping the arrangements lean and immediate. It stands as a polished example of Cliff’s ability to make conscious music feel easy to absorb, and remains one of his most durable 1980s releases.