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Third World – You've Got The Power (VG/VG)
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You've Got The Power is an LP by Third World released on the CBS label.
About this album
You've Got The Power finds Third World refining the reggae-pop blend that made them one of Jamaica's most approachable crossover acts. Released in 1982, the album pairs buoyant rhythms with a sharper pop sensibility, while still carrying the group's commitment to uplift and social commentary. Songs such as Try Jah Love and You've Got The Power (To Make A Change) show how Third World could balance melodic hooks with roots-reggae energy, making the record both accessible and purposeful. Arriving after the band's late-70s breakthrough, it helped confirm their place in the international reggae conversation at a time when the genre was reaching wider audiences.
Genre: Reggae
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A1 Try Jah Love (Jah Jah Love)
A2 Ride On
A3 You'Re Playing Us Too Close
A4 Before You Make Your Move (Melt With Everyone)
B1 Jah Jah Children Moving Up
B2 You'Ve Got The Power (To Make A Change)
B3 Inna Time Like This
B4 I Wake Up Cryin'
B5 Low Key-Jammin'