War ‎– The World Is A Ghetto 1972

 

 

 

 

 War – The World Is A Ghetto (1972 LP) | Review & Tracklist

 

 

 

 

United Artists Records 1972 ‎– UAS-5652

 

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The World Is a Ghetto is the fifth album by American band
War, released in late 1972 on United Artists Records.
The World Is A Ghetto by War is one of the most iconic funk 
and soul albums of the 1970s. Released in 1972, this record 
blends jazz, funk, soul, and social commentary into a
 timeless sound that still resonates today.
In this article, we explore the original vinyl edition released 
by United Artists Records under catalog number UAS-5652, 
including tracklist, sound review, and why this album remains
 essential for collectors and music lovers.
The album The World Is a Ghetto marked a major breakthrough 
for War, becoming one of the best-selling records of its time. It 
perfectly captures the band’s signature fusion of funk grooves, 
Latin rhythms, jazz improvisation, and socially conscious themes.
Its laid-back yet deeply expressive atmosphere reflects urban life 
in the early 1970s, touching on inequality, street culture,
 and resilience through music.
The World Is A Ghetto stands out for its smooth grooves, extended
 instrumental sections, and cohesive atmosphere. The album flows
 effortlessly between vocal tracks and long-form jams.
“City, Country, City” showcases the band’s jazz-funk mastery with 
extended improvisation, while “The Cisco Kid” delivers a more
 accessible and catchy groove.
The production is warm and organic, with deep basslines, crisp percussion,
 and layered instrumentation that truly shine on vinyl.

credits:

    Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Charles Miller
    Bass, Percussion, Vocals – B.B. Dickerson
    Bongos, Congas, Percussion, Vocals – Papa Dee Allen
    Clarinet, Percussion, Vocals – Charles Miller
    Composed By – War
    Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Harold Brown
    Guitar, Percussion, Vocals – Howard Scott
    Harmonica, Percussion, Vocals – Lee Oskar
    Organ, Percussion, Piano, Timbales, Vocals – Lonnie Jordan
    All tracks composed by War (Papa Dee Allen, Harold Brown, B. B. Dickerson,
     Lonnie Jordan, Charles Miller, Lee Oskar, Howard E. Scott).

Engineer – Chris Huston
Producer – Jerry Goldstein
Producer [Associate] – Howard Scott, Lonnie Jordan
Recorded at Crystal Industries, Los Angeles, CA

tracklist:

A1 The Cisco Kid 4:35
A2 Where Was You At 3:25
A3 City, Country, City 13:18
B1 Four Cornered Room 8:30
B2 The World Is A Ghetto 10:10
B3 Beetles In The Bog     

 

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