World Party [1990] Goodbye Jumbo

[01] Is It Too Late
[02] Way Down Now
[03] When The Rainbow Comes
[04] Put The Message In The Box
[05] Ain't Gonna Come Till I'm Ready
[06] And I Fell Back Alone
[07] Take It Up
[08] God On My Side
[09] Show Me To The Top
[10] Love Street
[11] Sweet Soul Dream
[12] Thank You World



amg: This excellent follow-up album from World Party is much tighter than the debut. Dealing with issues from the environment ("Take It Up," "Put the Message in the Box") to relationship woes ("And I Fell Back Alone"), these tracks manage to maintain a hopeful, positive mood without becoming trivial. In these songs, Wallinger has developed his own distinct style. A great album, worth checking out just for the uptempo groove of "Way Down Now."
(amg 9/10)