The Legend Lives On - Jah Wobble In 'Betrayal' by Jah Wobble - Uhune

ALBUM

The main points of grief with Wobble's debut album are his vocals -- they're awful, most resembling a liquored up Colin Newman. Another criticism is that a couple of his syrupy basslines here are nicked from his PiL work; "Not Another" and "Blueberry Hill"'s lines are straight off Metal Box, so it's no small wonder why John Lydon quickly sacked him from the band. Aside from these gripes, it remains a pretty strong record. The Legend Lives On's finer moments often occur when Wobble's mouth is shut, or when he chants rather than sings. "Today Is the First Day of The..." and "Tales From Outer Space" feature nice and queasy synth effects and ample basslines. The record is largely guitar free, submerged in white reggae. Virgin's CD reissue adds seven bonus tracks, including a horn-laden remix of "Today Is the First Day" and the completely laughable and likely offensive "Dreadlock Don't Deal in Wedlock."
© Andy Kellman /TiVo

1. Betrayal

Primary Artist: Jah Wobble; Main Performer
Drums: Martin Atkins; Performer
Composer: John Wardle; Composer
Performer: Martin Atkins
Jah Wobble; Performer
Producer: Jah Wobble
Eddie Jobson; Production

2. Beat The Drum For Me

Composer: John Wardle; Composer
Primary Artist: Jah Wobble; Main Performer
Producer: Jah Wobble; Production

3. Blueberry Hill

Composer: Rose
Al Lewis
Larry Stock; Composer
Primary Artist: Jah Wobble; Main Performer
Producer: Jah Wobble; Production

4. Not Another

Composer: John Wardle; Composer
Primary Artist: Jah Wobble; Main Performer
Producer: Jah Wobble; Production

5. Tales From Outer Space

Composer: John Wardle; Composer
Primary Artist: Jah Wobble; Main Performer
Producer: Jah Wobble; Production

6. Today Is The First Day Of The...?

Composer: John Wardle; Composer
Primary Artist: Jah Wobble; Main Performer
Producer: Jah Wobble; Production

7. Dan Mcarthur

Composer: John Wardle; Composer
Primary Artist: Jah Wobble; Main Performer
Producer: Jah Wobble; Production

8. Pineapple

Composer: John Wardle; Composer
Primary Artist: Jah Wobble; Main Performer
Producer: Jah Wobble; Production

9. Blueberry Hill

Composer: Rose
Al Lewis
Larry Stock; Composer
Primary Artist: Jah Wobble; Main Performer
Producer: Jah Wobble; Production

10. I Need You By My Side

Composer: John Wardle; Composer
Primary Artist: Jah Wobble; Main Performer
Producer: Jah Wobble; Production

11. Message From Pluto

Composer: John Wardle; Composer
Primary Artist: Jah Wobble; Main Performer
Producer: Jah Wobble; Production

12. Sea Side Special

Composer: John Wardle; Composer
Primary Artist: Jah Wobble; Main Performer
Producer: Jah Wobble; Production

13. Something Profound

Composer: John Wardle; Composer
Primary Artist: Jah Wobble; Main Performer
Producer: Jah Wobble; Production

14. Dreadlock Don't Deal In Wedlock

Composer: John Wardle; Composer
Primary Artist: Jah Wobble; Main Performer
Producer: Jah Wobble
Jobson; Production

15. Battle Of Britain

Composer: John Wardle; Composer
Primary Artist: Jah Wobble; Main Performer
Producer: Jah Wobble; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 18 minutes and 19 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Reggae, World, Alt Dance, Experimental

Label

Virgin Records

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 30, 1980

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

77778770251