"World In Motion" is the ninth album by American singer/songwriter Jackson Browne, released in 1989. This is Jackson Browne's most political album, and it took three years to complete.
At times, it seems less like a collection of songs than an aural neon sign flashing "I am outraged!" In "The Word Justice," for example, Browne paints a devastating portrait of Oliver North's appearance before Congress, and later devotes a verse to the CIA's alleged drug smuggling activities. Elsewhere, the title tune warns of America
All is not doom and gloom, however. On a more optimistic note, "When the Stone Begins to Turn" (which boasts a reggae groove courtesy of guest stars Sly and Robbie) suggests that South Africa's Nelson Mandela would someday be freed, and some of the songs--in particular "My Personal Revenge" and "Lights and Virtues"--have an almost inspirational tone. Musically, the album is a slicked up version of the L.A. studio pop familiar from most of Browne's '80s albums; there is, however, some sort of irony in the fact that his main collaborator here, multi-instrumentalist Scott Thurston.
Track listing
01. World in Motion (Browne, Craig Doerge) - 4:24
02. Enough of the Night (Browne) - 4:54
03. Chasing You into the Light (Browne) - 4:16
04. How Long (Browne) - 6:10
05. Anything Can Happen (Browne) - 5:05
06. When the Stone Begins to Turn (Browne) - 4:48
07. The Word Justice (Browne, Scott Thurston) - 4:18
08. My Personal Revenge (Tomás Borge, Luis Enrique, Mejía Godoy) - 4:02
09. I Am a Patriot (Steven Van Zandt) - 4:02
10. Lights and Virtues (Browne) - 4:53
Released: June 6, 1989
Recorded at: Groovemasters, Santa Monica , California
Genre: Rock
Length: 46:52
Label: Elektra
Producer: Jackson Browne, Scott Thurston
Engineers: Terry Becker, James Geddes, Jim Nipar, David Tickle
Mixing: David Tickle
Personnel
Jackson Browne – guitar, keyboard, vocals
Alex Acuña – percussion
David Crosby – vocals
Craig Doerge – keyboard
Djene Doumbouya – vocals
Kevin Dukes – guitar
Sly Dunbar – drums
Brinsley Dan Forde – vocals
Tony Gad – vocals
Bob Glaub – bass
Doug Haywood – bass, vocals
Michael Jochum – drums
Salif Keita - vocals
Russ Kunkel – drums
Ray Lema – keyboard, vocals
David Lindley – guitar, violin, steel guitar
Yves N'Djock – guitar
Hugo Pebruza – percussion
Bonnie Raitt – vocals
Walfredo Reyes – conductor, drums
Robbie Shakespeare – bass
Jorge Strunz – guitar
Scott Thurston – bass, keyboard, vocals
Lori B. Williams – vocals
Brice Wouassy – percussion
Drummie Zeb – vocals
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