The World Should Know
Burning Spear · 1993
42 min · 10 tracks · dub music
A fusion of powerful roots reggae rhythms and soulful instrumentation that conveys a message of resilience and hope.
Top tracks — play these first
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The World Should Know Start here — This title track encapsulates the album’s overarching message about awareness and social consciousness, setting a tone that resonates throughout.
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I Stand Strong — With its empowering lyrics and robust instrumentation, this track serves as an anthem of resilience, highlighting Burning Spear's commitment to uplifting messages.
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Peace — The closing track delivers a poignant call for harmony amid turmoil, effectively summarizing the album's themes while showcasing Burning Spear's lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases solid composition and craft typical of dub, with engaging rhythms and layered sounds.
What we noticed
- The album features extended instrumental sections, with several tracks exceeding five minutes, allowing for deep exploration of rhythm and melody.
- Each track employs layered instrumentation, often featuring horns and keyboards that create a rich soundscape characteristic of dub music.
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- deeply reflective listening sessions
- spiritual and uplifting vibes
- steady groove for relaxation
- thoughtful lyrical exploration
- calming background ambiance
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry that reflects Burning Spear's themes but isn't widely recognized outside core fans.
- Career context
- Released in 1993, The World Should Know came during Burning Spear's prolific phase, following the critically acclaimed albums like 1980's Social Living. By this time, the artist had established himself as a leading figure in reggae, blending spiritual themes with social consciousness. This album further solidified his relevance in the evolving reggae landscape of the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Tosh· Black Uhuru· Culture
Tracklist
- 1 The World Should Know Start here 4:05
- 2 In a Time Like Now 4:02
- 3 I Stand Strong 4:17
- 4 Identity 4:00
- 5 It's Not a Crime 5:03
- 6 Mi Gi Dem (I Give Them) 4:02
- 7 Loving Day 4:09
- 8 Sweeter Than Chocolate 4:04
- 9 On the Inside 4:09
- 10 Peace 4:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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