Isaiah First Prophet of Old

Isaiah First Prophet of Old
Studio album by
Big Youth
Released1978
GenreReggae
Length34:05
LabelsNicola Delita, Front Line
ProducerDevon Russell
Big Youth chronology
Hit the Road Jack
(1976)		 Isaiah First Prophet of Old
(1978)		 Progress
(1979)

Isaiah First Prophet of Old is an album by the Jamaican musician Big Youth, released in 1978. It was produced by Devon Russell.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStar
Robert Christgau(1-star Honorable Mention)
The Encyclopedia of Popular MusicStarStarStar

LA Weekly wrote that the album "demonstrates that [Big Youth] is better off rapping than singing." Robert Christgau praised "World in Confusion". Trouser Press noted that "the groove is steady and appealing."

Track listing

All tracks are written by Big Youth.

No.TitleLength
1."World in Confusion"4:24
2."Writing on the Wall"4:31
3."Zion"4:07
4."Isaiah First Prophet of Old"5:30
5."Lord Jah Bless"4:10
6."Reaping Time"3:29
7."Love We a Deal With"4:13
8."Upful One"3:57

Personnel

Recording

References

  1. ↑ Moskowitz, David V. (2005). Caribbean Popular Music: An Encyclopedia of Reggae, Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, and Dancehall. ABC-CLIO. p. 31.
  2. ↑ "Big Youth Biography by Fred Thomas". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  3. ↑ Thompson, Dave (2002). Reggae & Caribbean Music. Backbeat Books. p. 36.
  4. ↑ "Isaiah First Prophet of Old Big Youth". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Big Youth". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  6. ↑ Larkin, Colin (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press.
  7. ↑ Snowden, Don (26 Oct 1979). "Reggae Round-Up". LA Weekly. p. 41.
  8. ↑ "Big Youth". Trouser Press. Retrieved 20 February 2024.