Titled Under the Magic Sun, the album is slated to be released by Cleopatra Records packaged as 14-track effort featuring inventive versions of pop and rock classics, including Bread's Everything I Own, REO Speedwagon's I Can't Fight This Feeling Anymore, and Creedence Clearwater Revival's Have You Ever Seen The Rain.
It will also include a re-visitation of the band's mega-hit 96 Degrees In The Shade.
Although Under the Magic Sun is the first album to be released by the band since the death of its lead singer William 'Bunny Rugs' Clarke, the group began working on the project before his death on February 2.
A.J. Brown, who replaced the ailing Rugs on some of the shows during the group's 40-year anniversary celebrations, officially joined the group in March.
The band is one of the longest surviving reggae bands of all time. They have also been very consistent in crossing over into the international market, mixing elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock.
Third World is billed to perform at Reggae on the River in August but is expected to perform a few shows in the island later this month.
Check out the album cover and track list below;
1. Put A Little Love In Your Heart2. I Can t Fight This Feeling3. My Love4. I Go Crazy5. Have You Ever Seen The Rain6. The Best Of My Love7. Everything I Own8. Into The Night9. Inner City Blues10. Walking In Rhythm11. Try Jah Love12. Livication13. 96 Degrees14. Now That We Found Love
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