What Kind of World (Heartbeat, 1991 [orig. released 1970])

You might think you haven't heard anything from The Cables, but chances are you have, indirectly.  The classic rhythm from "What Kind of World" was recycled for a slew of tunes in 2000, most notably Morgan Heritage's "Down By the River," Freddie McGregor's "I See It in You," and Sanchez's "Pretty Little Girl" (all included on the one-rhythm album Down By the River).  Unfortunately for fans, The Cables' career was short-lived, Studio One's What Kind of World being their only album.  Still, it's an enduring set, with strong tunes like "Baby Why," "Be a Man," "What Am I to Do," and "No New Love," in addition to "What Kind of World."  The sound of this album is consistent with "What Kind of World": upbeat rock steady with R&B melodies and sweet vocals reminiscent of The Mighty Diamonds.  Although there is some classic material here, I would stop short of calling the entire album a classic, though it's worth a listen as the only testament to The Cables' legacy.

Track Listing
1. Baby Why
2. Be a Man
3. What Am I to Do
4. Got to Find Someone
5. No New Love
6. What Kind of World
7. My Broken Heart
8. Cheer Up
9. Let Them Talk
10. Love Is a Pleasure