Third World Warrior

Infobox Album
Name = Third World Warrior
Type = Album
Artist = Kris Kristofferson


Released = March 6, 1990
Recorded =
Genre = Country
Length = 36:44
Label = Mercury
Producer = Larry Hirsch
Reviews =
* Allmusic Rating|2|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:7zn20r8ac48p link]
*"Rolling Stone" rating|2|5 [http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/kriskristofferson/albums/album/284365/review/5942845/third_world_warrior link]
Last album = "Repossessed"
(1986)
This album = "Third World Warrior"
(1990)
Next album = "Live at the Philharmonic"
(1992)

"Third World Warrior" is an album by Kris Kristofferson, released on Mercury Records in 1990 (see 1990 in music). It is a concept album composed of topical songs on politics, primarily expressing left-wing support. The album was commercially unsuccessful, due in part to Kristofferson's declining career as a singer and the release of The Highwaymen's second album, "Highwayman 2", the week before.

Kristofferson expressed support for Nelson Mandela and the Sandinista National Liberation Front; not long prior to the album's release, Mandela was freed from prison and the Sandinistas were defeated in elections, transferring power to the National Opposition Union.

On the tribute CD "The Pilgrim: A Celebration of Kris Kristofferson", Country singer Patty Griffin covers the controversial but melodic song "Sandinista" .

Track listing

"All songs written by Kris Kristofferson except as noted."
#"Eagle and the Bear" – 3:34
#"Third World Warrior" – 3:06
#"Aguila del Norte" – 4:00
#"Hero" – 2:48
#"Don't Let the Bastards (Get You Down)" – 3:44
#"Love of Money" (Glen Clark/Kristofferson/Dan Lawson/J.J. Meeker/Billy Swan) – 3:40
#"Third World War" (Kristofferson/Daniel Timms) – 4:47
#"Jesse Jackson" – 2:23
#"Mal Sacate" – 3:34
#"Sandinista" – 5:08