A Bob Marley [Import]

1. Um So Amor (One Love)

2. Sol No Ceu (Sun Ids Shinnig)

3. Stir It Up

4. I Shot The Sherrif

5. Is This Love0

6. Roots Rock Reggae

7. Talking Blues

8. Waiting In Vain

9. Magia Natural (Natural Mystic)

10. Eu Sei (I Know)

11. Guerra (War)

12. Mundo Em Confusao (So Much Trouble In The World)

13. Em Quem Servira A Carapuca (Who The Cap Fit)

14. Me Satisfaz A Alma (Satisfy My Soul)

15. So O Tempo Diro (Time Will Tell)

16. Ligado Nas Voltas Que O Mundo Da

A Bob Marley,Tribo De Jah,Universal,World Music

Average customer rating: A must-have for any music collection Reggae's Ruler Timeless CD Jimmy Buffett was right Album name says it all...

Legend (New Packaging) Bob Marley & The Wailers Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Exodus Experience Hendrix: The Best of Jimi Hendrix Survival Uprising Catch a Fire ASIN: B0000669JL Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

1. Is This Love
2. No Woman No Cry
3. Could You Be Loved
4. Three Little Birds
5. Buffalo Soldier
6. Get Up Stand Up
7. Stir It Up
8. Easy Skanking (Bonus Track)
9. One Love/People Get Ready
10. I Shot The Sheriff
11. Waiting In Vain
12. Redemption Song
13. Satisfy My Soul
14. Exodus
15. Jamming
16. Punky Reggae Party (Bonus Track)

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Even as greatest hits packages go, this is an utter gem. Every song is inspired, in a class of its own, whether the real version of "I Shot the Sheriff," the hymnlike "No Woman, No Cry," or the sheer joy of "Jamming." Even allowing that Marley never wrote any bad material, then Legend is still the crème de la crème, the heart and soul of the Jamaican people packed into one five-inch compact disc. He was unique, and the message of this record, more than any other, is that he died far too soon. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

A must-have for any music collection.......2007-07-11

I will never grow tired of "Legend." This compilation is absolutely perfect, providing an accurate insight into the musical genius that was Bob Marley. This isn't just reggae at its finest, but it's music at its finest. The songs on "Legend" can be inspiring, uplifting, entertaining, thought-provoking, but most of all just purely enjoyable. The simple songwriting and talented musicianship provide a sunny, lighthearted musical setting, the laidback Caribbean style that would inspire a generation of reggae followers. But it's Bob's messages and lyrics that set him apart from the other great Jamaican musicians who were his contemporaries. Bob's music is at times politically and religiously charged, and sometimes just for fun. But everything he advocates in his muic is positive. He wants the world to be a better, friendlier place, and he advocates human treatment and equality, civil rights, and freedom. He portrays his ideas in a simple manner that makes them all the more effective. This compilation covers the most audience-friendly and appealing of his extensive discography. This is a smart purchase, because Bob's discography is huge, especially because there are so many various releases that have surfaced between different distributors in different countries. "Legend" is an album everyone should own, it's the one that every new Bob Marley listener should not even think twice about purchasing, and everyone should be able to appreciate the music here.

The compilation begins with "Is This Love," one of the most purely roots songs here, a lyrically simple, musically catchy tune. "No Woman No Cry" is my favorite song of Bob's music, and this seven minute live recording is beautiful. The lyricism of this song is simple but really moving, from his talk of growing up poor in Jamaica to his philosophies on life, and the break for the guitar solo and background vocals complete the beautiful arrangement. I absolutely love "Could You Be Loved," a clever production that's immediately catchy, with a great chorus and standard Bob Marley performance. "Three Little Birds," one of his most well-known tunes, is fun, light, and fairly uplifting. "Buffalo Soldier" is an ingenious look at the movement of peoples from Africa to the Caribbean, and Bob praises his ancestors. The politically-fueled "Get Up, Stand Up" is a very effective rallying cry for civil rights. Another of my favorites is the winding "Stir It Up," a laidback, enjoyable and fun song. "Easy Skanking" is included as a bonus on the new remaster, a welcome bonus to the classic tracklist. "One Love/People Get Ready" is a happy call to equal treatment and some light philosophy, one of his most definitive songs. If you haven't, you must hear his ingenious cover of Eric Clapton's "I Shot the Sheriff," which is followed here by the easy "Waiting in Vain" and the very inspired "Redemption Song." "Satisfy My Soul" and the incredible "Exodus" follow, with another of my favorites, the unforgettable "Jamming." The remaster also includes "Punky Reggae Party" as a bonus, a unique party track.

Bottom line, this album is a must have for anyone. People of all ages and backgrounds can love "Legend," even if they're not a reggae fan. This music is clever, catchy, and fun, and Bob Marley is really a genius. Make this purchase if you haven't already, you will not be disappointed by "Legend."

Reggae's Ruler.......2007-07-09

This CD is an excellent Bob Marley compilation. Probably teh greatest reggae album ever. Here are just the really good tunes:

Is this Love - great opener, an uplifting reggae love song

3 Little Birds - great, soulful, makes heart soar

Buffalo Soldier - phenomenal tune about black soldiers who were sent to fight American Indians. Great story and great music

One Love - awesome tho simple, it's a call to unity

Redemption Song - slow with soft guitar, a stirring call to free your mind and free yourself, resist opression

Jammin- - a fun party tune, no message here but just to jam

Timeless CD.......2007-05-28

What can I say that has not already been said about this awesome cd? Put it on, relax and enjoy life. It never gets old.

Jimmy Buffett was right.......2007-05-13

My only knowledge of Bob Marley was references by Jimmy Buffett in his books. So when I found this CD, I had to get it. I am glad I did. Thoroughly enjoyed every cut.

Album name says it all..........2007-05-08

You don't have to smoke the you-know-what to appreciate the work of Bob Marley. This is good music for anybody, kids included! This is also one of the few best-ofs to live up to it's name. Invest in a positive message - buy this album today:)

Average customer rating: Good, But Left Out Important Songs. Forget "Legend" this is the Best Bob Marley Compilation that's Out There! An excellent, underrated Marley compilation Thank you Is this a bootleg?

One Love: The Very Best of Bob Marley & the Wailers Bob Marley & the Wailers Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Rocksteady | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Legend (New Packaging) Exodus Songs of Freedom Uprising Catch a Fire ASIN: B00005J9U1 Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

1. Stir It Up
2. Get Up, Stand Up
3. I Shot The Sheriff
4. Lively Up Yourself
5. No Woman, No Cry
6. Roots, Rock, Reggae
7. Exodus
8. Jamming
9. Waiting In Vain
10. Three Little Birds
11. Turn Your Lights Down Low
12. One Love/People Get Ready
13. Is This Love
14. Sun Is Shining
15. So Much Trouble In The World
16. Could You Be Loved
17. Redemption Song
18. Buffalo Soldier
19. Iron Lion Zion
20. I Know A Place

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One Love, a remastered retrospective of poli-spiritual musical icon Bob Marley's major-label work completed before his 1980 death from cancer, may well replace 1984's Legend as the best-selling reggae album of all time. One Love is 20 cuts to Legend's 16, a set that plays in chronological order of release as opposed to party mix. As with the latter, One Love presents the sweet organ-driven and feedback-scarred live version of "No Woman, No Cry" as well as album versions of classics like "I Shot the Sheriff," "Get Up, Stand Up," and "Jamming." Single versions of "Buffalo Soldier" and "Exodus" sidle up to the full-band cut of "Redemption Song" and the soulful Marley/Curtis Mayfield medley, "One Love/People Get Ready." A fine sampler of the Tuff Gong years from 1972's Catch a Fire and onward, One Love is aimed at the casual Marley fan rather than the hardcore completist, though its final track is indeed a rarity: the Marley-penned, Lee "Scratch" Perry-produced "I Know a Place." A moving ballad-styled anthem of solidarity and freedom, it was recorded in 1977 and is unavailable on any other Bob Marley & the Wailers album. One Love gives clear evidence of why Marley's legacy endears and endures nearly a generation after his passing. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Good, But Left Out Important Songs........2006-06-24

Good, (well all Bob Marley is good) but I still have that feeling from what I got 5 years ago when it was released that they left out some very important songs, yes I am delighted that they have put "So Much Trouble In The World" on it as it is a flawless song, but reasons why they have left out "Satisfy My Soul" and the oringinal "Redemption Song", still leave me saying why.
I do like how they have put it in year order, and have included a song off each album, apart from Babylon By Bus, well they just had to put on "No Woman No Cry" of Live, so I will let them off.
"Roots Rock Reggae", is another great song deserving a place on this album, but maybe "War" or "Positive Vibration" to replace that, or to add on to it.
"Coming In From The Cold" deserves every right to be on Legend and this, it is just an amazing song and has had not enough credit for it.
Otherwise that, it is a strong album, and worth the money.
A good purchase.

Forget "Legend" this is the Best Bob Marley Compilation that's Out There!.......2005-12-31

For many years, "Legend" was the only truly great compilation of this man's life's work but if you don't already have that album or if you are new to Bob Marley and want to find out what all the fuss is about, this hard-to-find version is really the best that there is. 20 great track selections and one track, the last one, that's not even on any other Marley album and most importantly of all, the sound quality is brilliant! Too many albums use the "remastered" claim too easily and sometimes even falsely to get you to "upgrade" from the album you already have but this is not one of them as this disc has been remastered to perfection. If you are not too wild about "live" performances just like me, then don't worry too much about the more expensive 2-disc version as this great one-disc version will more than suffice. Great track selections, great sound quality, great value for money, this is THE Bob Marley one-disc compilation album to get. Highly recommended!

An excellent, underrated Marley compilation.......2005-12-01

One Love. A Bob Marley hits compilation.

INTRODUCTION:
Bob Marley. Over the years, he has reigned supreme as the ultimate name in reggae music. Despite passing away in the early eighties, his music remains consistently popular. And it isn't hard to see why, as it really does stand the test of time. Despite dying young, Marley's career contained a plethora of music, and as such, many compilations of his work have been released over the years. The most popular compilation of Marley's work, though, would have to be the Legend compilation, released in the middle of the eighties. However, Marley has a number of other, lesser-known compilations. How does the lesser-known One Love measure up? Keep reading and find out!

OVERVIEW:
Bob Marley's One Love compilation was released in 2001. The compilation features twenty tracks, spanning many years of Marley's career.

REVIEW:
Bob Marley has a LOT of compilations, no questions asked. None of these compilations are bad, by any means. In fact, every one of them seems to succeed in areas that others don't. Legend is the best-known of all of Marley's compilations, and it isn't hard to see why. It was a single-disc, affordable compilation that hits all of the high points of Marley's career. However, just because Legend is the all-around best-known and most widely revered of all of Marley's collection does not mean it is the best one. One Love is an underrated gem of a hits compilation. For the most part, the tracklist is similar to Legend, but there are some changes. The set drops one track from Legend, Satisfy My Soul, and adds seven others. Also, this compilation uses the full-band version of Redemption Song, rather than the acoustic one that was featured on Legend. The order of the tracklist also got a total revamp. While Legend featured a non-chronological running order that was well suited for it being a "party" album of sorts, One Love uses a chronological order. I have always preferred chronological retrospectives in that they show you how the artist evolved over the years, and it works excellently for Bob Marley. Granted, some people may prefer the non-chronological running order of Legend, and it's not hard to see why they do, really.

OVERALL:
No matter which Bob Marley hits compilation you buy, you'll get a damn fine overview of his career. If you're just the casual Bob Marley fan who wants an affordable, single-disc overview of his career, you have come to the right place. Despite not being as well-known as Legend, this set is nothing less in the quality department. If you're a casual fan or just someone who is seeking an affordable yet effective introduction to the music of Marley, this is just what you need. Highly recommended!

EDITION NOTES:
Sadly, because this compilation is not as well-known as the classic Legend compilation, it is not as readily available. For that reason alone, you may want to go with the single-disc remastered version of Legend. Still, if you can find One Love, it is a worthwhile set.

Thank you.......2005-09-08

I didn't get the cd as quickly as I expected but when I did I didn't have any complaints! Thank you

Is this a bootleg?.......2005-06-28

Okay, here is the major problem with this release: it is not a TuffGong/Island release. The Marley family has struggled with this reality for a long time. Because Bob's music has become so widespread and lacks the legal protections that American and European recording artists have enjoyed for decades, his recordings have gone onto the cheap market (flea markets, push carts, gas stations, etc-and now Amazon). Buying One Love only serves to strengthen these sleazy record companies and hurts reggae artists and the Jamaican economy. Look closely at the albums before you buy them. Find out what label has produced them and try to stick with TuffGong when possible.

Average customer rating: Iconic! Simply unmissable! Excellent album! Bob Marley on TOP!! My First Marley Album and Arguably the Best One! One of Marley's best

Exodus Bob Marley & the Wailers Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Rocksteady | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Uprising Kaya Catch a Fire Survival Natty Dread ASIN: B00005LANG Release Date: 2001-11-13

Tracks:

1. Natural Mystic
2. So Much Things To Say
3. Guiltiness
4. The Heathen
5. Exodus
6. Jamming
7. Waiting In Vain
8. Turn Your Lights Down Low
9. Three Little Birds
10. One Love/People Get Ready
11. Jamming (Long Version)
12. Punky Reggae Party (Long Version)

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In 1999, Exodus was rightfully voted by the most important album of the 20th century by Time magazine. This is the visionary Bob Marley's masterpiece, a concept album that distills the myriad experiences of both our daily lives and collective unconsciousness into 46 minutes of aural perfection.

Exodus has been flawlessly remastered from the original recordings and showcases what is probably the Wailers' tightest recorded performance. The initial notes of the album's opening track, "Natural Mystic," fade up from a deep silence, giving the listener the impression that the music generates from within a continuum of the past, present, and future. The first half of Exodus bears witness to Marley's shift in focus away from the mundane problems of Babylon existence and toward a greater understanding of vital universal truths. The second half features songs such as "Jamming" and "Waiting in Vain," which take a gently wistful look at the more interpersonal aspects of human relations. --Rebecca Levine

Customer Reviews:

Iconic! Simply unmissable!.......2007-06-07

I watched a TV documentary the other night about the making of this album and it was a spellbinding hour and a half. Apparently, Bob had to flee Jamaica for the UK after an assassination attempt and ended up living in London for a year. It was during this year that this phenomenal album was recorded. I've owned it for over 20 years now - first on cassette, then on vinyl and finally on CD - and I had no clue that this was so.

The album was released in 1977. It was the year of the Queen's Silver Jubilee but Britain was in a very bad place, the seeds of Thatcherism and the heartless 80s had already been sown and Punk ruled the airwaves. I lived a very sheltered life as a teenager and so it wasn't until 1979 when I went away to boarding school, that I finally get to hear the album in its entirety. It was a true revelation. I heard it on (what was then) a new invention my peers and I called a "hi-fi system" owned by an older student and I remember hearing the percussion on "Jamming" and being transfixed. No exaggeration; I was literally hypnotised.

The album is faultless with pristine production by Bob and The Wailers. From the minute the first strains of "Natural Mystic" fade in, through the accusatory "Guiltiness", on to the revolutionary title track, the slow jams "Waiting In Vain" & "Turn Your Lights Down Low", on to the optimitic "Three Little Birds" and right to the end of "One Love/People Get Ready", there is not a single note out of place. Each song, a potential hit single, (7 of the 10 songs on the original album were actually hits here in the UK) has a vibrant, totally relevant message - especially for a black teenager living in 70s UK, and Bob's primary ethos of peace & love have stayed with me ever since. That being said, this is the album that began to open my young eyes to the oppression and injustice that already surrounded me. The idea that music wasn't simply for entertainment or escapism but could inspire thought, behaviour and attitude change as well as activism, was new and very appealing.

And this was also the album that turned Bob from an international reggae star into a global prophet. Setting everything about Rastafarianism (respectfully) to one side, Bob the man and the music he made, the message he spread, have always educated and enthralled me in equal measure and always will. When I think about what are for me, consummately iconic, influential and superb recordings and I think about such albums as Miles Davis' Kind of Blue, John Coltane's A Love Supreme, Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life, Michael Jackson's Off the Wall, Pink Floyd's The Wall (Deluxe Packaging Digitally Remastered) and Radiohead's OK Computer, I also, immediately, think of Bob Marley's "Exodus". My life was definitely not the same after listening to it and now that I fully understand the story behind it, I hold the album in even higher esteem.

Whether this is Marley's best piece of work or not is, I guess, a matter of personal opinion and will always be open to debate. What is beyond doubt, is that it is my favourite Bob Marley album and I am proud and honoured to make this my 200th review on amazon.com. I'm a bit of a purist so I prefer the version I have which does not have the two extra tracks (though I have both on 12" single) but they are definitely worth having. As such, this is the version to get. There'll no doubt be a '30th anniversary edition' knocking around before too long as well.

Excellent album!.......2007-05-30

I'm not really a reggae fan, but I love Stevie Wonder. I thus decided to give Bob Marley a chance. I must say this album can really get you hooked on this kind of music. Songs are witty, rhythmic and memorable. It is one of the best albums to jog along with. Bob Marley is definitely one of the more interesting artists of recent times.

Bob Marley on TOP!!.......2007-03-27

I was living on the island of St. Thomas in 1977 when I first heard this recording. I was on a beautiful beach, drinking those powerful rum punch drinks. Someone played the first song, "Natural Mystic" and for me, it was like being transported to another time dimension. The musical cadence and beauty of the song just captured me. I was instantly hooked to Bob Marley's music. The entire album has a quality to it that has made it one of the true classics in music. Not one bad track on the entire set. Played with passion and love by one of the greats, the main "rude boy" himself, Robert "Bob" Marley.

My First Marley Album and Arguably the Best One!.......2007-01-14

From personal experience, I can say that if you are trying to get into Bob Marley, start with this album! Let me start out with this: A lot of people(and I used to be one of them) say that all of Bob's songs sound the same. I have learned, from actually listening to his songs thoroughly, that that is an ignorant statement. Yes, the guitar does sound the same on 98% of the songs. But I have come to learn that the guitar in Reggae is just like the drums are in others genres of music; it keeps the beat. If it didn't sound like it does in every song, then it WOULDN'T be Reggae. The appreciation comes when you listen to how the song is built up around the guitar part; the horns, the keys/piano, and especially the BASS.
Now that I've said my part, I'll talk about the album. This is, from start to finish, an excellent album. If I were to be completely honest, it took a long time for it to grow on me. But once it did, it became my favorite Bob album. It is so emotional, and it contains my second favorite Bob song "Waiting in Vain." This album is also special because I believe that this was the first recording on which Marley knew he had cancer and was dying. To make music with this much passion and make your 5 best albums(Exodus-Confrontation) AFTER you know that you have cancer deserves a hell of a lot of admiration if you ask me. Anyway, don't take my word for it, buy this album. If you don't like this one, chances are you won't really like any other Bob Marley. But if you do like this, every recording after this one is also excellent. This is not to say that all the pre-Exodus albums aren't good, but they are very different than this one.
In short, if you are trying to get to know Bob Marley's music, you should:
1)Know how to appreciate Reggae music
2)Start with this album, and if you like it, then
3)Buy any/all albums AFTER this one (Kaya-Confrontation)
4)Then move on to the ealier albums

One of Marley's best.......2006-11-20

You'll need this album, along with Burnin' it's Bob Marley's best. So Much Things to Say is a throwaway. The rest? Natural Mystic; the Heathen and Guiltiness are all good. But everything from the militant-yet-danceable title track on is pure gold. As I have mentioned, I love the title song; Jammin' is a classic, and possibly my favorite Bob Marley song; though Waiting in Vain, the perfect love song, gives it a run for its money. You don't hear much about the sexy slow jam Turn Your Down Lights Low, a damn shame since it alone is worth the price of the disc even if you have a greatest hits. And if you can resist smiling after hearing Three Little Birds and One Love/People Get Ready, you're obviously jaded, cynical and have lost all faith in humanity (I'm not QUITE there yet). It's too bad they didn't include Punky Reggae Party on the normal album, instead sticking it on as a bonus track, since it's arguably better than any songs on the normal album - no mean feat, let me add! Make sure to buy this ASAP.

Average customer rating: Simply the best A Stunning And Brilliantly Assembled Bob Marley Collection. Excellent! Yeaaah... Bob's legacy

Songs of Freedom Bob Marley & The Wailers Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Reggae | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Uprising Legend (New Packaging) Exodus Live at the Roxy, Hollywood, California, May 26, 1976 - The Complete Concert Survival ASIN: B00002R0MC Release Date: 1999-11-16

Tracks:

1. Judge Not
2. One Cup Of Coffee
3. Simmer Down
4. I'm Still Waiting
5. One Love/People Get Ready (Original)
6. Put It On
7. Bus Dem Shut (Pyaka)
8. Mellow Mood (Original)
9. Bend Down Low
10. Hypocrites
11. Stir It Up (Original)
12. Nice Time
13. Thank You Lord (Original)
14. Hammer
15. Caution
16. Back Out
17. Soul Shake Down Party
18. Do It Twice
19. Soul Rebel
20. Sun Is Shining
21. Don't Rock The Boat
22. Small Axe
23. Duppy Conqueror
24. Mr. Brown

Tracks:

1. Screw Face
2. Lick Samba
3. Trenchtown Rock (Alternate Mix)
4. Craven Choke Puppy
5. Guava Jelly
6. Acoustic Medley
7. I'm Hurting Inside (Alternate Mix)
8. High Tide Or Low Tide
9. Slave Driver
10. No More Trouble
11. Concrete Jungle
12. Get Up Stand Up
13. Rastaman Chant
14. Burnin' And Lootin'
15. Iron Lion Zion
16. Lively Up Yourself
17. Natty Dread
18. I Shot The Sheriff (Live)

Tracks:

1. No Woman No Cry (Live At The Roxy)
2. Who The Cap Fit
3. Jah Live
4. Crazy Baldheads
5. War
6. Johnny Was
7. Rat Race
8. Jammin' (12in Mix)
9. Waiting In Vain (Advert Mix)
10. Exodus (12in Mix)
11. Natural Mystic
12. Three Little Birds (Alternate Mix)
13. Running Away
14. Keep On Moving (London Version)
15. Easy Skanking
16. Is This Love (Horns Mix)
17. Smile Jamaica
18. Time Will Tell

Tracks:

1. Africa Unite
2. Survival
3. One Drop
4. One Dub
5. Zimbabwe
6. So Much Trouble In The World
7. Ride Natty Ride (12in Mix)
8. Babylon System
9. Coming In From The Cold (12in Mix)
10. Real Situation
11. Bad Card
12. Could You Be Loved (12in Mix)
13. Forever Loving Jah
14. Rastaman Live Up
15. Give Thanks And Praise
16. One Love/People Get Ready (12in Mix)
17. Why Should I
18. Redemption Song (Live In Pittsburgh)

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When Songs of Freedom was released originally in 1992, it was a perfect complement to either a greatest hits collection like Legend or the entire collection of the reggae master's albums. Songs boasts enough of the recognizable from Marley's canon to address the hit seeker, but the set also reaches way, way back to include Marley's first single, the youthful "Judge Not" from 1962, and then closes more than four hours later with a 1980 live take of "Redemption Song" from his last concert. In between are live takes, studio remixes, and, of course, standard looks at Marley standards, playing together as a perfect balance between the familiar and the new. The flow of famous takes increases into CDs 3 and 4, where "No Woman, No Cry" appears from a 1976 set at the Roxy and where "Jammin'" and "Exodus" come in mixes that were new to fans in 1992. Of course these four CDs show in wide-angle view exactly how fantastic and commercially improbable Marley was. He was able to popularize tunes about both the repression of African nations and their liberation while also bringing to rock audiences an undeniably Jamaican music, breaking the U.S. and British geographic strongholds on the 1970s pop and rock marketplace. Never mind that he made Island Records' first fortune, he also created a body of work so lasting that a four-CD set heavy on alternate versions can stand out in any contemporary music collection. For the 1999 reissue of the original 1992 box set, no new music has been added. The format has changed, though, from a long-box presentation to a cube containing individual slipcased CDs. It's still a remarkable gem. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

Simply the best.......2007-03-12

Everyone who likes Reggae Music must have this CD.
Simply the best of Bob Marley...

A Stunning And Brilliantly Assembled Bob Marley Collection........2006-12-26

Out of all the Christmas gifts I have received today, one stands clear as my favorite: "Songs Of Freedom", a four cd boxed set compiling 88 classic Marley tunes, a vast number of which are rarities. Alternate takes, never or rarely heard performances (starting with his first recordings with Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston dating back to 1964) and much more. The sound quality is quite good, as are the sequencing and the liner notes.

Bob Marley was an incredibly kind, loving, talented, nurturing and intelligent individual, and "Songs Of Freedom" is a testament to just how great this man truly was and how his message still rings true today: a message of peace, unity, love, tolerance, freedom and faith. This is a must have for all music fans, as no record collection is complete without anything by Bob Marley.

Excellent!.......2006-08-31

It's not much I can say because this box set will NOT disappoint! From beginning to end, it captures your ears! With a 95-page booklet which includes insight into Bob's life, song origins and wonderful photos, whether you are a huge fan or a beginning fan, you will not get enough of each of the tracks! The 12" mixes of JAMMIN', EXODUS, RIDE NATTY RIDE, COMING IN FROM THE COLD, COULD YOU BE LOVED, and ONE LOVE/PEOPLE GET READY are the highlights for me as well as the first disc, which includes early mixes of ONE LOVE/PEOPLE GET READY, MELLOW MOOD, STIR IT UP, & THANK YOU LORD!

Yeaaah..........2006-04-30

I have always liked Bob's first hit single, "simmer down" it is here as is all of his most important work. This compilation will take you above and beyond casual Marley fan status. The booklet that comes with this boxed set has antecdotes and details found nowhere else. Put it on the stereo and ride along with the evolution of a Master.

Bob's legacy.......2006-02-04

Simply put this is the best collection of Bob Marley songs you can find on the planet. It is worth every dollar. The acoustic medley (which includes guava jelly, this train and stir it up to name a few) is something that every fan of Bob should hear. My other favorites are "Johnny Was" and "Zimbabwe" neither of which I have on any other albums. There are versions of songs which you probably haven't heard before. Quit reading this and click on the purchase button.

Average customer rating: Love it! Lullabies You Can Live With! lullaby Jammin' Very relaxing

Rockabye Baby: Lullaby Renditions of Bob Marley Various Artists Manufacturer: Baby Rock Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Compilations | Children's Music | Styles | Music Lullabies | Children's Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rockabye Baby: Lullaby Renditions of The Beatles Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of U2 Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Led Zeppelin Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Pink Floyd Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of The Cure ASIN: B000MM1FVO Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

1. One Love
2. Jammin'
3. No Woman, No Cry
4. Get Up, Stand Up
5. Stir It Up
6. Could You Be Loved
7. I Shot the Sheriff
8. Buffalo Soldier
9. Lively Up Yourself
10. Redemption Song

Album Description

Rockabye Baby! transforms timeless rock songs into beautiful instrumental lullabies. The tranquil sounds of the glockenspiel, vibraphone, melontron, and other instruments will soothe your baby into a sweet slumber.

No baby no cry. Bob Marley's lilting melodies will gently sway your loved one to sleep. The perfect antidote to restless nights these comforting renditions will transform bed time into a peaceful wonderland. Could you be lulled?

Customer Reviews:

Love it!.......2007-06-28

If you love Bob Marley, you will love this cd! I might like it better than my LO. LOL It is very soft and soothing, but you can still tell what the songs are.

Lullabies You Can Live With!.......2007-05-31

I'm a new parent and this CD is something we can both agree on. I highly recommend this product as a great alternative to traditional baby lullabies, of which I can only hear over and over so many times...

lullaby.......2007-05-13

great new way to share music that can soathe your baby. Love it...

Jammin'.......2007-05-13

This is an excellent cd. My daughter calms down and falls asleep so quickly when she listens to it. The best part is that I actually enjoy it, too. A must have!

Very relaxing.......2007-05-09

It is a little hard at times to pick out which song is playing, but overall it is a very pleasant CD. I have it in my car and crank it when my son is screaming and I am driving by myself. He calms down and falls asleep almost instantly when he hears it.

Average customer rating: Marley's swan song Only a couple of well known songs Who can't like Bob Marley! Bob Marleys 1980 recording seasons Uprising/Confrantation His Last His Best. Imagine Confrantation Songs on it too! They were made at the same time, SO WHY NOT!

Uprising Bob Marley & the Wailers Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Survival Kaya Exodus Catch a Fire Rastaman Vibration ASIN: B00005A7X0 Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

1. Coming In From The Cold
2. Real Situation
3. Bad Card
4. We And Dem
5. Work
6. Zion Train
7. Pimper's Paradise
8. Could You Be Loved
9. Forever Loving Jah
10. Redemption Song
11. Redemption Song (Band Version)
12. Could You Be Loved (12in Mix)

Customer Reviews:

Marley's swan song.......2007-06-12

This album intorduced the kids in my neighborhood to Bob Marley in 1980, and after his death a year later, the kids at my high school (Wando High in Mt. Pleasant SC) jumped on the Bob bandwagon much to the disgust of us who were already initiated.

Overall, this is a fine piece of work. Bob's usual positive thinking anthems are once again set to pulsating backing from the Wailers' band and wife Rita's I-Threes. "Real Situation," "Bad card" "Coming in from the Cold" in particular put out some messages that go down easy on the ears and dancing feet. "Could You be Loved" was a rare dancefloor hit of this era that really had something to say and "Redemption Song" needs no additional commentary. Just hear it, and it's enough.

The latter can be said for this CD as a whole.

Only a couple of well known songs .......2007-01-31

The beauty here is that we get a bunch of Marley songs that haven't been overplayed. 'Could You Be Loved' is the closest the cd comes to something that has been overplayed.

And that leaves us we Bob's brillance. The guy could write a song and a catchy one at that. If you've filled your collection with Exodus, Burnin', and Catch A Fire then this is a good next step.

Excellent sound also.

Who can't like Bob Marley!.......2006-06-21

All these songs are great, personally I think they should release Could You Be Loved, Coming In From The Cold, Redemption Songs, as singles again, so they can all get to number 1 like they deserve.

5 star songs:
Coming In The Cold
Bad Card
Work
Pimpers Paradise
Forever Loving Jah
?Buffalo Soldier? (Should of been on the album, stupid Chris Blackwell!)

4 star songs:
Real Situation
Redemption Songs band version
Could You Be Loved 12 mix

3 star songs:
We And Dem
Zion Train

Bob Marleys 1980 recording seasons Uprising/Confrantation.......2006-04-19

Bob Marley & The Wailers Uprising album from 1980 was a massive hit in America and England with songs such as Could You Be Loved, Coming In From The Cold, Pimper's Paradise, Work and probably Bobs most famous song Redemption Songs.

Info on Uprising
In the summer of 1980 June 10, Uprising hit the shelves it was Bob Marleys second highest selling album, (Exodus was the biggest selling).

1. Coming In From The Cold is a joyful songs with wonderful melodies. - 10/10
Written by Bob Marley
2. Real Situation powerful lyrics and nice beat. - 9/10
Written by Rita and Bob Marley
3. Bad Card has got great lyrics,
Dem go tired to see me face,
Can't get me out of the race.
Thats a very famous lyric by Bob Marley. - 10/10
Written by Bob Marley
4. We And Dem is Bob Marleys most depressing song on the album, the tune never really makes it and the song never gets going. 6/10
Written by Bob Marley
5. Work is a very good Bob Marley & The Wailers song with incredible lyrics. So good it could of been a single said Chris Blackwell. - 10/10
Written by Bob Marley
6. Zion Train is a song about Bob Marley and his band getting on a magical train to Zion. A good effort. 7/10
7. Pimper's Paradise is a song fit for Legend not just Legend 2, lyrically based it is equisite,its about the down sides of stardoom. 10/10
8. Could You Be Loved is one of Bob Marleys true gems and probably my favourite song of his, the catchy tune would make anyone dance. - 10/10 worth so much more.
Written by Bob Marley
9. Forever Loving Jah is a worship song by Bob Marley a good chorus and good lyrics always makes a good song. - 10/10
Written by Bob Marley
10. Redemption Song is one of Bob Marleys most well known songs, from start to finish this songs blends perfectly, never a bad moment. 10/10
Written by Bob Marley.
The bonus tracks 11 & 12 are also a interesting listen.

Ive read from other reviews that Uprising and Confrantation should be formed together to make a Disk 1 and Disk 2 or just the best of on one album.(As they were made at the same time)
I personally think that is a brilliant idea,
as it could look like this or...

Disk 1

1. Coming In From The Cold
2. Real Situation
3. Bard Card
4. We And Dem
5. Work
6. Zion Train
7. Pimper's Paradise
8. Could You Be Loved
9. Forever Loving Jah
10. Redemption Song

Disk 2

1. Chant Down Babylon
2. Buffalo Soldier
3. Jump Nyabinghi
4. Mix Up, Mix Up
5. Give Thanks And Praises
6. Blackman Redemption
7. Trench Town
8. Stiff Necked Fools
9. I Know
10. Rastaman Live Up!

or like this....

1. Coming In From The Cold
2. Buffalo Soldier
3. Bad Card
4. Chant Down Babylon
5. Work
6. Jump Nyabinghi
7. Pimper's Paradise
8. Could You Be Loved
9. Forever Loving Jah
10. Stiff Necked Fools
11. Redemption Song

If the producers were to make a Uprising/Confrantation deluxe they could decide on the song positions.

Uprising can be sold in any music stores or online, make sure you get your hands on it.

His Last His Best. Imagine Confrantation Songs on it too! They were made at the same time, SO WHY NOT!.......2006-02-11

Have you noticed something? that every song on here should be on "Legend 1" or "Legend 2(Natural Mystic)"

1. Coming In From The Cold 13/10
2. Real Situation 9.7/10
3. Bad Card 10/10
4. We And Dem 6/10
5. Work 10/10
6. Zion Train 9.1/10
7. Pimpers Paradise 10/10
8. Could You Be Loved 11/10
9. Forever Loving 9.7/10
10. Redemption Songs 12/10

IMAGINE SOME OF CONFRANTATION SONGS ON IT TOO!
THEY WERE BOTH MADE 1980.
SO WHY NOT.

THIS IS WHAT IT COULD LOOK LIKE!!!!!!!!!!

1. Coming In From The Cold 13/10
2. Buffalo Soldier 12/10
3. Could You Be Loved 11/10
4. Redemption Songs 12/10
5. Pimpers Paradise 10/10

LOOK AT THAT 5 HITS!!!!! ON ONE ALBUM!!!!!

I'll go in to more detail why Confratation and Uprising should be mixed together (incase you wondered why).
Ok, Uprising was released 1980,
and Confrataion (who nobody had heard of yet)
was made at 1980 too.
So Chris Blackwell decided on his favourite album of the two, he choose Uprising.
The mistake was by Chris Blackwell was that, he should have just put the best songs on one album! So that would of been Uprising.
So im just relieving Chris Blackwells mistake,
ANDS THATS WHY I WANT UPRISING WITH JUST THE BEST SONGS ON IT!
So maybe "Island Records", could release a Uprising Deluxe Edition, with the best songs of the two on one. thank you.

Average customer rating: One of Marley's Smoothest Efforts The Prophet of Reggae... You Must Have this album or else!!! A rare side of a legendary band A Mystical, Ingenious Testament to the Poetry of Music

Kaya Bob Marley & the Wailers Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Uprising Survival Exodus Natty Dread Catch a Fire ASIN: B00005MKA1 Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

1. Easy Skanking
2. Kaya
3. Is This Love
4. Sun Is Shining
5. Satisfy My Soul
6. She's Gone
7. Misty Morning
8. Crisis
9. Running Away
10. Time Will Tell
11. Smile Jamaica (Version)

Customer Reviews:

One of Marley's Smoothest Efforts.......2007-02-02

Kaya is a pleasure from start to finish. As usual, the remastering further enhances the listening experience.

And again this album is full of Marley songs the average listener has probably not heard. Well worth the money.

5 Stars all the way.

The Prophet of Reggae..........2006-03-19

A classic. This album is when Bob Marley crossed over into "Love Songs" from his prolific "Rebel Yell" style of writing and singing. The reviews of 'Kaya' were critical and angry at first due this surprising revelation. This man was and still is the epitomi of his religion and country.

You Must Have this album or else!!!.......2005-03-29

THis album is the best way to start your Bob Marley some say its better to buy one of the greatest hits albums like 'Legend' or 'One Love', but this album is by far the best of most Bob Marley's albums but all are good. In this album you hear the reble spirt of Bob Marley in songs such as 'Kaya'. Kaya which is the bud of the marawana plant. The sounds and rythems in this album are amazing. So you MUST BUY this ALBUM!!

A rare side of a legendary band.......2005-02-21

Kaya, was recorded at the same time as Exodus. 25 or so tracks were recorded and 2 albums were to be made. Exodus contained many of the harder songs, but also had some softer songs, but not as many here. for the Kaya album there were 15 tracks left, and the 10 originally released in 1978 were Love songs, and Homages to the Power of ganja. The band shows a rare different side that is actually quite beautiful. Out of all the Bob Marley and the Wailers album's this album sticks out in my mind because it is so much different than the others. the entire catalogue is unique, but Kaya really leaves a long lasting impression. everyone knows the song "Is this Love?", but many of the other songs are classics and should not be over looked. Sun is Shining, Kaya, Time Will Tell, Easy Skanking, and Running Away are all very good songs. If you are looking for something more unique and different this album is most certainly for you. If you are going to have a reggae collection, you shouldn't pass up on this recording because it is a real treat.

A Mystical, Ingenious Testament to the Poetry of Music.......2004-12-23

"Kaya" was Bob Marley's soft, beautiful, and melodic follow up to the "Exodus" album of 1977. Released in 1978, "Kaya" was meant to coidncide with the One Love Peace Concert held in April of that year. While "Rastaman Vibration," and to a greater extent, "Exodus," were fiercly sociopolitical and religious, "Kaya" dealt more with homage to the power of ganja (marijuana) and romantic love. One thing "Kaya" and "Exodus" do have in common is the strong spirituality, but "Kaya" takes this in a softer direction. The album even sparked Bob Marley & the Wailers' first World Tour, some of which can be heard on the live "Babylon By Bus" album released later that year.

Each song is a classic, from the slow and steady "Easy Skanking," to the soothing "Time Will Tell". Some of the most notable tracks on the album are the tracks "Is This Love" and "Satisfy My Soul" both featured on the "Legend" compilation. Another is the remake of the roots classic "Sun Is Shining," originally done with Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh in the late 60's-early 70's as was the title track "Kaya" (meaning "marijuana"), an ode to the herb used so reverently by Marley in his lifetime. Two very key songs speak of the assassination attempt aimed at him in 1976: the dark and somber "Running Away," and the forgiving, spiritual "Time Will Tell". Finally, the bonus track "Smile Jamaica [Version]" is a danceable classic, showing the lighter and more playful side of Marley's music. This album is sure to delight every fan with each song again and again.

Average customer rating: Survival Survival Great 'new' Bob Marley Very good songs Good songs, but a little too commercial sounding...

Survival Bob Marley & the Wailers Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Uprising Kaya Confrontation Rastaman Vibration Exodus ASIN: B00005MKA3 Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

1. So Much Trouble In The World
2. Zimbabwe
3. Top Rankin'
4. Babylon System
5. Survival
6. Africa Unite
7. One Drop
8. Ride Natty Ride
9. Ambush In The Night
10. Wake Up And Live
11. Ride Natty Ride (12in Mix)

Customer Reviews:

Survival .......2007-04-02

Absolutely an excellent compilation of song along the same theme of survival, atrocities. an album of hope and encouragement!!!
A must have Bob!
I listened the entire CD repeatedly and still couldgo on....

Jennifer R
Grenada

Survival.......2007-02-13

Huge Marley fan and this is a top album. Buy this or be sorry.

Great 'new' Bob Marley.......2007-02-01

Imagine if we could get a cd full of new Bob Marley songs. Well, this is about as close as we're going to get. Most of the songs here haven't been heard by the general public or even most casual fans of Bob Marley. It's a shame and at the same time a blessing.

For as great as Exodus is it does get old hearing the same Marley songs over and over.

But are these songs any good? Yes!! They all fit together nicely and the sound is top notch, since this is one of Marley's latter releases. The remastering is also outstanding - something we've seen with all the Bob Marley remasters.

So, if you want a somewhat new Marley experience and you haven't heard Survival then you're in for a real treat.

Very good songs.......2007-01-11

This Cd is very very good, have almost the best songs from Bob and this version is remastered becoming the quality of the song better. If you like reggae music, good songs, Bob Marley and sound with Hi quality, Survival is a good choice. All the Best and Jah Rastafari!!!

Good songs, but a little too commercial sounding..........2007-01-06

This album has got a lot of great songs, like Top Rankin', but the overall sound is a little too canned, far from the great raw sound of early stuff that's on African Herbsmen and Burnin'. Exodus is about the limit for me on the over production. I prefer the less produced Marley sound.

Average customer rating: You can't go wrong with this album. Catch a Fire - The Classic Island Debut Best debut ever? Wailers' Classic Island Debut Reggae Classic

Catch a Fire Bob Marley & The Wailers Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Jamaica | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Burnin' Natty Dread Uprising Kaya Survival ASIN: B00005KB9T Release Date: 2001-06-12

Tracks:

1. Concrete Jungle
2. Slave Driver
3. 400 Years
4. Stop That Train
5. Baby We've Got A Date (Rock It Baby)
6. Stir It Up
7. Kinky Reggae
8. No More Trouble
9. Midnight Ravers
10. High Tide Or Low Tide
11. All Day All Night

Customer Reviews:

You can't go wrong with this album........2007-07-02

A certain individual brought this album back to my attention which led me to dust this off and played it over the weekend. Plus I also saw a special on Marley in one of the music channels so I guess it was meant to be. It's really hard to imagine a time when reggae was not part of the cultural currency. Though Bob Marley and the Wailers cannot be said to have invented the style, they certainly brought it to the world stage, and this album was the torch that lit the way. "Catch a Fire" hit with the force of a revelation when it was released in 1973, and though Chris Blackwell tailored its sound with a rock audience in mind, the album was still unlike anything that had ever come down the pike. Ironically, even given its relatively full production and electric guitar solos, "Catch a Fire" sounds more organic and rootsy than any of the Wailers' subsequent releases.

While the percolating rhythms and burbling bass lines of the Barrett brothers, and the sweet, impeccable harmonies of Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer soothe and move, "Catch a Fire" also introduces the conscious, politically minded themes that would remain at the centre of Marley's songwriting for the rest of his career. "Concrete Jungle", one of the towering standout tracks, addresses the trap of inner cities, while "Slave Driver" and "400 Years" take on racial/historical issues. Yet Marley's penchant for striking love songs is evident here too on his all-time classic "Stir It Up".

This version has been digitally remastered which means that the sound quality is better but the music speeded up a little which may, or may not, please you... The tunes are varied and some such as 'Stir It Up' may be more recognizable to the more commercial listener yet there are several tracks here that haven't gained as much commercial success despite their classic sound. 'Kinky Reggae' and 'No More Trouble' become instant classics when you listen to this CD and the rest are all presented in the harmonious style that Bob Marley & The Wailers are renowned for.

Even after everything that followed, and the cult of idolatry that formed around Marley, this remains soulful, message-driven music that goes straight to the blood. Utterly essential. Though I have both version there equally exceptional in there own sound. For those seeking a more original style (or should I say original recording...) may do well to try and hunt down those Bob Marley albums that have not been digitally remastered where as those who prefer these fresher productions, and all those who want an introduction to the great reggae singer and his trusty support should look no further.....

Catch a Fire - The Classic Island Debut.......2007-03-02

When Bob Marley, Bunny Livingston (Wailer), and Peter McIntosh (Tosh)entered the studio and began recording Catch a Fire in 1972, they had already established an impressive track record on the island of Jamaica. But when they signed to Chris Blackwell's Island label, their music reached a new level. While reggae music had not been tremendously popular at this time, The Wailers proved their style of reggae was strong enough to carry a full-length album.
Not only is this album one of the best by Bob Marley and the Wailers, it is one of the best albums in the entire genre of reggae music, and here's why...up to this point, Bob, Peter, and Bunny have never sounded better. Their vocals and harmonies are suberb, their musicianship is just as impressive, and their song writing (Bob's in particular) is passionate (Concrete Jungle), personal (Slave Driver), and seductive (Stir It Up). Blackwell's production and mixing give the songs a crisper, more rock/dub influenced edge that really enhance the original recordings, and he really helped bring out the best in The Wailers. Any way you look at it, this album is a classic and a must-have for fans of reggae music.

Best debut ever?.......2006-12-04

I've heard some great albums, but few are better than Catch a Fire. This is Bob's masterpiece, and his best disc. It's better than even Exodus or Burnin'. There's not a single loser track on this album, and the first four songs (Concrete Jungle; Slave Driver; Stop That Train; 400 Years) are all pure gold. This ties Burnin' as Bob's most political album, but ironically the best on the album is a love song: Stir It Up, a true reggae classic. Really, I can't imagine any music collection, period, without Catch a Fire. Even the weakest song (Baby We've Got a Date) is far from bad. Most Marley albums, while generally good, have one or two filler songs. Catch a Fire has ZERO. Rush out and buy it. It's that simple.

Wailers' Classic Island Debut.......2006-09-11

By the time The Wailers began work on "Catch A Fire" in September 1972, the original group (Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Livingstone) had been together and making a lot of superb music for nearly a decade, but discounting the Leslie Kong-produced "Best Of The Wailers" (the title literally a misnomer, as it was not a compilation), until Island Records head Chris Blackwell bankrolled this project, they had never entered a studio to make an album. Classic singles for the Jamaican market, seminal collaborations with Lee Scratch Perry, self-produced gems on their own label, or Johnny Nash/Danny Sims JAD recordings all deserve to be heard and are easily available, but in 1973 the black music market had caught up with the trend that began in the mid 1960s when the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Rolling Stones, who proved the youth/rock 'n' roll market was not just territory for singles, and the major artists of the era fought for artistic freedom and proved the 'album' was both artistically and commercially viable; thanks to the visionary work of Sly & The Family Stone, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, and others, the idea of a reggae album seemed viable, and The Wailers were just the band to surpass expectations and create a unified classic.
Of course that great band was not together long enough to make very many. The great rhythm section of Aston and Carlton Barett (from Lee Perry's Upsetters) joined the original trio around 1969-70, but following the release of The Wailers' second great album, "Burnin", late in 1973, Bunny Livingston left, and in 1974 Peter Tosh split as well, so that by the time of 1975's "Natty Dread" the group was billed as Bob Marley & The Wailers, and it was clear just who would be the visual focus (or star) and creative force, though the Barretts especially continued to make Marley's great songs and vision into viscerally exciting music.
The "Catch A Fire" available on the single cd is a great album, on just about every level that matters. The songs - seven by Marley, two by Tosh - are very good to classic - the socially concious songs always seem personal, and the album is enriched with terrific and sexy pleasures such as "Kinky Reggae", "We've Got A Date" and "Stir It Up." If the lyrics lapse, the melodies and rhythms never falter, and Blackwell's post-production - adding ex-Free and Johnny Nash keyboardist Rabbit, and guitarist Wayne Perkins (best known for his work on the Stones' "Black And Blue") and a new mix - keeps the album texturally engrossing. Blackwell's intent may have been to make the album more 'commercial,' but the result is actually a hypnotic, almost dub-like effect, and compared to the original Wailers' production, the songs seem to be somehow moving in slow motion - an illusion, not the result of actually slowing down the tapes.
This brings me to the next point: if you love this album, you should really get the 2-cd "Deluxe Edition" which provides the familiar Island classic, in a marvelous remaster, plus the unissued "Jamaican" (Wailers) version, before the tapes were worked on in London. Both versions are wonderful, the Wailers' original clearly a bridge between the group's previous recordings (especially from 1969 - 72, when Perry and the Barretts became involved) and the Island years. The mixes are more direct, each vocal and instrumental part more clearly defined, and the vocal harmonies of the original trio more upfront in the mix. It is clear some of the lead vocals were re-done, as there are some slight lyrical variations. The soul and charisma are evident on both versions, and I'm glad to be able to alternate depending on my mood. I should mention that the two bonus tracks are both superb: "High Tide or Low Tide" is a gorgeous and passionate gem worthy of Curtis Mayfield at his best, while "All Night All Day" is a nifty vocal showcase with a groove and lyrics that show just how immersed the Wailers were in American soul music. "Catch A Fire" was one of only two classic studio albums made by the Marley/Tosh/Bunny/Barretts lineup, and I recommend without reservation the Deluxe edition; it's twice as much of one of the great albums of its era, in any genre.

Reggae Classic.......2006-05-07

"Catch a Fire" is an excellent debut album by the Wailers. All the original Wailers are there including Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Their performance here is electric. The album was released in 1973 and it was this album that got me hooked to reggae music. This is the album that popularized reggae. Wailer fans will find this a treat. Listeners will enjoy the excellent instrumentation: the guitar, keyboards and percussion combined with gentle and soothing vocals to complete an exhilarating picture.

The songs in the album address serious social and political issues. Some of the songs include "Slave Driver", "Concrete Jungle", "Stop that Train", "No More Trouble" and my favourite song on the album "Stir it Up".

For me, this is the best and most creative album by the Wailers with its classic roots reggae. This is great music even for those that are not reggae fans. When I need to lift my spirits up, I play this album. I always feel better afterwards.

Average customer rating: Once you're done with Legend be sure to stop here. without the best live album i've ever heard Essential Bob Marley Must Have!! Hidden gem

Babylon by Bus Bob Marley & The Wailers Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Live! Live at the Roxy, Hollywood, California, May 26, 1976 - The Complete Concert Survival Uprising Kaya ASIN: B00005MK9Y Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

1. Positive Vibration
2. Punky Reggae Party
3. Exodus
4. Stir It Up
5. Rat Race
6. Concrete Jungle
7. Kinky Reggae
8. Lively Up Yourself
9. Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock)
10. War/No More Trouble
11. Is This Love
12. Heathen
13. Jamming

Amazon.com Essential Recording

Bob Marley's second live album, 1978's Babylon by Bus, had to be pretty damned good to match the incandescence of 1975's Live!. But with glorious performances on songs like "Punky Reggae Party," "Jamming," and "Is This Love?" Bob Marley and the Wailers came close to equaling Live!. Maybe there wasn't quite the same amount of inspiration, but the Wailers had matured into a tight unit, and Marley was a charismatic performer, as this set captured only too well. And with Marley still at the height of his writing powers, there definitely wasn't a dud song in the bunch. Not so much bus travel as limousine listening, this specially remastered edition makes the glory of the original release even clearer. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

Once you're done with Legend be sure to stop here........2006-06-15

This is my favorite album from Bob Marley and the Wailers and I own all of the Tuff Gong Albums. "Punky Reggae Party" gives me chills when I hear the crowd sing back to him. It's got classic tracks that many will be familiar with and quite a few that introduce new listeners to his music beyond Legend and his other greatest hit compilations. What I truly enjoy is hearing the composition of the music with the band, back-up singers and Marley's vocals blending together and captured live.

without the best live album i've ever heard.......2006-03-17

i don't really like live albums. i think that it's really hard to capture the energy and for the most part the recording quality is pretty bad.

this is not only, without a doubt, the best live album i've ever heard. it's probablly my favorite marley album. i never thought i would like something more than catch a fire, but i was wrong. this is awesome!

there is a reason why bob marley is the biggest name in reggae and this is a huge part of that reason. buy this immediately.

Essential Bob Marley.......2006-03-15

At least one of the earlier reviews recommends novice listeners start with this cd before going to the greatest hits package. I would say that the novice would do well to buy this package and Legend (the original single disc is recommended here because I do not own the new expanded version and cannot comment on its contents).
I still recommend this cd if you are looking to move beyond the novice level.
So, anyone with any interest in Bob Marley should own Babylon by Bus.
These songs were taken from numerous stops on his 1977/78 tour of Europe but the sequence sounds like one big show. This is not the intimate show that you get on something like Live at the Roxy - it's music festival big. The overall feeling reminds me of reggae festivals we used to have at the beach when I was growing up on the coast of NC.
The atmosphere is big but Marley and the band never seem overwhelmed as they rise to the occasion on each song. The audience is taken along on a fantastic reggae trip.
Don't let any more time pass without these great performances in your collection.

Must Have!!.......2005-05-06

Bob & the Wailers come together for a wonderful live set, this one is pure gold. A must have for concert lovers!!

Hidden gem.......2005-04-19

Although most Marley fans are more than familiar with Babylon by Bus as an exceptional live album that Marley recorded while on tour in Europe (mostly recorded in Paris) in 1977-78, many of the more pedestrian fans remain completely unaware of its existence. War/No More Trouble, with Marley exhibiting such unparalleled and genuine passion during its performance, makes for undoubtedly the most powerful song on this CD. And, suffice it to say, all of the other 'hit' songs do not disappoint by any stretch. A must own for any true Marley fan -- period.

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