Island 50th Anniversary Special Edition. There are few musicians whose music has indisputably advanced humanity. Reggae figurehead Bob Marley--a songwriter, poet, activist, and visionary--is one of them. The idea that a single-disc collection could represent the depth, breadth, and power of Marley's achievement is far-fetched, but LEGEND makes an excellent attempt. Every single one of its tracks is outstanding, and the artist's different faces--revolutionary ("Get Up Stand Up"), romantic ("Is This Love"), devout Rastafarian ("Buffalo Soldier"), and prophet ("One Love/People Get Ready") are equally represented.
In addition to his moving message of love and unity, Marley is a master songwriter, as the timelessness of songs like "Stir It Up," "I Shot the Sheriff," and the gorgeous, poignant "Redemption Song" proves. Of course, a true sampling of Marley's output would require some early ska material, the Wailer's debut (CATCH A FIRE), the definitive NATTY DREAD, and his later-period opus EXODUS, but LEGEND provides a highly satisfying, if brief, overview of Marley's genius. A record well suited to any location, season, or time of day, it has proven universal in its appeal. The music herein is as essential as air. (Note: The Deluxe Edition CD includes two bonus tracks and an additional disc of remixes.)
- - Disc 1 -
- 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
- - Disc 2 -
- 1 One Love/People Get Ready
- 2 I Shot the Sheriff
- 3 Waiting in Vain
- 4 Redemption Song
- 5 Satisfy My Soul
- 6 Exodus
- 7 Jamming
- Regular price
- $32.99
Island 50th Anniversary Special Edition. There are few musicians whose music has indisputably advanced humanity. Reggae figurehead Bob Marley--a songwriter, poet, activist, and visionary--is one of them. The idea that a single-disc collection could represent the depth, breadth, and power of Marley's achievement is far-fetched, but LEGEND makes an excellent attempt. Every single one of its tracks is outstanding, and the artist's different faces--revolutionary ("Get Up Stand Up"), romantic ("Is This Love"), devout Rastafarian ("Buffalo Soldier"), and prophet ("One Love/People Get Ready") are equally represented.
In addition to his moving message of love and unity, Marley is a master songwriter, as the timelessness of songs like "Stir It Up," "I Shot the Sheriff," and the gorgeous, poignant "Redemption Song" proves. Of course, a true sampling of Marley's output would require some early ska material, the Wailer's debut (CATCH A FIRE), the definitive NATTY DREAD, and his later-period opus EXODUS, but LEGEND provides a highly satisfying, if brief, overview of Marley's genius. A record well suited to any location, season, or time of day, it has proven universal in its appeal. The music herein is as essential as air. (Note: The Deluxe Edition CD includes two bonus tracks and an additional disc of remixes.)
- - Disc 1 -
- 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
- - Disc 2 -
- 1 One Love/People Get Ready
- 2 I Shot the Sheriff
- 3 Waiting in Vain
- 4 Redemption Song
- 5 Satisfy My Soul
- 6 Exodus
- 7 Jamming
- Regular price
- $32.99
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