Bob Marley And The Wailers – Legend [180g Vinyl]

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 Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition. *Track 8 & 16 of the Spotify playlist are not part of this vinyl edition.

Track List:

Side A:

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

Side B:

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