Bob Marley - Legend ( VINYL 2009 )

DESCRIPTION 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.

CONDTION: NEW

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A

A1 Is This Love 3:52
A2 No Woman No Cry 4:02
A3 Could You Be Loved 3:35
A4 Three Little Birds 2:58
A5 Buffalo Soldier 2:43
A6 Get Up Stand Up 3:14
A7 Stir It Up 3:38

SIDE B

B1 One Love / People Get Ready 2:53
B2 I Shot The Sheriff 3:46
B3 Waiting In Vain 4:06
B4 Redemption Song 3:46
B5 Satisfy My Soul 3:49
B6 Exodus 4:16
B7 Jamming 3:17