Bob Marley & Wailers - Exodus
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Free Music Review: Exodus - true album of the century
Hit: 5 Stars
The story behind Exodus is worthy of a book - in fact there is a book on the making of Exodus. This and the follow-up 'Kaya' were recorded and assembled in London in the 18 months following the attempted assassination of Marley in December 1976. The first side of the album (old-school vinyl fans know what I mean) is pure revolutionary reggae rock: Natural Mystic, So Much Things to Say, Heathen, Guiltiness, and Exodus. Drop-dead master reggae powered by the brother team of Aston 'Family Man' Barrett on bass and Carlton Barrett on drums.
In the book 'Exodus' author Vivien Goldman takes you inside the studio in some very intimate recollections. Bob, for instance, worked the band from mid-afternoon til the wee hours of the morning. Generally speaking the band would record basic tracks for a song, and keep working on it until it was deemed 'finished,' when they'd then move on to the next track.
On several occasions he came in alone to record vocals for songs by himself, and at one point spent several hours working to get the right 'take' for a song. Of course this was before the days of digital mixing where you could drop in a word or phrase at a time, so Bob was singing each time all the way through. He would work until his voice warmed up and finally nail a take.
On to side two: Jammin', Waiting in Vain, Turn Your Lights Down Low, Three Little Birds, One Love/People Get Ready. Some of the sweetest and most intimate love songs I've ever heard, as well as the spirited Jammin' - one of the most uplifting songs ever to grace my earbuds.
Exodus is one of those rarities - a coming together of great songwriting, stellar performances, ground-breaking recording methods (read the book!), and timeliness. As a historical document of the best that Bob Marley and the Wailers had to offer, as well as a kick-ass soulful album to crank up, Exodus has it all.
Free Music Review: Best Album Of 20th Century? www.ifyouonlyownone.com
Hit: 5 Stars
How could we not recommend the work Time magazine rated as "Best Album Of The Twentieth Century"? By the time of the recording of this album, Bob Marley had become an international rock superstar and a household name, preaching redemption through peace and compassion (and the consumption of copious amounts of ganga, a Rastafarian sacrament). The world was hanging on his every word, and he did not disappoint. Exodus has a sense of time and place, not to mention purpose. Songs like the title tune, "Guiltiness", and "The Heathen" provide the gravitas and paint pictures of a difficult world. But lighter fare such as the irresistable "Jamming" and the sunny, now-classic closer "One Love" keep the overall tone of the album balanced and optimistic. There is no better representation of Marley's singing or songwriting skills, and Exodus captures he & The Wailers at a performing peak. And, you can dance to it.
If you'd prefer, Babylon by Bus is a live collection featuring equally vibrant performances but including most of his best-known songs, and all performed in front of wildly enthusiastic stadium crowds during a European tour the band made during their prime. If you prefer a DVD, Bob Marley and the Wailers Live at the Rainbow is the one Marley devotees have voted his best, overwhelmingly. But whatever your selection(s), know that Bob Marley is the undisputed king of 'roots' reggae; and if not its sole inventor, without a doubt he took the music to entirely new levels of sophistication and recognition.
Free Music Review: we jammin! i wanna jam with u!
Hit: 5 Stars
"Singin sweet songs, melody's pure & true..." (three little birds) i think this album has the sweetest song & the purest & truest melodies of pretty much any roots reggae album ever. Exodus is well deserving of Time Magazine's "Album of the Century" award. every song is amazing (like all wailers songs are). this is what i think of the songs:1. natural mystic - 5/5 great song with great lyrics
2. so much things to say - 5/5 a very underrated song. its much better than what most people think. the i-threes (the wailers back-up singers) are really good
3. guiltiness - 5/5 amazing
4. the heathen - 5/5 great song. i like the electric guitar in the background
5. exodus - 5/5 the albums theme song. great riddim. a bit too long
6. jamming - 5/5 probably the most well know and popular reggae song EVER! an instant classic
7. waiting in vain - 4/5 pretty good
8. turn your lights down low - 4.5/5 very good song. a bit too slow. check out the remix with lauryn hill (chant down babylon)
9. three little birds - 5/5 great song with a good riddim, backing vocals, and lyrics
10. one love - 5/5 chosen as the anthem off the millenium by some magasine. great song
11. punky reggae party (bonus track) - 5/5 really good song made either for "smile jamaica" or "one love peace concert", im not sure which one. very catchy
Free Music Review: so much things to say right now...
Hit: 5 Stars
Exodus (the movement of JAH People) was time magazine's album of the century, that should say enough right there. But if you are not convinced buy it and you will be for sure. This album was released in 1977, and was recorded in London England. Bob Marley and members of the band survived an attempted assination in December of 1976, and went into self imposed exile in London. Here the creativity of the band is quite good, and many of the Songs that you know by Bob Marley and the Wailers appear on this disc. Jamming, Exodus, One Love, Three Little Birds, and Waiting In Vain. All the tracks are great on this disc and you can hear for the first time in all of the Wailers recordings that the quality of the recording equipment here is much better. The dummer's (Carlton Barrett) high hat never came through so clear. This album marks the intro of Junior Marvin (lead guitar)to the band. The band was about to gain superstar status and this album marks the beginning. If you crave more Jamming, check out the Exodus Deluxe Edition, it offers a second disc with part of a concert from the Rainbow Theater, and some rare Lee Perry tracks that will surely move you. This album is the album of the cetury, and you should own it for yourself, reguardless of you liking reggae or not.Free Music Review: Ultimate Marley.
Hit: 5 Stars
Many reviewers (myself included) use the word "classic" probably more often than they should when examining great albums, but Bob Marley's thunderous "Exodus" rightfully earns the title. Its influence is incomparable, and its brilliance makes it second to none. You wanna talk about a record that has the word "genius" written all over it? This is it. And even after all these years since I first listened to it as a child, it has lost none of its urgency. Marley croons with pain and longing in the popular "Waiting in Vain;" delivers a strong message of empowerment in the title song, and another favorite of mine is the suave "Jamming." And while Lauryn Hill's version of "Turn Your Lights Down Low" is fine, it can't measure up to the smokin' original that appears here. The remastering on "Exodus" is superb, making the recording even more crisp and tight than what we've heard on previous editions. In a way, "Exodus" is to Marley what "Kind of Blue" is to Miles Davis: a great beginner's album. If you own none of his stuff, this is a pretty good place to start, as it contains many of his more popular songs. And even those who are already familiar with this album should get this reissue for the remastering. Across the board, "Exodus" is indispensable.