Bob Marley & Wailers - Legend - The Best Of Bob Marley & The Wailers (2 LP)

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 includes two bonus tracks and an additional disc of remixes.) Disc One of LEGEND: DELUXE EDITION contains a remastered version of LEGEND with two bonus tracks. Disc Two contains 1980's remixes of songs from LEGEND.Includes a 28-page book with lyrics and photos. Format: Vinyl, 2 LP Genre: Reggae Remember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from our official JocoRecords website! Track Listing: A1 Is This LoveA2 No Woman, No CryA3 Could You Be LovedB1 Three Little BirdsB2 Buffalo SoldierB3 Get Up, Stand UpB4 Stir It UpB5 Easy SkankingC1 One Love / People Get ReadyC2 I Shot The SheriffC3 Waiting In VainC4 Redemption SongD1 Satisfy My SoulD2 ExodusD3 JammingD4 Punky Reggae Party