Bob Marley & The Wailers, Legend, Vinyl Record

Editorial Reviews
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).

Track 1: "Is This Love" 3:52, Track 2: "No Woman, No Cry" (live) 4:05, Track 3: "Could You Be Loved" (7" edit) 3:33, Track 4: "Three Little Birds" 2:56, Track 5: "Buffalo Soldier" (remix) 5:24, Track 6: "Get Up, Stand Up" 3:17, Track 7: "Stir It Up" (edit) 3:38, Track 8: "One Love / People Get Ready" 2:52, Track 9: "I Shot the Sheriff" (edit) 3:46, Track 10: "Waiting in Vain" (remix) 4:10, Track 11: "Redemption Song" 3:48, Track 12: "Satisfy My Soul" (7" edit) 3:45, Track 13: "Exodus" (remix) 5:24, Track 14: "Jamming" (remix) 3:17
Track 1: "Is This Love" 3:52, Track 2: "No Woman, No Cry" (live) 4:05, Track 3: "Could You Be Loved" (7" edit) 3:33, Track 4: "Three Little Birds" 2:56, Track 5: "Buffalo Soldier" (remix) 5:24, Track 6: "Get Up, Stand Up" 3:17, Track 7: "Stir It Up" (edit) 3:38, Track 8: "One Love / People Get Ready" 2:52, Track 9: "I Shot the Sheriff" (edit) 3:46, Track 10: "Waiting in Vain" (remix) 4:10, Track 11: "Redemption Song" 3:48, Track 12: "Satisfy My Soul" (7" edit) 3:45, Track 13: "Exodus" (remix) 5:24, Track 14: "Jamming" (remix) 3:17

Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5