

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