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.)
This remastered version of LEGEND contains a 28 page booklet, and two bonus tracks.
Recorded between 1972 and 1981. Originally released on Island (90169). Digitally remastered by Ted Jensen (2001, Sterling Sound, New York).
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.
- Format: Vinyl, Red/Yellow/Green Vinyl, 2 LP
- 30th Anniversary Edition
- Genre: Reggae
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Track Listing:
A1 Is This Love 3:50
A2 No Woman, No Cry 7:08
A3 Could You Be Loved 3:57
A4 Three Little Birds 3:00
B1 Buffalo Soldier 4:18
B2 Get Up, Stand Up 3:17
B3 Stir It Up 5:30
B4 Easy Skanking 2:57
C1 One Love / People Get Ready 2:52
C2 I Shot The Sheriff 4:40
C3 Waiting In Vain 4:16
C4 Redemption Song 3:48
D1 Satisfy My Soul 4:31
D2 Exodus 7:40
D3 Jamming 3:31
D4 Punky Reggae Party 6:52
