Out on his own following the defection of Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh, this album saw Marley utilizing the talents of the I-Threes for the first time. There was still a nod to his past in the inclusion of a cover version of a Wailers tune, "Lively Up Yourself," but elsewhere he revelled in his new found freedom, on "Revolution" and most particularly, "No Woman, No Cry," which has practically become a Jamaican national anthem since its release. If that song had an instantly universal appeal, Rasta themes were also brilliantly conveyed via "Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)" and "Rebel Music (Three O'Clock Roadblock)." Marley had announced himself as one of the greats of modern music.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Additional Tracks
Recorded at Harry J Studios, Kingston, Jamaica and Island Studios, Hammersmith, England.
Bob Marley & The Wailers: Bob Marley (vocals, guitar); Al Anderson (guitar); Touter (piano, organ); Aston "Family Man" Barrett (bass); Carlton "Carly" Barrett (drums, percussion).
Reissue producers: Bill Levenson, Maxine Stowe.
Personnel: Bob Marley (vocals); Al Yasha Anderson (guitar); Touter (piano, organ); Aston Barrett (bass guitar); Carlton "Carly" Barrett (drums, percussion); I-Threes (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Sidney Bucknor.
Recording information: Harry J. Studios, Kingston, Jamaica; Harry Jay's Recording Studio, Kingston, Jamaica; Island Studios, Hammersmith, England.
Photographers: Adrian Boot; Dennis Morris.Rolling Stone (12/11/03, p.136) - Ranked #182 in Rolling Stone's "The 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time" Q (9/01, p.135) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Marley gearing himself for the big push and 'Them Belly Full' was his first great oppression song..." Down Beat (12/01, p.88) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Masterworks..." NME (Magazine) (10/2/93, p.29) - Ranked #78 in NME's list of the `Greatest Albums Of All Time.'
1 of the premier reggae albums of all time. Evereyone has "Legend" the famous Greatest Hits package.But did you ever wonder where some of those hits came from. "No Woman, No Cry" and "Lively Up Yourself" plus "Them Belly Full" come from this magnificent album. The Wailers were at their height with Peter Tosh, Bunny Livingston and Carlton Barret. Marley added female vocals trio the I-Three's who included his wife Rita Marley. Songs full of political and social commentary make this 1 of the premier reggae albums of all time. Submitted by jhcollegiatemktg (Davison Mi) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
REMARKABLE HISTORY!!!!! Mr. Marley was such an inspiration. He spoke for those who could not speak for themselves through his music. Looking forward to getting more of his CD'S. Submitted by davischarlotte11 (Tallahassee, FL USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
must for marley fan awsome Submitted by vivadj88 (chandler, az usa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
1 of the premier reggae albums of all time.
REMARKABLE HISTORY!!!!!
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