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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 Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition. *Track 8 & 16 of the Spotify playlist are not part of this vinyl edition.
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Track List:
Side A:
- Is This Love
- No Woman No Cry
- Could You Be Loved
- Three Little Birds
- Buffalo Soldier
- Get Up Stand Up
- Stir It Up
Side B:
- One Love / People Get Ready
- I Shot The Sheriff
- Waiting In Vain
- Redemption Song
- Satisfy My Soul
- Exodus
- Jamming
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