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 enlarge | Artist: Bob Marley & The Wailers
Label: Island
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
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Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 8077
Format: Extra Tracks, Original Recording Remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.8 x 0.4
MPN: 548898
UPC: 731454889827
EAN: 0731454889827
ASIN: B00005LANG
Release Date: November 13, 2001
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Deserving of the title: "Most important album of the 20th Century" February 26, 2006
John Compton III (Ithica, NY)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This album is simply perfect. The tempo and mood flows throughout the album at an excellent pace. Every song has a messeage or meaning that is universal, anybody could and should be able to relate to it. I recommend everyone to listen to it, even if you have declared that you hate reggae give this a listen. Bob Marley was one of those unique artists who never recorded a bad song, and this is one of those rare albums where everysong is a classic in every sense of the word.
One Love
 Overated but yes good. April 18, 2006
Bob Marley
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am a huge Bob Marley fan and always have been for about 20 years now, but listening to Exodus doesn't give me the same thrill as of the over albums such as Uprising, Natty Dread and Survival.
Yes this album was called the most important album of the century by Time Magazine and holds many classics, but I feel that maybe Coming In From The Cold or Wake Up And Live should had more credit than it did.
An excellant album though but I would consider Uprising or Survival to your starting path of Bob Marley.
Exodus - true album of the century June 7, 2006
Tim 'Gonzo' Gordon (Salem, OR USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The story behind Exodus is worthy of a book - in fact there is a book on the making of Exodus. This and the follow-up 'Kaya' were recorded and assembled in London in the 18 months following the attempted assassination of Marley in December 1976. The first side of the album (old-school vinyl fans know what I mean) is pure revolutionary reggae rock: Natural Mystic, So Much Things to Say, Heathen, Guiltiness, and Exodus. Drop-dead master reggae powered by the brother team of Aston 'Family Man' Barrett on bass and Carlton Barrett on drums.
In the book 'Exodus' author Vivien Goldman takes you inside the studio in some very intimate recollections. Bob, for instance, worked the band from mid-afternoon til the wee hours of the morning. Generally speaking the band would record basic tracks for a song, and keep working on it until it was deemed 'finished,' when they'd then move on to the next track.
On several occasions he came in alone to record vocals for songs by himself, and at one point spent several hours working to get the right 'take' for a song. Of course this was before the days of digital mixing where you could drop in a word or phrase at a time, so Bob was singing each time all the way through. He would work until his voice warmed up and finally nail a take.
On to side two: Jammin', Waiting in Vain, Turn Your Lights Down Low, Three Little Birds, One Love/People Get Ready. Some of the sweetest and most intimate love songs I've ever heard, as well as the spirited Jammin' - one of the most uplifting songs ever to grace my earbuds.
Exodus is one of those rarities - a coming together of great songwriting, stellar performances, ground-breaking recording methods (read the book!), and timeliness. As a historical document of the best that Bob Marley and the Wailers had to offer, as well as a kick-ass soulful album to crank up, Exodus has it all.
A Good Place to Start December 7, 2001
Ethan (Evanston, IL USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Bob Marley is not simply the best that Reggae ever produced; as far as I'm concerned he's one of the greatest rock musicians ever. I have trouble when trying to decide who I rank higher in my pantheon: him (and the Wailers) or the Beatles. Obviously, I'd urge people to go out and buy his entire library (at least the original albums, it's amazing how many times his work has been repackaged), but if you don't have any Marley this would be a good place to start. The grooves are deep, the song writing is strong. Marley got some heat in Jamaica over this album because people thought it wasn't political enough. For just that reason it might be an easier way in for American listners. It contains love songs and songs of great spirituality. And it rocks!
Bob's Finest Album January 19, 2002
EDK007 (Middleboro, MA United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Aside from Legend, a great compilation and a recommended introduction to the music of Bob Marley, this is one of Bob Marley's finest accomplishments. Every song is strong and topics range from party songs to social commentary. With Exodus, Jamming, Waiting in Vain, Three Little Birds (every thing is gonna be all right) and One Love, this is a greatest hits album in its own right. And, if you are looking for the sexiest reggae song of all time - Turn Your Lights Down Low simply smokes. I also strongly recommend Kaya, a beatiful set of love songs.
~~~_/)~~~ Sail On ~~~
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