gafa42
4
A reggae album. 2/5
classic - but i don’t spin it too often. Glad i revisited.
I haven't listened to this all the way through in years. Appreciate the prominence of the bass in the mix and how its treated as a lead instrument. Exodus itself is a great track with the syncopation and horns that I think provide great musical accompaniment to the message of the song. And I'm a sucker for a People Get Ready cover, so those two tracks would be my highlights. In general though, it's a little too slow for my tastes. I'd rather pull out a live album or Songs of Freedom.
Another album I'm very familiar with and have regularly listened to since college. It's not my favorite Marley album as I prefer the fiery older material (Burnin'/Natty Dread), but there's some absolute classics on here and the album as a whole is never less than very good. I prefer the "romantic" side to the "religious" side for sure as I think all of side B is the highlight here for me. I'd give Side A a 4.0 and Side B a 5.0, so that naturally leads to:
Unfortunately, reggae in general is not really my thing. I thought this was fine, I definitely know why people like it and that it's a classic, but I'm not the right audience for it. I'd give it a 3 but that's 100% because of me and not really because there's anything wrong with the music.
I don't think I have ever deliberately sat down and listened to a Bob Marley record but have heard so many songs over the years anyway. Bob is a good singer, the musicians are very skilled, the songs are alright. Very samey though. 2 stars.
maybe is this album, maybe is the genre, maybe is that I am no longer 21 and stoned. I was expecting exodus to be fun, but it turned out to be boring.
It's the album I often see cited as Bob Marley's definitive studio album and for good reason, as it showcases his militant/political and mellow/romantic sides in equal measure. It's not my favourite Marley album though, "Kaya" probably takes that (of all albums, amirite?). favs: The Heathen, Jamming, Waiting in Vain, Three Little Birds least fav: Guiltiness (if I had to pick one)
Not much to say about this one. It's pretty perfect. For my money, their best studio work.