Bob Marley & The Wailers - Catch a Fire [Bonus Tracks]
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Track List: Catch a Fire [Bonus Tracks]
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Album Details: Catch a Fire [Bonus Tracks]
- Release Date:
- 07/04/2001
- Label:
- Island
- UPC:
- 731454889322
User Reviews: Catch a Fire [Bonus Tracks]
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Marley on "fire"
, October 13, 2006Reviewer:
Nubian ∑agle ©™ - See all Nubian ∑agle ©™'s reviews -
Classic.
, March 15, 2002Reviewer: egun1978 - See all egun1978's reviewsbottom line. Classic material. This will be play "400 years" from now. Get it "400 years".....?.....hmm......ok..is this mic on....Ill be here all week folks.
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Pro Reviews: Catch a Fire [Bonus Tracks]
| EXPERT RATING: From AMG Reviews For a majority of the world, Catch a Fire was not only the introduction to Bob Marley the Wailers, but to reggae as well. The intimate and organic nature of the band's compositions coupled with its trademark mantra-like rhythms attracted the attention of producer and musical entrepreneur Chris Blackwell. So smitten was Blackwell that he commissioned the band to record for his primarily rock-oriented Island Records label. Although greatly encouraged by the Wailers' efforts, Blackwell was likewise cognizant of creating a fuller and more polished effort aimed specifically for the ears of the burgeoning "album rock" consumer. His idea was to "flesh out" the sonic atmosphere that supported and drove Marley and company's otherwise stark and unadorned folk songs. With the blessings of Marley and under the direction of Blackwell, sporadic instrumental augmentations were made, featuring Wayne Perkins (guitar), John "Rabbit" Bundrick (keyboards), Robbie Shakespeare (bass), and Tyrone Downie (organ). Although Catch a Fire was their international debut, Marley and fellow Wailer Peter Tosh used the medium to conjure and translate universal themes of love ("High Tide or Low Tide") and hope ("Stir It Up"), as well as the pain ("400 Years") and fear ("Slave Driver") of not only Jamaicans, but all humanity. Like Bob Dylan and John Lennon before him, Marley could project not only for his people and time, but also for those who would come before and after. The 2001 remastered version also comes with two bonus tracks that were not issued on the original LP, "High Tide or Low Tide" and "All Day All Night." Enthusiasts should also be aware of the two-disc Catch a Fire: Deluxe Edition, including the "Jamaican Version" (read: sans overdubs) of this timeless album. - Lindsay Planer, All Music Guide |
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Pros: Flawless 1973 album from the Wailers
Cons: None here
"Catch a Fire" may not be the first album by Bob Marley and the Wailers, but it did help put the band (and, by extension, reggae music) on the map with mainstream listeners. As with virtually all Marley albums, this 1973 CD stands tall on the merits of its tight melodies, solid instrumentation, and the often politically charged lyrics on cuts like the impassioned "Slave Driver," "400 Years" (a Peter Tosh original), and "No More Trouble," a tough jam that can be interpreted as a pro-peace/anti-war anthem. But for me, the album's high point is the catchy "Stir it Up," one of his most familiar tunes that captures the essence of a classic reggae song. Some complain that it's a bit long-winded at over 5 minutes, but for me, the groove is just fine as it is. This reissue has two bonus songs that really aren't bonus songs at all: "High Tide or Low Tide" and "All Day All Night." They were actually available on the early version of "Catch a Fire" but were later deleted from future pressings. It's good to have them back so the listener can absorb the album as it was originally released. I wouldn't exactly recommend this album as a first Bob Marley purchase, but it's still an essential recording and a definite classic that definitely shouldn't be overlooked. ...