From the vantage point of fifty years, it seems altogether quaint to be reminded that Island Records’ Chris Blackwell judiciously edited the Wailers’ fifth album Catch A Fire. In his role
Live Forever is the 40th posthumous Bob Marley-related release. Fortunately, it’s one of the better efforts, thanks to generally pristine audio quality and the significance of the show itself – Marley’s final concert, in which nearly all his utterances seem imbued with a prophetic quality.
Its amazing the kind of ideas that pop into your head for themes for Friday Mix Tape when you’re walking around with your iPod on shuffle. This week’s edition has
With the continuing onslaught of hot weather I’m going to keep this intro brief, cause frankly I’m just tired of sweating and I’m trying just enjoy some frigid AC before
This week’s videos feature bands you should check out at Bonnaroo… While Bob Marley may have become the biggest name in reggae music history, it’s Jimmy Cliff that really deserves
Back in 2005, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, the youngest of Bob Marley’s eleven children, released his critically acclaimed third studio album – Welcome to Jamrock. The album, which showcased Marley’s signature
When Phish posted 99 possible albums on Phish.com – of which one would ultimately be chosen as the Halloween Costume set – it seemed they nailed all the usual suspects and some not-so-usual ones as well. A closer look at the proposed records shows they may have missed a few.
While those listed below would by no means guarantee a selection had they been included, it was a bit surprising and sad to see a few left off the list. I mean, couldn’t they at least given us the chance to have our hopes and dreams crushed when these artists got the axe?
1. Paul Simon
One of the biggest names in music inexplicably left off the list. Where’s Graceland or Rhythm of the Saints? Is Ladysmith Black Mambazo not available? [ed. note – they were not available] Sure the albums would be no easy feats to pull off, but I always considered that part of the fun.
READ ON for the rest of Andy’s list of artists Phish forgot…
Happy Birthday Bob Marley! Bob Marley – Trenchtown Rock
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ Exodus has previously been afforded the Deluxe Edition treatment. With a previously-released two disc set including extra studio tracks and live recordings from the original release period of 1977, the real necessity of an ‘Anniversary Edition’ comes into question since this latest release adds no new music and only little except in terms of its packaging: a faux grain slip-sleeve and slightly more ornate jewel case.