Trenchtown Rock (The Anthology 1969-1978) - Bob Marley & The Wailers

Advantages: Fantastic tracks, very listenable album
Disadvantages: Sun is SHining is not on it

...Since seeing The Wailers perform at the London Rise Against Racism festival, it reminded me of how many great songs they have in their repertoire with Bob Marley and decided it was long overdue to buy a Best Of compilation. The album starts off with Is This Love the Marley penned classic from 1978 and the song really needs no introduction. It was taken from the Kaya album, which revolved around the duel themes of love and marijuana, and this instance the song was about love. It is a beautiful song, and certainly at the Rise concert, got the crowd singing. It is followed by No Woman, No Cry originally from the Natty Dread album and is about the struggle of life in the Trenchtown, the rundown part of Kingston, Jamaica where Bob grew up with his mother after his father died. The version of the song on Legend is not from Natty Dread... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Songs are very chilling and relaxing!
Disadvantages: The Paper case is a bit flimzy but thats about it!

...Ok well If you know Bob Marley then just read the track list and you will see for yourself that this is the sort of album you want playing when your in your car. When your chillen at home or even when your having a party! This album is music that fits all occasions! 1. Soul Rebel - (Very upbeat great starting song!) 2. Lively Up Yourself - (More chilled out, slower pace, very relaxing) 3. Trenchtown Rock - (The Classic Trench Town, Fast pace, strong beat!) 4. Concrete Jungle - (Less well known, a slower song sounds alot more like his old stuff!) 5. I Shot The Sheriff - (Legendary song, Very happy song and unbeat!) 6. Get Up, Stand Up 7. No Woman, No Cry (Live) 8. Roots, Rock, Reggae 9. Exodus - (The Original) 10. Waiting In Vain 11. Jamming 12. Is This Love 13. Sun Is Shining 14. Could You Be Loved 15. Three... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Comprises some of Marley's best work
Disadvantages: If you own Marley's original releases you may be wasting your time...

...There's really not much to be said about this album - it's all been here before. It's really quite simple. You have to ask yourself one question. Do I like Bob Marley? If you answer yes then this album will be perfect for you, answer no then I wouldn't bother. This is essentially a greatest hits album, and provides just that - some of Marley's finest creations on this 20-track CD, complete with his backing band The Wailers. The only new addition is the track "Slogans" which was previously unreleased - and it's damn good too! Amazing lyrics throughout all tracks help provide a great listening experience! If you're unsure about the whole Reggae genre of music then this would be a great CD to test out whether or not this is your kind of thing. If you don't like this then you probably won't like any Reggae. An excellent album... Read review

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