Babylon By Bus

Bob Marley | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: July 31, 2001
• Release Date: July 31, 2001
• Label: Island Records
• Copyright: (C) 1978 Island Records Inc.
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• Total Length: 1:13:39
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• ASIN: B000V6U846
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,279 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best "live" albums. Ever., August 10, 2003

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Paul Allaer (Cincinnati) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Babylon By Bus (Audio CD)

"Babylon by Bus" was, when originally issued in 1978, the second official live album by Bob Marley (1975's "Live" being the first). "Live" of course is best known for the definitive version of "No Woman No Cry", but I will go out on a limb here, and suggest that "Babylon by Bus" is not only better than "Live", but one of the best live albums, ever.

Things immediately kick off with a blaze with "Rastaman Vibration", and the party never stops from there. Bob's backup band and singers are in top form througout. Highlights are many, including "Punky Reggae Party", "Rate Race" (surprisingly, perhaps, a tune written by Rita Marley, Bob's wife), "Concrete Jungle" and "Rebel Music". It also contains the better known "Is This Love" and "Jamming".

If there is one Bob Marley I would recommend to anyone, this is clearly the one. Furthermore, at 73 min. (originally a double vinyl album), this is the best bang-for-the-buck Marley album. Essential in anyone's CD collection.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Live Marley, April 6, 2005

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Count Bassie (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Babylon By Bus (Audio CD)

I rarely give 5 star ratings so take this seriously. I am usually critcal of live recordings due to poor sound quality or unbalanced mixes. This is not only a great performance with great sound quality but my favorite Marley album. In fact, it is my favorite reggae album period. Several tracks are even better than the studio version. You will not be disappointed.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hidden gem, April 19, 2005

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Chris Salzer (Gainesville, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Babylon By Bus (Audio CD)

Although most Marley fans are more than familiar with Babylon by Bus as an exceptional live album that Marley recorded while on tour in Europe (mostly recorded in Paris) in 1977-78, many of the more pedestrian fans remain completely unaware of its existence. War/No More Trouble, with Marley exhibiting such unparalleled and genuine passion during its performance, makes for undoubtedly the most powerful song on this CD. And, suffice it to say, all of the other 'hit' songs do not disappoint by any stretch. A must own for any true Marley fan -- period.