Exodus - 30th Anniversary

Bob Marley | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 20, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 1977
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Tuff Gong
• ASIN: B000PC1JKS
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,865 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #26 in Music > World Music > Reggae > Rocksteady
  • #53 in Music > World Music > Caribbean & Cuba > Jamaica
  • #72 in Music > World Music > Caribbean & Cuba > General

Editorial Reviews

Island Records celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the masterpiece that is Bob Marley’s Exodus, which was originally released in June of 1977. He recorded the Exodus album in exile in the UK, having escaped an assassination attempt in Jamaica. Exodus transformed Marley’s career. A recording of extraordinary creative maturity, the album resonated with audiences around the world. In the UK alone in stayed on the chart for 56 consecutive weeks and included three massive hit singles. Bob Marley was established as the Third World’s first superstar, a legacy that survives thirty years after the album’s release. Island.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing even by Marley's standards, December 28, 2007

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finulanu ""the mysterious"" (Here, there, and everywhere) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exodus - 30th Anniversary (Audio CD)

I've never really heard a Marley album I didn't like, but this is arguably the best of the bunch. Classic hits abound, including my favorite Bob Marley song, the heartbreaking ballad "Waiting in Vain"; the message oriented space-reggae title track; "Jammin'", with a fantastic groove, unforgettable chorus, and unbeatable atmosphere; and the feel-good instant-smile dynamic duo closers "Three Little Birds" and the Curtis Mayfield quoting "One Love/People Get Ready". If you haven't heard these five tracks, I don't know where you've been, but you owe it to yourself to listen to them.
But how's the rest? About as good, surprisingly. Of the leftovers, my favorite is the sensual slow jam "Turn Your Lights Down Low", an underrated song that really deserves more recognition, though I also adore the vibe sent out by "Natural Mystic", with its suspenseful fade-in. Awesome way to start a record. The remaining three songs on the side don't match up to that standard, but that's all because the ceiling on this one's pretty high. Okay, so "So Much Things to Say" won't ever be mentioned in Bob's upper echelons, but it's decent; "The Heathen" has an interesting synthesizer part; and "Guiltiness" features a fantastic refrain.
My only complaint about this album is what ISN'T on it. "Punky Reggae Party", the b-side of "Jammin'", is one of my absolute favorite Bob songs. I wish it had made its way onto the album. For whatever reason, it didn't find its way on as a bonus track to this "30th anniversary edition", even though it's available in such format on the other issue. Weird! In fact, all the this edition really did was add a slipcase with a really cool photo of Bob on it.
Whatever, no matter how you buy Exodus it's a very worthy purchase. Probably the first Marley album you should get, even though Catch a Fire is better.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars 30th Anniversary Edition? Really??, September 3, 2009

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Ian A. Coville "idog1969" (Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exodus - 30th Anniversary (Audio CD)

How can you call this a 30th Anniversary Edition? Even the re-mastered version of Exodus has 2 bonus tracks for crying out loud. The Deluxe Edition released in 2001 is the way to go. It contains 'Roots', one of Marley's non-album classics, 2 versions of 'Punky Reggae Party', alternative takes, tracks recorded with Lee Perry and a bunch of live tracks from the Exodus tour. Five Star rating. Why would you go any other way?

If you're looking for a 30th Anniversary Edition, pick Culture's Two Seven's Clash. Beautifully remastered with great bonus tracks. This is nothing more than marketing nonsense.

5.0 out of 5 stars Legendary, August 7, 2011

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Tiff (Oregon City, OR) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Exodus - 30th Anniversary (Audio CD)

Who am I to even rate this? Bob Marley is his own standard. Even though I'm not a reggae officianado, I think his work is ever poignant and transcends cultural boundaries and musical tastes. Our family dances around the house to this album on a regular basis.