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1976 album from the Reggae legend. The album was a great success in the USA, becoming the first (and only) Bob Marley release to reach the Top Ten on the Billboard 200 charts.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By wailerjeffro
Format:Audio CD
This cd was released in 1976, and was the first studio cd I heard by Bob Marley and the Wailers. Strangely enough, none of the tracks here appear on the greatest hits cd, Legend, although many are worthy. This cd has never left my 5 disc cd changer since I've owned it. This album also marks the first time Bob Marley and the Wailers made the charts in America. The band features 2 new guitarists (Donald Kinsey from Peter Tosh's Band, and Earl "Chinna" Smith a legendary Jamaican guitarist) and the guitar work is fantastic. This cd explores some new ground for reggae, and it is very good. From the opening notes of Positive Vibration, to the Speech by H.I.M transcribed to music in the song War, I was hooked as a Wailers addict for life. If you Want More Rastaman Vibrations, check out Live at the Roxy. Live the band gives off a huge vibe that is unmatched by anyone today and many of the songs on Live at the Roxy are Rastaman Vibration tracks. This cd is essential in any music collection.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Bob Marley & The Wailers-Rastaman Vibration *****
While this may not be Marley & The Wailers' most successful, best, or popular album it still holds a special place in my heart. More then any other album in his cannon Rastaman Vibration is more social conscious then all his other releases combined. Social issues was something he had always sang about but Rastaman Vibration seems to almost souly focus around that. Good, Evil, political, religious, and basically any other subject under the sun is covered by Marley here and this is why it is so near and dear to my heart. When people are brave enough to address issues it automatically gains my respect but when they can do it in such a intelligent way as Marley did they earn my respect for ever. Catch A Fire(the groups best album), Burnin' came close but couldn't match the subject matter of Rastaman Vibration.
I feel it also important to mention the addition of Donald Kinsey and Earl 'Chinna' Smith on guitar. This may not seem important but they are in my book one of the best guitar duo's in all of reggae.
From the almost chant of 'Positive Vibration' through the mellancolly 'Cry To Me' on through the semi-scat of 'Crazy Baldhead' to the anthemic 'War' and the final notes of 'Rat Race' Rastaman Remains a consitantly strong album. The bonus track 'Jah Live' is a great addition to this already fantastic album but it is the second and third tracks that take this albums to a five star level. 'Roots, Rock Reggae' is an unheralded classic. Truly one of the very best songs Marley & The Wailers ever pinned. 'Johnny Was' however may be the best songs Marley has ever written, if not it is among them. It truly must be heard to appreciate. It may take a few listens but once it hits you it does so like a ton of bricks.... Read more ›
While this may not be Marley & The Wailers' most successful, best, or popular album it still holds a special place in my heart. More then any other album in his cannon Rastaman Vibration is more social conscious then all his other releases combined. Social issues was something he had always sang about but Rastaman Vibration seems to almost souly focus around that. Good, Evil, political, religious, and basically any other subject under the sun is covered by Marley here and this is why it is so near and dear to my heart. When people are brave enough to address issues it automatically gains my respect but when they can do it in such a intelligent way as Marley did they earn my respect for ever. Catch A Fire(the groups best album), Burnin' came close but couldn't match the subject matter of Rastaman Vibration.
I feel it also important to mention the addition of Donald Kinsey and Earl 'Chinna' Smith on guitar. This may not seem important but they are in my book one of the best guitar duo's in all of reggae.
From the almost chant of 'Positive Vibration' through the mellancolly 'Cry To Me' on through the semi-scat of 'Crazy Baldhead' to the anthemic 'War' and the final notes of 'Rat Race' Rastaman Remains a consitantly strong album. The bonus track 'Jah Live' is a great addition to this already fantastic album but it is the second and third tracks that take this albums to a five star level. 'Roots, Rock Reggae' is an unheralded classic. Truly one of the very best songs Marley & The Wailers ever pinned. 'Johnny Was' however may be the best songs Marley has ever written, if not it is among them. It truly must be heard to appreciate. It may take a few listens but once it hits you it does so like a ton of bricks.... Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Drew
Format:Audio CD
The album, "Rastaman Vibration," is a very positive and legendary album. The lyrics of this album are not only strong, but they are also lyrics that are true and that you can relate to. If you love music with deep, meaningful lyrics and a catchy, interesting beat, you will definitely enjoy this CD. From the heavy bass to the well thought out lyrics, you will be begging for more and wishing for the songs to never end as you listen to each track. Each song is sure to leave Reggae fans happy and pleased. If you have ever listened to Bob Marley before or even as a first time listener, this CD is definitely one to be enjoyed by all.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By "1whojamz"
Format:Audio CD
Marley was very picky about the material he released; the albums he sanctioned while he was alive, are clear testament to that. They are the embodiment of his lifes work; religiously, politically, and musically. Indeed Rastaman Vibration is no exception. And while it is heavily colored with religious and political overtones, its infectious rhythms and great melodies are the stuff that make this album a masterpiece.
Were he just a social commentator, Marleys music would have gone the way of Bob Dylans, and Joni Mitchells (whose works are subjected to the most appalling remakes in an effort to make them digestable for modern audiences). Marleys works, however, are different in that they are rhythmically as "sound" today as they ever were. That is why he continues to win new generations of fans long after his passing. Bob Marley was a musical wiz; a skilled craftsman who knew how to tap into the very movements of mens souls.
Damn! This cd sounds better than ever! The sad thing is, no one has yet to improve upon the reggae sound perfected by Marley and the Wailers in the 70's. However, the good news is, that like all truly great music, it will remain poignant and timeless; from the soulful wail of Marleys tenor, the ethereal harmonies of the I Threes, the melodically fat basslines, and the entrancing interplay of guitar, organ, drums, horns and percussion, Rastaman Vibration "rocks" on a "whole 'nother level."
Were he just a social commentator, Marleys music would have gone the way of Bob Dylans, and Joni Mitchells (whose works are subjected to the most appalling remakes in an effort to make them digestable for modern audiences). Marleys works, however, are different in that they are rhythmically as "sound" today as they ever were. That is why he continues to win new generations of fans long after his passing. Bob Marley was a musical wiz; a skilled craftsman who knew how to tap into the very movements of mens souls.
Damn! This cd sounds better than ever! The sad thing is, no one has yet to improve upon the reggae sound perfected by Marley and the Wailers in the 70's. However, the good news is, that like all truly great music, it will remain poignant and timeless; from the soulful wail of Marleys tenor, the ethereal harmonies of the I Threes, the melodically fat basslines, and the entrancing interplay of guitar, organ, drums, horns and percussion, Rastaman Vibration "rocks" on a "whole 'nother level."
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
15 years and it's still the best most played Rasta CD in the collection. Bought it in a St. Thomas record store on Back Street in 1977, wore it out and got the CD to carry on. Great stuff.
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What can I say about Rastaman Vibration, it takes me back to the time I was a young girl in Jamaica growing up in Rastafarian culture, these were the songs my father played and quite frankly this is my favorite album of bob. the songs invokes such emotions in me, especially now my dad has transcended back to the ancestral, I put this in my truck and just immerse myself in memories of my youth. Bob sings with such conviction, passion and pain. you just feel it in your soul. I'm happy I had the opportunity to live it to appreciate it. Bob or Bobaroni as I affectionately call him will always live on in Rastaman Vibrations, flash yuh natty!!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
BOB IS A GOD TO THE RASTA WORLD!!!!
BEST MUSIC AND MESSAGE THAT RASTA CAN PRODUCE.. BOB WAS ON A MISSION TO PUT PEOPLE TOGETHER AND UNITE THEM TO A NON VIOLENT WAY OF LIFE.. PLEASE HEAR HIS WORDS AND TAKE THEM IN... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Missy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rastaman Vibration
This was a gift for someone. It made her very happy. How can you go wrong with Bob Marley and The Wailers?
Published 5 months ago by Winona Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic
If you only own one Bob Marley album, or one reggae album, for that matter, this should be the one. It's clean, crisp, and quintessential Bob Marley.
Published 8 months ago by Byron Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic, must have reggae album
If there is one album that displays the heart and soul of Bob Marley and Wailers, Rastaman Vibration is it. I cannot express how much I love this album. Read more
Published 10 months ago by uconnbrown
5.0 out of 5 stars
Creative, Rastafarian Poetry
Bob & the new incarnation of The Wailers had hit their creative stride prior to releasing this album and it shows. Read more
Published on April 14, 2011 by M. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Making His Name
Marley transitioned from Tosh leaving a few years earlier with a succession of classic albums containing truly inspired songwriting, albeit without quite the edge that Peter... Read more
Published on November 27, 2010 by SEAN MCATEER
5.0 out of 5 stars
ROOTS and CULTURE !
This one ranks right up there as one af the ALL TIME greats EVER ! Also the addition of some bonus material ie; "Jah live" makes this work a must have !
Published on March 29, 2010 by D. Davis
4.0 out of 5 stars
(3.5 stars) Bob's Reggae Gumbo
This isn't quite as good as some of Marley's top-shelf work, but it's pretty entertaining anyway. See, here's the thing; there isn't really a bad song on this album - "Cry to Me"... Read more
Published on December 29, 2007 by finulanu
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bob is the best.
Like every other reviewer said, this album is AWESOME. Bob's second "solo" album (without Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh). Read more
Published on August 7, 2007 by Cindy F. Austin
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best.
If you don't like these lyrics, you have no conscience.....
If you don't like the music, you have no feet..... Read more
If you don't like the music, you have no feet..... Read more
Published on June 5, 2007 by Lowell L.
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