Uprising [Extra tracks, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

Bob Marley | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 31, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 1980
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Island
• ASIN: B00005A7X0
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,828 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #3 in Music > World Music > Caribbean & Cuba > Jamaica
  • #9 in Music > World Music > Reggae > General AAS
  • #9 in Music > World Music > Reggae > General

Editorial Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Let the Master of Raggae Lift Your Spirits and Warm Your Soul, November 30, 2005

By 

Rich Latta (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uprising (Audio CD)

Many Bob Marley fans insist the best or "real" Marley is the rawer, rootsier early stuff like CATCH A FIRE or the early Tuff Gong recordings. While I would agree that you can't go wrong with virtually any Bob Marley album, I personally prefer the more polished and (even more) melodic pop reggae he created towards the end of his career, like KAYA and this fantastic album, UPRISING.

On UPRISING, Marley is at the height of his powers and he's accompanied by a stellar band. All of the musical elements fall perfectly into place on every single track. These tunes demonstrate that Marley had a greater, more sophisticated mastery over his craft at this particular point in his life. He was making the best of every moment he had. It's been a while since I read Tim White's excellent and highly recommended Bob Marley biography CATCH A FIRE, but I'm pretty sure Marley was aware that he had brain cancer during the recording of this album. Sadly, his tragic death was just around the corner.

Without a doubt, this is soulful, spiritual music whether the songs deal with worldly themes such as on "Pimper's Paradise" or overtly religious ones like "Forever Loving Jah." Even an agnostic like me can revel in the warm love and sheer joy in this music, which I feel even when Bob addresses the negative sides of life as he does on "Bad Card," for example. This album is loaded with important, universal themes the whole world should hear. The last track (on the original album release), "Redemption Song," featuring Marley alone on vocal and guitar, is something quite different from the other tracks and it's particularly poignant. On the whole, UPRISING is so fun to listen to and so groove-worthy that I've heard it hundreds of times and I never get tired of it.

Bob Marley may not have exactly created raggae but he's the one who made it great and he's still the best raggae musician of all time. He's one of the greatest musicians ever, regardless of the genre.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bob Marleys 1980 recording seasons Uprising/Confrantation, April 19, 2006

By 

Arkeie - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uprising (Audio CD)

Bob Marley & The Wailers Uprising album from 1980 was a massive hit in America and England with songs such as Could You Be Loved, Coming In From The Cold, Pimper's Paradise, Work and probably Bobs most famous song Redemption Songs.

Info on Uprising
In the summer of 1980 June 10, Uprising hit the shelves it was Bob Marleys second highest selling album, (Exodus was the biggest selling).

1. Coming In From The Cold is a joyful songs with wonderful melodies. - 10/10
Written by Bob Marley
2. Real Situation powerful lyrics and nice beat. - 9/10
Written by Rita and Bob Marley
3. Bad Card has got great lyrics,
Dem go tired to see me face,
Can't get me out of the race.
Thats a very famous lyric by Bob Marley. - 10/10
Written by Bob Marley
4. We And Dem is Bob Marleys most depressing song on the album, the tune never really makes it and the song never gets going. 6/10
Written by Bob Marley
5. Work is a very good Bob Marley & The Wailers song with incredible lyrics. So good it could of been a single said Chris Blackwell. - 10/10
Written by Bob Marley
6. Zion Train is a song about Bob Marley and his band getting on a magical train to Zion. A good effort. 7/10
7. Pimper's Paradise is a song fit for Legend not just Legend 2, lyrically based it is equisite,its about the down sides of stardoom. 10/10
8. Could You Be Loved is one of Bob Marleys true gems and probably my favourite song of his, the catchy tune would make anyone dance. - 10/10 worth so much more.
Written by Bob Marley
9. Forever Loving Jah is a worship song by Bob Marley a good chorus and good lyrics always makes a good song. - 10/10
Written by Bob Marley
10. Redemption Song is one of Bob Marleys most well known songs, from start to finish this songs blends perfectly, never a bad moment. 10/10
Written by Bob Marley.
The bonus tracks 11 & 12 are also a interesting listen.

Ive read from other reviews that Uprising and Confrantation should be formed together to make a Disk 1 and Disk 2 or just the best of on one album.(As they were made at the same time)
I personally think that is a brilliant idea,
as it could look like this or...

Disk 1

1. Coming In From The Cold
2. Real Situation
3. Bard Card
4. We And Dem
5. Work
6. Zion Train
7. Pimper's Paradise
8. Could You Be Loved
9. Forever Loving Jah
10. Redemption Song

Disk 2

1. Chant Down Babylon
2. Buffalo Soldier
3. Jump Nyabinghi
4. Mix Up, Mix Up
5. Give Thanks And Praises
6. Blackman Redemption
7. Trench Town
8. Stiff Necked Fools
9. I Know
10. Rastaman Live Up!

or like this....

1. Coming In From The Cold
2. Buffalo Soldier
3. Bad Card
4. Chant Down Babylon
5. Work
6. Jump Nyabinghi
7. Pimper's Paradise
8. Could You Be Loved
9. Forever Loving Jah
10. Stiff Necked Fools
11. Redemption Song

If the producers were to make a Uprising/Confrantation deluxe they could decide on the song positions.

Uprising can be sold in any music stores or online, make sure you get your hands on it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Music at the peak of his musical career, September 6, 2002

By 

PAULINA BERGUECIO (Santiago, Santiago Chile) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uprising (Audio CD)

Marley now bearing "a sadness and a dread magnetism", Uprising gives the listener a spiritual vision of what was happening in Bobs life. He was already ill, and he gave his testament with an acoustic ballad which was titled "Redemption Song". It is Bobs last burst of studio creativity. The fact that the music retains the strenght that matches the painting of a muscled rasta rising from the earth at sunrise on the front sleeve shows Bobs sheer determination to rage against the dying of life light. A great record, thanks,Bob.