The Complete Bob Marley & the Wailers 1967-1972, Pt. 2 [Box set]

Bob Marley (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 18, 1998)
• Original Release Date: August 18, 1998
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Jad Records (Koch)
• ASIN: B000009Q0A
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #134,326 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Try Me

2. It's Alright

3. No Sympathy

4. My Cup

5. Soul Almighty

6. Rebel's Hop: Keep on Moving/Cloud Nine/Rebel's Hop

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Keep on Movin' [Original Version]

2. Put It On [Alternate Take]

3. Fussin' and Fightin'

4. Memphis

5. Riding High

6. Kaya [Original Version]

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Kaya [Alternate Take][#]

2. Love Light [Original Version]

3. Second Hand [Original Version]

4. Jah Is Mighty [Corner Stone Alternate]

5. Run for Cover [Soul Rebel Alternate]

6. Man to Man [Original Version]

See all 20 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The second installment of the "lost" Bob Marley and the Wailers tracks is like a cache of buried treasure. As was the case with the heralded first collection, this three-CD set, which covers Marley and the Wailers from 1970-1971, have their origins in the early sessions Marley did for the JAD label. Due to a myriad of twisted legal reasons, these sessions (another set is due out shortly) were never released outside of Jamaica. Many of the songs on this superb anthology would ultimately be recorded again by Marley and his band under Chris Blackwell's watch. What helps make this collection essential is that the man at boards is Lee "Scratch" Perry, the once and future God of Dub and beyond. Check out Perry's more sped up, rawer version of "Four Hundred Years" (later retitled "400 Years" and released on Catch a Fire--or the numerous dub and instrumentals, all of which shine a light on the Wailers as a band. With many familiar cuts ("Kaya," "African Herbsman," an early version of "Who the Cap Fits") and previously unheard songs, some of which never made it out of sound systems in Kingston, this is an intoxicating look at works in progress and the development of a sound and an icon. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Misinformation, May 2, 2001

By A Customer

Don't be put off by the slurs dished out by the New York so-called Reggae fan and the various aliases he uses on this and other reviews of the accompanying CD's in this series. This is not another shady repackaging of Marley cast offs like so many before it. This is finally a decent collection of the seminal Lee Perry originals recorded by The Wailers in Jamaica before signing to Island. Absolute solid gold reggae and true reggae fans know that when they hear/see it. Roger Steffens would never in a million years put his name to another substandard cash-in. Stick to 'Legend' Mr Rhode Island/NYC and leave the really good Marley stuff to people who know what they're talking about!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Bob, with all the soulfulness of the original waile, June 24, 1999

By A Customer

This box set is a must have for any Bob Marley fan. The music is beautifully produced and engineered to capture that vinyl record feel, from which these songs were remastered. the melody produced by Marly and the original wailers, including Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, and Family man is exquisite, soulful, and delicate while remaining powerful.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forget Bob! 'Scratch' is the real jewel of this set!, December 22, 1999

By A Customer

While this volume of the Complete Wailers set offers a nice perspective of the original recordings of the Wailers, it is made much more impresive by the fine tracks of producer/studio legend Lee "Scratch" Perry. Scratch's versions show his true genius at the dials and the inevitable evolution of dub. This album should impress dub fans much more than it impresses reggae fans. It is far from the sleepy spacey dub of Tubby and his disciples (which is amazingly beautiful in its own way, don't get me wrong). Perry's versions show the up-beat dance-able potential of instrumental reggae. Of special note are the versions on disc 3 of Kaya and Small Axe (especially Axe Man which features some seriously killer nyabinghi drumming). Wailers fans, buy Vol. 1 of this series. Dub fans, buy Vol. 2. Music fans, buy both!