![]() It is neither professional neither sloppy, but rather a perfect merging of the two approaches, with the instruments being loose and spontaneous but without missing a beat. ![]() This track is also a prime example of the Wailers' playing style. What about the wonderful wah-wah introduction of 'Put It On' that gives the song a subtle sorrowful aura? It has to be one of my favorite intros on the album and the prayer-like lyrics match perfectly with the simple but charming melody. A hallmark in Marley's career and the best track on the album, no doubt.īut the record is more than these three songs after all. The opener is a signature song too, with an addictive as hell vocal melody and motivational lyrics inspired by Haiti's poverty. And I guess there is no need to talk about the controversial, in 1973 at least, set of lyrics that Bob had originally written with far more bite, if you will. Clapton on the other hand is extremely tight in his rendition, and that is a quality that doesn't suit Marley's compositions at all. The reason is that Marley treats the song in a natural, loose way without even trying. The former is a song made famous by Clapton, but for me the original will always be better. It is a pity that this song is not considered a classic as the track that follows it and the track that precedes it, namely 'I Shot The Sheriff' and 'Get Up Stand Up'. The music however is more uplifting and joyful and the chorus is cleverly written. A prime example of this contrast is 'Hallelujah Time' which has the following lyrics:'Hear the children crying, But I know they cry not in vain'. The lyrics are quite dark and bitter on these songs, thus making a nice contrast between the music and the words. Even on the 'darkest' songs you can still find optimism, as far as music goes. It is without a doubt a very relaxing listen and very cheerful in general. However the album was a massive success among Jamaicans, who preferred the Trenchtown sound over the style of Catch a Fire, thus closing the short tenure of the aforementioned members with a commercial and artistic success.įirst of all, let’s take a look at the atmosphere and vibe of the disc. In 1973 the Wailers released Burnin’ which was the last album to feature Tosh and Wailer in the band as these two members pursued solo careers. ![]() Review Summary: A beautiful album, that summarizes the best sides of the reggae genre.
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