: A global hymn of optimism that remains a staple of pop culture.
Released in June 1977, by Bob Marley & The Wailers is widely considered the album that transformed Marley into a global icon. Recorded in London during a period of self-imposed exile, the record captures a pivotal moment of artistic and personal transition. The London "Exodus"
The background of Exodus is as dramatic as the music itself. Following an assassination attempt at his home in Jamaica in December 1976, Marley fled to London. This period of "exile" provided the thematic backbone for the album. While the first half of the record grapples with political change, religious fervor, and the literal "exodus" of his people, the second half shifts toward themes of faith, hope, and romantic love.
Recommended playback approach:
Modern FLAC versions are based on the 2022 Remaster (45th Anniversary) and the 2001 Deluxe Edition , which polished the "tightest recorded performance" of The Wailers.
: A global hymn of optimism that remains a staple of pop culture.
Released in June 1977, by Bob Marley & The Wailers is widely considered the album that transformed Marley into a global icon. Recorded in London during a period of self-imposed exile, the record captures a pivotal moment of artistic and personal transition. The London "Exodus"
The background of Exodus is as dramatic as the music itself. Following an assassination attempt at his home in Jamaica in December 1976, Marley fled to London. This period of "exile" provided the thematic backbone for the album. While the first half of the record grapples with political change, religious fervor, and the literal "exodus" of his people, the second half shifts toward themes of faith, hope, and romantic love.
Recommended playback approach:
Modern FLAC versions are based on the 2022 Remaster (45th Anniversary) and the 2001 Deluxe Edition , which polished the "tightest recorded performance" of The Wailers.