"In 1976, Bob Marley & the Wailers released "Rastaman Vibration". This album would be the album that would finally push, and forever keep reggae in the mainstream of music in the U.S.
The album is laden with hits, from the joyous "Positive Vibration," and the danceable "Roots, Rock, Reggae," to the enigmatic and powerful "Crazy Baldhead," and the anti-racism statement "War". Each song is a Marley classic and an essential to any collection. The alternate mixes and the rare bonus track, "Jah Live" are all amazing. The second disc, contains a concert from the U.S. "Rastaman Vibration" tour at the Roxy in Hollywood in May. The second disc also includes two bonus tracks, the delightful "Smile Jamaica," and a remix of it, both recorded after the sessions for the main album.
This album is sure to delight any listener and is crucial to every Marley or reggae collection. Pick this up and you'll be listening to it non-stop for weeks on end."
Start your Reggae collection with this!!!!!!!!!!!!
Justin Allen | Cadiz, KY | 05/15/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This collection is awesome!! You get the newest remastering job of the original album, 2 bonus tracks, then you get alternate mixes of most songs. THEN, on disc 2, you get the whole LIVE! album and the very good "Smile Jamaica" sessions. This is Bob Marley on the top of his game."
Roots Rock Reggae
T. J. Bakker | Amsterdam, holland | 12/21/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Roots Rock Reggae at his very best! Have been listening to this album constantly since I've bought it. Marley was (and stil is) the one and only king of reggae. Jah live children yeah!"
Plenty of great songs and fantastic remastering
ECU_Classic_Music_Fan | Charlotte, NC United States | 01/30/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is an excellent purchase. You get some of the famous live performances from the Roxy in support of this album. And you get a top notch remastering of one of Bob's best. Not that he had any bad releases.
Highly recommended. Even better than Exodus in my book."