Bob Marley & The Wailers - Exodus

Recorded in London following an attempt on his life, Exodus shows Bob Marley mellowing a bit. Despite some powerful political tracks, Marley adopts a less fiery, more reflective approach than his previous outings. Still, it's hard to find reggae as good as this. Exodus has all one would expect from a Bob Marley album: rumbling statements like "Exodus" and "The Heathen" as well as poetic love songs like "Turn Your Lights Down Low." Considering how good these tracks are, Exodus does not stop here. Marley also unleashed the huge international hits "Jamming," "Waiting in Vain," and "One Love/People Get Ready." These inspired tracks, perhaps more than any others, came to define Marley around the world. They are irresistible no matter how many times they are played. Never one to dodge innovation, "Exodus" hints that Marley was taking cues from the emerging dub scene. Exodus, even though it contains some of Marley's best work, has an underlying nostalgic feel to it, hinting that Marley was getting a little formulaic. ~ Matthew Hilburn, All Music Guide

Name Credits Adrian Boot Photography Alvin Patterson Percussion Aston Barrett Guitar, Fretless Bass, ?, Mixing, Bass, Percussion Bob Marley Guitar (Rhythm), Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic), Producer, Percussion, Vocals Bob Marley & the Wailers Performer Carlton "Carlie" Barrett ?, Drums, Percussion, Engineer Chris Blackwell Mixing Guy Bidmead Assistant Engineer I-Threes Vocals (Background) Judy Mowatt Vocals, Vocals (Background) Junior Marvin Guitar Karl Pitterson Engineer, Mixing Marcia Griffiths Vocals, Vocals (Background) Neville Garrick Cover Design, Photography Rita Marley Vocals, Vocals (Background) Terry Barham Assistant Engineer The Wailers Producer Tyrone Downie ?, Vocals (Background), Keyboards, Percussion, Engineer