Bob Marley & the Wailers - Burnin - 180 Gram Vinyl - LP

Kaya presents a gentler and friendlier version of Bob Marley & the Wailers, but it also documented Marley and his group at the peak of their abilities. The nuance in Marley's vocals on "Running Away," "She's Gone," and "Is This Love" showed how much he'd grown as a performer since Catch a Fire, and his passion elevates "Misty Morning" into one of the album's highlights. The Wailers were capable of cutting a groove that was both powerfully muscular and seemingly effortless, with Aston "Family Man" Barrett and Carlton Barrett once again reaffirming their status as one of the finest rhythm sections on earth, and Junior Marvin and Marley offering a master class in how the concept of "less is more" can be applied to the guitar. Though Kaya offered a less aggressive message than one might have expected from Marley, the songs were far from lazy, and "Time Will Tell," "Is This Love," and "Running Away" are resonant, top-shelf work. Kaya was a minor effort for Bob Marley as a prophet or a commentator, but it's a rich and rewarding set from Marley the musician. 

Get Up, Stand Up    3:15
Hallelujah Time    3:27
I Shot The Sheriff    4:39
Burnin' And Lootin'    4:11
Put It On    3:58
Small Axe    4:00
Pass It On    3:32
Duppy Conqueror    3:44
One Foundation    3:20
Rasta Man Chant    3:43