Bob Marley & Wailers UK Reissue LP Catch a fire VG+ Island ILPS9241 Roots Reggae
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Bob Marley & Wailers UK Reissue LP Catch a fire VG+ Island ILPS9241 Roots Reggae
UK Reissue LP released in 1975 on the Orange and blue rim Island Records label. Cat: ILPS9241. Features rare hinged lighter cover.This record is part of a recent collection bought from a Festival Records Rep. Stunning condition, many never played…
Catch a Fire was the major label debut for Bob Marley and the Wailers, and it was an international success upon its release in 1973. Although Bob Marley may have been the main voice, every member of the Wailers made valuable contributions and they were never more united in their vision and sound. All the songs were originals, and the instrumentation was minimalistic in order to bring out the passionate, often politically charged lyrics. Much of the appeal of the album lies in its sincerity and sense of purpose these are streetwise yet disarmingly idealistic young men who look around themselves and believe they might help change the world through music. Marley sings about the current state of urban poverty ("Concrete Jungle") and connects the present to past injustices ("Slave Driver"), but he is a not a one-trick pony. He is a versatile songwriter who also excels at singing love songs such as his classic "Stir It Up." Peter Tosh sings the lead vocal on two of his own compositions his powerful presence and immense talent hint that he would eventually leave for his own successful solo career.
Tracks: Concrete jungle/ Slave driver/ 400 years/ Stop that train/ Baby we’ve got a date (rock it baby)/ Stir it up/ Kinky reggae/ No more trouble/ Midnight ravers.
There are light spindle marks on labels. Record has some light scuff marks and very light scratches which cause some lightc rackles in parts and is in VG+ condition. Hinged Zippo lighter cover has a small sticker on top right corner, light ring wear and some tiny surface tears around edges and is in VG+ condition.
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