Music : Catch A Fire (Deluxe Edition)
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0731454863520
Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
Label: Island
Manufacturer: Island
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Island
Release Date: March 27, 2001
Sales Rank: 32235
Studio: Island
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With this, his major-label debut, Bob Marley not only became an international superstar, so did reggae itself. The world of music would never be the same after the burning, classic tracks of "Stir It Up," "Slave Driver," and "Concrete Jungle." Everything about this 1973 platter is seminal--Marley's lyrics are political, but never preaching; there's not a dud track on the entire disc; the accompaniment of Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston is unbeatable; and while this is classic reggae, it never sounds clichéd. This is, quite simply, as timeless as music gets. With great packaging, this deluxe edition gathers the original album and the unreleased Jamaican version. The Jamaican disc features a different mastering and sequence, and two additional tracks that show Marley's softer side--"Hide Tide or Low Tide" and "All Day All Night." --Jason Verlinde
Amazon.com essential recording:
With this, his major-label debut, Bob Marley not only became an international superstar, so did reggae itself. The world of music would never be the same after the burning, classic tracks of "Stir It Up," "Slave Driver," and "Concrete Jungle." Everything about this 1973 platter is seminal--Marley's lyrics are political, but never preaching; there's not a dud track on the entire disc; the accompaniment of Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston is unbeatable; and while this is classic reggae, it never sounds clichéd. This is, quite simply, as timeless as music gets. With great packaging, this deluxe edition gathers the original album and the unreleased Jamaican version. The Jamaican disc features a different mastering and sequence, and two additional tracks that show Marley's softer side--"Hide Tide or Low Tide" and "All Day All Night." --Jason Verlinde
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Seriously, listen to how good they sound & how bad the previously released reworked version is in comparison. The reviewer below me brings up a valid point about the length of the album overall compared to the price, however you would not benefit to search for a bargain priced version of the previously released aka watered down version. You have to get the originals and not even listen to the reworked version because it's not even close to how good the real album truly is. And that goes for a lot of Marley material, which is why the bootleg & rare albums are so good, as well as these original Jamican mixes.
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It's funny when you read these reviews. People are very opinionated and many are just downright complainers. If you can gleen the 'positive' out of all of these, then you my friend are something special.
Whether you're new to Bob Marley or a long time fan, then this is as good a place to start as any. You can just work your way forward. Personally, I'm in the process of upgrading my entire Bob Marley collection to the remastered level. There are options with this album depending on what you want. I, for one, like multiple options available! You can buy this album remastered without the extra cd or you can get the deluxe edition. (Or you can buy the non-remastered version at quite a discount used.) Whenever possible I suggest getting a used copy but make sure the quality meets your minimum standards. That takes care of anyone who's worried about price.
Personally, I think about 40 to 45 minutes or so is the perfect length for a disc. Then I'm ready to hear something else. There are certain artists where more is welcome. But it's not a bad amount of music. Yes, they could've put this all on 1 disc but for the price I paid I feel like I just bought a gold brick. Very valuable! This version has both the orginal cd mix as well as the jamaican mix as well. The jamaican mixes I've heard are worth their weight in gold. I really like the contrast between the "rock" versions and the jamaican versions. It's very true, it seems like you've stumbled ... Read More
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I got this a couple years ago when it was released and it's not even close, the overdubs and such crap covered up a gem of an album. Buy this double cd (hopefully on sale like me) or simply buy only the eleven jamaican tracks (cd 1) from itunes. It will be worth it, every song except for 'midnight ravers' (the only song Chris Blackwell had sense enough to leave alone) is extremely different from the "original"... and oh so much better. Fire this one up and you might never come down. Church!
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Having the Tuff Gong release remastered from the original master tapes and now this, I can say that the remixing adds clarity and lowers the bass boom somewhat...The wonderful Jamaican release is the key to getting this CD for lovers of Marley..the music is roots, simpler,harmonies somewhat more prominent in places,less rock effects than the the second CD with 2 tracks not released on original "western" release...no filler here...truly a totally different album in sound and atmosphere..indeed the length of both cd's is a real issue,way too short,the artwork and lyrics are nice but again it is a historical document from an amazing star for dedicated lovers only.
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How Island Records thought the undubbed version needed overdubs and studio sweetening is beyond me. Hearing these songs in their original unpolished form is like listening to entirely different album, in the best possible sense.
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