Legend: Remastered

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Editorial reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
Even as greatest hits packages go, Legend is an utter gem. Every song is inspired, in a class of its own, whether the real version of "I Shot the Sheriff", the hymnlike "No Woman, No Cry" or the sheer joy of "Jamming". Even allowing that Marley never wrote any bad material, Legend is still the crème de la crème, the heart and soul of the Jamaican people packed into one five-inch compact disc. He was unique and the message of this record, more than any other, is that he died far too soon. --Chris Nickson

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Customer reviews

review by: date: 2008-08-02 rating:
Flawless introduction to one of the greatest figures of the 20th Century
I have such fond memories of this album. I don't actually own the cd, but I was given a copy of it on cassette a few years ago- which I wore out in about a month. I was heavily into punk (real punk i.e. Sex Pistols, Clash) at the time and had read about the link between punk and reggae in the 1970s. Like most people, hearing Bob Marley was my first real experience of reggae and it began a love affair that continues to this day. Hearing this wonderful, utterly timeless music was a revelation to my 14-year-old self. Marley was equally adept at writing beautiful love songs, feelgood anthems and political protests and the scope of his talent is well represented here. Legend is that rare beast- a flawless compilation album. If you're a casual fan, buy this and you'll soon be wanting to own every song Marley ever recorded. There are few artists (bar maybe Dylan and the Beatles) who released as many great albums in succession as Marley. If you're baffled and can't decide which one to choose, this is a great introduction. Even if you don't like reggae (what kind of person are you?) you'll like this.

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review by: (--(--G--E--O--)--) date: 2008-07-10 rating:
Every Track Is Amazing!
Every track 1 to 16 are amazing!! words cant describe how good this album is!!! thats why this review is so short!!

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review by: date: 2008-01-11 rating:
Much better than I first thought
I first heard of Bob Marley when watching I Am Legend at the cinema, and liked what I heard so I looked him up on Amazon and liked the preview tracks, and all the 16 (at the time) 5 star ratings said it all! So I bought it and when I first played it I didn@t like it, can you believe that, but when I played it a second time and each time (I can't stop playing it now!) I get bowled over - if you are a new comer like me - give it a chance - it's brilliant! Well worth the money!

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review by: hip hop head date: 2008-01-03 rating:
He is a LEGEND
For me this is my favourite marley album every song is a classic,obviously
there are many more but for them all you whould have a 10 disc cd.But anyway its a great album ,so if you love bob marley then you should diffently pick it up its a must.ONE love


review by: A New Yorker date: 2007-08-31 rating:
If you are to buy just one Reggae album get this one
This album is aptly named; Bob Marley's music has touched the world, and this compilation does even more justice to his brilliance than the original release of "Legend" -- better, crisper sound and "Exodus," in its complete form. There was never an excuse for having the shorter version of this great song on this album and it always took away from the album for me but now Legend is the perfect album. This reissue has improved and the sound is great, all the lyrics and a good essay on Bob, and the 2 new "Bonus" tracks is a great addition to this package. "Exodus" is the best reason to toss your old "Legend" aside.

Everyone knows all the great songs from this great man. With sweet songs like "Is This Love, "No Woman, No Cry" (a recording of the famous live performance), and the empowering "Get Up Stand Up." There is a song for nearly any mood. It seems that EVERYONE, whether they're into hip-hop or rock or country can dig Bob Marley. Not many artists can do what he had done. That being said, this album is just about the most versatile disc conceivable. Feeling a little low - just play "Three Little Birds" or "Is This Love?" Need some music to get your party started? play the infectious "Jamming" and "Could You Be Loved" will do the trick. Looking to chill out with your significant other? "Waiting in Vain" (just about the most beautiful song ever conceived) or "Stir It Up" will set the mood straight.

Most of the tracks on this album are songs that were paramount for Bob Marley and the Wailers' career in the seventies and eighties. Bob Marley's "Legend" is an excellent album, definitely a must have.

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