Bob Marley & The Wailers - Burnin'

Classic album. Nothing much more to say

This is classic Bob Marley. The name speaks for itself. After one look at the track listing it's a no-brainer. Add the fact that the whole album has been remasted and there it is. Classic! August 6, 2008

Revolutionary

From the opening song to the closing this album offers revolutionary cuts. Peter tosh and Bunny wailer are magnificent in their involvement and Bob's soul is laid out nicely on this album. July 7, 2008

Burnin'

Bob Marley & The Wailers-Burnin' *****


Released in 1973, the same year as the bands debut Catch A Fire was released, and while many consider one significantly greater then the other, which varies who you ask, I must say they both go hand in hand. Catch A Fire and this, Burnin' are sort of like a ying, and yang thing, not to sound too cliche. Catch A Fire seems to be more about peace and togetherness while Burnin' is the opposite spectrum, more empowering, and more about overcoming and getting yours. Marley was always an activist through his lyrics, you could say he was to reggae what Johnny Cash was to country as far as civil justice and spirituality is concerned.

Containing two of the groups biggest hits, the great opener 'Get Up, Stand Up' and the immortal 'I Shot The Sheriff' which is far better then the Clapton cover, and also shows the vicious side of Marleys lyrics. But it's 'Rasta Man Chant' 'Small Axe' 'Pass It On' and the vehement 'Burnin And Lootin' that make this album a classic.

The new release of the album contains three bonus tracks. 'Reincarnated Souls' being the best, and one that would have perfectly complimented the original album. The other two being less impressive but still great, 'No Symphony' and the chilling 'The Oppressed Song.'

After Burin' Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh would both leave to form solo projects, Tosh being the most successful of the two. His album Legalize It is another classic. The departure of those two members would forever change the sound of the band. They would aim for a more commercial appeal while that isn't a bad thing it did seem to loose something. Though I did enjoy the later background vocals they were not as good as the first two albums, and neither was the musicianship which is something Burnin' has an amazing amount of. Burnin' is an album which I would recommend to anyone who is interested in more then Bob Marley & The Wailers hits. March 30, 2008

Epitome of Wailers' Music

This is one of, if not my favorite Wailers/Marley CD. Right from the get-go, 'Get up, Stand up' sets the mood for the album. Followed by 'Hallelujah Time' then 'I Shot the Sheriff' and then just amazing. I have a hard time picking a favorite track, 'Small Axe' and 'Pass it on' are just amazing, as is Tosh's 'One Foundation'. My least favorite song on the album is Bob's most famous song, 'I Shot the Sheriff', which I feel lacks the same qualities that the rest of the tracks contain. Though it is still a good song, it doesn't come close to any of the other tracks on the album.
If you're new to the Wailers, this album is a great starting point, if you're familiar with their music, then this album will do nothing but bolster your appreciation for this phenomenal group of artists. December 10, 2007

We're gonna be burnin' and ah lootin' tonight.

This is the original Wailers in peak form (along with the Catch A Fire album). It's also the last studio album ever recorded by the super-group that included Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer all on vocals. Each of them takes the lead vocals on different songs (none of the three bonus tracks have Bob on lead vocals), and every song is a masterpiece. If you like anything by Bob Marley, you won't be disappointed with this album. One thing to consider is whether or not you want the rare songs on the Deluxe Edition of this album or not, because if you want a COMPLETE Bob Marley collection, you should get that. August 7, 2007

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