Bob Marley & The Wailers - Catch a Fire

Primary Artist
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Album Title
Catch a Fire
Release Date
April 13, 1973 
Time
35:59 
Review by Vik Iyengar
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. Read More