Bob Marley and The Wailers - Babylon By Bus (2LP, Original Jamaican Version)
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Lead vocals, rhythm guitar – Bob Marley [click here to see more vinyl featuring Bob Marley]
Backing Vocals – The I-Threes (Rita Marley, Judy Mowatt, Marcia Griffiths)
Lead Guitar – Al Anderson, Junior Marvin
Bass - Aston "Family Man" Barrett
Drums - Carlton Barrett
Keyboards – Earl "Wire" Lindo, Tyrone Downie
Percussion- Alvin "Seeco" Patterson
Written by Bob Marley (A2-3, B1, B3-4, C1, C3b, D1-3), Vincent Ford (A1), Lee Perry (A2), Rita Marley (B2), Aston Barrett (C2), Hugh Peart (C2), Allen Cole (C3a), Carlton Barrett (C3a)
2LPs, standard sleeve
Limited numbered edition
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Live
Record Press : Tuff Gong Recording Studio in Jamaica
Label : Tuff Gong
Original Label : Tuff Gong
Recorded 25–27 June 1978 at the Pavillon de Paris, 1975 in Copenhagen & Amsterdam, 1976 in London
Mixed by Jack Nuber
Produced by Bob Marley & The Wailers, Chris Blackwell, Jack Nuber
Mastered by Dave Cooley at Elysian Masters in Los Angeles
Artwork by Neville Garrick
Photography by Junior Marvin, Kate Simon, Laurie Lewis, Neville Garrick
Originally issued in November1978
Released in March 2023
Tracks:
Side A:
- Positive Vibration
- Punky Reggae Party
- Exodus
Side B:
- Stir It Up
- Rat Race
- Concrete Jungle
- Kinky Reggae
Side C:
- Lively Up Yourself
- Rebel Music
- War / No More Trouble
Side D:
- Is This Love
- Heathen
- Jammin'
Reviews:
“Arguably the most influential live reggae album ever, Babylon by Bus captures Bob Marley and the Wailers during the European leg of their Kaya tour in the spring of 1978. The success of this set was not entirely unexpected, however. If the universal and widespread acclaim of Live! -- their first concert recording -- was an indicator, all involved knew that a Bob Marley & the Wailers performance contained unique energies and a vibe all of its own. Sharply contrasting the somewhat pastoral grooves of the Kaya album, Babylon by Bus possesses a more aggressive sound -- which was a trademark of this particular band. Tyrone Downie's progressive rock keyboard flavors on "Exodus," as well his judiciously located percussive clavinet accentuations during "Punky Reggae Party," lock in with Aston "Familyman" Barrett's viscous basslines to create something akin to psychedelic reggae or even along the lines of Parliament/Funkadelic. Likewise, "Heathen" highlights Anderson's explosive guitar leads, which are distinctly reminiscent of Eddie Hazel from his early days with Funkadelic. The lead guitar solos on "Rebel Music (3 O' Clock Roadblock)" and "Is This Love" also define Al Anderson's innovative and decidedly Western guitar style, as it is seamlessly and thoroughly integrated with Marley and the Wailers. As with their first concert album, Babylon by Bus highlights material from the band's history up to that point. "No More Trouble" is placed in an entirely new context when linked with "War," which features lyrics taken from a United Nations speech given by Haille Selassie I, the Ethiopian emperor considered the father of modern Rastafarianism. Other early tracks, such as "Kinky Reggae" and "Stir It Up," prove to be not the only favorites of concert attendees. More recent offerings of "Is This Love," "Jammin'," and "Exodus" actually garner the most audible support. Without question, Babylon by Bus is an integral component of any popular music collection.” AllMusic Review by Lindsay Planer
Ratings :
AllMusic : 5 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.5 / 5