Following in the footsteps of the reggae classic Natty Dread, Bob Marley & The Wailers continue expanding their sound past the raw, simple, bare-bones reggae of the early 70's, and turn in another wonderful record here. Classic tracks like "Johnny Was" and "Who The Cap Fit" feature the most instrumentation out of any song created by the band at this point in their discography, with pianos, various synthesizers, and female backing vocals all adding a fantastic texture to the songs. Though some of the tracks on the latter half, such as "Night Shift", are a bit lackluster, they are certainly not bad, and the whole album is generally well written and full of instrumentation that simply would not have been there if the album was made four years prior. Marley himself turns in an excellent vocal performance, per usual, and though the album doesn't quite stack up to its predecessor, there are plenty of classic moments and wonderful songs to warrant this record a spot in The Wailers' discography.
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