Exodus (Bob Marley and the Wailers album)

Exodus
A gold-colored square with the red title "EXODUS" in the center and a small black "BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS" at the top.
Studio album by
Bob Marley and the Wailers
Released3 June 1977
Recorded1976;
January–April 1977
Studio
GenreReggae
Length37:24
Label
ProducerBob Marley and the Wailers
Bob Marley and the Wailers chronology
Rastaman Vibration
(1976) 		Exodus
(1977) 		Kaya
(1978)
Singles from Exodus
  1. "Exodus"
    Released: 1977
  2. "Waiting in Vain"
    Released: 1977
  3. "Jamming"
    Released: 3 June 1977
  4. "Three Little Birds"
    Released: 12 September 1980
  5. "One Love/People Get Ready"
    Released: 16 April 1984

Exodus is the ninth studio album by Jamaican reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers, first released in June 1977 through Island Records, following Rastaman Vibration (1976). The album's production has been characterized as laid-back with pulsating bass beats and an emphasis on piano, trumpet and guitar. Unlike previous albums from the band, Exodus thematically moves away from cryptic story-telling; instead it revolves around themes of change, religious politics, and sexuality. The album is split into two halves: the first half revolves around religious politics, while the second half is focused on themes of making love and keeping faith.

On 3 December 1976, an assassination attempt was made on Bob Marley's life in which his chest was grazed and his arm was struck with a bullet, but he survived.[1] Following the assassination attempt, Marley left Jamaica and was exiled to London, where Exodus was recorded.[2]

The album was a success both critically and commercially; it received gold certifications in the US, UK and Canada, and was the album that propelled Marley to international stardom.[1] In 2017, Exodus was remastered and re-released for its 40th anniversary. There are more tracks from Exodus on Marley’s greatest hits compilation Legend than from any of his other records.[1] Exodus was his tenth album since the debut album The Wailing Wailers in 1965, including the live album Live! (1975).

  1. ^ a b c Taylor, Angus (2007). "Bob Marley and the Wailers Exodus: 30th Anniversary Edition Review". BBC Music. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
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