(A reissue of the original 1970 Bob Marley and the Wailers album produced by Lee “Scratch” Perry. The disc is the same, from the track list right down to the sexist commando cover art, and these imminently groovy, R&B-flavored pop gems show no signs of wear.
Marley’s compositions from this period, though often overlooked, are excellent. Such tracks as “Try Me,” “It’s Alright,” “Soul Almighty,” and “No Water” give off such a unique stylistic charge that they seem particularly fresh in the light of the overkill in Marley’s later catalog. Close, sweet backup vocals by the Wailers, tight, propulsive playing from the Upsetters, and Perry’s inventive, psychedelic production make this one of the truly great “lost” albums. A must for collectors and a superb introduction to Marley’s early, mature work, SOUL REBELS is a keeper.
1970 Reissue W/10 Bonus Tracks Prod.By Lee Perry
Track listing:
1. Soul Rebel Bob Marley
2. Try Me Bob Marley
3. It’s Alright Bob Marley
4. No Sympathy Bob Marley
5. My Cup Bob Marley
6. Soul Almighty Bob Marley
7. Rebel’s Hop Bob Marley
8. Corner Stone Bob Marley
9. Four Hundred Years Bob Marley
10. No Water Bob Marley
11. Reaction Bob Marley
12. My Sympathy Bob Marley
13. Dreamland Bob Marley
14. Dreamland (Version) The Upsetters
15. Dracula The Upsetters
16. Soul Rebel (Version 4) The Upsetters
17. Version Of Cup The Upsetters
18. Zig Zag The Upsetters
19. Jah Is Mighty Bob Marley
20. Brand New Second Hand The Wailers
21. Brand New Second Hand (Version) The Upsetters
22. Downpresser The Wailers)