Bob Marley & The Wailers Uprising

Bob Marley & The Wailers' Uprising on 180g 45RPM 2LP: Analogue Productions Reissue Mastered Directly from the Original Analog Master Tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound, Pressed at QRP

Uprising would be the final studio album featuring Bob Marley & the Wailers to be released during Marley's lifetime. Prophetically, it also contains some of the band's finest crafted material, as if they were cognizant that this would be their final outing.

Released in 1980, Uprising stands as one of Bob Marley's most poignant and spiritually charged albums, embodying both his enduring reggae genius and his reflective, almost prophetic musings on life and faith. What makes Uprising particularly unique in Marley's discography is its duality-balancing socially conscious anthems with deeply personal expressions of faith, hope, and mortality.

Tracks such as the iconic "Redemption Song," with its acoustic simplicity and universal message of liberation, and the haunting "Forever Loving Jah," reveal a man at peace with his spirituality. Meanwhile, songs such as "Could You Be Loved" deliver infectious grooves and crossover appeal, proving Marley's ability to blend message and melody effortlessly.

Critics and fans alike hailed Uprising as a high point in Marley's career. It received acclaim for its mature sound and cohesive vision, with reviewers highlighting its raw emotional power. While it didn't achieve the explosive commercial success of Exodus or Kaya, it cemented Marley's status as a global ambassador for reggae and freedom.

Here, Analogue Productions gives Uprising the treatment this album, with its rich heritage, deserves. Pressed on 180-gram 45RPM vinyl at Quality Record Pressings. Housed in a deluxe Old Style Tip-On Jacket from Stoughton Printing.