Confrontation

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studio album
First released:
May 31 1990

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Confrontation is a roots reggae album by Bob Marley & the Wailers, released posthumously in May 1983, two years after Marley's death. The songs on this album were compiled from unreleased material and singles recorded during Marley's lifetime. The most famous track on the album is "Buffalo Soldier." Inside the album sleeve is an artist's depiction of the Battle of Adowa where Ethiopian forces defeated Italy in 1896. The cover of Confrontation is a reference to the story of St. George and the Dragon. The dragon on the cover represents Babylon, which is being slain by Bob Marley via his music.

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Catalog number:
260847
Release dates:
  • Jul 30 2001 in United Kingdom
  • Jul 31 2001 in United States

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5 stars Five star Marley all the way...
This album, though somewhat more rare than other more popular Bob Marley albums, is my all around favorite. It has a very "native Jamacian" sound, almost African, which I really love. Songs like "Jump Nyabinghi," "Blackman Redemption," and "Chant Down Babylon," are really reminiscent of the early-years Marley material. The songs on this cd are just excellent. My favorite by a long shot is "Stiff Necked Fools," which I happen to think is one of the best reggae songs ever written. You won't be voi…
Written by WeezyBoPeep
3 stars Not five star Marley, but nice enough for the most part.
This is the album that was put togethers from leftovers after Marley's death, which means that it is lacking in musical and thematic unity. Still, that doesn't mean that it doesn't have some nice music on it. Buffalo Soldier is the best known track here, a song that has probably done more to promote awareness of Black History than a thousand Black History weeks.

Most of the other tracks are pleasant and upbeat with springy beats and singalong hooks. Nothing wrong with Chant Down Babylon, Jump Ny…
Written by Jonathan M. Mason "jm_1951"

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Confrontation 10 tracks format: 1 x vinyl
release dates: May 31 1990
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Confrontation 10 tracks format: 1 x CD
release dates: May 31 1990 in United States
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