Vinyl Record Bob Marley & The Wailers - Kaya [LP]

Bob Marley and the Wailers is a Jamaican band that played ska, rocksteady, and reggae. It was formed in 1963 by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer. The group became iconic in the development of reggae music and is known for hits like "Simmer Down," "Trenchtown Rock," "Nice Time," "War," "Stir It Up," and "Get Up, Stand Up." In 1974, Tosh and Wailer left the band due to disagreements with the label and ideological differences. Marley continued with a new lineup and released seven more albums. The band disbanded after Marley’s death in 1981.

Kaya is the tenth studio album by the Jamaican band Bob Marley and the Wailers, released in 1978. It features songs recorded alongside the Exodus album. The release of Kaya coincided with Marley’s triumphant return to Jamaica from exile in London, marked by his performance at the One Love Peace Concert. Three tracks are re-recordings from the 1971 album Soul Revolution Part II. The album reached the top five in the UK chart. Critics noted its soft, laid-back vibe, blending elements of pop, disco, and soul, while retaining the roots of reggae. However, some reviewers found the music overly polished and commercial.

The album contains 10 tracks.

• A1. Easy Skanking
• A2. Kaya
• A3. Is This Love
• A4. Sun Is Shining
• A5. Satisfy My Soul

• B1. She's Gone
• B2. Misty Morning
• B3. Crisis
• B4. Running Away
• B5. Time Will Tell