Uprising

Bob Marley and The Wailers closed an era with Uprising, their final studio album during the artist's lifetime. Recorded between January and April 1980 at Tuff Gong Studios in Kingston, Jamaica, the album condensed 35 minutes of reggae with an unexpected twist: nearly every song bore the mark of his Rastafarian faith, something uncommon in his repertoire. The closing track, Redemption Song, an unadorned acoustic piece, made it clear this was no ordinary work, but an intimate and spiritual statement.

Year: 1980
Songs: 10
Duration: 35 min 51 seg

10 song|s

Song list

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Coming in From the Cold

Real Situation

Bad Card

We and Dem

Work

Zion Train

Pimper's Paradise

Could You Be Loved

Forever Loving Jah

Redemption Song

Genres

Dub jamaican ska Reggae rocksteady roots reggae

Details

Year: 1980
Songs: 10
Duration: 35 min 51 seg

About the album

Uprising, according to DoReSol

The album had two distinctly different sides. On one hand, the infectious rhythm of Could You Be Loved, which climbed the charts in the United States and the United Kingdom, reaching number five in British sales. On the other, songs like Coming in From the Cold or Zion Train showcased a more reflective side, with lyrics addressing redemption and resistance. The production, handled by Chris Blackwell and Marley himself, blended the energy of Jamaican studios with the polish needed to cross borders.

In the North American market, Uprising peaked at number 41 on the Black Albums chart and 45 on the general chart, but in Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom, it became an unexpected success. The blend of faith, rhythm, and melody set it apart in an era when reggae was still carving out its place beyond Jamaica.

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