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Soul Revolution Part II

by Bob Marley and the Wailers

Released: April 19, 1971

Reggae

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Soul Revolution Part II" is a studio album by Bob Marley and the Wailers. The album demonstrates the growth and evolution of Bob Marley and the Wailers, both in terms of their musical style and their lyrical themes. "Soul Revolution Part II" is often hailed as a classic example of the early reggae sound, fusing together elements of ska, rocksteady, and R&B. Perry's innovative production techniques, which would later become influential in the development of dub music, contribute significantly to the album's distinctive sound.

Inside the Recording

Released in 1971, it is the follow up to Soul Revolution, and like its predecessor, it was produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry.

Stories and details

Interesting Facts

The Wailers, consisting of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh…

The Wailers, consisting of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer at this time, were amongst a group of musicians who were instrumental in the transition phase between ska and reggae.

The album contains some tracks that would eventually…

The album contains some tracks that would eventually become signature songs for Marley, such as "Kaya" and "Keep On Moving".

Their vocal harmonies combined with Marley's insightful songwriting…

Their vocal harmonies combined with Marley's insightful songwriting create a unique blend, ethereal and deeply rooted at the same time.

It also foreshadows the enormous impact they would…

It also foreshadows the enormous impact they would have on the global music scene in the years to come.

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Reception

However, at the time of the album's release, Marley was not yet the international superstar he would later become, and the album did not achieve significant commercial success.

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The Complete Album Story

"Soul Revolution Part II" is a studio album by Bob Marley and the Wailers. Released in 1971, it is the follow up to Soul Revolution, and like its predecessor, it was produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry.

The album contains some tracks that would eventually become signature songs for Marley, such as "Kaya" and "Keep On Moving". However, at the time of the album's release, Marley was not yet the international superstar he would later become, and the album did not achieve significant commercial success.

"Soul Revolution Part II" is often hailed as a classic example of the early reggae sound, fusing together elements of ska, rocksteady, and R&B. Perry's innovative production techniques, which would later become influential in the development of dub music, contribute significantly to the album's distinctive sound.

The Wailers, consisting of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer at this time, were amongst a group of musicians who were instrumental in the transition phase between ska and reggae. Their vocal harmonies combined with Marley's insightful songwriting create a unique blend, ethereal and deeply rooted at the same time.

The album demonstrates the growth and evolution of Bob Marley and the Wailers, both in terms of their musical style and their lyrical themes. It also foreshadows the enormous impact they would have on the global music scene in the years to come.