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Rating: The meeting of talented artists sometimes sparks something, ignites the flame. It's a mechanism with unknown parameters, improbable, surreal, magical. It's called music.
Released in '73, "Catch A Fire" was something new, different, explosive music that would sweep away the rock market saturated with glam glitter and boring songwriting. With their rebellious and politically engaged roots, the Wailers were unknowingly giving life to "socially conscious" music, the kind that from Jamaica would lead many artists to change the fate of the world, a common cry of protest for the people. From the thick layers of ganja, came a charismatic leader, ready to stand up for his rights and awaken minds in bondage, bringing reggae around the globe.
The result is an album that develops a mature sound and an important lyrical sensitivity. Hypnotic tracks driven by super-progressive string guitar work, Motown variations, and "cowboy" shades. The reggae rhythm has the ability to give direction to the Wailers' music, forcing them to push the limits of their own sound. Unlike rock, where energy and relentless force are at the forefront, here you are seduced by the charm of the music itself, captivated by the sound. While Bob sings of "concrete jungles," the dense and soporific sound leads the listener to musical ecstasy.
"Concrete jungle (la la-la!):
Man you got to do your (la la-la!) best. wo-ooh, yeah.
No chains around my feet,
But I'm not free, oh-ooh
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