Confrontation | 
| Artist: Bob Marley & The Wailers
Label: Island
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 13955
Format: Extra Tracks, Original Recording Reissued, Original Recording Remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
MPN: 548903
UPC: 731454890328
EAN: 0731454890328
ASIN: B00005MK9Z
Release Date: July 31, 2001
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| Tracks:
| • | Chant Down Babylon | | • | Buffalo Soldier | | • | Jump Nyabinghi | | • | Mix Up, Mix Up | | • | Give Thanks and Praises | | • | Blackman Redemption | | • | Trench Town | | • | Stiff Necked Fools | | • | I Know | | • | Rastaman Live Up! | | • | Buffalo Soldier [12" Mix][*] |
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Album Description
Part of the 'Bob Marley Memorial Remaster Series'. Japanese remastered reissue of 1983 album. Packaged in a limited edition miniature LP sleeve. Includes a bonus 12 inch version of 'Buffalo Soldier'.
Album Details
Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 Confront the Wailers May 28, 2004
brother_ike (L-Boogie)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Bob Marley had died of cancer and didn't oversee much of the Wailers 9th and final album, `Confrontation'. However I think its going to be difficult for most people to realise this is a set of unreleased numbers and unfinished items from the recording sessions before Bob became sick. `Confrontation' is a strong album and the melodies, as usual, are cool & catchy. On top of that, the classic `Buffalo Soldier' is here, one of Marleys all time grooves. The talent of Marley and his crew once again shines through and this was a nice way to say goodbye. Definitely worth checking out if you already own `Catch A Fire', `Exodus', `Survival', and `Uprising'.
Marley might not be a prophet, but his music speaks for God January 4, 2003
Bayani (new york)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have to admit it, when I first picked up a Bob Marley album, I wasn't sure if I was going to like it, given the baggage that surrounds Marley's name, his smoking habit and misunderstood religion. But if you listen to this man's music, it all becomes clear and the ambiguity and intimidation is erased, your soul will be satisfied and spirits lifted by Marley's positive pep talk. Maybe as a Christian, I like his message of love for God and for eachother. However, Bob's music will transcend all racial bounderies and religious beliefs. On Confrontation, Bob sings about "chanting down babylon" which symbolizes the destruction of a racist, oppresive society. He sings on the first track we can "chant down babylon with music". Buffalo Soldier is my favorite song on the album and Jump Nyabinghi! is a joyous song with the Marley message of peace and unity. It's a shame Bob had to die so young, now we can never see how Marley's music will evolve, but rest assure, even though reggae today has lost its power, Bob Marley and his music of peace and love will live on.
This album was made in the same period Uprising was made.1980. December 22, 2005
Frank Hitman
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This album is brilliant,
Even though Uprising was actaully made at the same time,
So these are just the leftovers, that they didnt want on Uprising.
Though the leftovers from Uprising are probably as good than the tracks they put on Uprising.
1. Chant Down Babylon - 10/10 - Should of been on Uprising.
2. Buffalo Soldier - 10/10 - Should of been on Uprising.
3. Jump Nyabinghi - 10/10 - Should of been on Uprising.
4. Mix Up, Mix Up - 8/10
5. Give Thanks And Praises - 6/10
6. Blackman Redemption - 9/10 - Should of been on Uprising.
7. Trenchtown - 9/10
8. Stiff Necked Fools - 9/10
9. I Know - 6/10
10.Rastaman Live Up! - 10/10 - Should of been on Uprising.
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So this is what "Uprising" would of looked like!
1. Coming In From The Cold
2. Buffalo Soldier
3. Bad Card
4. Pimpers Paradise
5. Work
6. Chant Down Babylon
7. Jump Nyabinghi
8. Rastaman Live Up!
9. Could You Be Loved
10. Blackman Redemption
11. Redemption Songs
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That would of been a 6 star album,
but anyway "Confrantation" is a album worth getting, even is your not into reggae.
Five star Marley all the way... March 22, 2005
WeezyBoPeep (RUSTIC NORTHERN MD)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
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 void of classics here either...CONFRONTATION contains the wildly popular "Buffalo Soldier," and "Rastaman Live Up." This really is the best Bob Marley album. Somehow I think it would be Bob's favorite, if still with us.
Beautiful, Bob Marley & the Wailers' Most Spiritual Treasure February 23, 2005
Spencer Pennington (Seattle, WA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Before his untimely death from Cancer in 1981, Bob Marley & the Wailers had been working on their 11th album for Island Records, "Confrontation". Unfortunately, Marley could not oversee much of this album's progress and the album would not be released until 1983, nearly two yeears after Marley's death. It contains a slew of stellar unreleased material from 1978-1981 and was intended to be his last in a trilogy of specifically African-themed albums, having been preceeded by 1979's "Survival," and 1980's "Uprising".
Each song is a classic from the hopeful tunes like "Chant Down Babylon," my personal favorite, "Jump Niyabinghi," the joyous "Blackman Redemption," and the heart-warming and bold "Rastaman Live Up!," each carrying the message of the revival of Africa and the call for the righteous people of all cultures to keep their heads high. Equally spellbinding are the smooth, meditative tunes like the disco-impacted "I Know," "Give Thanks and Praises," "Mix Up, Mix Up," "Trench Town," and "Stiff-Necked Fools" (originally called "Wisdom," and made with the Lee Perry years with the original Wailers, Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh). Each song, with these ones in particular, show Marley in a calm, happy state, almost ready to depart the world as if his work has been completed. It's as if he tells his fans and those who so adore him not to worry in each song. The album, while perhaps not the most chart-topping, is the group's most utterly spiritual and in many ways, their most profound.
The album's track which stands above all the others, however, is the amazing, danceable, yet profound and protestful "Buffalo Soldier," a true story about the mistreatment of Blacks by the Western World and their being forced to join the Union Army for the purpose of killing Native Americans.
In closing, "Confrontation" is simply amazing; so heartfelt and spellbinding. Each song is a smile from Marley in words saying "Do not worry". Each song touches the heart and intrigues the mind. "Confrontation" will stay with you forever. This is truly the most profound, spiritual, and joyous reggae album ever made.
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