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African Herbsman

Bob Marley & The Wailers · 1973

77 min · 26 tracks · reggae

A vibrant fusion of soulful melodies and rhythmic grooves that encapsulates the spirit of reggae.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant grooves for sunny days
  • short bursts of uplifting energy
  • for group celebrations
  • wave-like pacing for easy flow
  • dynamic versions spark curiosity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, cohesive narratives
  • seek heavy, introspective themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1973, 'African Herbsman' was a pivotal project for Bob Marley & The Wailers, following their breakthrough album 'Catch a Fire' in 1973. This album solidified Marley's reputation as a global reggae icon and showcased his evolving lyrical depth and musicality during the early stages of his career.
Stylistic neighbors
Peter Tosh· Jimmy Cliff· Toots and the Maytals

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lively Up Yourself 2:51
  • 2 Small Axe 3:54
  • 3 Duppy Conqueror 3:44
  • 4 Trenchtown Rock 2:57
  • 5 African Herbsman 2:24
  • 6 Keep on Moving 3:09
  • 7 Fussing and Fighting 2:29
  • 8 Stand Alone 2:12
  • 9 All in One (Medley, Part 1) 3:35
  • 10 Don't Rock the Boat 4:33
  • 11 Put It On 3:34
  • 12 Sun Is Shining 2:14
  • 13 Kaya 2:39
  • 14 Riding High 2:44
  • 15 Brain Washing 2:38
  • 16 400 Years 2:32
  • 17 Memphis 2:09
  • 18 Live (Lively Up Yourself version) 2:51
  • 19 More Axe 3:31
  • 20 The Axe Man (Small Axe version) 2:47
  • 21 Zig Zag (Duppy Conqueror version) 2:58
  • 22 Grooving Kingston 12 (Trench Town Rock version) 2:56
  • 23 Moving (version) 2:58
  • 24 Keep on Skanking 3:21
  • 25 Copasetic (All in One version) 3:05
  • 26 Kaya (version 2) 2:41

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