Grooving Kingston 12
Bob Marley & The Wailers · 2004
188 min · 69 tracks · reggae
A vibrant tapestry of reggae rhythms and soulful melodies that encapsulate Jamaica’s rich musical heritage.
Why this album works
The album showcases a collection of tracks that solidified Marley’s legacy as the face of reggae music worldwide. It not only reached commercial success but also introduced new audiences to foundational reggae songs, reinforcing Marley's cultural impact during a time when reggae was gaining global recognition.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with rhythmic shifts for sunny day vibes vibrant energy for social gatherings
- Context
- Released in 2004, 'Grooving Kingston 12' serves as a compilation of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ classic tracks. This posthumous album highlights Marley's enduring influence on reggae music long after his passing in 1981, presenting both popular songs and lesser-known gems from their extensive catalog.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Destiny's Child· Beastie Boys· Kelly Rowland· Falco· New Edition· MC Hammer· OutKast· Joss Stone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Concrete Jungle Standout 3:09
- 2 Scruw Face 2:21
- 3 Lively Up Yourself Standout 2:56
- 4 Redder Than Red 3:10
- 5 Craven Choke Puppy 2:52
- 6 Do Good 2:47
- 7 Trench Town Rock 3:29
- 8 Kingston 12 Shuffle 2:47
- 9 Lick Samba 2:34
- 10 Guava Jelly 2:16
- 11 Satisfy My Soul Jah Jah Standout 2:30
- 12 Run for Cover 3:12
- 13 Pour Down the Sunshine 2:19
- 14 Send Me That Love 3:21
- 15 Lovelight 3:01
- 16 Ammunition 3:06
- 17 Face Man 2:56
- 18 Live 2:53
- 19 Red 2:47
- 20 Choke 2:36
- 21 Grooving Kgn. 12 2:57
- 22 Samba 2:34
- 23 Jelly 2:14
- 24 Satisfy version 2:35
Disc 2
- 1 Black Progress 1 2:29
- 2 Kaya 2:38
- 3 African Herbsman 2:19
- 4 Who Is Mr Brown 3:33
- 5 My Cup 2 3:33
- 6 Downpressor 3:12
- 7 Small Axe 4:00
- 8 Dreamland 2:43
- 9 Fusing & Fighting 2:27
- 10 Keep on Moving 3:04
- 11 Second Hand 3:56
- 12 All Is One 3:38
- 13 Black Progress version 2:37
- 14 Kaya version 2:36
- 15 African Herbsman version 2:23
- 16 Dracular (Who Is Mr Brown version) 2:52
- 17 Downpressor version 3:09
- 18 Battle Axe (Small Axe version) 3:30
- 19 Dreamland version 2:37
- 20 My Cup version 3:12
- 21 Keep on Moving version 3:05
- 22 Second Hand, Part 2 3:06
Disc 3
- 1 Acoustic Medley: Guava Jelly 0:42
- 2 Acoustic Medley: This Train 1:46
- 3 Acoustic Medley: Cornerstone 1:55
- 4 Acoustic Medley: Comma Comma 1:24
- 5 Acoustic Medley: Dewdrops 2:24
- 6 Acoustic Medley: Stir It Up 2:08
- 7 Acoustic Medley: I'm Hurting Inside 1:51
- 8 Acoustic Medley: Cry to Me 1:30
- 9 Sun Is Shining 2:11
- 10 Heathen's Rage 2:03
- 11 Satisfy My Soul Babe 2:06
- 12 Rock My Boat 2:49
- 13 I Like It Like This 2:49
- 14 Hold on to This Feeling 2:54
- 15 Rock to the Rock 2:24
- 16 Rocking Steady 2:03
- 17 I'm Hurting Inside 3:36
- 18 Music Gonna Teach (aka 'Music Lesson') 3:03
- 19 I'm Still Waiting 2:53
- 20 Babe version 2:56
- 21 Sun Is Shining version 2:10
- 22 Hold on to This Feeling version 2:50
- 23 Music Gonna Teach version 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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