To mark what would have been reggae legend ’s 60th Birthday year, Island Records have taken it upon themselves to release a singles collection album and six singles in consecutive weeks.
Part five of the six part set is the will.i.am remix of Africa Unite with a bonus live version of I Shot the Sheriff on the flipside.
It is hard to pass comment on such a globally recognised artist but the niggling fact remains that isn’t with us anymore and it is hard to accept six consecutive re-releases of singles without pondering the motives underlying the decision to do so.
Still, what you expect is delivered in attractive packaging and the live version of I Shot the Sheriff serves as a good reminder of how talented Mr Marley was.
Rating: 3/5
Label: Island Records
Words By: Sarah Chapman