Kaya (album)
| Kaya | ||||
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| Studio album by Bob Marley and The Wailers | ||||
| Released | 23 March 1978 | |||
| Recorded | January–April 1977 | |||
| Studio | Island Studios, London | |||
| Genre | Reggae | |||
| Length | 36:59 | |||
| Label | Tuff Gong / Island | |||
| Producer | Bob Marley & The Wailers | |||
| Bob Marley and The Wailers chronology | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Robert Christgau | A−[2] |
| Rolling Stone | (Neutral)[3] |
Kaya is a roots reggae album released by Bob Marley and the Wailers in 1978. The album consists of tracks recorded alongside those present on the Exodus album in 1977.
The album has a very relaxed, laid back sound, lacking much of the militant quality of the Wailers lyrically and musically. They received criticism for 'going soft' as a result of the general sound of the album as well as the theme: songs primarily revolving around love, as well as marijuana.
The album's release coincided with the One Love Peace Concert, heralding Marley's triumphant return to Jamaica from exodus in London. Two of the songs are new versions of tracks from the 1971 album Soul Revolution. Well-known songs from the album include "Is This Love" and "Satisfy My Soul". Kaya reached the top five in the UK album charts.
Track listing
Original album (1978)
All songs written by Bob Marley. Mastered by Ted Jensen of Sterling Sound.
| Side one | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Easy Skanking" | 2:58 |
| 2. | "Kaya" | 3:15 |
| 3. | "Is This Love" | 3:52 |
| 4. | "Sun Is Shining" | 4:58 |
| 5. | "Satisfy My Soul" | 4:31 |
| Side two | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 6. | "She's Gone" | 2:25 |
| 7. | "Misty Morning" | 3:33 |
| 8. | "Crisis" | 3:54 |
| 9. | "Running Away" | 4:15 |
| 10. | "Time Will Tell" | 3:29 |
The Definitive Remasters edition (2001)
All songs written by Bob Marley.
| CD Version | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Easy Skanking" | 2:58 |
| 2. | "Kaya" | 3:15 |
| 3. | "Is This Love" | 3:52 |
| 4. | "Sun Is Shining" | 4:58 |
| 5. | "Satisfy My Soul" | 4:31 |
| 6. | "She's Gone" | 2:25 |
| 7. | "Misty Morning" | 3:33 |
| 8. | "Crisis" | 3:54 |
| 9. | "Running Away" | 4:15 |
| 10. | "Time Will Tell" | 3:29 |
| 11. | "Smile Jamaica (Alternate Version)" | 5:03 |
| Total length: | 43:26 | |
Deluxe edition (2013)
| Disc one: Kaya Remastered | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Easy Skanking" | 2:58 |
| 2. | "Kaya" | 3:15 |
| 3. | "Is This Love" | 3:52 |
| 4. | "Sun Is Shining" | 4:58 |
| 5. | "Satisfy My Soul" | 4:31 |
| 6. | "She's Gone" | 2:25 |
| 7. | "Misty Morning" | 3:33 |
| 8. | "Crisis" | 3:54 |
| 9. | "Running Away" | 4:15 |
| 10. | "Time Will Tell" | 3:29 |
| 11. | "Smile Jamaica" (version) | 5:02 |
| Disc two: Live at Ahoy Hallen, Rotterdam, Netherlands 7 July 1978 | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Positive Vibration" | 5:29 |
| 2. | "The Heathen" | 4:05 |
| 3. | "Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)" | 3:46 |
| 4. | "Concrete Jungle" | 5:48 |
| 5. | "Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Road Block)" | 5:13 |
| 6. | "War / No More Trouble" | 6:22 |
| 7. | "I Shot the Sheriff" | 4:28 |
| 8. | "No Woman, No Cry" | 6:42 |
| 9. | "Is This Love" | 5:55 |
| 10. | "Jamming" | 7:54 |
| 11. | "Easy Skanking" | 4:50 |
| 12. | "Get Up, Stand Up" | 4:55 |
| 13. | "Exodus" | 10:43 |
Musicians
- Bob Marley – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, percussion
- Aston "Family Man" Barrett – bass, percussion
- Carlton Barrett – drums, percussion
- Tyrone "Organ D" Downie – keyboards, percussion
- Alvin "Seeco" Patterson – percussion
- Junior Marvin – lead guitar
- Rita Marley – backing vocals
- Marcia Griffiths – backing vocals
- Judy Mowatt – backing vocals
- Vincent Gordon –Trombone
- Glen Da Costa – trumpet
- Winston Grennan - drums
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| France (SNEP)[5] | Gold | 788,000 [6]* |
| United States (RIAA)[7] | Gold | 500,000^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[8] | Gold | 100,000^ |
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^shipments figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- ↑ Deming, Mark. "AllMusic review". AllMusic. All Media Guide. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
- ↑ "CG: Artist 2258". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ↑ Archived 23 September 2006 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Kaya - Bob Marley & the Wailers". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ↑ "French album certifications – BM – Kaya" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique.
- ↑ https://www.infodisc.fr/Ventes_Albums_Tout_Temps.php?debut=200
- ↑ "American album certifications – BM – Kaya". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.
- ↑ "British album certifications – BM – Kaya". British Phonographic Industry. Select albums in the Format field. Select Gold in the Certification field. Type Kaya in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
