Bob Marley - Exodus (Top 500 Countdown Update)

The allmusic.com reviewer of this album refers to it as being a bit formulaic. If this is formulaic then sign me up. Fantastic lyrics, with fantastic beats and melodies. How many artists can pull that formula off? The album has the mainstream appeal that a lot of his earlier work may not have, but it doesn't weaken his message or his performance. If you've been following this blog you'll know how I feel about groups gaining a pop sensibility. Marley shows a level of musical genius on this album as he keeps close ties to his reggae roots, but blends it with a pop essence that few artist can carry off for a full album.