Sun is shining, time to crack out some easy-going reggae right? Well, almost. Mr Brown is, like pretty much everything Marley recorded, a primary colours, sun-dappled groove, guaranteed to put a smile on your face, but in many ways this is closer to the Lee Scratch Perry school of reggae - in fact it's no surprise to find that he's the producer. It doesn't quite summon the spirits to burn down your studio, but the maniacal laughter, heavy bass and bizarre imagery reveal something darker than Marley's normal oeuvre. Is it a Jamaican ghost story? Is it a cautionary tale about heroin? It's mysterious subject matter coupled with its soul-gone-dub blast puts it a cut above Bob's mainstream hits. Best served with a slight chill.
Mr Brown by Bob Marley - listen on Spotify here.
From: Bob Marley and Friends (2007)
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