Kaya (album)
Kaya is the tenth studio 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.
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| Released | 23 March 1978 | |||
| Recorded | January – April 1977 | |||
| Studio | Island Studios, London, England | |||
| Genre | Reggae | |||
| Length | 36:59 | |||
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| Producer | Bob Marley & The Wailers | |||
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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. Three 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.
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | A–[2] |
| Rolling Stone | (Neutral)[3] |
Track listing
Original album (1978)
All songs written by Bob Marley. Mastered by Ted Jensen of Sterling Sound.
| 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 |
| 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.
| 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)
| 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 |
| 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
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1979) | Position |
|---|---|
| Norwegian Albums Chart[5] | 6 |
| New Zealand Albums Chart[6] | 6 |
| Swedish Albums Chart[7] | 14 |
| UK Albums Chart[8] | 4 |
| US Billboard 200 | 50 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 50 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1978) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[9] | 12 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| France (SNEP)[10] | 2× Platinum | 600,000* |
| Germany (BVMI)[11] | Gold | 250,000^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[12] | Gold | 100,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[13] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- Deming, Mark. "AllMusic review". AllMusic. All Media Guide. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: M". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved 4 March 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- Archived 23 September 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- "Kaya - Bob Marley & the Wailers". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- Steffen Hung. "Norwegian charts portal". norwegiancharts.com. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- Steffen Hung. "New Zealand charts portal". charts.nz. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- Steffen Hung. "Swedish Charts Portal". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- "Bob Marley & the Wailers | Artist". Official Charts. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 430. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- "Les Certifications depuis 1973: Albums". Infodisc.fr. Retrieved 4 June 2019. (select "Bob Marley & The Wailers" from drop-down list)
- "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Bob Marley & The Wailers; 'Kaya')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
- "British album certifications – Bob Marley & The Wailers – 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.
- "American album certifications – Bob Marley & The Wailers – Kaya". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.
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