The context of the album is as powerful as the music itself. After the 1976 shooting at his home, Marley fled to England, where he and the Wailers—consisting of the incomparable rhythm section of Carlton and Aston "Family Man" Barrett—began sessions at Island Studios. This period of displacement fueled a creative fire that resulted in a two-sided narrative. Side one of the original LP focuses on revolutionary and religious themes, while side two leans into themes of love and togetherness.

In , Time magazine named Exodus the best album of the 20th century , calling it "a political and cultural nexus, drawing inspiration from the Third World and then giving voice to it the world over." The album also earned a spot on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list, being widely recognized as Marley's definitive studio achievement.

Exodus is the ninth studio album by Jamaican reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers, released in 1977. The album was recorded in London, England, and features some of Marley's most well-known songs.

In the pantheon of recorded music, there are albums that change your mind, and then there is Exodus . When Bob Marley and The Wailers released this double-LP masterpiece in London in 1977, it wasn't just a record; it was a political manifesto, a spiritual balm, and a musical resurrection following an assassination attempt.

Reggae relies on the relationship between the kick drum and the bass guitar. In the 2021 FLAC rip, the sub-bass frequencies of Aston Barrett’s instrument are warm, round, and perfectly separated from Carlton Barrett’s punchy bass drum.