{"product_id":"kaya","title":"Kaya","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaya is Bob Marley \u0026amp; The Wailers’ 1978 studio album, recorded during the same London sessions as Exodus and released shortly after Marley’s return to Jamaica for the One Love Peace Concert. Across 10 tracks—“Easy Skanking,” “Kaya,” “Is This Love,” “Sun Is Shining,” “Satisfy My Soul,” “She’s Gone,” “Misty Morning,” “Crisis,” “Running Away,” and “Time Will Tell”—it presents a noticeably more relaxed, ganja‑hazed mood than its politically charged predecessor, drawing heavily on re‑recordings of earlier Wailers songs like “Kaya,” “Sun Is Shining,” and “Satisfy My Soul.” Musically, the album leans into warm, mid‑tempo grooves, supple bass lines, and the I‑Threes’ harmonies, with fewer overt rock flourishes and a greater emphasis on laid‑back, roots‑reggae feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the time, some critics accused Marley of “going soft,” focusing too much on love songs and marijuana (“Easy Skanking,” “Kaya”) and not enough on apocalyptic politics. However, reappraisals note that darker undercurrents still run through the record: “Crisis,” “Running Away,” and “Time Will Tell” grapple with danger, exile, and spiritual struggle, even as the surface vibe stays mellow. Commercially, Kaya reached the UK Top 5 and produced enduring standards in “Is This Love” and “Satisfy My Soul,” and it is now frequently celebrated as a warm companion piece to Exodus—a deeply spiritual, deceptively easygoing set that shows Marley balancing joy, romance, and reflection in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Record Store","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl \/ Album","offer_id":53292519129402,"sku":"37615","price":46.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Vinyl \/ Album - Half-Speed Master Vinyl","offer_id":53292519162170,"sku":"37616","price":50.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/2041\/0682\/files\/Screenshot_2026-04-08_at_4.55.37_PM.jpeg?v=1775681884","url":"https:\/\/recordstore.ca\/products\/kaya","provider":"Record Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}