:: Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros - Redemption Song

Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros

There are no two ways about it; this single is exceptional. Strummer’s beautifully worn and threadbare vocals string together this Bob Marley classic, not bettering the original but rather breathing into it new life. Strummer has made the song his own, and showcases his amazing ability to tell story through song. It reveals the magnificent tapestry of his life, his triumphs and failures and the gamut of human emotion. It is a song anybody could listen to and instantly appreciate the artist Strummer was. Redemption Song is a fitting farewell to this leading man of music, and will stand as a lasting legacy to anyone in search of a true artist.