Exodus (Bob Marley & the Wailers album) Exodus (Bob Marley & the Wailers album) Exodus is the ninth studio album by Jamaican reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers, first released 3 June 1977 through Island Records following "Rastaman Vibration" (1976). On 3 December 1976, an assassination attempt was made on Bob Marley's life in which his chest was grazed and his arm was struck with a bullet, but he survived. Following the assassination attempt Marley left Jamaica and was exiled to London where "Exodus" was recorded. "Exodus" is a reggae album, incorporating elements of blues, soul, British rock and funk. The album's production has been characterized
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