Reviews (page 10 of 13)
Wasn't sure how I felt about this album initially. It was a nice enough album, and I liked the lyrics. But it just wasn't clicking for me I think I just prefer other Bob Marley songs to these. They weren't bad at all, just missing a spark No Woman No Cry - love that song though! 3 ⭐️
Can see myself chilling to this in the living room. Doesn’t do anything spectacular to me, though. Nice heavy bass is good.
Kinda torn on this one. As far as reggae goes, Bob Marley nails it. Great merger of uplifting music with heavy subjects. However, without much variety from one song to the next, it felt like the album overstayed its welcome. Would have been a better experience in smaller doses.
Not really a fan of reggae or Bob Marley, but I remember listening to a few songs off this album growing up. Not an album that I am likely to revisit
Reggea might well be the ultimate 'easy to love, easier to ignore' genre out there. Bob Marley proves both of these statements here: the former on the first half, the latter on the second half.
Some good vibes, not bad.
Reggae. Marley. For me, he IS the genre and I like the atmosphere the music creates, but I wouldn't sit down and listen to it.
Lacked a little heaviness in beat. Not the level of groove I hoped for. Did enjoy no woman no cry on a bontempi organ
Not a huge fan of reggae but part of the reason for doing this project is to expose yourself to new and other music. Surprisingly liked this but doubt I'd put it on very often.
I wanted to like it more. I liked a few songs but overall found the album unexciting.
achei ok
Less Reggae-y than I expected, and better than I was thought it was going to be!
goeie muziek, goeie lyrics... maar te veel van hetzelfde, zoals wel meer reggae
I knew No Woman No Cry, but none of the other songs. I enjoyed the album, but nothing else stood out.
Helt solid platta. Kul att det finns några versioner av låtar som man inte hört i den tappningen förr.
There's obviously skill here and this is influential, but I found less than I expected to. Could have been me or the day since I only had time for one listen.
I don't know why but this album made me anxious. I find myself waiting for the beat to drop, but it never happens. I like a single here and there, but a whole reggae album might not be for me. There is some beautiful stuff here, I probably need to revisit it after taking the proper path.
Easy listening, some hits. Happy to listen to Marley any time. 2.7/5
Bob Marley is basically impossible to hate, but I also don't get much from his music other than "yeah, I enjoyed that". So.. yeah, I enjoyed that.
I’m not a big reggae fan. And this certainly isn’t the best from them. Pleasant enough to hear.
No surprises here. I enjoy reggae. It all sort of sounds the same to me, but I like the sound, so I’ll give it a 3
Pretty mellow album, but I just don't ever find myself in the mood to listen to reggae music. Enjoyable overall but not an everyday listen for me.
Yeah fine
Mostly interesting as a historical artifact for me.
Not really my jam, but it's a classic for sure
A million coffee shops have ruined this music for me. It's beautiful, but I just can't hear it anymore.
Not really that into the reggae sound, but this was enjoyable enough. Consistent quality.
Pretty good. Nothing blowing my mind though.
Big Bob Marley fan but this is not my favourite album of his. Liked it more on second listen though. Never heard this version of No Woman No Cry before.
3.75
This is quite a pleasant classic rock CD, but it lacks the firepower of Exodus. It's just more stripped down - not as rich a sound, not as deep - and just not as catchy. In particular, a good chunk of the 2nd half is very repetitive. "Bend Down Low" is literally the same 2-bar lick throughout, that might be the low point. This on-record version of "No Woman No Cry" is the hit, but a couple other songs from the first side are better songs in this version. I especially like the lead off track. It's nice overall, I'd play it again. Just doesn't stand out as much.
Another good Bob Marley album. Although not as good as "Exodus". "Talkin' Blues" is the best track here. Nothing special by today's standards. That's all I have to say today. 3 stars for "Natty Dread".
instrumentals and backing vocals are really cool and supportive of Bob Marley’s voice
Wel lekker zonnige muziek op deze regendag
I am most familiar with Bob Marley's material on Legend as well as the Exodus album. I was not previously familiar with this album. This album contains the studio version of No Woman No Cry, which I had not heard before. I can understand why the live version was included on Legend - it's way better than this version. My favorite track on this album is Lively Up Yourself. The album overall is good, but would not include it as one of his best albums.
A decent album, but there are far better Marley albums. Plus, the big song on the album ( No woman...) is massively inferior to the better known live version.
Crear instrumentales, although the vocals are great for my taste the reggae gets boring
Repetitive in a way Exodus wasn't. Favourite track: No Woman No Cry.
Buen disco, pero no es el mejor de bob marley.
I didn’t hate this, but it also does nothing for me. I’ve never been moved by reggae in any way. Just feels very simplistic and moves at a speed that my life does not, and I wouldn’t want it to.
1st time Listening 6/10
Odvrtio dvaput i nemam više potrebe. Ne mogu reći da imam neku posebno tešku averziju prema reaggaeu, al def zakolutam očima kada ga čujem negdje. Predrasude na stranu, ne mogu reći da mi je sveukupno nešto posebno zanimljiv album, ALI gruv je neosporiv. Mislim da je objektivno teško ostati indiferentan na ovu ritam sekciju. 6.5/10 stoga da prethodno navedeno nosi većinu ocjene, i nemrem dat više nego Beatlesima ofc :)
Uhh, bogami dugo nisam slušao reggae. Volio sam ga kao puno mlađi, dapače uživao, pogotovo u dobrom dub-u, pa idemo viit kaj je Marley kuhao u Harry J. Studios u Kingstonu za svoj sedmi album sa Wailersima: **Natty Dread** 1. Lively Up Yourself - Kreće lijepo, dosta noice otvaranje albuma, reggea sa bluzerskim štihom, prstohvat pozadinskih orguljica, Marleyev glas "at it's prime", simpa sax solo i ajmo pleši! Jedinstvo, pozitiva, entuzijazam, SKANK! 2. No Woman No Cry - Svi je znamo toliko da već pizdiš i riga ti se kad je čuješ, ali i dalje hit i dalje prekrasne riječi. 3. Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) - Jako fini rifić na početku, žene backovi (The I–Threes, u čijem triju je i sama žena Boba, Rita Marley) se raspjevali sa "na na na"! Nastavlja sa političkim tekstovima uz classic reggae. Gladni ljudi su ljuti ljudi, tak da sve zaboravi i pleši uz Jah music! Um ca um ca ca, um ca 4. Rebel Music - A ono... i dalje um ca um ca, ne staje Marley. Ovdje uz trubice i raspjevane žene u posjet dolazi i tužna usna harmonika i svi želimo slobodu i duvat.. Aaaaaaaaa rebel music... hey mr. cop.. 5. So Jah S'eh - Bog kaže da mu djeca neće bit sirotinja. Um ca um ca um ca i dalje... I to je to... 6. Natty Dread - Hoda on hoda, Bog te jebo, kroz 626 ulica sa svojim dredovima, congo bongo i boli ga kita šta će tko reći. Neće tebi Roki NITKO branit da se upušiš ko slanina... um ca um ca 7. Bend Down Low - Naprči se i reći ću ti sve kaj znam... živiš u grijehu... sexy time... Sve isto; trube, orgulje, žene pjevaju, on viče... Aha i da; um ca um ca I dalje u revijalnom tonu neprestano pegla po beni... 8. Talking Blues - Kad je krenula stvar pomislio sam: "Opa ide malo razlike!", ali kurčina od toga, neda se Marley sa um ca um ca, majku mu jebem, roka ga dokle ide... Još jedna pjesma o teškom životu i lažnim propovjedima, nije ni čudo da ga je od brige rak pojeo... 9. Revolution - Fakat više ne znam što da napišem... sad pjeva o revoluciji kao soluciji, um ca um ca do krajnjih granica koji već izaziva nervozu i početni stadij anksioznog napada, uz sve te jebene trubice koje pište na sve strane gotovo konstantno, a žene backovi već i same napola spavaju. Marley ovdje ne želi živjeti u parku i nemoj da ti političar napravi uslugu jer ćeš se sjebat, vrebaju i čekaju grrrrrr... Oooo majku ti jebem više... 10. Am-a-do - Napokon se Marley umorio od tuge na cesti i valjda od misli na revoluciju mu se malo krv uzavrela, tlak naraso pa mu se i kita digla i sad hoće um ca um ca po pički... deri ga trista Marley, k'o što si i mene proteklih 40 minuta... Eto, gotovo... Album slovi kao njegov najbolji album i ono o ćemu reggea zapravo jest i kakav bi trebao biti. Album je krenuo zabavno, emotivno, zaigrano, suigra bekova, gitara, trubica, Hammonda, finih grooveova i kojekakvih dodataka, textualno se naslanja i nastavlja trend Boba Dylana 60tih, ali vrlo brzo shvatih da je to to, nema dalje, um ca um ca do mile volje, duvka, nostalgija za mladosti, žene i politika... album postaje monoton u svemu tome. Mogu staviti u kontekst vremena i svega vezanog i da je taj album zapečatio sam žanr, ali brate, malo je ipak naporan. Možda sam se treb'o naduvat, gledat Trumpovu debatu sa Kamalom i paralelno ševit ili barem nesebićno drkat uz album, možda bi tad bio zabavniji. 3/5 (No Marley, no cry)
5.5/10 (pre)sporo njihanje u dobi kad nisam lud za reggaeom, kao ni za pljugom vise toliko. Ali mi se prisuljala usna harmonika i dosta divni back vokali koje nisam appreciateao kao klinac dovoljno. Bilo je malo cak i osvjezavajuce cuti nesto drugo od njega da nisu hitovi. Marleya i Wailerse nikad necu popljuvat ali ni pustit doma tak skoro.
OK album, I enjoyed listening to this. Surprisingly some better songs on here than "No Woman No Cry"
Ikonisk reggae, godt hvis man er til det
Good, not great.
Another day, another Bob Marley album. No woman no cry is one of his better hit singles, still don’t really care about reggae though.
With themes of rebellion and social justice. Also misheard lyrics “Hungry mob is a hangry mob”.
Nett anzuhören.
Ok individual tracks and pretty well-rounded as a whole album, but not great.
The album contains the song "No Woman, No Cry" but not in the well known version. The rest of the album is o.k. Weak three stars for that. 2,5
Good reggae album and it is a good intro but still pretty average
Was a decent listen
Cómo me aburre... Se salva No Woman No Cry y Lively Up Yourself
Found myself having it on in the background an not picking up on too many details. Ideal for that vibe but Reggae doesn't grab my attention, which limits my enjoyment.
Easy to listen to but not a lot of pop or kick here.
Bob Marley is eerder iets dat ik op de achtergrond zou leggen op een warme zomerdag. 'T is niet echt een artiest waar ik een album van zou opleggen. Ik heb één LP van hem liggen, en da's gewoon zijn best of (Legend). Nu, een slecht album is het niet. Ik heb een paar nieuwe nummers leren kennen door dit album eens te luisteren, zoals Lively up yourself. Meer dan een 2.8 gaat het toch niet worden.
Natty Dread be some good, old school reggae, mon. Don’t remember this album when it came out, Bob didn’t go mainstream for another few years. Only hit off this album was No Woman No Cry, but all songs are jaunty. Enjoyed a short Jamaican vacation with this listen. (3.4*s)
I'm still not a fan of reggae, but I have to admit, this album was not as irritating as other on the list. That deserves a grrat 3 stars, which for reggae record is basically a max available score.
Iconic album, but doesn't really hit the same way that some of his other music, especially the live version of "No Woman No Cry", does. Feels a bit thin at times.
How many times is Bob gonna be on here?
solid album, felt like a summers day and it was fitting as i was listening to it during a really warm sunny day
Æi... hvað á ég að segja, tengi bara ekkert við Reggae. Ekki leiðinlegt en heldur ekki skemmtilegt. Ekki pirrandi en ekkert kveikjandi heldur. En jú, líklega faglega unnið og allt það. Líka plús svo sem að þetta fari ekki í taugarnar á mér.
lively up yourself- 5 no woman no cry- 4 or 5 kind of boring sorry guys them belly full- 5 rebel music- i like the harmonica. roblox? 5 so jah s'eh- 5 natty dread- 6 bend down low- excuse me? 5 or 6 talkin blues- 5 revolution- 5 or 6 am a do- 5 but you know what isnt irie? favorite track- natty dread
Pretty good. Some killer, some filler
Not bad, but not too much stood out here. Sounds like early music.
Similar sounds to me
glad it was a sunny day. good listen while spending some time outside. couple tracks lagged but overall a good listen
It's ok - I just don't much care for reggae. Every song sounds kind of the same, but fine to bop along with
This record was probably not intended for sober white guys in the gym on a Saturday morning. Still, can't say I dislike it — reggae just isn't quite for me.
No Woman No Cry, ‘97
A pretty good album but for me personally lacks massive highlights
3.4 - Yeah it was nice enough. Just find it a little boring and repetitive.
Nat the most inspiring Bob if you ask me. Fave Track: Rebel Music (3 O' Clock Road Block) 3.2/5
Me sorprendió gratamente descubrir que el reggae puede ser tan inmersivo. Este álbum, a pesar de algunos altibajos, me permitió apreciar la diversidad del género. Canciones como “Them Belly Full” y “Rebel Music” son verdaderos himnos que transmiten energía contagiosa y letras poderosas. La duración del álbum es perfecta, para que puedas disfrutar de cada canción sin aburrirte. Sin embargo, la falta de originalidad y la producción algo plana pueden opacar el brillo de algunas canciones. Además, si bien "No Woman No Cry" es un clásico innegable, su inclusión en este álbum no añade nada nuevo a esta propuesta. En general, este es un álbum divertido con algunos aspectos destacados, pero podría haber sido más arriesgado y experimental.
A 42 minute funky reggae party. Ok but not amazing. 3/5
Peace and love, man.
I was actually a little surprised to see this album pop up today. I had Exodus a few weeks ago and that seems like it would pretty much cover the necessary Bob Marley. This is a decent album but surely there's nothing on this record that Exodus doesn't do better. This is maybe a deeper dig and I feel like there could have been something else added to this list in its place. The record is fine, nothing spectacular. If you like Bob Marley, you'll like it. If you're not a reggae fan, this won't change your mind. 3/5
Jeg kan faktisk rigtig godt lide Bob. Også det her album. Det grovere bare det ud af. Men jeg blev hellere ikke overrasket af det som jeg fik på det her album.
Reggea er nu meget hyggeligt
I somehow skipped that stage when you’re 17 and buy that Bob Marley Greatest Hits album, so the closest I ever got was The Fugee’s cover of “No Woman, No Cry.” I don’t think that benefited me during this listen; my ears are missing some context to fully make reggae click. That said, this album has some really great highlights that do get me interested to learn more about the genre. “No Woman, No Cry” is truly incredible, and the obvious album standout, but the next track, “Them Belly Full” is just as good. I also like “Talkin’ Blues” a lot. Besides that, there’s songs I find to be good — “So Jah Seh,” “Natty Dread,” and Revolution” — but I actively did not enough everything else. I have no way to really explain this well, but they all sounded very dated and the funk-rock vibes felt very thin. Thin production, thin genre blending, and thin songwriting. I also think Marley makes some vocalization choices that I hate, which is weird because I actually enjoy his singing voice. It’s just when he’s trying to convey stage presence, something about it feels too forced. Thankfully, Natty Dread is a short album, and even if I find it to have some obvious peaks and valleys, it’s mostly an enjoyable listen. I’d love to revisit this album once I’m more comfortable with reggae and Marley’s general discography. I can’t shake the feeling that my lack of exposure overall is making me underrate this. But on face value, it’s a little too spotty, with clear highlights but also clear low points.
I just don't understand reggae. It's fine but nothing I will ever go back to
Decent. Enjoyable vibes. I’d rate it 3.5 stars if I could.
Ik zit weer een beetje in de meh hoek, dit is absoluut neit mijn favoriete album van Bob Marley. Alleen No Woman No cry staat hier tussen als echte 'hit', verder kabbelt het heel erg voort en is het eigenlijk een vrij saai album. Het is prima op de achtergrond en ik irriteer me zeker niet aan de muziek, maar ik kan je na afloop nauwelijks een nummer benoemen dat hier echt uitsprong. Dat is voor mij althans best wel een nadeel met dit album en veel reggae. Ik heb wel wat Bob op vinyl, maar deze hoef ik niet. Het is een te simpel album wat dat betreft voor mij. FAVO: No Woman No Cry
It's good but fairly minimalist.
Reggae is a genre I haven't gotten too deep into. All around this album was ok. Good vibes but not much else. 3/5.
Not really my thing but not bad.
No disrespect to Bob Marley - he's the king of reggae. But I went through my reggae phase many years ago and don't enjoy listening to it aside from the once a year visit to the Wild Hare (RIP).
Pretty average offering from the King. First album without Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer and it shows, still coming to terms with the new dynamic. This album has nothing on some of the later releases Exodus in particular. Interesting to hear a more upbeat less polished No Woman No cry than the version that is more well known
Lots of nice reggae that is enjoyable, however I'm not a massive fan of reggae and the album does feel a little long and a little boring.
Nice album. Steady beat.
Er klingt noch so jung damals
Nice little background listen. Definitely not super amazing to have as the main thing playing in your headphones while you're doing something, but having it on speakers on the side while you're working, for example, is nice. Very peaceful album, and the one song that I knew was "No Woman No Cry".
Some great some on here
I like Bob and there's a least a couple of big tracks on here but there are better albums of his. For instance- No woman and Lively are better on the Live album?
The king of reggae Lays down relaxing, mellow Sing a long protests
Some decent songs but not much variety
Parece música de drogadicto.
Maybe a bit more meditative than the 2 other wailers albums we’ve had so far, but otherwise pretty similar
I’m no reggae head, so lots of this sounded quite similar. No Woman, No Cry is enough to transform me into a reggae head though.
Really really good… don’t think it’s on the level of exodus or burnin’ for me but some excellent songs
Reggae isn't my favorite genre but I do enjoy Bob Marley. This isn't one of my favorite albums from him though. Half the songs didn't really put off the island vibes that I've come to expect from a Marley song and instead are more bluesy. I think some of his later work is a lot more essential.
Sounds like exactly what I expected to hear. The musicality is great, but each track is very similar, and so it all kind of mushes together for me. It's vibey.
Yep, it's a Bob Marley record. Sounds like all the other Bob Marley records.
No Woman, No Cry, and not much more here
it's fine, it's fun but it's not his best work in my opinion. Lively up Yourself and No Woman No Cry will forever be iconic though! He breathes love and joy through his music
Pleasant but boring after a few songs
OK, needs a second listen as of felt repetitive
It’s okay, just ain’t my speeds.
Perfect for cycling in summer under the trees of the Városligeti fasor. Not my taste though.
I thought this album was kind of serious. Not bad
Wasn’t particularly bad. Classic Marley. I enjoyed it, but I did not find much really memorable parts. I’d listen to this anytime though.
Can't dispute the musical talent and significance, but not quite my taste.
Nice early Marley. Was surprised by the different version of Woman No Cry, not what it’s become known as. Lively Up Your Life was a good mantra song.
I understand why people would like it, but the production was just a little too underwhelming for me.
One more to tick off the list. Nothing too interesting but still a good listen.
Always love me some Bob Marley, even though I don't think this is his best record. I much prefer the live version of 'No Woman No Cry' to this one. The drum machine or whatever the beat thing is is making it feel very amateurish and like a kids version. Couldn't really single out any specifically strong songs, but they were all ok still.
Honestly most reggae albums kind of sound the same to me and this one was much the same. Everything melded together in to something chill but not all that interesting. I also see why all versions of "No Woman, No Cry" I have heard have been live versions as they are much better than this studio version. Maybe it's the same with the other tracks too? If so maybe a Bob Marley live album should be on this list.
i know reggae is an established genre and all but this is the first time im really hearing a full album in the genre. to me, it's a very pleasant to listen to mix of soul, folk, and some psychedelia with a bit of jazz. natty dread is not a titan of instrumentation but certainly is quality, with all kinds of instruments having highlights. this album is far less "One Love *peace sign*" than i expected, much more socially conscious in ways you can see rap would clearly draw from. bob marley has a wonderful ear for melody (the chorus of no woman, no cry a highlight). if i had to give an criticism, some of the organs sound very church/gospel to me in an off-putting way. the longer songs meander, which im sure is the point but its not in an interesting, exploratory manner, just looped really. not that big of a deal however. natty dread isn't something ill find myself giving repeat listens to but im certainly glad to have heard it.
Reggae music is perfect for packing to go to Lisbon. 7/10
Bueno
immaculate vibes
Nettes Album
A typically solid album from Marley, since Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh had departed by this one. A bit middling though, maybe lacks the spitirt of 'Catch a fire' but this is Bob maturing into singer-song writer superstardom that was to follow.
Cómo me aburre... Se salva No Woman No Cry y Lively Up Yourself
Honestly just a bland reggae record considering the bar set by Bob Marley himself on other much better records. This was much mire true considering the major hit on the album "No Woman No Cry" wasn't the live version.
Its not the best version of Marley's best song. That is on the live album. And the remainder is pretty standard reggae fare as far as I can see.
I've gone in to bat for reggae in the past, but I quite liked this. While there are many albums that are already my go-to choices for chill background noise when I'm crafting or cooking or whatever and will probably never go hunting for reggae in the future, I didn't hate this experience.
not my fav bob, but nice to listen to his early stuff. obviously great beats and a summer vibe, but some bland stuff in here
obviously a really great album. just not the biggest fan of reggae
An enjoyable listen, though not my favorite Marley album.
Objectively great album. I’ll pull it out for a listen for a day at the beach
Not as good as Exodus. If I needed a lot of reggae, I'd start with Exodus then move into this, but on it's own it's not exceptional.
Rebel music kicked in just as I was glimpsing the city skyline on Blackfriars Bridge. Just as Bob would’ve wanted it. All this is to say that this may have been a little lost on me considering. Felt similar to Station to Station, carried by the vibes that I may or may not be fully sold on.
This was good, but they have better albums. 3.0/5.0: Good
Back to back Bob Marley - maybe if I had gotten this album a bit more isolated I would’ve vibed with it a bit more… not a bad album - but I enjoyed Exodus more. Exodus had more hits to surround the other songs with.
Pleasantly jammy
An enjoyable reggae experience
Like the last Marley album, I don’t feel qualified to tell if this is good reggae or not which limits its ceiling. That being said I enjoyed the music and knew the one song so that’s something
Overall an easy listen. Reggae has a bit of a homogenous sound - like coffee and red wine tastes. I love melody and rhythm when it comes to appreciating music, as opposed to lyrical content. Fairly solid album overall with some familiar hits.
regae!
Coooool. Lively Up Yourself and listen to some Rebel Music. What a voice. Didn't love every track (the backing vocals were a bit distracting) but enjoyed the vibe. And what an excellent title for an album! 😎
Love them but somehow this doesn't really grab me. Brilliant recording though, sounds so good 50 years on. The first 3 tracks are great but as a complete album 'Catch A Fire' is still my favourite.
Bob Marley on our fourth day, what a treat! Enjoyable listen the whole way through. Not as catchy as some of his other albums though, and the slower live version of ‘No Woman No Cry’ is far better than studio in my opinion. Jah forgive me.
Nit da größte Reggae fan aber gutes Album
Liked it! Would revist
It sounded nice.
Bob Marley is always easy listening. Now understanding the context for his life better than I did when I discovered him in college I realize how great his message was. I have to admit that I am used to hearing his Legend hits aBlum and live versions so the original tracks are different. Key tracks are Revolution and No Woman. He is the legend!
Bob Marley is great! But this album is just okay. That's not "No Woman No Cry"! So weird to hear the recorded version after hearing the Legend version a million times. Does this prove the live version is superior or have I just heard the live version so many times that any other version would sound weird? Still kinda shocking to hear the version on this album. Lively Up Yourself is great! But the rest of the album kinda blended together for me. Maybe I'm just spoiled from Legend and Natural Mystic being greatest hits collections. Shrug.
Ei ärsytä mua 40 minuutissa, mikä on reggaelle harvinaista! On hyviä biisejä, tosin b-puolella katoaa mun mielenkiinto. Muusikoiden onneksi ei, nekin on taiten tehtyjä biisejä eikä löysiä.
You know, I'm kind of surprised it took this while to get a reggae album. I got a ska album pretty early on, but that's not really the same thing, nor is it what I think of when reggae comes to my mind. If there's one artist that I think of when I hear the word "reggae," it would have to be Bob Marley. Because who else would I possibly think of? He was basically "The Reggae Guy" and for good reason. This album's pretty good. It makes me feel nice. The sound is pleasant to listen to while still having some depth to it. The singing feels very authentic and true to his culture. The lyrics are thoughtful and adds to this album's feel-good nature. Obviously, "No Woman, No Cry" is the best song on this album, though the other ones aren't bad. Overall, this is a solid album that serves as a good representation of a genre that I respect, but don't really feel all too passionate about myself. High 3/5.
I like Bob Marley’s vibe. It’s relaxing and chill. It makes me wish I were hanging out at a park or the beach on a summer day. No Woman, No Cry is a song I’ve heard a thousand times. I don’t particularly like the sped up pace here. I’m used to a slower tempo and the song feels rushed. Even though The Wailers had moved on, this album keeps the good vibes going.
Some great stuff on this. As a unit it's not the most dynamic album. I liked this more than the other Bob Marley I've listened to on this journey, but not that much more. Couldn't get all the way to 4 stars, but I did consider it.
I’ve never really been a fan of reggae. It’s not my thing. It all sounds very same-y to me. I kind of like the more slower dub stuff or faster ska stuff, but even then I’m not massively into it. And I wasn’t completely swayed by this album. There were a few songs I liked and some I was bored by. So overall, it’s just not my cup of tea but I can see how I could like it under the right circumstances!
Did not realise this one was without Peter Tosh…. A great album!
Fun
Perfect for this spring sunday morning
It captures all of the elements of Bob Marley: Spirituality, Justice, Sex, and a devotion to those around us. It just feels good.
Always magical. Always lovely. This time a little slow.
Good music but kinda boring. 3
Nice little album although I found it tailing off in the second half. Never really made time to listen to a lot of Bob properly but enjoyed this and happy to have found it.
I think I liked this better than the other Bob Marley album we recently listened to. In each song, it was nice how it sat on the same idea for a while, but then by minute 2, I was ready for some other new ideas.
3.5. it might have been a 4 if it hadn't auto replayed itself leading to me wondering just how mamy times they could do callbacks to other songs
voða notalegt en einhæft eins og reggí yfirleitt er. 3,5
3+
What you expect but with depth.
Good album
really enjoyed! i apologize bob i was unfamiliar with your game fav tracks Lively Up Yourself Revel Music Revolution
Ratings: 5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background Given more time I feel like I'd get into Bob Marley more, but need to move on.
Good album, enjoyed it
Tem algumas músicas boas mas eu não acho que ele se sustenta inteiro não, acaba ficando mediano
+vibe
it’s aight
Not the best but ok.
Most known Marley's song in here, but I think he has better ones.
Before listening: I went through a Bob Marley phase a few months ago. Problem is, that phase only consisted of me listening to Buffalo Soldier and Three Little Birds on repeat. I don't know many of his other songs and reggae for me is a right place right time kinda thing. And today may not be the right time. After listening: Nothing blew me away about this album. It was perfectly fine and consistent but, to me, it just had nothing special. I guess I enjoyed it, but I'll probably forget everything about it in couple of hours.
escuchable
I don’t really like reggae, but I definitely like Bob Marley. I’m sure there are tons of people that share that view. Says a lot about the dude to be that synonymous with the genre. Felt like this album had some “lesser” versions of songs (No Woman No Cry, Rebel Music) that I’ve heard. Was between a 3 and 4 and rounding down on that alone, but I’ll never be upset with someone who grabs the AUX and throws on some Bob.
Good.
Not as good as Exodus but still a worthwhile listen
Ok, so this is good. But it all sounds the same.
I’ve always loved “Rebel Music” and “No Woman, No Cry”
Not my favorite genre, but it is impressive how effortlessly it can evoke a certain mood and sense of place.
Some nice beach vibes. Would be good in the summer.
I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I loved bass and guitar work in most of the songs and the brass instruments peppered throughout. I don’t think I’ll return to the full album much going forward but Lively Yourself Up is definitely going into my rotation.
Not my favorite Bob Marley album, it’s missing some grit.
I thought "No woman, no cry" meant not to cry if you didn't have a woman but for the first time in my life I realized it's about telling a woman not to cry. I never actually listened to the lyrics until this. The wiki page for the song let's me know other people think the same thing, but I kind of like it better this way. This album as a whole isn't my favorite. Maybe it's too polished sounding? Too electronic or something? Not sure. The instrumentation isn't my cup of tea either. I kind of hate the harmonica. Not sure why. I actually fell asleep to some of this because it is pretty repetitive and not very upbeat but that kind of goes to show this is some chill music. It just didn't wow me across the board. Bob's great and I would love to learn more about his story, but most of this I wouldn't revisit.
Schon gut aber nicht mein Sound
Wanted to give this album a 4 purely based on No Woman No Cry alone but then you hear a song like Natty Dread and realize some of these songs are a bit phoned in. I know the simplistic nature is intentional but still. Solid album though. 6.5/10 (3.25/5)
funky i think reggae is a bit overrated
not too bad, i expected all songs to sound the same but they were all quite different and interesting Significant 47/142 Liked 22/142 Added 6/142 YYN
The backup singers and interjections of brass and funky sounding keys make this album for me. Overall, I’m probably too uptight to enjoy more than a little of his music in one sitting, but I appreciate his political messages and that he brought reggae to the US. I definitely enjoy its influence in popular music. 3.5
Another Bob Marley album this quickly after the last one? Also fewer songs I recognize than I expected. Still pretty chill to listen to while working.
Ok. Album
Legendary record, but man is it boring. I get the reggae groove and all, but the structure of every song is identical, with very little elements to distinguish them from one another.
Gut, aber etwas lahm. Die anderen Alben sind besser.
them belly full (but we hungry)
Reggae just really isn’t my jam, I can appreciate this for what it is and how important Bob Marley is, but it’s not something I’ll throw on with any regularity.
I like Bob Marley and I understand the importance of his music but that being said all reggae does is make me want to sit on a beach. The songs tend to blend together to me.
could i write poetry to this? n
Good fun! Raggae is a side course rather than a main dish, but this is a delicious one.
Reggae is not my favorite. The album is fine to listen to but it would not be first choice
Very different. Nice clear vocals and background harmonies.veeybppeasant. it just seems warm relaxing Sunday afternoon music when relaxing. 3 stars because I have not yet had those afternoons, but I'd like to
A lot of the songs sounded similar, not something I would regularly listen but enjoyed.
"Natty Dread" by Bob Marley & The Wailers, released in 1974, marks a transition in the band's sound, moving away from their earlier ska and rocksteady roots towards a more polished reggae sound. The album features some of Marley's most iconic tracks, including "No Woman, No Cry," "Lively Up Yourself," and "Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)," which showcase his powerful songwriting and distinctive vocal delivery. The addition of the I-Threes as backing vocalists adds depth to the sound, creating a richer, more textured listening experience. While "Natty Dread" is a strong album with several standout tracks, it lacks the cohesive vision and groundbreaking quality of some of Marley's later work. The production can also feel somewhat dated at times, particularly compared to later reggae releases. Overall, "Natty Dread" is a solid reggae album that captures Bob Marley & The Wailers at a pivotal moment in their career. It earns a respectable 3/5 rating for its musicality and cultural significance, but falls short of being a true masterpiece.
Good reggae album
Good reggae album
I dont know much of reggae to begin with but its always a great mood setter. It hits me like bluegrass does, strangely, always levels me out. Its good, and Bob Marley is the best example of it probably, but I'd need to hear more because I'm sure it gets better over time.
There are better reggae albums and there are better Bob Marley albums. This album is fine
It was pretty enjoyable. Reggae is not really my genre but It wasn't bad or something like that, so I will rate this experience as "positive".
Liked the album, No woman no cry my favorite. Was a good addition to my day, because I didn't feel the best in the morning.
You know, it's fine. I'm not a big Marley person. It all just sounds samey.
I like Bob Marley (of course, who doesn't?) but I have to be honest, this washed over me with hardly a ripple
No. Woman. No. Cry. I don’t know if I ever got white people’s obsession with Bob Marley. I guess it’s because his brand of reggae is inoffensive and accessible? Anyways it was fine. I don’t go out of my way to listen to him, but I didn’t hate this.
It’s not summer, it’s so cold that it’s stopped snowing. I don’t have a drink in my hand nor a fat spliff, I’m in my car, driving om a slippery highway (as I’m listening, not while writing). This is not a scenario in which it is even remotely possible to fully enjoy this album, and I really don’t get what the fuss is all about. Except for No Woman No Cry, not a single song stands out in any way, it’s all in the same rhytm and tempo, no catchy vocal lines, no excelling playing. That being said, there is not a bad song on here, so it gets 3 stars
3.5 stars. I've never been a fan of reggae, and I was worried that I wasn't going to like this album. I did enjoy it, but I found it too easy to zone out and enjoy the tunes rather than listen to what Bob Marly was singing about. I know he's really influential for his activism and speaking out against the struggle of Jamaicans, however it was often difficult to hear that in the songs without reading along with the lyrics. There are many points where these criticisms aren't over the top, so a close reading of the songs' messages is more difficult. It all sounded great, but I feel like I couldn't truly appreciate what the music was delivering.
I don't get the reverence for Bob Marley, but the music here is nice enough to chill out to.
I have always thought of Marley as sort of an island Eric Clapton; boring as hell but somehow extremely well respected. The comparison is not quite accurate, some of this actually is pretty good. I find that the fun that makes reggae music so good, is somewhat lacking, though. 3.2
It's fine, I just don't like reggae
It somehow reminds me of sesame Street.
A fairly good album. Easy to listen to but nothing really stands out to me.
This is the mellow mix I remember. It's easy to get lost in the vibe and the tone of the album.
Wel goeie muziek, maar niet echt mijn smaak
There's nothing wrong with this. It's perfectly fine. It's not objectionable in any way. I just don't seem to like reggae very much. Some half-decent grooves in places and if the odd track or two came up in a random playlist it'd be absolutely fine. But I'm not going to listen to the whole album again. So it's a 3.
Jesus another Bob Marley album. Again, it’s fine but all I need from this artist is Legend. Tempted to skip. Finished it - I thought Am-A-Do was interesting.
Classic Bob Marley!
A classic, good vibes to chillax to. But I just don't find it very exciting. I guess I don't like the repetitive sameness of the genre.
Yep, no woman no cry would definitely have made a big impact, although the version in this one is considerably faster than the one that ended up sticking around. I think that other (slower) one is a live version? Other than that, 4 songs in and all sounds pretty classic Marley. Yep, overall about what I expected going in. Nothing shocking, but reggae has never been my thing unless I'm specifically in the mood for it. 3/5
Not my usual type of music. Pleasant enough and wouldn’t object to this being
As much as I respect the great Bob Marley and the Wailers, I am not a big fan of reggae music. I do like to listen to it on occasion, but not regularly. So this album was ok and nothing too special except for "No Woman No Cry" (which is one of my favorites!). I would highly recommend this album to reggae fans, and for everyone else to listen to it at least once! Favorite Song(s): "No Woman No Cry", "So Jah S'eh"
Pretty nice to listen to, but nothing particularly stood out
Favorite Tracks: No Woman No Cry Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) Rebel Music (3 O’clock Roadblock)
I liked it. I found it as a nice introduction to the sound of Marley for someone who hasn't heard his music before. I was happily stunned when Marley scream-singing at the start of the album. No Woman No Cry was okay, I prefer the live version but again, it is a nice intro to Marley's sound. The thing about reggae music is that it all kinda sounds the same to me. That doesn't mean I don't appreciate the musicianship and love that went into this album. While listening, I couldn't help but think about how proud and loved Marley was by brothers and sisters from Jamaicans. I've never been to Jamaica but I can definitely sense the essence of what it means to be a Jamaican.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ fun groove- can honestly say I haven’t heard any of the songs - but I can understand why Bob Marley is an acclaimed musician. I would listen again.
I like it, a good groove. I like that Rebel Music had the space to breathe and develop. Revolution and Am-A-Do were my other favorites
This album reminds me of my senior year of high school and one particular friend. I initially dismissed it as old stoner music but found myself tapping my foot and enjoying it a lot more than I expected
Slow vibes in the beginning Lively Up Yourself - good album opener No woman no cry - i prefer the live version but that might just be familiarity; the organ in this feels less ‘full’ and churchy, and it doesnt fill out the backing of the song as well imo Them belly full - this is good vibin music Rebel music - also good vibin but very similar to them belly full, and i prefer that. Works as an album listen though, they flow into each other. Bit long for my tastes for a slow song So jah s’eh - very cool rhythm and backing vocals Natty dread - same as above Bend down low - the beginning sounds like practice scales or pachelbel’s canon; kind of cool 50’s doo wop backing vocals, but the underlying rhythm sounds like video game idle music Talkin Blues - cool sound but this album is very samey Revolution - same as above Am-a-do - i like the riff, but yeah still very samey I like a lot of these songs in a vacuum, but listening to them back to back really emphasises how similar they all are. Not enough variety for my tastes - at least one song with a more upbeat tempo would’ve been a nice change of pace. The meandering style isn’t really for me. Not bad though, I hadn’t really listened to any Marley so this was a nice primer
Giving this an honest chance despire my kneejerk disdain for reggae but still not my jam
Ganz gut, erstaunlich abwechslungsreich für ein Reggae-Album
It’s spiritual and thoughtful. It it’s also repetitive. Good instrumentation.
I feel Exodus was better. This was okay.
very calming great listening experience, drive during the best sunset in the mountains to finish the album. just a bit repetative for me
A lot of 'almost'. About what you would expect. *** Them Belly Full
Just kinda boring, if I'm being honest. The songs blended together. I guess I just don't like reggae that much
Listening to Natty Dread, I came to the realisation that I had never listened to a studio album by Bob Marley& The Wailers, only the versions found on compilations. I found it far more enjoyable than I expected.
This is an enjoyable album but didn't blow me away quite like Exodus.
No Woman No Cry // So Jah S’eh // 3.5/5
Reggae wie es soll. Solide Aufnahme.
Bon album. Chill vibes avec le classique No woman no cry. Pas aussi hot qu'Exodus a mon avis.
Reggae.
Man, Bob Marley just does not do it for me..generous 3
Not my favourite Bob Marley & The Wailers album but a very solid one. 'No Woman, No Cry' is great as always!
Оно всё какое-то одинаковое, если честно)
Good reggae album, nothing too spectacular
Maybe I'm uncultured. This felt like drinking room temperature water. It wasn't bad, not objectionable but not compelling either. Completely neutral. Bonus stars for the cultural impact Marley had though.
Not that I'm some Bob Marley aficionado or anything, but I'm surprised this was the Bob Marley album chosen for this list (it's the only one on the list, right?). He's an artist with so many iconic, ubiquitous songs. The only one in that category here is "No Woman, No Cry," and it's not even the definitive version! The studio version featured here just doesn't hit the way the live version does. And okay, I did recognise "Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)," but that's not quite in the same category as songs like (to name only a few) "One Love," "Three Little Birds" and the live version of "No Woman, No Cry." I wouldn't say this has particularly impressive deep cuts, either. All the songs felt really long and just weren't as well written as his classics. Also, I think half of the track list is covers? Favourite track: Lively Up Yourself
Bob Marley reveals by opposite example just how boring most reggae music is. However! I only half-listened. I’m sure it’s fine.
Bangers, maar luister niet veel reggae
This was kinda nice. I’m not super into reggae but some nice tracks here
Listen to one BM song and you’ve listened to them all. Catchy, fun, but very repetitive
Bob Marley is one of those undeniable musicians. I still don't love reggae and yet, this is very listenable! No Woman No Cry is great! Am-A-Do is grating. Marley makes it all listenable.
This is not my cup of tea. I find the lyrics a bit misogynistic. Guess I just don’t have the cultural experience to relate. I don’t know. Reggae is fine just not for me. Though it’s clearly influenced other artists that I do like.
It's not really a bad album but a little reggae goes a long ways.
Very new to raggae but i liked this album. The band rocks
Nothing offensive about this musically but I guess it’s just not really my taste. Nothing really excited me or stood out
listened 2x, 3.4/5
Not the best of Marley, but still Marley, and it is always worth some listening time.
Good album, but I have nothing of particular note to say about it. I’m not a big reggae fan but it’s not a genre I dislike, all the songs are nice an chill with a good groove so they’re enjoyable. Just a very steady album with nothing I disliked, but nothing that stood out. 3/5
Love Bob - wish everyone had an ounce of the love that he had for everyone. But the studio sessions just don't have the raw energy that I feel in the live recordings. Or maybe it's because Peter Tosh wasn't in the studio for this album.
Love me some reggae. And who is better than Bob and the Wailers? Nice way to spend an afternoon after a stressful morning. The album was enjoyable, although the first half was better than the second half.
I like: No Woman No Cry Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)
It is pretty good, but can feel pretty one note after a while. It makes sense that this is a standout for reggae, but its too slow for me personally.
Just not my favorite and it never really has been. I don't know why. Fun to hear some new songs from him that I've never heard before though
It is good, I don't know if I would seek it out, but I would happy to see it show up in a playlist. Will I listen to again: 10%
Liebe Bob Marley, aber finde nicht alle Lieder auf dem Album sind so stark wie No Woman No Cry
Never heard it straight through…funny how the original version of NWNC is just underwhelming compared to the live version. First track was a standout
Reggae reggae sauce.
actually enjoyed listening to this, not an everyday listen but it's nice!
Good album. Noe the strongest songs by them but some good ones.
chill but a bit boring tbh, probably wont get into my playlists
Enjoying the vibes. Not an all the time album - but certainly when you want to relax.
Not bad. Not a fan of the high notes he hits where his voice breaks a little.
Iconic album, of course. I'm not a hater, just ambivalent about reggae in general.
Most of R Bob's stuff is timeless, catchy, emotion packed. This album left a lot to be desired on that front, but really captured a moment in time. If there's a film set in 1974 Kingston, I just know they're using a song off this album to soundtrack it. 6.8/10
Summary: A good album. I would rate this higher if I valued lyrics above sound. The album starts off spectacularly with the first two tracks, but tapers off significantly due to the tracks' sonic repetitiveness. The chords aren't adventurous, but the instruments sometimes are (especially percussion). Great vocals (lead and backing) throughout. The main issue is that most tracks present a specific, non-novel sound and then refuse to deviate from that sound for 4 minutes. Lively Up Yourself: A chill reggae bop. Instrumentation is on point here. The bass is very prominent and grooves along with the light, varied percussion. Singing is emotive, confident, and (for lack of a better word) really satisfying. Vocal melodies are used tastefully and sparingly. No Woman No Cry: The percussion is again really strong (but repetitive) and unusually modern-sounding. The modified verse/bridge at 2:10 is fantastic, as is the choruses (and the verses, for that matter). The organ and subtle, occasional keyboard are great additions too. This was the only track I'd heard before. Them Belly Full (But We Hungry): A half-swing; wicked! Pretty backing vocals. There must be more than one bass guitar here, and they create a complex, rhythmic backing. The lyrics ("a hungry man is a angry man"? (sic)) are a bit weak. Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock): Something about the instrumentation here just doesn't do it for me. It feels a little unmixed and thrown together randomly. Cool mesh of harmonica and organ, but it only sometimes works. This is also the first track where the vocal rhythm and melody were quite weak. Cool high notes by Marley at around 1:50. The phrase "rebel music" being sung as one of the main hooks is a weird choice - much like if Mercury sang the words "Bohemian Rhapsody" after every verse of the beloved 1975 song. So Jar S'eh: Bringing back the unusual percussion, and it's great. Nice back-and-forth between lead and backing vocal. The horn arrangement is smooth too. At this point I'm fairly sure this is a political commentary album (not paying much attention to lyrics). Natty Dread: The bass and especially the horns are the stars of this song. Nothing else shines much compared to some previous tracks. Too much repetition of the song title. Bend Down Low: It's cool, but... only two chords. Every bar sounds the same. Talkin' Blues: Ooh. The backing vocals are incredible here. Singing "talking blues" is an awkward lyrical choice, as explained previously. Lots of passion and personality in Marley's voice. Revolution: Nifty chords in the intro! (We haven't had many nifty chords in this album.) Again, great backing vocals - strange shouted whisper at 2:20. Otherwise, not a super engaging song. Am-A-Do: Not a fan of the echo effect on the lead vocal. This was a weak track; my ear couldn't latch onto anything I liked. Strange choice to end an album, especially with a fadeout rather than a definitive conclusion.
Pretty decent album. Live versions of the songs are better.
Hyvä albumi, vaikkei rasta bobi ence aleksibobille vertoja vedä.. Respecting the finnish roster.. Thanks Marley..
Classic reggae. What can I say? I dig.
songs string nicely together, roadblock was a favourite
Legalize it
3.5
I wish I knew better what should be considered "good" for reggae, because as it stands, I just like any reggae you put in front of me, and my enjoyment is proportional to how well I know the songs.
Not a bigBob Marley fan, but I did quite enjoy this album
It was okay. All the songs sound the same
Somewhat nostalgic, has one of the most well known bob marley songs on it. Enjoyable listening but kind of a background feel with the tempo of the music. Probably the reason I like it alot more than Air’s album is vocals. Easily the songs I liked most from air were the ones with vocals
So jah s'eh Am a do
niet alle tracks even leuk, verbaas me over hoe clean en duidelijk er gemixt is. er is veel detail te horen. lyrics eigenlijk geen idee waar het over gaat
listenable and fine
Coozy reggae from the Great!