Natty Dread

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!

Points away for "No women No cry"

Fun

Perfect for this spring sunday morning

2.5 stars. Not a big reggae guy. All kind of sound the same to me, probably need to be blazed I guess? "No Woman No Cry" is good, but otherwise it was a bit of a bore.

It captures all of the elements of Bob Marley: Spirituality, Justice, Sex, and a devotion to those around us. It just feels good.

Rating: 8/10 Very chill vibes, some of the ideas get a bit redundant on the second half. Favorite songs: Lively Up Yourself, No Woman No Cry, Them Belly Full, Rebel Music, So Jah S'eh, Natty Dread. Worst song: Am-A-Do.

Always magical. Always lovely. This time a little slow.

Nice steady sound not too heavy on reggs myself so idk maybe not for me but it's an easy kickback listen

nicht s chooon wiederrr bobbb das andere war besser

Good music but kinda boring. 3

(track 8) HE FEELS LIKE BOMBING WHAT??????????

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.

this wasn't as bad as i was expecting, but then again the basic ingredients of reggae are like nails on a chalk board to me

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

I love the genre, and really dig most of Marley's music. I've never listened to this particular album, so it was great to hear a few that were new to me.

voða notalegt en einhæft eins og reggí yfirleitt er. 3,5

Aaait

Eating good ramen while listening to this, which is about as much of a high as lighting up 🔥

Rhythm, harmony, soul. Whether or not reggae is your thing, you gotta respect a master of the craft.

Muy bien álbum!

Iconic reggae. I dare you to not bob your head to the beat.

All about the feels. This album ends too soon. Of course not only does the sound feel good but the positivity just washes over.

Great

Bob Marley is an undisputed musical icon who reinvigorated America's love for reggae. Bob was a wise and humbled man, perfect for the genre he took a hold of. But, in context of his career Natty Dread isn't close to his best collection of his work.

No Woman no cry e stört bra. Annars slog nt albumet som de borde

My parents love Bob so I’m biased towards disliking it out of lazy rebellious feelings but fuck this is good stuff

3+

The very first song Lively Up Yourself, is a masterclass on lead guitar. The perfect example of playing just enough while leaving space. I believe it was Junior Marley who played lead on that album! The entire album is without any weaknesses!

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

I'd not heard this particular album before for some reason, but it's another classic Bob Marley albu, starting with "Lively Up Yourself", and followed by the original verison of "No Woman, No Cry". I will be adding this album to my wishlist.

Eh?

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

Great album to shave to.

🚬💨🌿

Tem algumas músicas boas mas eu não acho que ele se sustenta inteiro não, acaba ficando mediano

I won’t ever just put Marley on but anytime it comes on, I’m into it. Lively up Yourself is a tune I hadn’t ever heard and it has the standard Marley chill vibes with some fuck to it, great track. Really enjoy this version of No Woman, No Cry just sounds a bit more vocal forward. So Jah Seh was another standout, just a really strong album overall. No complaints, 4 stars

+vibe

Can't think of a bad Marley album, though I haven't quite listened to them all. Strong start with "Lively Up Yourself" and the iconic "No Woman No Cry". Everything just flows effortlessly for the most part, makes for a laid-back listen.

Does Bob get an instant 5? Probably, but let's listen. It was the first day of spring here, the sun came out and I was out and about in my car a lot with my sunglasses on. I say this because this music couldnt have fitted the scenario better. It's like sunshine in audible form. This album was quality all the way through and Bob is more than an icon. Yes, Bob gets 5 stars

This sent me down a bit of a reggae rabbit hoe, but I still wanted to come back to this album. Such a classic!

Every note by heart.

What more is there to say? I've loved Bob Marley & the Wailers since discovering them on a "Best of Reggae" compilation CD I got from the discount bin at HMV in high school, and my appreciation for them has only grown after living in Jamaica for a year. Five stars, no notes.

Reggae touches my soul

Great album

Not my favorite Bob Marley but still pretty darn amazing.

If i was going to listen to a reggae album, it'd probably be this one

it’s aight

Not the best but ok.

Damn solid album with a whole lotta soul. Stand out tracks: Lively Up Yourself, No Woman, No Cry, Them Belly Full (But We Hungry), Natty Dread

A lot of good songs and one of Bob Marley’s best. If I was still in my high school weed smoking days, it’d be 5 stars. Instead it’s 4.

I dare anyone to not enjoy Bob Marley on at least some level.

Most known Marley's song in here, but I think he has better ones.

Hadn't come across this one before. Really enjoyed it. Particularly liked Lively Up Yourself, Them Belly Full, Talkin’ Blues and Am-A-Do

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

Obligatory. Has some of my favorite tracksx

Didn’t enjoy this anywhere near as much as exodus. Plus the album version of No Woman just sounds wrong

I had only been familiar with live cuts and greatest hits compilations from this legend so I was excited to get into this listen, however, that feeling was pretty quickly deflated and overall it seemed to run together. Depending on the mood I can see it fitting in the background poolside, tiki bars and tropical beach situations. I do recognize the cultural significance of the artist and style. I’ll give this particular album a 2. I prefer the hits and the live energy.

I will always be a Marley fan. Whether it be active listening or playing in the background, his music knows no boundaries. While I am more familiar with his Uprising album, the social and spiritual aspects of his music are the common thread throughout his catalog, and they are ever present on this work too. Pass the doobie from the left hand side and enjoy these positive vibrations.

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.

Listening to this it became quite clear that I’m very much a surface level Marley fan. Put Legend on repeat by the pool in the summer and I’m in. I didn’t really learn anything new by going through this album. Sounds like Marley and not bad in the background but not really any songs that grabbed me. Also, this version of No Woman No Cry was disappointing. Perhaps I’m being harsh and committing music blasphemy but this is between a 2 and 3 for me.

...in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes...and Eric will rate all Bob Marley albums no less than 4*. Honestly not sure I've ever listened to a Marley album other than Legend, so I was really glad to see this on the list. Straight vibes. 3.75/5

i felt super dorky listening to this just because it’s so incongruent with my vibe but i can see why people like it

Good.

There is a reason the Bob Marley album everyone has is Legend. This isn't legend.

Not as good as Exodus but still a worthwhile listen

I am not really into Bob Marley. Reggae is not my cup of tea, so... sorry Bob.

Ok, so this is good. But it all sounds the same.

He changed the way we listened to music and made us pay attention to the Caribbean. A genius.

Nice!

Not for me.

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 really, really do not like this album. Exodus is one of the greatest albums I've ever heard...this is just every bad reggae stereotype in a single album

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.

Gear: DCA ÆON 2 Noire Mix: Chillig, jedoch detaileich! Musik: mag ich. sehr. Wertung: 🥦🥦🥦🥦(🥦)/5

Maybe the best reggae album of all time. A classic.

This is a masterpiece for the genre, and an all time classic. There's so much groove, and bluesy rock, the band are completely in the pocket and this recored oozes passion and confidence. Along with some blistering social commentary and good vibes. It's a stellar record.

Not my favorite Bob Marley album, it’s missing some grit.

Good stuff. Not much to say that hasn’t been said about Bob Marley. Relaxing music, powerful message. Classic.

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)

Chillin’ with Bob Marley.

live laugh love reggae so groovy so funky 10/10

just reggae innit

funky i think reggae is a bit overrated

This is never going to be my favourite, but whilst it is on I had a very nice time.

<3

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

There's more nuance in reggae than I can hear -- political, spiritual, cultural-- but mostly what I get is the infectious groove. This site has some interesting info on Jamaican music (https://musicmap.info/#). Though seemingly simple and repetitive, you can tell how influential and evergreen it remains. It's a good album and a great way to start the day. 4.2 (This album cover freaks me out - looks AI generated.)

The Wailers weren't the same after Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer left. 'Natty Dread' then marked the sound of Bob Marley with his a bit of rock influenced stuff. It was never as important as the first two albums for the the innovation in reggae music. It's still a great album though with many tunes Bob Marley was famous for. While it lacks a bit of the magic it is still a great listen.

I really enjoyed this album, good beats, great songs, a classic in every sense of the word

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.

Reggaes always hit or miss for me, but I really enjoyed this one.

Ok. Album

not a fan del género, pero no puedo más que reconocer la importancia cultural de bob incluso fuera del reggae. respecto al album, enjoyable

Wow cuántos hits, tantos que la familia sigue remixeando y suenan aun bien

Oh, Ragge... it is quite up to the taste of the listener. I can see why people can be into that but it is not a good listen to me as everything feels so basic and numb.

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.

It’s between 4 & 5 but I’ll pull 5 bc of my teen years. Really does hit all the way through.

Great album to chill to

Reggae. Ehhhh

Obviously a great album for its genre, I just don't find the genre particularly engaging

das Reagge-Album

This is my jam! I’m immediately transported to the Caribbean when I listen to Marley. But this is more than relaxing beach music. This is about spiritual and political revival. Dancing for revolution!

Gut, aber etwas lahm. Die anderen Alben sind besser.

I grew up listening to Bob Marley, I still listen to him regularly (should be more often) and I hope when I'm old and gray, I still listen to him. The lyrics of his political songs still work today, it is universal.

the reduction of bob marley/reggae generally to a brand and a punchline by many parts of white America is impossible to not be infuriated by after you actually listen to him

them belly full (but we hungry)

Totally a 5 Star awesome album.

Great reggae album

Didn’t finish

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.

Classic Reggae album if you’re in the mood for a bunch of reggae at once.

I don't like this type of music

Have to admit, I hadn't listened to this entire album, or if I had it was a veeery long time ago. Anyway, it's excellent. Added bonus, Spotify started playing Jimmy Cliff after the album was done, and that's worth 5 starts on it's own

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.

Bob Marley is so much more than a stoner.

It’s Bob Marley.

Reggae and rock. More politically charged than I expected, which was enjoyed. Happy on the surface, but kind of sad when you read into it. Feels like a family store father.

"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.

Banger

I like Bob Marley's reggae. Listening the album I missed the bass a little. May be a problem of my headphones.

Didn’t get into it like I thought I would.

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".

So boring and too upbeat and cheerful. I don't understand this sort of music. The end was particularly painful

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.

Excellent - reggae is such a feel good genre I love it.

Natty Dread is another completely colorful record and solid tracklist in Marley’s catalog, as well one that is rewarding upon return listens. For me, Marley takes a big step forward in writing and arranging from Catch a Fire (another very good album in its own right). Additionally, the band successfully incorporates so many cool elements of other styles and sensibilities into their unmistakable brand of reggae. From slinky psych to haunting harmonica backdrops, there doesn’t seem to be a shade that didn’t fit this album’s pallet. I think the sonic exploration aids this album in moments where the writing might not be at its most sturdy or successfully hooky. The guitars, piano and horn charts are mostly pretty excellent across this whole album. And not to be forgotten, Marley’s voice is such an amazing and versatile weapon in its own right. Natty Dread offers some undeniable classics, a hook-laden opener and a closer that could have gone on for another 15 minutes and I would have loved every second. 8.5/10

You know, it's fine. I'm not a big Marley person. It all just sounds samey.

I love Bob. Great music. Best track: Lively up yourself.

Loved this album. Although it doesn't contain his well-known tracks (obviously 'No Woman, No Cry' is there, but it's a less well-known version) it's a lot more raw and unrefined than some of his later tracks - it almost feels like a live show.

A pioneering album for the whole genre. Whilst I don't like too much reggae in my collection, this was enjoyable for the most part.

I truly cannot get behind it its just so boring to me.

Always a good classic

I like Bob Marley (of course, who doesn't?) but I have to be honest, this washed over me with hardly a ripple

the production on this album is kind of mental

Solid album

Ah. How I’ve missed those little bongos. I’m glad we listened to every album Bob made.

My glasses broke recently. I purchased a specific screwdriver for it but then lost the screw. The next week I got screws for it but none of them fit, so I had to have MAMA bring them to the eyeglass store. Now my glasses are fixed.

More boring reggae. I like no woman no cry at least.

This is another album that I enjoyed revisiting through this project. I did a Marley deep dive a couple years ago and it was great to listen to Natty Dread again. This is a great album that perhaps doesn’t quite reach the same impact of some of Bob’s later releases for me, probably because the album version of No Woman No Cry is far inferior to the well-known live version, but each track is thought-provoking and groovy. Perhaps no artist in history has been as good at raising tough social issues through song while also making you feel relaxed as hell. Reggae is such a unique music style that I for one can’t help but move to when I’m listening. My favorite tracks include Lively Up Yourself, Rebel Music, and Talkin’ Blues.

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.

I mean, it's Bob Marley, right? The excellence is kind of built into just about everything he ever did. Deeply soulful, spiritual, and lyrically honest music that's a real pleasure to hear. Fave Songs: Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock), Them Belly Full (But We Hungry), Natty Dread, Talkin' Blues, So Jah Seh

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

Enjoyed the sound of the album and the vibes. On first listen all the songs sounded the same, but it's a good sound.

If this list has taught me anything, it’s don’t meet your idols. Or at least, don’t listen to their albums in their entirety (I’m looking at you, Pink Floyd. Dark side of my ass…) So when I saw Bob Marley come up, I was worried. But this album is fantastic. Lots of blues/jazz influence adds variety to the Rasta beats. Lyrics are great. This version of no woman no cry is probably my least favorite track as it lacks a lot of soul the ubiquitous live version has. I will be listening to this album again.

Chillig, aber gewöhnungsbedürftig

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.

Very good

I like a good reggae album, and this is one. At the forefront is Marley’s unmistakable chanting style of singing, but what stands out to me is the solid group of musicians that surround him. I particularly enjoy the harmonic and rhythmic foundation that Aston “Family Man” Barrett lays down with his bass. I would definitely pull this album out to listen again when a reggae mood strikes me.

I know Bob Marley is a legendary artist, has a movie coming out about his life and all that, but I don't quite understand it--at least not from this album or the other songs I've heard so far. Sure they are fine to chill to but trying to focus on the typical musical scoring rubric leaves a lot to be desired -- and maybe that is the point. At any rate, I felt the songs were largely repetitive and accept that I may just not be getting it. Favorite track? It's not bad music, but it's not great either. 2/5

Bob Marley does it again. Political statements to a wonderful Reggae beat.

I don't get the reverence for Bob Marley, but the music here is nice enough to chill out to.

This was my first time listening to reggae overall! I've heard a few individual songs certainly but never gone to an album. I enjoyed this a lot, very "vibey" and I can somewhat hear how this genre eventually evolved into reggaeton as well.

Raggae is echt een zomer genre, met een drankie in de zon in het park, maar niet in een koude auto onderweg naar werk. No Woman No Cry is altijd goed.

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

No woman, no cry… no man, no one cares!

It's fine, I just don't like reggae

nice vibey music

It somehow reminds me of sesame Street.

A fairly good album. Easy to listen to but nothing really stands out to me.

Cool album. Blues infused with island grooves. This would be great coffee house music or something to have on when working about the house.

Day22 - other than no woman no cry i didn’t know what to expect from this album. it’s almost 50 years old and still sounds amazing. definitely adding to my library

Never quite rivets or takes flight like Exodus or Catch a Fire, but still good and pleasing (it's the Wailers after all) and particularly edifying in that we now know the origin of "do it with your bad self." "Lively Up Yourself" and "Talkin Blues" are highlights. The takes on familiar songs (most notably "No Woman No Cry") lag other, more canonical versions (including those on Greatest Hits and Best of collections). Rounding up before the soon-to-be-released biopic tempts to round down.

This was solid, had never listened to a full album before but enjoyed the vibes

This is the mellow mix I remember. It's easy to get lost in the vibe and the tone of the album.

In spite of the fact that DeadHeads love his music, the music is actually really good. But for the fact that they love him, I'd be tempted to think he was a brilliant songsmith.

Wel goeie muziek, maar niet echt mijn smaak

Uiterst lekker, hier kan ik wel van genieten. Kleine jer erbij en gaan

Een errug lekker album zeg. Begint gelijk goed met Lively up Yourself. Prima baspartijen hier en daar. Na het luisteren van dit album zou ik best een dikke op willen steken

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.

Love the messaging, good background music.

Good album

Great groove. Easy to listen to. Bob Marley is never a bad choice.

Classic Bob Marley!

Who could dislike Bob Marley is all I have to say.

Fantastic album. Some of Bob Marley's best songs, great music and recording.

The first Bob Marley album I heard - like for many others, I’m sure - was Legend. So it’s hard to go from a greatest hits to a prober album release, but this is a killer album. Bend Down Low is a hidden gem and many of these songs would fit on Legend. Fantastic stuff - and check out the full album cover of Natty Dread that jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter pulled off.

The Man doesn't miss

Slightly weaker from Bob Marley on this one but there were so many solid tracks. As an overall album I felt the lyrics, signature sound and feel to the LP just made it such a solid listen.

Listened once, not enough to fully digest.

It's a 2 from me fokes

This certainly ain't my thing. Doesn't really do anything for me. However it wasn't made for me so I can't say it's bad. Kinda repetitive but the vibes are pretty nice. On a nice sunny day it would be in its prime no doubt.

Good reggae record

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.

Surprising production value for the time

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

Bob Marley natty dread

About as iconic as a reggae album gets.

Not my usual type of music. Pleasant enough and wouldn’t object to this being

Classic jams

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would.

I like bob marley.

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"

Peak fiery mid 70s Marley.

Album #6 This is always a great album to have on in the background or on the car stereo as one drives down to Key West with the windows open and the ocean breezes flooding your world with BM lyrics and the salt air. Music that always creates a carefree experience without diving into the true meaning behind his lyrics.

Definitive reggae, a great album with a mellow, easy-going tempo with simple guitar strumming and The Meters inspired base and lead guitar.

Preciouse

Marley is always so easy to vibe to. My ear is not experienced enough to distinguish so well between his records, but always enjoyable to re-visit him.

Caveat here as a huge Bob fan. His stretch of nine album is frankly unmatched. One or two 3*, two slam dunk 5* and six or so other impeccable entries. This lands near the top as a high4 but still a 4

I just don't like reggae. No offense.

I steeled myself for an unenjoyable listening experience here, but the first track wasn't too bad. Even the version of No Woman No Cry was bearable, at the faster tempo than the live one. But it got really samey pretty fast. I can only take two or three songs worth of this.

Liked

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)

Honestly. Halfway through the album I was looked to see how many songs were left. It was super boring to me and not my jam.

Not really my thing

No Woman No Cry was my fav.

Smooth listening. Enjoyable. Good background music.

Despite not being my typical genre this album was very enjoyable. Fun songs with no woman no cry probably being my favourite overall. All in all pretty damn good.

This is a very good classical album from Bob Marly and the wailers I would recommend it 10/10

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.

Pleasantly surprised by all of the clean guitar riffs, blues style call and response licks specifically. The production sounds very clean for 1974. Though the political messages went over my head on initial listening, the vibe is one of hope and peace, at least sonically. I would certainly revisit this album, perhaps a good summer time album on the beach or on a drive with the windows down.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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.

Fucking brilliant!!!

I've never volunteered to listen to any bob marley before this, but I think I get why people like his music.

Classic. Didn’t listen too in detail but what I heard was great

Unpopular take: Reggae sounds like nails on a chalkboard to me. I listened to the first song (I like the horns) - but I couldn't go any further. SUE ME! :shrug emoji:

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

Great music to chill while I procrastinated work (just for a few minutes :-)

On this version of No Woman, No Cry you can hear how his vocal melodies and vocal signature are what makes him stand out versus other reggae artists. I noticed that BM didn't have writing credit on many of the songs here. Found that he actually did write all of the songs but was in a contractual dispute with Cayman Records so put the songwriting credits in friends' and family members' names as a way to help them while also avoiding the issues with the record company. Amazing that he can produce music that is so infused with lyrics about justice, freedom, religion, and political calls and at the same time so catchy. Why doesn't other reggae come close to the same appeal across the world? I think it's his vocals. Just learned lead guitar is Al Anderson, who played briefly with Aerosmith in Boston, and was invited to play on a Traffic album but never did (before playing with Bob Marley) and played on a later Peter Tosh album. Love the lead guitar noodling with the wah on may of these tracks. I like the Exodus, Survival, and Uprising albums better than ND, and the end of this one is not as good as the start IMHO so I'm leaning toward 4/5 here. This album reminds me that one of the things I like about reggae is the open space left for other instruments like the wah guitar on earlier tracks, and the horns in Revolution, to pop in and give the song life. Great album, and seemingly recognized as Bob's greatest and therefore the greatest reggae album ever, but my taste falls to some of the later albums. Charlie Hunter's jazz version of this album is also great btw.

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

Awesome album for island music. Bob Marley was a musical genius and created beautiful songs.

The first half is full of hits but the rest is also not that bad! I would not have thought that I would like this so much.

Giving this an honest chance despire my kneejerk disdain for reggae but still not my jam

Good vibes; no notes.

Ganz gut, erstaunlich abwechslungsreich für ein Reggae-Album

Another top album.

Can't tell if I liked this or Exodus more, either way it's great easy listening music.

It’s spiritual and thoughtful. It it’s also repetitive. Good instrumentation.

I feel Exodus was better. This was okay.

First couple beats and I'm already digging it. LIVELY UP YOURSELF ~~~ another summertime chilling album. Sitting on a dock by a lake. Fav: lively up yourself, them belly full (but we hungry)

God I hate this. Reggae has always been a genre I can't stand. I will be generous and bump it up to a two for the message.

Cruisy reggae vibes delivering serious messages

Was ein tolles Album!

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

Great vibes

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.

Great album. Well mixed with good use of stereo field.

No Woman No Cry // So Jah S’eh // 3.5/5

Gospel music that I can vibe with

damn. i was moved

Yeahhhh

Reggae wie es soll. Solide Aufnahme.

love him!

chill album nice sound love the genre didn't listen very carefully tho, Need to listen to It more while not having anything on my head 4 stars for now

Bon album. Chill vibes avec le classique No woman no cry. Pas aussi hot qu'Exodus a mon avis.

Haven’t listened to a full Reggae album before this being my first recommended for me and wow I was mind blown. Most of the songs sounded emotional and the political tropes pertain to various serious issues. I would need to listen to more Reggae before I can confidentially give this a higher score, but overall no issues and was a great listening experience.

Reggae.

Absolutely not my taste

Man, Bob Marley just does not do it for me..generous 3

Surprised by the guitar details. Very tasty. Lots of hits. Solid mixing

Reggae ist toll, es lebe Bob Marley

Not my favourite Bob Marley & The Wailers album but a very solid one. 'No Woman, No Cry' is great as always!

Geht klar, bissl vibe

Оно всё какое-то одинаковое, если честно)

It's OK. Hard not to feel like you're waiting outside a Phuket jetski rental.

Some great stuff. No woman no cry is an all time classic.

Good reggae album, nothing too spectacular

Lively Up Yourself - i dabbled in reggae at one point in my life, this is very stereotypical reggae so far. like when people think reggae and Bob Marley, this is what they imagine. (3/5 reggae isn't completely for me. i'm more of a ska type) No Woman No Cry - no bbygrl dont cry ur ass is so fat. wow what a vibe change. love the organ. (4/5 i am starting to vibe to it though. it's very "bob your head and chill") Them Belly Full - interesting that a lot of these song titles are in a pidgin language. okay i was waiting for the activist kind of thing to come out. (4/5 a hungry mob is an angry mob) Rebel Music - alright lay it on me. okay different kind of rebel than what i expected. sus me out? 1974? (4/5 got no birth cerfiticket on me mr cop (:< ) So Jah S'eh - it's kinda sad to know that a lot of the people i've met in my life that like reggae, like the surface level "ahaha lets get high and listen to this on the beach." when the guy that made reggae popular was singing about stuff like this. (5/5 very good song) Natty Dread - good vibe song (5/5 very just chill) Bend Down Low - another "imagine reggae" song. this is a little faster than i feel a stereotypical reggae song might be, but i like the high energy. (5/5 i want to assume The Wailers are great back vocals) Talking' Blues - i'm fucking sorry what to a church cause why? (4/5 funny lyric threw me) Revolution - yeah slimy politicians (5/5 good outro too) Am-A-Do - your bad self (3/5 not the best song to end on but that's okay) so, i am only going to give this album a 4/5. i feel like a lot of the songs are pretty good and a vibe, i just don't necessarily like reggae. something tells me that there is probably a better Bob Marley & The Wailers album that better represents them.

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.

Bob Marley is a legend for a reason. Great range and awesome transitioning on this one.

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

Me gustó mucho, lo escucharía en ciertas ocasiones.

Bob Marley reveals by opposite example just how boring most reggae music is. However! I only half-listened. I’m sure it’s fine.

I really enjoyed dis album, man. Bob Marley, him a great man, yuh know.

Knew lots of these songs, ut ot these verisons (Don;t buy bootlegs kids!). Realy interesting influences and some here and some great playing. Bob is a gateway drug for reggae, great album. my only critisicism it is doesn;t seem like an album, more a colelction of songs.

Bangers, maar luister niet veel reggae

fantastisk. TIL at jeg aldrig før i dag har lyttet til studieversionen af No Woman No Cry

Første gang Bob Marley har klikket for mig tror jeg, den her plade var virkelig fed

Har sgu lidt svært ved at vurdere sådan noget musik her.. Pladen er fin nok og no woman, no cry er måske det nummer jeg først tænker på, hvis nogen siger reggae. Men generelt siger det mig sgu ikke noget..

This was kinda nice. I’m not super into reggae but some nice tracks here

There’s just something about Reggae and Ska. No other music makes me want to get up and dance in the same way, the skank is just irresistible. Coming midway through a particularly fertile period of Marley’s career, Natty Dread is not The Wailers first great album, that would be Catch A Fire, nor is it their best, that would be Exodus. What Natty Dread has going for it as an album is that it is probably the definitive solidification of what Reggae can and should be. The funkiness of the music, the quality of the performance is just top form here. There is a definitive sound, the album sounds cohesive, I don’t think Marley’s voice sounded better, except possibly on Redemption Song. But every song is perfectly formed. What I really love is how neatly each one builds. There’s often an extended instrumental section towards the ends, and there’s this fantastic trick of building up layers of instruments gradually, adding an organ, then a new guitar line, then horns, then harmonica. It’s great, and it sounds fantastic. And I’ve not even mentioned the quality of the songwriting…

I have a soft spot for this 70s roots reggae

Excellent

Such chill vibes. Love the reggae instrumentation, with very simple drums, the off-beat guitar that is more percussive than melodic, and the bass and organ driving the melody in the instruments. Very unique sound when compared to most pop and rock.