Natty Dread

This was amazing. Makes me appreciate how influential he was. This is a bit of a treasure

Прошлый альбом Боба Марли был чуть приятнее этого. Тут уже появилось больше звуков которые меня бесят в регги. И кстати главный хит не спасает положение.

Banger

Poignantly political, these tunes are injected with fresh and radical spirituality but never cease to feel like a crying anthem for the working class. Great, soulful grooves with powerful lyricism.

7/10

Exodus llega a cansar en algunos puntos o se vuelve monótono, este disco es todo lo contrario, se lleva. 3,75/5

Die Live-Version von "No Woman, No Cry" ist super, nur leider auf einem anderen Album. So wird's keine 4!

Komisch: Ich mag den Sound, bin ihm aber schnell satt.

Very easy listen, enjoyable af

Good as expected - just something about the rhythm, his voice the energy - really enjoyed

6/10

The obvious, it’s Bob Marley, party music that defined a revolution and a generation of Jamaicans. Listening more closely, I also have to give a ton of props to the production, the placement of the guitar and various drums on lively up yourself is a thing of beauty. Gets a strong 4

Chill laid back album

Good old Bob. Chill music. But nothing that stood out to me.

I'm not really a reggae guy.

peace nigga

I actually quite like reggae music, and Marley in general. While not a bad album by any means, I know Marley and the Wailers have better. 3/5.

I think reggae can be enjoyed any time, but without the help of drugs I don't really connect with it

Made my drive to work a joy. You can’t listen to Bob Marley and not be smiling. It’s just not possible. The album where Bob fully took the reins and became the artist we know and love today. Fusing reggae with blues and soul, this still hits as hard today as it did when it was released. The Wailers are flawless in their backing, everything sounds easy breezy and at its own pace, but not a single beat is out of place. Their technical ability is incredibly underrated. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Perhaps I shouldn't be surprised, but so many of these lyrics speak to the current day almost as much as they did back when this album was released. really enjoyed listening to this!

First time ever that I heard the studio version of No Woman, No Cry.

𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘺 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 has plenty of warmth, groove, and character, but the steady offbeat reggae rhythm starts to wear me down over the course of the album. After a while, several of the songs begin to feel more similar than I would like. 𝗡𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻, 𝗡𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝘆 is the track that stands out most clearly for me, while the rest remains solid without ever fully pulling me in. Maybe that says as much about my relationship with reggae as it does about the album itself.

Liked a bit more than Exodus, feels a bit more interesting musically even if the lyrics can sometimes sound like random train of thought, a lowlight: And then Georgie would make the fire light, I say, A log wood burning through the night, Then we would cook corn meal porridge, I say, Of which I'll share with you, yeah.... Drums on Them Belly Full are great, I also like Natty Dread a lot, Rebel Music, Bend Down Low, all sound like the band are having a bit more fun with it.

The best!

Brilliant record. A step up from Exodus because it has more variety. Marley seems to have been listening to some Stax soul. Hammond organ. Horn section. Chirping backing singers. And the there isn’t a duff song on the record (although Am-A-Do comes close!). Then there’s the sublime No Woman. Talkin’ Blues. So Jah S’eh. I and I loved it!

Brutal for this album to follow Exodus and be compared to it. Just not as good. Opposite to Exodus, starts strong and tapers away. Lost a star in my rating for how fast No Woman No Cry is played on this recording. Horrible version, should be 40 bpm slower.

Perhaps slightly jaded from back to back Bob but still a good listen

Some great tracks here.

A raw reggae album, with some highlights including a wonderful version of No woman no cry, but this one didn't hit the spot for me

It’s not as good as Exodus or Kaya personally but a great listen as to be expected. The Live version of No Woman, No Cry is the superior one

Has a consistent sound and flow throughout the entire album. Felt a little lost towards the end though. 6/10

Pretty solid!

J’ai écouté 1 chanson et c’était ok. J’attendais l’embarquement de mon vol. Ça détend , le beat la fait pensé à une petite comptine

Bein. Reggae Blues. 1er album sous le nom Bob & the wailers. Chill, ça s'écoute

Classic Bob Marley.

Is there better reggae? Good luck convincing me if you think so. smooth vocals that vacillate between culturally relevant and fun make this a mandatory album in any music lovers library.

Enjoyed this. Faves were Rebel Music and SoJah Seh.

I've never really listened to reggae before, but I actually like it a lot. It's so relaxing and uh unique or something and yeah I like it. Wowie zowie My ears are blessed.

RATING: 8/10 HIGHLIGHT: Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) LOWLIGHT: Talkin’ Blues

Alright mon

Pretty one track, not bad but just not really for me 2.5

Brilliantly bouncy, meaningful and rhythmic.

Filler dead

This is the first real reggae record I've listened to, and it was a really intriguing and satisfying musical experience. Obviously I've heard the big hits from Bob Marley, as well as the reggae material from punk bands like Bad Brains, but hearing all of these songs in the concept of a record really put things in perspective. Bob Marley is an excellent storyteller, portraying stories of the Jamaican ghetto and of his own homelessness contrasted with the Rastafarian emphasis of celebrating life for what it is. That said, he definitely isn't ignorant to the injustices of the world that cause people to pursue revolution, with the final track containing some of his most vivid imagery. Another thing I took away from this record was the considerable blues influence, as Bob Marley's wails and crooning isn't that too unlike that of the vocals of American blues singers like Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters. The instrumental offerings of guitarist Al Anderson and harmonicist Lee Jaffe add to this backbone, contributing to tracks like "Talkin' Blues" and "Rebel Music" with a sense of emotional anguish. "No Woman No Cry" definitely takes the cake in the marriage of the instrumentation and Marley's lyricism, especially with the emotive guitar solo that ends the track.

Good album but not is best one

No Woman No Cry is one of my all-time favorite songs.

I get the appeal but meh, boring.

Favourite Songs: Natty Dread Revolution

People don't spend enough time talking about how bad ass this band is. Every person in it and the way they play together is unparalleled in modern music of every genre.

Even though I hadn't really listened to *any* Bob Marley albums in their entirety before this collection, and I've never been a particularly big reggae listener, I'm pretty sure he has the highest average rating of all the multi-album selections in this collection. And what a great way to finish off the three Bob Marley albums with this one; even though it's not quite as great as "Exodus", it's a great testament to Bob Marley's strength after Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston's departures. The strongest tracks are the opener "Lively up yourself", the eternal "No woman, no cry" (even if this studio version isn't as good as others by him, or various covers even), "So jah seh" and "Revolution". It was also fun to read how Marley gave songwriting credits to various friends and family members as a way of avoiding record label contract restrictions (and providing royalty income to deserving people).

No Woman No Cry and Them Belly Full are the stars; the backup singers on the last half of the album don't seem to add a lot and sound a little dated.

I don't know a whole lot about reggae, unless it's reggae-punk (The Slits, The Clash, etc...) I've listened to Exodus before, though, and I'd rank it among the best albums of all time. Still, it's easy enough for me to see the influences—the soul and funk throughout—as well as to tell that this album is amazing. While not incredibly diverse sonically, Marley's voice carries a huge weight, and it's relentlessly danceable and surprisingly catchy. The bass, especially, is great. Songs like "Lively Up Yourself" and "No Woman, No Cry" contrast wonderfully with the likes of "Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)" and "Revolution," which both have a strong bite to them underneath the staccato rhythms and trumpets. The lyrics, though, are what make this album what it is. They have hope, love, warning, and a call to action. They're an earnest call for political change that has inspired countless throughout the years.

I really liked this more than I thought I would considering I didn't recognize any of the songs from the names. Thoughtful lyrics, great beats, and interesting melodies and harmonies... really all I need to like an album. The first two tracks are great.

Good, though not quite to the level of “Catch a Fire”. The absence of Peter and Bunny is noticeable.

Enjoyed this more than the other Wailers album I’ve had so far!

Whoever invented reggae music gave us two gifts. The music itself feels so good when you hear it, there is a peacefulness that wells up inside your soul. The other gift is Bob Marley. He crafted some of the 20th century’s most beloved songs and infused them with a social consciousness that few other songwriters can hope to replicate. This album is a perfect example of that talent, no, genius. Although I prefer the live performance of No Woman No Cry, the studio version is still perfect. I admit I hadn’t heard most of Natty Dread before today, but I know great music when I hear it. 5 stars

One of his better works. The peak being live at hammersmith odeon or wherever that was recorded.

9/10 - The apple music description for this album asserts that "'No Woman, No Cry' dominates" the album. Thats stupid. This album is full of amazing songs. Them Belly Full, So Jah Seh, Bend Down Low, Rebel Music. All bangers that hold there own. No Woman, No Cry is also a fantastic song, and maybe I am underrating it due to frequent exposure to it, but it was just one of the many great songs on this album. First reggae album for me, and it was a great introduction.

Overall, reggae isn't something I'm super into. The effort and emotion was there, but I didn't love it.

I've never been crazy about reggae music (not enough rhythmic variety, or something? I don't know), but I actually enjoyed some of these tracks. Them Belly Full is a good song.

Wasn't a fan, very heavy on the reggaie

Enjoyed

Very chill, maybe too chill.

every song sounds the same

Parempi kuin edellinen listalla ollut Marley-albumi. En tiedä miksi, ehkä tämä on enemmän ”reggae”… Ehdottomasti loistava albumi. 4/5

One great song on here, the rest was ok

Reggae just isn’t for me. I respect the quality, but it’s not my kind of listening

Es wirkt wie ein lebendiger Organismus – politisch, spirituell, melodisch präzise. Jeder Track sitzt, jeder Groove trägt, und Marleys Stimme hat hier eine Wärme, die fast körperlich wirkt. Die neue Formation nach dem Ausstieg von Tosh und Wailer klingt nicht geschwächt, sondern fokussiert und hungrig. No Woman, No Cry ist das emotionale Zentrum, aber Songs wie Rebel Music und Lively Up Yourself zeigen die ganze Spannweite zwischen sozialem Kommentar und purer Lebensfreude. Das Album ist kompakt, ohne Füllmaterial, und hat eine zeitlose Klarheit, die bis heute trägt. 🇯🇲

Bob Marley’s cultural significance is unquestionable. However, reggae is a genre which I struggle with over an extended listen. I just find it to be quite repetitive and relatively dull. I’m sure Marley has better albums than this too.

3 - BAD

Quite solid, with some excellent tracks that were new to me (the title track and "Lively Up Yourself", for example) and a few weaker ones. Probably not as consistent overall as Exodus, but still very good.

No soy muy fan de Bob. Buen tema No Woman No Cry, pero el resto no me gustó mucho.

Good to servicable, chill to background music, with some geat exceptions. 3/5

A classic

女性のコーラスと、独特なフワフワしたリズム、が印象的です。ベースとドラムのリズム隊が前に出てきていたり、同じリリックを何回も繰り返し歌うのもおもしろいなと思った。この独特のサウンドを世界に広げたのはまじですごいし、これを自分たちの音楽に取り入れ、発展していったバンドたちもすごい。

I was burned by a million fart boys playing Jamming over and over in university so it was so nice to hear this much less overplayed album.

sympa

Bob le bricoleur de rêve en fait

No soy fan de Bob Marley, pero me gusta y me recuerda mucho a mi papá, cuenta con esa ventaja. Este disco, sin embargo, me aburrió bastante.

It's not you, it's me. I just don't like reggae. It has weird associations. I just don't care at all.

Reggae has never clicked for me. This album wasn't bad, I just have such a hrad time listening to reggae. +1 because Bob Marley was a legend, and an important musician overall.

This album sits a few years before their larger albums, but isn't hard on the ears at all. Worth your time and a listen, though I suspect Exodus or Kaya are more so.

Classic Bob

Classic.

Great album..always fun

1. "Lively Up Yourself" 2. "No Woman, No Cry" 3. "Revolution"

Enjoyed it

Never listened to a full Bob Marley album. Only know his hits. This is all fun and fine. Reggae rock that sometimes sounds great. Sometimes it feels a little repetitive. Was familiar with No Woman No Cry and is one of the better songs on the album. I liked it overall but doesn’t feel like anything jumped out at me. Would definitely listen to more Bob Marley, not sure if it’s the kind of music that grows more you hear it. I liked Rebel Music, one of the better tracks on the album. Going with a 3. Feels like there’s a version of this that could be better.

Personally, not my style and didn’t find much that was inspiring outside of a relax and kick-it vibe.

Very good album

the whole album has not-so-changing reggea groove. I dont mind that, it suits the style and the vibe the whole album is like pure reggea straight from cuba. guitar chop on the offbeats and grooving bassline under light drums and slow, relaxing tempo i can imagine listening to this album quite late in summer in 40˚C beside a pool, lake or a sea under a palm tree

This is good reggae to me but tbh I am generally not well-versed in the genre so middle of the road is where it has to go

I've never listened to the full album before.

Its a good album. For me its a 3 star. I like Them Belly Full ( But we hungry) Nice to listen to but not my favourite

love the message, struggle with reggae

A good album to put on to chill and zone out to, maybe whilst stoned. I think Exodus would have gotten a higher score from me if it was that that had came up. 6/10

Divine.

A solid reggae album. I know enough about reggae to find enjoyment in it, but not enough to make a thoughtful critical analysis. But the groove is present, the musicians are tight but not flashy, and the message is clear - there’s a lot of shit in the world, wake up and do something if you want it to change, praise Jah.

very chill

сука отзывов никогда не писал но до чего же это кастрированный и стерилизованный регги, мне будто вместо апельсиновой аскорбинки дали крейду пожевать. это как люди с помощью селекции сделали из гордых крепышей мопсов пухлых посмешищ, так точно и тут - из образца жизненной смелости, духовного единства и собственного пути в "коренном" регги боб марли дает нам в каждой песне разбавленную вариацию "донт ворри, би хеппи", только на разные темы. из-за этого каждая песня не чувствуется особенной или значимой, это некое пресное нечто. пока что я отношусь так ко всему творчеству боба марли вообще но там мы еще посмотрим..

better!

Just not for me Favorite song: bend down low

this album not a stellar sampling of Bob Marley's capabilities

Good album. Exactly what you'd expect from Bob Marley; chill reggae with a social conscious. I like it a lot, but don't absolutely love it.

Good

Liked it gave Hippie vibes

I didn't like it as much as I thought I might. Everyone knows the classic Bob Marley tracks but it turns out the rest are relatively less well known for a reason. It was still good, but I will not be rushing back to Bob Marley

3.5★/5 [08.09.2026] 10.01.2026

Bien.

really nice,listened to it while cleaning

It's Bob Marley

Loved it!

Reggae all day

I enjoy me some Bob Marley.

piolinga, auto

Para ser mi primera vez escuchando a Bob Marley, está bueno, le doy un 5/10

Very chill, very clever, very distinctive. Utter art.

I can cope with reggae as background music but actually listening to it I find hard. Everyone knows at least No Woman No Cry and I found that the most accessible track too of you don’t listen to reggae.

Reggae isn’t my favorite but if I’m gonna listen to it, I’m happy for it to be Marley

Ta weno

Great album, so iconic. Top songs No woman no cry Them belly full

Mmee...

I like Marley hits, but this album was too much Reggae for me.

Like most, I enjoy "No Woman No Cry." But this is the very awkward part where I admit that Bob Marley really isn't for me. I remember in late MS and HS it was essential that Music EnjoyersTM "understand the significant contributions" of Marley to music, and even better if you could name more than three of his songs. I never really latched on. What I *do* like about this album is the instrumentation the group went with. It's smooth, easy, enjoyable, and infinitely relistenable. Alas I don't vibe with Marley's voice or style, so that's off-putting enough for me to listen to this once and move on.

i've never really listened to a lot of bob before. the only song i knew here was No Woman No Cry. overall, i enjoyed the album but i don't know that i'd go out of my way for it

I love some good Bob Marley, but when consumed in an album-length quantity it gets a little tiring. 2.5-3

Marley always puts me in a good mood, and it was great to hear something different. Really fun stuff here.

I respect Bob Marley but I’ll not go so far as to say I enjoy Bob Marley.

can you even imagine if we’d gotten this album in the winter that would have been so fucked up

Lyssnade på den direkt efter Exodus. Exodus är såklart bättre, men det här är också bra! Speciellt 4-5 första låtarna.

Really just classic Bob Marley. Nothing not to love here

lively up yourself-4/10 no woman no cry-4/10 them belly full (but we hungry)-6/10 rebel music-5/10 so jah s’eh-5/10 natty dread-4/10 bend down low-3/10 talkin’ blues-5/10 revolution-4/10 am-a-do-3/10 overall 4/10 çünkü benlik bi genre değil dinlerken de sıkıldım açıkçası ama belki bi gün severim

Génial

loved that

Something about Bob Marley is just effortlessly cool and comfortable to listen to. Great playing and just this awesome vibe. This album is definitely one of those. Always enjoy it

I’m chilllll man. I know most of these songs because my dad is part of the wmrc and I’ve been to Romford many times.

Enjoyed this, it was nice and chill. Felt a more juvenile work than the previous Marley record we had, with more stripped back production. Loads more depth than I expected.

I have very limited reggae knowledge But the vibe is truly unmatched There is a formula and Bob does it so well There is something soooo warm about the whole affair even when it gets darker The organ His voice is also just so smooth. Was hilarious to drive around with this playing and the windows down It feels funny to engage with as a 30 something white guy, but if you give yourself over to it, it feels so good to listen to sonically also every element is perfectly placed

Some good songs

precioso

Here’s the thing bumbaclots. Some of I and I, despite having been born slightly paler than our fellow Rastas, have that island spirit in our blood. Me, Jimmy Buffet, Tom Cruise in The Last Samurai (Japan is an island. Look it up!) we are of Zion despite being born in Bob-ee-lon. These Caribbean beats speak to our souls and the rebel spirit lives in our hearts. That’s why these freedom songs make us feel Irie. One of the loves!

literally a jamming album. just that. chill.

3/5. An unfortunate reality for me is that no-matter how hard I’ve tried to “get” it, I’ve never particularly loved Reggae as a genre. So musically this album does not hit much for me, which again is entirely a me thing. However lyrically this record is great, Marley was a man unafraid to explore harsh political realities and this album is full of that anger/dread.

Not my style its like to slow and i like slow idk i just didnt fw it ig

Bob lid

Bob Marley has a few good songs, but none of them were on this album.

There's nothing wrong with this album, it's just not the most engaging thing ever. It gets fairly boring.

2/10, no es mi gusto simplemente, pero algunas estuvieron piolas

Repeat after me: Bob Marley is a Greatest hits artist. Idk I can’t get too much into the weeds because reggae really isn’t up my alley; but if we’re gonna slam a lot of this rock for being samey, then what do we call this? This one is a snooze fest IMO. Also I really enjoy burnin way more (I think it’s the album before this one?)

Bob Marley crafts a perfect album for a sunny day, an album that drifts and allows you to feel its meanings. When I heard No Woman No Cry you feel the passion and sadness of the singer. Reminising a past time and life they once had its all nice and smooth and keeps the mood high iykyk. I like this as focus music too; Bob is a perfectly curated vibe that lives through these waves.

I usually find reggae about as pleasant as a deep cleaning at the dentist, but Bob Marley’s Natty Dread might be the annoying exception to this. Instead of the usual sleepy background tracks, Al Anderson’s rock-infused guitar solos save it from turning into standard beach-resort elevator music. It seems Marley wasn't just making reggae; he was making protest rock that happened to have a Jamaican baseline. I still hate reggae, but I can tolerate this.

Not as fiercely political as other album I’ve had from them, but the grooves are still there. “Jammin” and “No Woman No Cry” are iconic.

This was fantastic I could listen to this all day and I did listen to the Spotify radio station based off this for the rest of the day.

One of Bob’s best for sure.

Was ok. I expected more

Love Bob Marley & The Wailers. So many classics on this album, "No Woman No Cry", "Lively Up Yourself", "Revolution" (aka Revelation). Love this album.

One of his best 4/5

Iron lion zion

Maybe it seemed less boring in the 70s?

Not bad, made me realise how great the Legend version of No Woman No Cry is

Not a bad album

Nothing bad on here but the instrumentals do feel abit “light” at times which dilutes the impact

After yesterday's album that I really didn't enjoy, I was so happy to hit the submit button and have this one pop up today. I'm a big Bob Marley fan and while I love reggae music generally, no one does it like Bob Marley. I've never listened to this album front to back, but I've heard all the songs and was pretty familiar with a lot of them. This is the first album that Bob did without Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, and where Bob really started making the band his own. It's also where the "I-Threes" first appear as back-up singers, and I think their voices always make the songs better. Fun fact is that even though Marley wrote all of the songs himself, the credits on the album are actually given to family members, friends and band members. Marley was involved with a contract dispute with his record label, and he gave songwriting credits to others to both avoid any contract restrictions and to make sure that family and friends were taken care of even if something happened to him. This isn't my favorite or the best Marley album in my opinion, but it's still amazing and just classic reggae Bob Marley style!

I'm reading "A Brief History of Seven Killings" by Marlon James. A great co-read to this listen. A delight to listen to, with deep political messaging underneath.

I'm sorry but I wasn't smoking The Fattest Blunt Ever so I don't think I got the highest possible enjoyment of it

Given how much I absolutely DESPISED catch a fire, this was a nice surprise! I enjoyed the feel good vibes in this

I do not care for reggae.

Reggaeta obviously. Vähän ehkä melankolisempi fiilis monessa kappaleessa, mutta ainahan reggae on iloista. No Woman No Cry ei ollut niin hyvä biisi mitä muistelin. Parhaat: Talking Blues, Revolution, No Woman No Cry

Just a reggae record. Like all reggae it's nice but repetitive.

This is really one of those albums were I feel like I should have more to say or feel about it than I do. It is some great reggae, and I like it, but that is really where it ends for me.

Reggae is good for a bit, but unless I’m in the right situation I don’t want a full album - it’s a bit too much of the same for too long.

I got Megadeth yesterday and I can say with all confidence this album is the complete opposite of that.

None of the big Bob Marley hits that I generally recognize are on this album (besides No Woman, No Cry), but I don't think that matters that much. Marley is clearly a talented songmaker, even if reggae isn't my usual stuff, and I enjoyed quite a few of these. Them Belly Full, Rebel Music, Revolution, and Am-A-Do were probably the ones that I enjoyed the most. I don't really think there were any bad tracks, though. Maybe I should have been high? I'll have to try again later.

A couple of the songs kinda drag, but when they connect they really connect

A reminder of the passion and pathological lies of a young love. I found it easier to listen to, but a bit boring.

makes me want to lay on the beach real bad

Not necessarily a big reggae fan but I like the more bluesy and jazzy side of this one. Very enjoyable listen , solid 3.5/5

Sounded fine, not my genre to go to typically but I enjoyed most of it.

Reggae holds an unusual place in my musical hierarchy. Relative to rock, jazz and soul, I own only a few reggae records. Reggae fans at college bars and parties seemed in violation of something, and it grated on me. I did not know the term cultural appropriation in the late 1980s, but I must have sensed it. Nonetheless I cherish a half-dozen reggae albums for their soul touching power; Natty Dread is one of those records. Bob Marley and his band reached a perfect blend of skilled professional and earnest trendsetters. They knew how to bait the hook while seeking exotic fish. Marley shines as a songwriter and singer. His code writing lyrics balance crowd pleasing refrains, personal travails and powerful political statements. “No Woman, No Cry” combines nostalgic community and romance with a fighter’s dignity. Without a woman (or is it an independent country), we would never cry? (Never fight for something). “Them Belly Full” does not hide its overall message with its historically true line of “a hungry mob is an angry mob.” It then references “chucking” and “forget your troubles, and dance.” Does Marley really want his audience to drift from reality or is “dance” code for uprising? “Talking Blues” continues Marley’s evolution as a singer. Playing off an acoustic guitar, Marley delivery is filled with tenderness. He employs the I-Threes here and own “Bend Down Low” as supporters in these child-like melodies. These women have his back in the personal songs and sound like Jamaican Madame Defarges on the fiercer political tracks The band makes this record. The opening track, “Lively Up Yourself”, reminds me of numerous songs that championed rock and roll. Never rising above a simmer, the bass and guitar reduce the number to a thick stew that reeks with sensuality. “Rebel Music” provides the musicians a chance to stretch out in a rare jam for a reggae album. Al Anderson offers tight guitar lines, employing the wah-wah pedal in expert fashion. The Barrett brothers shine here after already electrifying our ears in the intros to the first three songs. I left out the harmonica and deft deployment of horns on a few tracks, which shows how the album has a surplus of excellent qualities.

Such a chill album. Positive vibes only. Even the protest songs have a good vibe to them. As always the instrumentation is groovy as fuck and such a vibe. Super consistent too. I love reggae!

Listened

Almost a 4. Good vibes and cool to mix other styles into reggae, but have to admit it all kinda sounds the same in the end.

el reggae de toda la vida

I honestly love the whole vibe of Bob Marley so much, his songs make me feel as if everything’s gonna be alright. It’s so chill, so mellow and sounds almost tropical? I feel like I’m sitting under a palm tree with a coconut in my hand. All of the songs on this album are great, personally felt that I vibed with Lively Up Yourself the most so that’s the one I’ve saved.

first time listen

Reggae is just not for me

I have multiple projects going. When I first initiated them, I was mainly focused on generating as many albums on the list as quickly as possible. I mean within the limits of reasonable listening. But I tend to listen to a lot of music on any given day. And what brought me to the 1001 website in the first place was that I had gotten Spotify’s AI playlist generator to start fetching albums for me. But I was using it so much I got locked out. No where did it say there was a limit on “tokens.” Anyway, in desperation I hit the web. And lo and behold this website came up. It pretty much fit the bill, but, like I said, one a day was not enough. Almost immediately I had to decide how I was going to handle the repeats that were eventually going to be the bulk of my potential listening, if I stayed committed to this project. I reasoned that I would listen to EVERYTHING at least twice, no matter how bad. My feelings about music often change with repeated exposure. And I am different on any given day, have different pressures and life circumstances in which I am operating. Now I think I am in for listening to most everything all five times. There’s a few exceptions. But that’s not important here. I am over three months in. I have now gotten this album three times. The first time, I was surprised how much I knew it despite doubting that I had ever actually listened to it as an album. The next time I had had other Bob Marley and I had realized that ALL his albums were likely going to be 5s for me. This time I am just filled with wonder. He truly touches my heart. He sings “No Woman, No Cry” and here I am with the tears streaming down my face. What a gift. My feet is my only carriage And so I've got to push on through 5 Boolean: TRUE

No shade, but I mostly think Marley is better served by listening to his greatest hits. This first version of No Woman No Cry is much thinner than the live version we're all used to hearing. That said, the rest of the album is full of cool mellow low-key surprises.

einfach krass! aber kenne mich auch nicht so gut aus.

Exodus was served up Friday, and now Natty Dread on Monday. I appreciate the good luck, especially because I'm not a reggae head, and it gave me a chance to listen comparatively, to see differences between the albums. For instance, Natty Dread features more traditional lead guitar work, with blues figures in the leadoff track, "Lively Up Yourself," which is a great beginning and probably the standout track for me. Natty Dread is a great album, but not as great as Exodus. That's not much of a fault, because Exodus is an easy 5 stars. Yeah, I'd keep this in my library. Maybe wouldn't be on my must-listen list, since Exodus is there, and I still have Catch a Fire to go.

Pretty good, was happy to listen to it on my morning commute.

I don’t have strong feelings about this one but I was a bit bored.

Good background music for a hot summer day, but I don’t think I’ll be yearning to come back to this album and listen over and over again

Aprendí que de acá nace la canción No Woman No Cry También que Peter Tosh era parte del grupo, pero este álbum es post su separación y la de Bunny Wailer Hay mucha historia detrás de este álbum, también acontece que es el primero con las tres vocalista de respaldo Liricamente hablando, hay balance entre espiritualidad y política Hay menos solos de guitarra quizás, pero creo que es producto de ir reacomodando su propuesta ahora Bob con un rol aún más protagónico en términos de composición Tiene mucha fuerza el bajo a lo largo del álbum Un álbum muy consistente y sólido, gran forma de arrancar el camino de mayor autonomía creativa (no que antes estuviera limitado, solo era otra etapa los tres creativos juntos fueron muy buenos) Disfrutenlo

I haven't heard much Bob Marley, so this is a good opportunity. It's hard not to like this as a bass player; that fat picked bass unapologetically takes all the space it wants. I guess I shouldn't be surprised by how hard this grooves; reggae is built around groove, but what did impress me was the funkiness of the bass and guitars and such. The guitar solo on "woman don't cry" was powerful and exhibited technical proficiency. I'm feeling a light 4

Classic reggae, classic Bob Marley; how do I rate it? It's sort of sui generis, and, for me, a bit of a problem, because it tends to recede (comfortably, not unpleasantly) into the background: wallpaper music. As a side note, it's always, I guess, sort of pleased me (a little) and surprised me (a little), that reggae became -- and has stayed -- so popular. Globally, I mean, and in specific (and kind of unexpected) places like "classic rock" stations. Could do a whole thing on what classic rock stations do and don't play (why so little soul/r&b, e.g., and yet yes to reggae?). ANYWAY, I do like this, quite a bit, but I don't love it. So, a 3, or a 4. No, wait, 3 feels definitely too low, and I could even sort of see a case for making it a 5. But I'm gonna be a little lazy (like reggae feels, lol), and settle comfortably at 4. Now back to morning coffee and biscuits and playing NYTimes games while this plays pleasantly in the background, almost unnoticed. Wait, one more thought: the classic 5-star reggae album (I hope it shows up here) is the soundtrack to the movie "The Harder They Come." Of course, Bob Marley (who died way too young) was the most famous reggae performer, and was the person who probably did the most to make reggae known globally. But "The Harder They Come" helped to put the door of fame directly in front of Bob Marley. And is a truly great (5-star) reggae album, not aural wallpaper for (white) partiers and stoners. There, I said it.

I feel bad for the souls that cannot enjoy this. The rhythm section and vocals are on point. It's good for my soul, anyway Gonna go with a four because there are some weaker tracks: Rebel Music, Talkin Blues. They're a bit too simple I guess. But that does make it easy-listening. I'm surprised this album is from 1974. It sounds more modern to me. I'm also surprised by it's cultural staying power, and as Dad mentioned Marley's prevalence on rock radio. My explanation would be that the simplicity makes it palatable to a broad audience.

Can't go wrong with Bob Marley! Great album, not very many of his most well-known songs though.

It's strange to me to think that reggae has not always existed in some separate Jamaican universe.

I think Natty Dread is one of Bob Marley's most enjoyable albums. It has a relaxed, soulful sound, but it also carries a lot of emotional weight and thoughtful lyrics. Even when the songs are political or serious, they never feel heavy-handed because the music is so warm and inviting. What stood out to me most was the consistency of the album. There aren't many weak moments, and each track contributes to the overall mood. Songs like "Lively Up Yourself" bring energy and optimism, while "No Woman, No Cry" adds a more reflective and heartfelt side. The album balances catchy rhythms with meaningful songwriting in a way that feels natural. I also appreciated how Natty Dread blends reggae grooves with themes of hope, struggle, and resilience. The performances are confident without feeling overproduced, and the band creates a rich, organic sound that still feels fresh decades later. Overall, I came away really liking Natty Dread. It isn't just an important reggae album—it's an engaging listen from start to finish, with memorable songs, genuine emotion, and timeless messages. I'd happily recommend it to anyone interested in exploring Bob Marley's music or reggae as a whole.

Listening session: july 18th, while getting ready in the morning Listened to before: heard one song before Thoughts: Bob Marley is nice to get in a chill vibe or for when you’re on vacation, but it’s not very diverse. Once you’ve heard two songs, you’ve heard it all Favourite tracks: No Woman No Cry & Them Belly Full (Bur We Hungry)

Today I discovered a new love for reggae.

Bob Marley’s voice is angelic, with a talent at making melodies sound effortless. This is really wonderful music to be happy to. Beyond that, it ain’t doing much for me

Some voice, not something I could listen to all day but enjoyed it. No Woman, No Cry and Talkin’ Blues were highlights.

There are genres of music that are, let's say, an acquired taste. And if blues is an acquired taste, and metal is an acquired taste, then reggae is a distinctly acquired taste. Even a figure like Bob Marley, whose portraits still stare at us from t-shirt stalls at resort beaches and the signs of European coffeeshops, couldn't make reggae a mainstream phenomenon. I think everyone imagines what reggae sounds like — calm, measured melodies at a mid-tempo, relaxed and sunny, yet often lyrically poignant. This album, considered one of the artist's and the genre's most important, sounds exactly like that. Personally, I prefer it when reggae is mixed with alternative, like Sublime or 311, but I'm not averse to it in its purest form either. So, for me, this album is quite good. However, it's likely that for you, it will sound like one long, forty-minute song.

Love me some Bob Marley. For a while in high school Legend was my personality. Never had listened to this one all the way through, nice work team. Lively Up Yourself is a banger, love it.

The 70s in the UK were a pretty rubbish time on the whole but at least we had Top of the Pops with a huge variety of different music beamed into our living rooms once a week. We had glam, disco, country, punk, and countless one hit novelty wonders, but something that always stood out for me was reggae. There was no way that a geeky, middle-class white kid from the home counties would otherwise have connected with the music of Bob Marley and his songs of growing up in poverty in Trenchtown. I might not have understood some of the lyrics, but I always got the sentiment and those heavy dub beats are a universal language that speaks to us all. This was a transitional album, with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer having left the band and the I–Threes (Rita Marley, Judy Mowatt, Marcia Griffiths) now providing backing vocals to lively up the sound. This is a gorgeous, timeless album and as good an introduction to reggae as you are likely to find.

Seth - 3.8/5 Logan - 3.5/5

fav songs: lively up yourself no woman, no cry natty dread bend down low am-a-do soulful, melodic, conscious 70/100

High 4

loved it, very chill

3.75 Rating for me. A few 5/5 songs in there but I believe the album finished off poorly.

great discovery, looking forward to listen to other Marley’s songs

Natty Dread Perfect album. Great songs. Incredible grooves and parts. Marley is so good and it all comes together on this album. Am -A- Do and Lively Up Yourself are two favs

Really great. His songs are so good and the band is great. Everything sounds awesome and the grooves are killer. Feels like something that should definitely be on this list

I thought this album sounded great.

Yep, totally fine, nice for a sunny day, but none of my fav Bob Marley tracks on here. The studio version of No Woman, No Cry on here is just not as good as the live version

I know all these songs pretty well, but surprised to find a lot of them are different versions? Not sure if it’s familiarity bias, but this seems very scrappy and a bit under cooked compared to the other versions I’ve heard.

I gave the previous Bob Marley album I listened to a 4/5 out of respect for the message and the person. I just don't love reggae though, and while I can appreciate that this is probably good reggae, there's just not much appeal for me. It's a 3/5.

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Recognizable voices (Bob and the I-Threes) singing accessible blues influenced reggae. Lively Up Yourself and No Woman, No Cry on this album. Bob Marley is one of the few artists who's live versions are better than the studio cuts...more energy.

Pretty good!

reggae is usually not my thing, but this was actually really great! lots of really cool variety alongside classics that i grew up with

God, every time I listen to Bob Marley I feel like, 5% better. It always improves my mood, even if it's bittersweet message--wrapped in a layer of peace and serenity and dignity. Loved this.

Natty Dread is the second of 3 Bob Marley & The Wailers albums I have listened to for this project following Catch A Fire, released a year prior to Natty Dread. Bob Marley is an icon for a reason. He did so much for the community, and is still to this day as close to a living icon as you can get. Nowadays, he’s also the living embodiment of recreational weed use as well, something I think he would have appreciated. Obviously, there’s more to his character than just that, but to write about him in depth would be a completely different review. For the purpose of the review, I can confirm that this album would likely sound better if I was blazed out of my mind. The unique way that only he could truly sing, and the trippy instrumentation are unmistakably Bob Marley. Just listen to “Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)”. That’s the most Jamaican song I’ve ever heard. None of these songs blow me away particularly, but I’m never going to say no to listening to them. I’m also a little surprised that this album isn’t higher rated, considering it’s got the classic “No Woman No Cry”. I was expecting that song to be in his Top 10 on Spotify, but just the fact that it isn’t tells me that Bob Marley has even more hits than I initially realized. I personally think the message and icon that is Bob Marley is more important than the sum of his music, but I also think his music is really good. A lot of these songs have some sneaky chords that end up making them sound better and much more complex than you may expect. Particularly, my favorite song on this album is “Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock)”. It’s still unmistakably a Bob Marley song, and it blends a perfect use of his voice, his backup singers, the guitars, piano and percussion. They all come together perfectly and make what I believe is the most memorable song on the album. At least, it’s the one that stuck with me the most. I love Bob Marley, and I love the freedom he represents. This was a great album in and of itself, and I’m excited to roll the third and final album on the list, as it happens to be the highest rated of his, so it must be pretty good.

Didn’t really like the start but they were locked in the pocket in the middle there! And then Bend Down Low hit like some strange reggae nursery rhyme and it was then I knew that the album was getting a 3

Not my thing

I like some of bob marley’s other stuff but this is just not it for me

What's not to like. Such an easy to listen to album.

“No Woman No Cry” is essential, of course. The rest of the album is good, if not *that* strong. 3.5?

mildly entertaining background music that doesn't really do anything at all for me except sound nice i guess. no woman no cry is pretty great tho

It’s honestly very hard not to love music by Bob Marley, the vibe is always so lighthearted and cheerful and sure to have everyone grooving. I didn’t pay enough attention to the lyrics of this compilation but I know that he was about love and peace and that is always worth 5 stars to me. I really enjoyed listening to this album and I hope there is more by him on this list.

Great reggae album. Love this sound of the tropics, almost transports me back yo the years of my youth in the Caribbean

not my vibe.

Just not music that gives me joy. repetitive and boring

When I was back doing bass lessons, we spent a lot of time working on reggae - something to do with the clear, bass-forward rhythms were a good fit for practicing the fundamentals of fingerwork. That meant having to do my homework on Bob Marley for the first time. Overall Natty Dread's a pretty good album, if not necessarily on an even keel throughout. It's not quite his best, anyway, despite being imminently listenable. Fav tracks: No Woman No Cry, Am-A-Do

I appreciate the significance of this album, but for me, it's not the greatest Bob Marley album. There are several others not in the list that would be my preference.

Never listened to a Bob Marley album before. Liked this more than I expected!

Fine Not a patch on Exodus

No woman no cry!!!

Groovin' for an hour or so! Sign me up

Bob Marley had a couple good songs (mainly the more upbeat ones like Could you be Loved, etc.) but most of his discography kinda drags.

thank god i got to listen to this after that police album so i know to be grateful. i think the vocal stylings of reggae (and 1st wave ska tbh for maybe obvious reasons) are an aspect i don't often vibe with but i could appreciate them here and especially loved the inclusion of lady backup singers. i really also liked the instrumentation throughout this album, there were elements layered in i hadn't really heard or at least listened for before, and i appreciated the songwriting both in subject matter and like... lyrical craft? but not sure that i would return to this whole album. fav: them belly full

Never been huge into reggae, but now I get it. Some qualities of the mix were alright when they could’ve been great, but I’m not here to bitch and moan. It was a great feel-good record!! Not my usual cup of tea, but the herbs in this teabag sure are flavorful. 3.5 stars

The sun is shining and the music is playing. The best setting for this music is there. So maybe my score is somewhat higher than I would normally give for this kind of records. All the songs have the same vibe, good for a song of two, but a whole album is too much for me. 3/5

Easy to listen to, got jump scared when he sang about bombing a church or something lol

Very nice music. Lyrics were very surprisingly violent sometimes. Good album.

I'm not listening to that

I definitely didn't give this the focused listen it deserves. Really enjoyed some of the groove of it. Some of it felt a little bit sanitised by super clean production style for my tastes.

Perushyvä kuuntelukokemus. Tokaisinkin jo, että reggaen ongelma itelle on biisien samankaltaisuus. Kolme biisiä laitoin listalle

i like it more than "catch a fire". it's definitely more memorable. definitely more political. i'm still not a big reggae fan, but this one seems pretty solid. band seems tighter than "catch".

So many good tracks. Hard not to be scarred by No Woman No Cry’s co option

More about the lyrics and message than the actual music

wow!

not my thang

Sorry, this can't make me love "reggy"

Good for playa

Chill vibes

Still pretty good, but I kind of have to give a Bob Marley album below a 4. Its a high 3 though.

I took a couple weeks off. This is my second Bob Marley, and unfortunately, I may just not be a fan of reggae. It sounds very similar to the previous one I heard from his band, although the instrumental palette is a liiiittle wider. Other than that, nah. Not for me, unfortunately.

Second album by Bob Marley in this project. Not a big fan of reggae. But, in any case, this is indeed pretry good. Songs I enjoyed: "Lively up Yourself", "Natty Dread", or "Talkin' Blues" (good lyrics). I found some of the guitar licks particularly nice. I also like the theme and lyrics.

Every Bob Marley album I’ve listened to I’ve only really enjoyed after a few listens. This I played twice but it still hasn’t hit home. Maybe later

The first post Tosh and Bunny record, and for me, it's apparent. It's a great record full of sunny hits and the usual social commentary. But the edge, the danger, the sense of urgency to get this message out, it's not quite there. That would eventually come back strong on Exodus but BM never reached the heights of Catch A Fire again, imo, and who could blame him after losing two of the greatest artists of the genre from his band. Shout out to anyone who started singing Makisupa Policeman to the tune of Ben’s Down Low. IYKYK

I can't really fault the quality of songwriting on here, which is consistently vibrant and impassioned, but reggae is considerably out of my wheelhouse and seldom a genre of music I'd ever actively listen to.

Not my style. Interesting but repetitive.

What you would think Bob Marley album would sound like

my first reggae album. I feel you hear the love and soul throughout each song although I don’t think I would be revisiting very often at all. Saved 0/11.

Another great Marley album. As always, it's a 4/5, because it still lacks a little variety, as most reggae albums do.

Of the three Bob Marley albums I have had so far this was the one that clicked with me least. Interested to note that there are no cuts from this album on his definitive greatest hits compilation, and the studio version of No Woman, No Cry sounds a bit flat compared to the live version.

This was an okay album - very chill vibe. I tolerate Reggae by find it to be too repetitive in terms of sound I give this a 2.

Oh yeah. Just by looking at the track list I see why this is on there his list. Lively up yourself- a great opener! Very Bob Marley, very reggae. No woman no cry is obviously a classic and such a great track. I quite liked the lyrics of Them Belly Full. Rebel music has almost a western feel to it if that makes sense. So jah s’eh was quite fun. The title track too was absolutely great. Revolution was pretty good. A great blend of lyrics and music. It closed decently, but I don’t really know how to fully critique the album. It’s obviously a very good, classic reggae album with some great tracks, but I didn’t personally enjoy it that much. 3.5/5 ⭐️ 176/1089

That magical bpm where everything just slows down.

Love Bob Marley, but in small doses. One or two songs at a time, he's great. A whole album in one shot? You begin to notice how similar in tempo every song is. "No Woman, No Cry" is a stand out, the rest of it was good, but not dynamic enough to really make me notice.

1/1001 Acho que não poderia começar de melhor maneira. Mesmo reggae não sendo o meu gênero favorito tenho muito respeito pelo mesmo, sempre trazendo aquela sensação boa de paz de espirito. Lively Up Yourself - 85 No Woman, No Cry - 90 Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) - 80 Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock) - 75 So Jah Seh - 75 Natty Dread - 80 Bend Down Low - 75 Talkin' Blues - 80 Revolution - 85 Media: 80.5

2 reggae albums in a row (yesterday UB40) and this album while not his best is far superior. Where I struggle with a lot of reggae sounding the same Marley has so much range and that shows up here. These songs have a reggae base but he’s taking the sound to new places. Love how the album kicks off with 2 bangers with No Woman No Cry and Lively Up Yourself. Feels like the rest is gravy with chill vibes and well constructed songs til the last note. Bob Marley really a GOAT.

Another Bob Marley album. I like Marley. I don't think this one differs much from the others we've listened to. I wonder how many more to come? My biggest issue with this project (or rather the person that put this list together) is too much repetition. While I enjoyed the listen, I would rather have heard an artist that we haven't heard multiple albums by already. That aside, it is a good album.

I have said what I am going to say about Reggae, as I am not a super fan. But its Marley and this is a solid 'good'.

It wasnt until recently that I realised that many of Bob Marley's tracks are protest songs. Which I realise is quite dimwitted of me given that one of the tracks in thus album is actually called "Rebel Music'. But i feel like this is partly because reggae has such a laid back feel and the majority of Bob Marley's songs that have reached mainstream success are tracks like "No Woman, No Cry" which took on a new life in the 90s with the Fugees. I like the revolutionary feel of this album. I just wish it wasn't because Bob Marley was feeling as though he, his friends and family were all being treated like second class citizens. (3.000)

Oh no, not Bob Marley. I've never really liked reggae, I did enjoy Marley's ska stuff but his straight ahead reggae is just too slow and repetitive to me. This album is not for me, I know people love it but it's nails on a chalkboard to me.

Love it.

Quintessential Reggae

Excellent reggae album

Bob is the Mike Jackson of reggae and he proves why with Natty Dread. Not even his best project but he delivers a solid album with many enjoyable reggae classics.

I think reggea is prety cool but damn does it all sounds the fucking same. This album is no exception but Bob Marley and his gang are all talented people so I enjoyed it. The version of "no woman, no cry" that everybody knows is actually a live rendition of the song. And its way better than the version on the album. Crazy shit.

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Good stuff mon

Liked this one more than I thought I would, quite a lot of complexity to the music and some good grooves, really liked Lively Up Yourself

雷鬼还是得想燥的时候听，不然有点烦得跳脚

Average

Estuvo tranquilo, me quedé dormida tenía sueño.

great

meh, bob marley halt. kulturell bestimmt sehr relevant aber für mich immer das gleiche

How can you not love listening to a Bob Marley album?

Never has an artist been able to make songs about starvation, grinding poverty, and governmental oppression sound so goddamn cheerful. Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer were no longer with the band, but the incredible rhythm section of the Barrett brothers ("Family Man" Aston on bass and Carlton on drums) makes it virtually impossible to listen to this album without moving your body. Fantastic stuff from top to bottom.

Algo tiene Bob que aburre, aunque su mood es delicioso

Lively up yourself - 2/5 No woman no cry - 5/5 Them belly full(but we hungry) - 5/5 Rebel music - 4/5 So jah seh - 4/5 Natty dread - 3/5 Bend down low - 4/5 Talkin blues - 5/5 Revolution - 4/5 Am A do - 2/5

Reggae will probably never be my thing, but this was a darn pleasant album. Musically this was more interesting to me than Catch a Fire, and lyrically this is a lot deeper than I may have thought at first. That being said, I still just...don't want to listen to reggae at 9:00am on a Tuesday. Mr. Marley gets a hug and a thumbs up from me. Fave tracks: - Lively Up Yourself - Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) - Revolution

Can't really go wrong with Bob Marley

Reggae works for me as background music, but whenever I try to actively listen to it my brain just shuts down. No hate for Bob tho.

Zen