Natty Dread

So I just listened to this. Let’s see how I’m feeling… Yeah, it still gets a 5. Just about every song is amazing and the poetry of No Woman only becomes more profound on the 1000+ listen. Bob Marley was truly a master. Boolean rating: yes, certainly a good album to hear before I die.

Reggae bliss

Definitely one of the most easy listening album of reggae. I enjoyed putting on in the background while working

Nary a weak track on this LP - there's a few I was not at all familiar with and those are all a good as if not better than the greatest hits.

Culture. Black power. No skips

There is something special with Bob Marley's music. The music is not complicated but so effective. Like allot of Catchy music it is fascinating that it can have such an impact. Personally reggae puts me in a good mood. it is a bit repetitive and mostly the hits stick but I enjoy it. As a album I'm not sure it is a must listen but "no woman no cry" really feels like a single you should have heard. I feel that maybe "1001 song you have to listen to" would have been better than albums (as I'm nearing the end of the list)

Was just thinking of this album… Wow. Didn’t realize I knew just about every song. Crazy. Well that’s a 5. Boolean rating: yes, absolutely. Glad to hear and keep on hearing before I die.

I love Bob, and this is a great record.

Legend.

Timeless classic. Natty Dread is such a great song. Although the live recordings are even better

beautiful, super chill, love the blues inflections. there's such diversity of style and subject matter here, want to go back and read the lyrics in greater depth.

There are not enough superlatives in the English language to describe the work of Bob Marley. 5/5

Yeah!

Vibes man

Listened to before? No Context? Bob Marley’s first album without the other two Wailers, considered a standard of his career. Reviewed in a holistic format. 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 top 100 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 GOOD. While not incredibly diverse sonically, Marley’s voice carries a huge weight, and it’s relentlessly danceable. 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 an strong bite to them beneath all the staccato rhythms and trumpets. The lyrics are what makes this album what it is. They have hope, love, warning, and a call to action. They’re deeply political even in their most personal moments.

Perfect way to start this 1001 album journey, did not listen to the whole album but have heard many before.

Loved it.

eu gostei muito ótimo álbum

There’s a lot of songs from Bob Marley that I casually knew, but I never dived deeper into his repertoire. What a joy to discover this album for the first time, a master class in reggae!

I don't care how cheesy the hippies and pot heads make Bob Marley, he truly is a goat.

El si fue un verdadero revolucionario con su musica. Me gusta más éxodus pero este también es un 10/10

A good special app

Beautiful, timeless songs. An all-time classic and a worthy entry in the list.

so good never listened to this album

This is awesome and filled with banger after banger.

Need more stars for this one

Classic

de-li-cious

Look, I'm biased. I love Bob Marley and the Wailers' music. Natty Dread isn't even in my top 5 Marley albums, and I still think every song on it is perfect. I honestly don't know how to even talk about it without going through and discussing what I love about each song. Maybe I should listen to this one more. It leans more toward Marley's revolutionary side, much as Survival would a few years later, but it offers a nice mix of political, religious, and personal statements, most notably the studio version of "No Woman No Cry." Where I'm from (and when), a lot of friends and acquaintances were big Bob Marley fans as I was. His music cut across many cultural barriers and became a touchstone we could always come back to. It didn't matter who was around. Play Marley, and everyone was happy. My very religious parents even let me play it in the family car! I had a friend at that time who used to say that she never listened to Bob Marley because she'd heard it so much that she could replay every song perfectly in her head. At the time, I was skeptical of her obviously hyperbolic statement. But now I have my own version. I've been listening to Bob Marley and the Wailers ever since Becky Clodfelter let me borrow her copy of Babylon by Bus at church when I was 13 or 14. It was the first music I connected to on a deep level that wasn't church music or something my parents liked. I've been listening to this music for so long that I have formed a deep personal attachment to it that almost always feels familiar and comforting. I'm supposed to be talking about Natty Dread specifically, right? I could rabbit hole numerous songs on this record. Every time I hear "No Woman No Cry," I'm instantly taken back to watching the Caribbean Nights documentary on a VHS that I got from Camelot Music at the mall back when buying a VHS tape was a major purchase for me. It has a short, tightly framed clip of Marley singing the song live, and I remember being mesmerized by the emotion and intensity in the performance, one of the first times I would have seen him on video in the pre-widespread internet of the mid-90s. If I don't cut this off now, we'll be here all night. Five stars.

Wowza!!!

Honestly was shocked how good it was. Really needed it today

Some of Bob Marley’s best songs, including what I think is the superior version of No Woman No Cry (as opposed to the apparently more popular, slowed down live version on greatest hits compilations). If this album has a low point, it’s probably Talkin’ Blues, but other than that, every song is a classic in its own right. 4.5/5

The algorithm is spoiling me this week.

La vdd m gustó bastante el ritmo y la vibra, aunq no estuve tan pendiente a la letra pq estaba haciendo tarea pero estuvo chévere. Le pongo 5 estrellas pq no hubo nada q me pareciera q estuvo malo.

Bob Marley can never be bad. Ever…all his music is amazing

Stone classic.

No woman no cry

So groovy. 5/5

Nice

Bob will always be a legend and his music lives on

Top 10 reggae album for me all time. The selection is almost all hits and this albums started a movement of what became the genre a global sensation. Musoc with a purpose. To educate, illumiante and a call for change. No woman no cry was better done later in a live show.

Great album.

This music gives life.

Great for homework

I’ve made it clear how I feel about reggae. It’s not my cup of tea. But Bob Marley is the reggae guy, so I’m expecting this to be more than the most white-boy reggae or hip-hop reggae. Track 1, Lively Up Yourself, is a banger. I can’t believe it. It’s funky, it has great organs, a nice guitar accenting the groove here and there, and Marley has an unmistakable voice. His charisma just shines through the earbuds. Oh snap! Horns? This song is a banger, as the kids say. If they’re still saying that. Even the chanted vocals don’t perturb me. Is this what good reggae is supposed to be? Whoa, No Woman No Cry sounds like Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton. At least it does to me. Did Clapton steal this, maybe switch a few things around? You all know I dislike Clapton. I think he’s overrated, at least his solo stuff. Wow, I can’t get Wonderful Tonight out of my head. It’s wild. Maybe I’m crazy. I dig this song though. Marley isn’t a bad singer. You can really hear how he influenced rap and hip-hop. Track 3, Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) is a phrase I’ve heard in a Rage Against the Machine song. Damn, the lyrics of this song are powerful and sound like they could have been written today. Them belly full, but we hungry A hungry mob is a angry mob A rain a-fall, but the dirt it tough A pot a-cook, but the food no 'nough Cost of livin' get so high Rich and poor, they start to cry Now the weak must get strong They say, "Oh, what a tribulation!" Again, it just shows how things have been kind of the same since the beginning of time. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. I’m really starting to love Bob Marley. I’m kind of angry that all this other “reggae” turned me off of the master. Marley Track 4, Rebel Music, is more great music with a message. The guitar work is great, and there is a funky clavinet holding it down. I don’t know what was going on in Jamaca at the time, but it sounds like MArley was bringing a lot of eyes to the issues. When you start getting assassination attempts, you know you must be doing something right. Track 6 is the title track, Natty Dread. The song is about being true to one’s culture and not changing just because the ones in power require it be changed. Marley celebrates being a Rastafarian and invites all of Jamaica to join him. These songs are powerful. I assume they meant much more at the time and on that island. The more Marley got bigger and bigger, I’d imagine, the more pressure the powers that be felt. Track 7, Bend Down Low, is a jam now. The Wailers could swing. The music is tight, but played with a loose feel. I wonder if it was recorded with the whole band playing in the studio at one time. I bet these guys were insane live. Great song to just groove to. Track 8, Talkin’ Blues, has the first real kind of stereotypical reggae style, at least as I would call it. Sharp little chops by the saxes, the reggae drum sound, though no steel drums. The guitar is kind of doing its own thing. The guitarist, Al Anderson, has been spot on with everything he’s done on this album. I’m really digging this album. Track nine, Revolution, has a very Stax Records sound to the open, then the reggae beat kicks in. Maybe it’s my dislike of authority or “the Man,” but I’m really digging the vibe of this record. It’s full of frustration, anger, and revolution, but at the same time, it’s got a peaceful vibe underneath it all. The bass is the key to reggae for me. That groove can make anything at least tolerable. Marley is calling for a complete change in the system as politicians are too corruptible to reform or bring things back in balance. The song asks listeners to stand against injustice. I think everyone can get behind that. Some can as long as it pays well. The last track is Am-A-Do, and I’m glad this is the last song. The last few songs for me were starting to sound the same. I came down off my reggae high about track 9. I loved the lyrics, but the sound reminded me of what I disliked about reggae. And with that, it’s over. This album is the best reggae album I’ve ever heard, but I’m not sure I’ve ever heard a whole album before. This will go on my playlist. I really dug most of the album. I'd say it's a must-listen. Marley is this almost mythical figure. He created a movement and is looked at as the standard-bearer of the genre. I think any fathers or godfathers of a music genre should be heard. If you're like me and hate reggae, I think this one is a good one to hear. I’m glad I heard it and look forward to future listenings of reggae. I’m not so close-minded as to think I can’t be turned around on any subject.

Great stuff.

This exercise has really opened my eyes to Bob Marley in a way I didn’t expect. He’s a full albums guy that’s for sure. No filler on this one. Maybe I should have a late onset White Canadian Guy Bob Marley Superfan phase. That might be cool

Very good

Sehr viel besser als ich es in Erinnerung hatte

Weltkultur erbe

I'll search for detailed information about this classic album to provide you with an accurate and comprehensive review. Let me get more specific details on the production and recording context. **Natty Dread** (1974) represents the pivotal moment when Bob Marley transformed from a Jamaican cult figure into an international icon. Released on October 25, 1974, it was the first album credited to **Bob Marley & The Wailers**—a deliberate rebranding that signaled the departure of founding members Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, and Marley's ascension as undisputed leader. What emerged wasn't merely a breakup record, but a masterclass in balancing militant political consciousness with accessible, groove-oriented songwriting that would define reggae's global breakthrough. --- ### **Historical Context & Lineup Changes** The album arrives at a crucial inflection point. Following the critical success but modest commercial performance of *Catch a Fire* (1973) and *Burnin'* (1973), Tosh and Wailer exited due to tensions over billing and creative direction. Marley responded by assembling arguably his finest studio ensemble: the Barrett brothers—Aston "Family Man" on bass and Carlton on drums—formed the elastic, rock-solid rhythm section; Al Anderson contributed blues-rock lead guitar; and most significantly, the **I-Threes** (Rita Marley, Marcia Griffiths, and Judy Mowatt) replaced the original Wailers' harmonies with gospel-tinged, feminine warmth that softened Marley's grittier edges . This was also the first Marley album to benefit from Eric Clapton's cover of "I Shot the Sheriff," which hit #1 in the US in September 1974—just weeks before *Natty Dread*'s release—creating unprecedented mainstream curiosity about reggae's prime auteur . --- ### **Production & Musical Architecture** Produced by Island Records founder **Chris Blackwell** alongside The Wailers, *Natty Dread* was recorded at Harry J Studios in Kingston, Jamaica, with overdubs at Island Studios in London, and mixed at Basing Street Studios by Syd Bucknor . The technical approach was revolutionary: utilizing new 16-track Helios desks in both locations, engineer **Sylvan Morris** captured the deep, melodic bass lines that would become the album's signature, while achieving high-end clarity that rivaled American soul records . Blackwell's "gloss"—subtle overdubs of keyboards and guitar—never sanitized the Kingston grit. Instead, it created a hybrid sound: roots reggae's one-drop rhythms infused with rock's textural density and soul's melodic sophistication. The Barrett brothers' telepathic interplay provides the foundation—Aston's bass doesn't merely keep time; it sings counter-melodies that dance around Marley's vocals . --- ### **Lyrical Analysis & Thematic Depth** **Revolutionary Politics** The album opens with the deceptively breezy **"Lively Up Yourself"** before plunging into visceral social commentary. **"Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)"** delivers one of Marley's most potent warnings: "A hungry mob is an angry mob." Over a deceptively upbeat skank, Marley links food insecurity to revolutionary potential, noting that "cost of livin' gets so high" while the poor suffer . **"Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock)"** transforms a police harassment narrative—being pulled over and forced to ditch contraband—into an anthem of cultural resistance. Marley brands reggae itself as "rebel music," weaponizing the genre against state oppression . **Rastafarian Identity & Spirituality** The title track, **"Natty Dread,"** celebrates Rastafarian culture with conversational ease, referencing "dreadlock Congo Bongo I" and traveling through Kingston's streets. It demystifies dreadlocks as both spiritual commitment and cultural identity, while **"So Jah S'eh"** uses the metaphor of natural enemies (cats and dogs) living in harmony to envision human unity . **Existential Defiance** **"Talkin' Blues"** stands as the album's darkest moment and Marley's most radical statement. Over a minor-key crawl, he confesses: "I feel like bombing a church / Now that you know that the preacher is lying." This isn't nihilism but spiritual crisis—Marley rejecting institutional corruption while maintaining personal integrity ("My feet is just too big for your shoes") . **Nostalgia & Hope** **"No Woman, No Cry"** (co-written with Vincent Ford) occupies the album's emotional center. Despite its status as a global anthem of comfort, the lyrics paint stark portraits of Trench Town poverty—"burning and looting tonight"—while finding salvation in community memory: "Everything's gonna be alright." Significantly, the studio version presents a more urgent, gospel-inflected reading than the famous 1975 live recording, with Jean Roussel's organ work creating a hymnal atmosphere . --- ### **Strengths: Why It Endures** **The I-Threes Synthesis**: The transition from Tosh/Wailer's masculine harmonies to the I-Threes' angelic backing was transformative. On tracks like "Them Belly Full," their call-and-response with Marley creates a church-like intensity that bridges sacred and secular . **Concise Songcraft**: Unlike earlier Wailers albums that occasionally meandered, *Natty Dread* maintains taut focus. Tracks average 3-4 minutes, with **"Bend Down Low"** and **"Revolution"** delivering complete narratives without bloat . **Musical Versatility**: Al Anderson's guitar work—particularly the solos on "Lively Up Yourself" and "Rebel Music"—introduced blues-rock textures that expanded reggae's palette without diluting its essence. The harmonica flourishes on "Talkin' Blues" add pastoral folk elements . **Universal Messaging**: While deeply rooted in Jamaican suffering, the themes transcended geography. "Revolution"'s biblical imagery and "No Woman, No Cry"'s poverty narratives resonated with marginalized communities globally, establishing Marley as a "transcendent global statesman" rather than merely a Jamaican artist . --- ### **Criticisms & Limitations** **The Live Version Problem**: The studio cut of "No Woman, No Cry"—while excellent—was permanently overshadowed by the 1975 *Live!* recording from London's Lyceum Theatre. The live version's extended coda and audience participation became definitive, making the album version feel slightly clinical by comparison . **Production Choices**: Some critics note that Chris Blackwell's "international" production occasionally smoothed away the raw edges that characterized Tosh and Wailer's contributions to earlier records. The brass arrangements on the title track have been described as "dry" and "forced," lacking the organic warmth of the rhythm section . **Repetition**: For listeners unaccustomed to reggae's rhythmic stasis, tracks like "Rebel Music" (6:46) and "Revolution" can feel monotonous. The album's mid-tempo consistency, while cohesive, offers limited dynamic range . **Filler Material**: **"Am-A-Do"** (included as a bonus track on some pressings) and to a lesser extent **"Bend Down Low"**—while pleasant—lack the political weight and melodic distinction of the album's core tracks, functioning more as relaxed codas than essential statements . --- ### **Cultural Impact & Legacy** *Natty Dread* achieved what no previous reggae album had: it cracked the Top 100 in both the UK (#43) and US (#92), selling over 100,000 copies and establishing the commercial viability of roots reggae . Its influence rippled through punk (The Clash covered "Police and Thieves," indebted to Marley's militant stance), rock, and world music. The album codified the **"Natty Dread" persona**—the dreadlocked prophet standing against Babylon—that would define Marley's visual iconography until his death. As one critic notes, this was the moment Marley assumed "the mantle of the visionary Rasta rebel, someone to believe, someone to follow" . Ranked #181 on *Rolling Stone*'s 500 Greatest Albums and included in *1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die*, it remains the template for politically engaged reggae that doesn't sacrifice groove for message. "Them Belly Full" was recently ranked #12 on *Rolling Stone*'s "100 Best Protest Songs of All Time," affirming its continued relevance . --- ### **Final Verdict** *Natty Dread* succeeds because it refuses to choose between pleasure and politics. It is simultaneously the perfect introduction to reggae for novices (accessible, melodic, polished) and a deep well of substance for dedicated listeners (revolutionary, spiritually complex, musically sophisticated). While the loss of Tosh and Wailer removed some of the group's harmonic diversity and militant edge, it gained focus and universal accessibility. **Essential for**: Anyone interested in protest music, reggae's global evolution, or the intersection of spirituality and political resistance. The album proves that "rebel music" need not be abrasive—it can be smooth, even soothing, while still carrying a blade. **Tracklisting Highlights**: "Talkin' Blues" (for lyrical audacity), "Them Belly Full" (for political economy), "No Woman, No Cry" (for cultural endurance), and "Lively Up Yourself" (for pure rhythmic joy). In the end, *Natty Dread* isn't merely Bob Marley's first true solo statement—it's the album that taught the world how to listen to reggae, one groove at a time.

gooood

Another Bob Marley album and another 5. He's such a great artist - I like the socially conscious lyrics on some of these tracks. In many ways he's quite punk, obviously the musical delivery aside. This album is full of subtle elements, guitar licks and the like - it's not just about the smooth reggae rhythm, which would be pleasing enough alone. And it's the first time I'd heard the original version of No Woman No Cry, having been used to the live recording used for the Legend compilation

I wrote an essay on this album in high school - its phenomenal. I'll still give the full album a listen, but I'm telling you now this is 5/5. Easy.

Even if reggae wasn't my favorite genre according to this project, this album would still be a 5.

Reggae classic

Iconic album by an iconic artist.

This is unmistakably a fine album.

Honestly wasn't too excited to listen to this but my expectations immediately changed. 5/5

I have locs and my parents are always calling Rasta woman or bob Marley and I have never listened to his music before. My life changed when I did.

Love this album. Could listen to it anytime anywhere

not my style but man it was sooo goood

Loved it

More like this please! Some really good music here, it's been a while since I've listened to this album. So many great songs.

I like it!

Lovely. A balm for the soul. Took my daughter to school in -6C. On a bike. Her school was closed for teacher training. Took her to 2 different friends' houses while I went to my first day back at work after Christmas. At home, this album came through for me with it's generous, uplifting spirit. Great cover art.

personal fav: revolution amei

groovy

Great album! Love it <3

For me, all pre 1978 Bob Marley albums are a high 4 minimum. Kaya and onwards they get patchier and patchier. Natty Dread is superb though. No filler on here. Has to be a 5.

Pocos estilos musicales pueden considerarse tan influyentes hasta el punto que desde que nacieron nos acompañan y gozan de buena salud y pocos artistas merecen tanto crédito como Marley por ser prácticamente los creadores del mismo. No hay músico de reggae hoy en día de lo que hizo Bob Marley con sus Wailers antes. Este álbum, además de tener la espléndida “No Woman No Cry”, cuenta con otras maravillas como “Rebel Music” o “Lively Up Yourself” o “Revolution”. Otro sobresaliente para el bueno de Marley.

Pretty good

Verão, calor e boas vibes.

One for di island gyals bless UP 10/10

Groovy as hell. Love it, especially those Hammond organs. Highlights: No Woman No Cry, Them Belly Full

This album is just *chefs kiss. I was super happy when it popped up, it’s very nostalgic for me. Every single song is a hit, but Them Belly Full is still my favorite. Listening to this just makes me happy, even after all these years I still feel the same way I did when I was 15.

4.5

made me discover

One of the best atound

Tänker inte bli lika pladdrig som jag vanligtvis blir när Bob ska avhandlas utan nöjer mig med att konstatera att detta är ett av mina absoluta favoritalbum och att det är en av vår tids stora bluffar att den där liveversionen av No Woman No Cry skulle vara bättre än studioversionen. Och ett stort bandage om svansen.

Even better than Legend

A GOAT. Every bit of music from Bob Marley & The Wailers brings peace and love and happiness to me.

Been thinking for a while that I should explore Marley beyond the hits. Now I know it will be worth it.

Phenomenal album. Reggae is one of the few genres for me at least, where repetition actually enhances the listening, you get into the groove with the subtle differences folding in. There's so much political statement on here to appreciate, Them Belly Full feels especially poignant now. I'd never heard this version of No Woman No Cry and I actually like it more, it's a lot more raw. Also loved Bend Down Low and Talkin Blues especially, the brass throughout the whole thing is divine. Maybe Marley's finest and definitely five star worthy

Awesome record. I love that a song like No Woman, No Cry and Am-A-Do can live on the same album in perfect harmony. I had listened to all of these songs previously but never listened to this album and it seems like the recordings are different and I like them a lot. 5 outta 5

If non-music nerds think 'reggae' they think Bob Marley. That's a pretty cool accomplishment I reckon.

Magic

Great album love me some Bob Marley so I’m a little Biased

Es wird wohl nie mehr einen Bob Marley geben. Einfach einmalig.

Excellent!

9/10

I was less than a year old when Natty Dread came out. That means Natty Dread is old as hell. Thank heavens that good music is timeless.

Love It

Tight as anything, I love it, love it.

great

genius,happy vibes

Ssooo goooeed op de diets

Somehow I missed listening through this whole album until now, and it's probably about as perfect of a record as you can get. First off, it sounds incredible - all of the instruments are clear, the mix is great, really a pleasure to listen to. It also grooves like no other, everyone is just completely sunk into the pocket with no wasted notes. Everything is well crafted without losing a sense of spontaneity and groove that makes the music feel good. Thematically, it's obvious Bob was on a mission, and the songs communicate his urgent message. Reggae, particularly its modern practitioners, can be pretty watered down, redundant, and boring, but Natty Dread shows how vital it can be.

Pure gold. I've listened to a lot of Bob Marley in my time and yet I feel like I haven't listened to Bob Marley nearly enough. Most artists are, obviously, known by their greatest hits, and it seems he is a rather extreme example (I saw his greatest hits album has sold 18 million copies in the US but none of his regular releases have gone platinum) so really good to hear the deep cuts.

Did Marley write any bad songs?!

Album so good I didn’t even realize it was over and Spotify was playing random Bob Marley music.

I had never listened to an actual album by Bob Marley, just compilations of his singles so didn’t know what to expect. What i found was a delight, far from relying on the presence of No woman, no cry this album just works as a whole piece to the point nenc doesn’t stand out, which is some achievement.

This is a weird review, as I have virtually nothing to say about it other than the fact I really, really enjoyed it. And just to add to the weirdness of the review, I'm going to call out the female backing vocalists for really adding to the greatness everywhere else. Loved it. That is all. 5/5

NO WOMAN NO CRY

While I prefer Exodus, reggae is always so nice to listen to!

Yes

Natty Dread balances sorrow and celebration, survival and song. We honor “No Woman, No Cry,” but we can’t overlook the defiant power of “Rebel Music

Classic, calm, relax, good music, Perfect vibe, so much to learn with the songs

Love Bob Marley and this is one of his best. 4.5/5 #179

After two Radiohead albums in a row, this was a refreshing tonic. I was genuinely surprised at just how much I enjoyed Natty Dread. I have always liked Bob Marley but my main exposure to him was via that copy of Legend that works it's way into every record collection via a disreputable uncle. To me, it's an album of contrasts. The laidback reggae grooves with the counterpoint of the subject matter. The lyrics are urgent, socially conscious and combative. Songs like "Them Belly Full", "Rebel Music" and "Revolution" made me want go back and immediately listen to them a second time, which tells me that they struck a chord. There is a spiritual quality to the record. It was nice to hear the studio version of "No Woman, No Cry" for once. After years of hearing nothing but the live version, this slightly more up tempo rendition gave me a fresh perspective on a song that I thought I new inside out. There's some superb musicianship on display too. Not just in those characteristic riffs, but the atmospheric lead guitars and harmonicas (particularly Rebel Music for the latter). Never too much, always just want the song needs. I don't think I can give this any less that 5 stars. More of this and less mopey british alt-rock please.

Such a complete album. So many great songs beyond “No Woman No Cry.” It’s easy to zone out and just enjoy but listening to the lyrics, they’re deep and talk of inequality, oppression, happiness in light of poverty, loving one another as children of Jah, love, importance of embracing your culture, etc. This wasn’t on my radar before but it’s such an incredible album.

Classic

No skips. Instant mood enhancer

Perfectly balancing peace and protest- community and self-reliance- tranquility and upheaval. Each song has its place. Amazing backing vocals. Expertly orchestrated and produced.

Classic

Erryting irie mon

- On the list of albums that are perfect. -

First album without Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer is a great recording

I feel like bombing a church Now that I know that the preacher is lying Just this lyric is worth a 5, but the album is a beautiful piece of art beyond those deeply moving lyrics that are relevant beyond the idea of religious fallacies. A classic.

While I don't think Natty Dread is actually Bob Marley's best album , it is still hands down a fantastic reggae album from start to finish. It is so easy and light to listen to. There is so much soul and intention is this album, listening to it just puts me in a good mood.

For sure one of my favorite Bob Marley albums.

Will never get tired of this album!

Gilmore Girls made me think I’d like this more

This was just about a perfect album. Excellent instrumentation, a pitch-perfect vocal performance from Marley and his backing vocalists, incredible lyrics that sadly seem to age better every year, and crystal-clear production are just some of the highlights of an album that moves from strength to strength without ever faltering. All of the 9 tracks are at least very good, with at least 6 verging into the territory of great, classic, and legendary. Marley was a generational talent, and you feel every inch of that here. This is everything you could ever expect any from a reggae album and more.

One of the best albums of all time (for real) 10/10

This is one of my favourite albums of all time and my second favourite Bob Marley & The Wailers album just under Satisfy my Soul - so iconic, with such a beautiful, unique and fresh sound.

Peak Marley

🌿 What It Sounds Like: • A sermon held at a sound system • Drums that sway like trees in a hurricane of truth • The voice of a prophet wrapped in a blanket of reverb and conviction This is Marley stepping into full icon status—post-Wailers trio, first album with the I-Threes, and the point where the music becomes movement. It’s protest disguised as peace. Hope wearing a lion’s mane. ⸻ 🔥 Rating: 4.9 / 5 📀 Short Review: Natty Dread is roots reggae at its most eloquent—no filler, no fluff, just fire and grace. It’s the gospel of freedom whispered through smoke and sung through storms. 🏆 Favorite Track: “No Woman, No Cry” – live or studio, it’s not a love song—it’s a survival hymn.

Excellent. Probably in my top 50 of all time.

Classic

Legend of Legends. The one and the only. Let's just chill, brothers!

Love it!

It turns out I do like reggae! :) awesome album :)

5 stars

Переслушал с большим удовольствием.

Wavered between 4 and 5 stars and rounded up because I’m enjoying this album more than Catch a Fire. Bob Marley always makes me imagine a better me who can overcome the anxiety and actually enjoy life!

Think reggae music and here it is, if you like the feeling then this is a 5 but if you don't these are all going to blend into a mess. But wow for me this is a great album

The extent of my reggae knowledge to this point has been Reggatta de Blanc by The Police and the Arthur theme song (funnily enough, sung by Bob Marley's son). As an introduction to the genre as a whole, this was a pleasant welcome to my sonic palate. The percussion is sublime throughout, aided by the always funky basslines. The guitar is shaded with phaser and chorus effects, which makes it fit perfectly with the aforementioned percussion and the Hammond organ lending a helping hand. Along with some well placed brass and woodwinds, its very well-rounded. The vocal performance is just phenomenal. Marley is giving his all on every track, giving soulful melodies through one of the purest singing voices I think I've ever heard. The Wailers aren't slouching on background vocals neither, rending some great harmonies to help round out the assortment. I don't think I've been this excited to delve into a new genre of music since I first listened to Hemispheres by Rush. The vibes and grooves are not to be denied, and are a much-needed boost to my musical enthusiasm.

Pure genius. Never fails to lift me up and put me in a better mood when I hear this album.

Two Bob Marley & The Wailers albums in one week. Nice change! Skanking to this on a Friday afternoon

Bob is my Jesus.

So dang good.

Great album with a compelling anger and energy underpinning it. The only exception being the surprisingly limp studio version of No Woman No Cry. The live version is so much more moving.

Iconic

Classic got to be on my playlist

Put me in a great good. 5 stars just for that

Good Stuff!

10/10 I’ve always been a huge fan of Bob Marley, but only ever listened to his Legend: Best Of compilation, so hearing an actual studio album of his was a nice experience :)

I really love the vibe and the instrumentals on this one. The lyrics hit hard as well. It's honestly maybe my favorite Bob Marley album even though I haven't really gone through and listened to them all recently.

I don’t know when I first heard Bob Marley, but I can confidently say there’s never been a Bob Marley song I didn’t like. I love the song writing, the music, the soul behind everything. I love how reggae took all of the modern music of the time (rock, blues, soul, r&b) and turned the tempos and played it all with upbeats. He leans so heavily into soul and blues, but with his own spiritual take on all of it. The songwriting is perfect. He hits the whole spectrum. Songs of revolution and social issues. Songs of love and peace. It’s really well rounded and deep. I listened to this record 4 times today. I enjoyed it every time.

Pure summer gold

Poignant political and social commentary, delivered in the groovy and soul-lifting way only Bob Marley and the Wailers can. Notably, this is the first album following the departure of original members Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, leaving Bob to fill the role of bandleader in a greater capacity. This album is proof of concept that less is more - especially when it comes to reggae. Also a good reminder that I (a drummer) need to practice my reggae grooves. Yah mon!

I listened to this album, but it doesn't stop it from being good.

Iconic album!

Rasta.

yaaaaaaaaaah Rastafari. yaa Rastafari. Han scho so lang uf es Reggae (oder explicit Boby Album gwarted). Heiland sack namal. Bin au nüm de grössti Reggae loser aber hed mini Jugend und Jungserwachsne si sicher sehr prägt, viel Freud und Entspannig geh und dezue bitreid nöd alles z ernst neh und positive vibration zha. The Wailers natürli au eifach en straight outta banger tracks background band. Wür sege nöd s allerbeste Boby album aber id Top3 chunds sicher ine. Btw bobby am kicke i de Street, eis vo de geilste Musiker*innephotos ever bomboclaat, neduen out, 5 kreolischi Bravos

Dope

Just a relentless jam, No woman studio version doesn't get enough love

Glad I gave this a proper listen.

I never listened to much Bob Marley before this project and this is my third album by Mr. Marley and co. All have been fantastic and way better than my rather naive assumptions about his music and reggae on the whole.

Perfect vibe, perfect sounds, perferct album

Easily a 5. Creative, so mysical, fun(!) and yet packs a message. I don’t know of another musician who dominates their genre the way Marley does. He defines the reggae sound, especially the upbeat musical themes. (A lot of reggae and Jamaican culture is much darker — as in “Them Belly Full”). A classic that I would gladly play over and over — especially on a deserted island.

First full Bob Marley album for me, instantly a good vibe. Lovely grooves, well produced. 5* Highlights: no woman no cry, lively up yourself, talkin blues

There are not enough superlatives in the English language to describe the work of Bob Marley.

Sublime

the Smokiest wailers record of the ones ive heard..its hard to split the difference between a lot of these albums ofc but there just always seems to be a few more layers of abstraction on here, at least musically. lots of v engrossing layers and little details too! honestly in a weird way this is harder for me to just Melt into than catch a fire, but thats not too much of a complaint cuz this is also one of the most song-oriented wailers records ive heard. ive only heard ab half of the Classic stretch of the wailers from 1973 to bob marley's death in 1981 , im hoping a few more of them will pop up so i have an excuse to hear them! of the ones ive heard this is Maybe my second fave ? idk FHJFSHJ u rly cant go wrong w/ this stretch im sure

Always a pleasure to hear Bob Marley's voice.

Brilliant start to finish. The songs with the female vocalist are a nice offset. I got a little sad realizing this was bobs first album without bunny or Peter. Kinda think they should take the word “wailers” out of the title because of that ❤️😢

Outstanding . So smooth. I love his music.

RH - First of the 1001 albums. First time listening to a Bob Marley album. Very comforting and full of joy, despite including protest songs and alluding to hardship. I guess this is what a lullaby is at its highest aspiration: familiar and soothing, especially during difficult times.

9/10

Wonderful headphones experience

First exp with Bob Marley and I love it.

If you have one reggae album in your collection it should probably be this, or Bob Marley's greatest hits. Goes hard, and here we are again, Jamaica 1975, America 2025. 3 O'clock Roadblock: "Hey, Mr. Cop, Ain't got no birth certificate on me now." See you in another 50 years.

Another example of a legendary album that holds up to its reputation. Marley's arrangement is minimalist without being in any way boring. His music creates a direct emotional lifeline between his heart and the listener's with that beautiful happy-sad dichotomy of blues and reggae. I love the guitar glittering and shimmering its little accent lines like a deer slipping through the trees of the core backing instruments. The well known tracks are of course excellent. But I'm impressed by some of the stuff that didn't make it mainstream (to my knowledge anyway) - Rebel Music has an incredible intro that grabs you and sucks you in immediately. Marley may have no birth certificate but he sure has poignant things to say and many beautiful voices to say them with. ~ Forget your sickness, and dance / forget your weakness, and dance ~

‘and don’t be no drag.’ Opening w/ what could only be called kinky reggae (see Catch a Fire), Bob Marley’s first record w/o Tosh and Bunny is a clear triumph. If he’s not comforting you w/ ‘corn meal porridge,’ he’s a reminder of basic human facts: ‘a hungry mob is an angry mob’; ‘a hungry man is a angry man.’ If Marley is not some sort of prophet, especially for those of us who doubt that kind of thing, he’s still an indispensable artist, a realist who satisfies the old adage: ‘show don’t tell.’ No song here is not worth your time - and quite a few are inevitable classics, e.g., ‘Them Belly Full,’ ‘No Woman, No Cry,’ ‘Rebel Music,’ ‘Natty Dread.’ ‘Talkin’ Blues’ takes first place tho, w/ this unwonted violence: ‘Cause I feel like bombin' a church / Now that you know that the preacher is lyin’.’ If that’s not what I’m talkin’ about, it’s what I should be talkin’ about.

It's beautiful.

I’ve never met anyone that disliked Bob Marley. Maybe not fans, but at least kind of liked some of his stuff. And this album is chock full of good songs. I don’t know what there is to not like about it.

It's amazing this is one of Bob Marley's best album.

Loves me some Bob, or any Bob really. _ i remember i detested any sort of reggae during my college years... not sure what finally flipped the switch for me. but happy to enjoy it now.. _i think it was "Three Little Birds" that i finally caught on to the 'Vibe'. As a hyperactive child (undiagnosed ADHD anyone?) that 'Chill Vibe' was a bit foreign to me...

10/10

I could listen to this album at any time, even if I just got done listening to it.

Unbelievable

Fantastic. No woman no cry is A tier

I mean.. come on.... It's Bob Marley! Not his most popular songs but all of them had such a nice bite of history. I feel like im listening to a time capsule of civil unrest all while still written to entertain, and this album is great at doing that.

Loved it!

As I sit listening to this album, we're getting blanketed with the first significant snowfall of the winter and air temperatures have dropped to single digits (F). This album is the perfect antidote. Beyond just transporting the listener to somewhere much warmer, the rhythm section here is sick. This is peak Bob Marley. "No Woman, No Cry" is the song everyone knows from this album, and rightly so--it's a beautiful song, but this whole album is the epitome of reggae. 5 enthusiastic stars.

23/1089 - I like the guitar fills. Normally I do not like redundancy too much, but I think it's done well here due to the variation in comping and "microshifts" inbetween the various phrases. I don't listen to reggae much so it was really interesting to listen to, especially with it's non-standard drum patterns (backbeat is in a different place).

So good. Was just in the mood for some Bob Marley. Hard to be in a bad mood when listening to this.

This album made me feel like I was on the beach on a hot day. Got me so ready for summer, I love it

Both classic and relevant. Especially 'them belly full (But we hungry)' Can't fault. 5/5

Reminds me of the good times jammin' in the Minnie Winnie in osoyoos, big fan!

Listening to this all the way through, it ages like fine wine. Such an easy listen with so much depth. So cohesive and entertaining with the use of so many instruments

so good absolute vibes

4.5 stars for me. For being the first album on his own it's such a great one. He would only get better, but this is a solid outing. The addition of the I-Threes rounds out an already tight group and it would be hard to hear his music without them.

This is my fav Bob Marley record. Peter Tosh left the band the year this came out, and while Bob was the McCartney of The Wailers — having firm control over the creative decision making — Tosh was more dedicated to the rawer sound of reggae steeped in the sparser, dryer dub subgenre that was in full swing around this time, and his lyrical lens was sharply focused on the political. Without Tosh around their sound shifted drastically towards a more global, polished reggae sound Bob pioneered. One big reason I love this Wailers record is it’s their grooviest record. The heavy influence of soul, r&b, gospel, and folk music present throughout the record is unlike any other Wailers record before or after. This is really evident in the opening 4-8 bar sections of most songs, just before the iconic reggae back-beat settles in. The band is also air-tight. Their unity and collective rhythm is so satisfyingly smooth. They established a pocket on this record somewhere between a traditional swing and reggae’s shifted, lurching pulse. Bob launched The Wailers into the stratosphere around this time too. Their now-ubiquitous catalog of hits started piling up on the record before this with ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ and ‘I Shot The Sheriff’, and this record contributes its fair share to that legacy. And for what it’s worth, ‘Them Belly Full’ is hands-down my fav Wailers song.

Good stuff

Iconic way to start 2025! I am so unfamiliar with reggae and yet I somehow feel like I get it with this album. Moody, eniticing and honest, I can hardly fault it

As a typical Bob Marley sceptic, this might be my favourite album of his.

My first concert was The Wailers and I have loved Bob Marley and them every since. Bend Down Low and all it's covers always makes me smile.

The best

Love this album.

He's an icon for a reason.

Phenomenal album. Every song unique and extremely catchy.

I've always had a special place in my heart for Bob Marley and his music. I first fell in love with it as a teenager, especially while smoking and just vibing to his rhythms. Now, as a young adult, I still find his music just as captivating and powerful. There’s something timeless about it—the production, the instrumentation, and especially the incredible work of The Wailers. His lyrics are always meaningful and thought-provoking, filled with messages of love, unity, and resistance, and they continue to feel so fresh and relevant even today. It’s amazing to think that, despite being one of the most famous artists in the world, his music still resonates deeply, and I think his place in history is more than deserved. While reggae music existed long before him, it was Bob Marley who really brought it into the global spotlight, shaping it into what it is today. His impact on the genre is undeniable, and he has inspired countless artists worldwide. His music has an incredible way of transcending time and place. Every album from him feels like it’s crafted with love and care, and I honestly don’t think there’s a single album that’s bad or even mediocre. They all carry a certain energy and depth that’s hard to match. When I think about albums like Exodus, Catch a Fire, and Uprising, I’m reminded of just how powerful and essential his work is. These albums, in particular, are nothing short of masterpieces—timeless records that have shaped not only reggae but the wider landscape of music. They’re all 5/5 in my eyes, with each track telling a story and creating an atmosphere that’s unmatched. Bob Marley’s music is more than just songs; it’s a feeling, a movement, a legacy that continues to influence generations.

While I personally think that Burning is the best Bob Marley and the Wailers album, Natty Dread is close on its heals. It is jam packed with iconic reggae songs including Lively Up Yourself, Rebel Music, the title track, and one of Marley's most touching, emotional songs, No Woman, No Cry. By 1974, The Wailers were really all about Bob Marley. The songs reflect him and he alone. Without Peter Tosh, the Wailers had become little more than a backing band for Marley. That's fine because his vision for reggae was leaps and bounds ahead of everyone else, even in 1974. It's hard to answer the question "If you can only own one Bob Marley album, what should it be?" because there are so many good ones. The beauty of our times is that you don't have to make that choice. Go listen to this now, and try not to cry during No Woman, No Cry.

Super zum Aufstehen!

So Jeh Seh this album will Lively Up Yourself. You would be right!

4.5+/5

There's a legitimate argument that "Legend" actually is the best way to experience the Wailers, because there's almost no songs *missing* from that comp that should be there - including most of Exodus. Except, for some reason, every single track on this album (the live No Woman, No Cry you all know is much different than the studio one presented here). This is a slow burn, a potent mix of joy and politics and growing spirituality that is best enjoyed with your full attention. It rewards close, and repeat, listening more than most albums.

Love me the reggae with Marley!

Great album! Bob Marley really is a legend and what gets this album on 5 stars for me is that it's not just a pure reggae album - the band are playing around with funky and jazzy riffs here and there making it overall more interesting experience than just your typical reggae tunes.

cant help but feel the vibes

Smooth as butter

Classic

Masterpiece

Волшебство какое-то. Попался этот альбом в дождливый день, ехал на велике с улыбкой на лице! Кайф!

Reggae: the gift that keeps on giving. 4.5 up to 5.

4.5 ⭐️ Iconic. Goede lyrics die kijk in zijn persoonlijke leven en de politieke problemen in Jamaica geven. Ik las ook dat hij de credits van de nummers aan familie en vrienden had gegeven om ervoor te zorgen dat ‘they were taken care of’, en veel van de winst aan goede doelen heeft gegeven.

Album 568 of 1001 Bob Marley & The Wailers - Natty Dread (1974) Rating : 5 / 5 Am awesome album. There is a reason it is iconic. I could probably rate a point lower but I just really enjoy it. In the reggae world, I may overall prefer Peter Tosh a bit more but this is a great album.

Legend

This album is a groove. Some songs that would become massive hits and some other great songs. Didn't have high hopes but this one is Marley before he went full messiah. Great reggae sensibility coupled with some great crossover appeal

Always great stuff from Bob Marley

Es ist unfassbar, dass so ein Klasse-Album bei mir kaum Beachtung fand. "No Woman No cry" kannte ich nur als Live-Aufnahme. Reggae klingt immer gleich -zumindest ähnlich - dachte ich oft in der Vergangenheit. "Natty Dread" beweist das Gegenteil: anspruchsvolle Arrangements mit gelebter Vielfalt in der Instrumentierung und in den Gesangsharmonien. Sehr viel kritische Texte im tanzbaren Gewand.Sehr beeindruckend. Danke, Bob Marley

refreshing

I mean it's Bob Marley, it's gotta be a 5!

This might be one of the most chill albums of all time. Everything about it was interesting from singing in unison with the harmonica to the smooth background chants that underlied the melody. It's no suprise that Bob Marley is such an idolized figure in the music world.

Fantastic!

Loved it

Fantastic album!

Yeah, this one is awesome. No doubts.

Just lovely!

Excellent album. Very much like a chill Will Wood and the Tapeworms.

Deep deep bass grooves from Aston Barrett, funky-ass clavinet & organ, amazing backing vocals from the I-threes and ga couple of all time great songs. The production/recording are great, just tons of space and loads of room for all the instruments to shine, but also work perfectly as a platform for the lead vocals. It's not his best album as he's missing Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh, but it's still pretty close to the zenith of Reggae, though not yet at the mega crossover pop sensation he'd soon become.

Incredible. Talking Blues

Great album. Bob Marley and The Wailers were legends and the messages they spread through their music are fantastic and still relevant today.

Love it.

Music that has the power to make you feel good, feel positive, is simply powerful music. Natty Dread gives you that feeling and then some, you can’t help but to dance when it comes on. Great album!

Authentisch- Gut!

Love it!!

The state of the UK at present highlights the timelessness of this album. Rioting in the UK in the name of hypocrisy can make you believe this was released only yesterday. It’s sad that that’s where we are in this day and age, but it’s how it is. He says in Revolution, “Never make a politician grant you a favour, they will always want to control you forever.” and then 50 years later the hive mind of the Tommy Robinson fan club make actively racist attacks against anybody not white, while the government looks the other way. I wish that this was the kind of album we can look back on and be proud of how far we have come since then. But have we really come anywhere?

wow, absolutely incredible. kinda blown away by how brilliant this is. nothing like i expected!

que crack bobby

Solid!

What can you say about Bob Marley? The crown prince of Regae. While I might prefer Exodus or Confrontation, this album has all of the heart, soul, and musicianship you can count on from Bob Marley and the Wailers. Music to dance to or to start a revolution. It works for either

Loved this and had forgotten many of these original versions. They have an urgency to them that I had forgotten about.

Spiritualism and social justice wrapped into one with this generous, loving poet. A man of his time and music for the ages.

Love it.

Willing to bet that you put this on anywhere in the world and people would start grooving. Bob remains everlasting and universally amazing.

Some wonderful songs, many well known from an album that's 50 years old

Fuego

Honestly, every song was great. I love Bob Marley, but listening to all tracks of this album have helped me appreciate it more.

Watching the biopic earlier this year helped me understand the thought process while composing their songs (Wailersl contributed equally)

Genius - no other word for it

I definitely love some Bob Marley & The Wailers! I don't remember listening to one of their albums in one sitting so this was a treat.

I've had copies of this since first issue. Side one is as near perfect an album side as I can remember hearing.

The best solo Bob Marley album (after Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh left). Most of the songs are protest songs about politics and the rastafari believe. And of course it contains the love song No Woman No Cry.

Nice

A reggae masterpiece

I wonder if listening to this 10 spliffs into my day has anything to do with how much I loved this album

Just vibes.

Obviously everyone knows who Bob Marley is, but this wasthe first time I've listened to something other than Don't Worry or No Woman, No Cry. And it was awesome! Standouts to me are Them Belly Full and Rebel Music. Both are pretty rebelious but with an surprising amount of musicality. Really enjoyed this.

i prefer this over exodus tbh

Hard to be in a bad mood with this playing, also hard not to copy the accent after listening. RUUUHHIGHT by the beach BOOOOiiiiiiii

This is one of those bands where if you're lucky enough to see video of them playing, the inputs don't seem to match the outputs. It's hard to understand the relationship between the movements of the musicians and the sounds coming out of the speakers. Funky as shit. A band firing on all gears, and then some. This album has some sick tunes, too. I don't know where to start with them. This is like being asked to review the Bible or something. Required listening.

The king of reggae.

Classic chill album

Dig it. Love Bob, never sat down and fully listened to this one.

Oh shit, I just heard that Kid Rock is coming... At least we have this gem. Seriously a solid album throughout. The hits are front loaded, but the vibe carries all the way through. Love this.

I mean, it doesn't get much better than a seminal BMW album. Still relevant. Still fresh. Still important.

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

Muy bien álbum!

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

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!

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.

Great album to shave to.

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.

Great album

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

Obligatory. Has some of my favorite tracksx

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

Nice!

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.

live laugh love reggae so groovy so funky 10/10

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

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

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!

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

Totally a 5 Star awesome album.

Great reggae album

It’s Bob Marley.

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

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

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.