Reviews (page 3 of 13)
Great introduction to reggae for me. The album is incredibly calming and easy to listen to, with Bob Marley making it feel like he's speaking directly to you. Since I'd only heard a few reggae songs before, Natty Dread was a perfect starting point. It's Bob Marley, so of course it's good. Definitely made me want to explore more reggae.
3.5
his best album that ive heard so far
Exceptional
Absolutely loved it! I always thought reggae had a certain sound, which this album did, but was a lot more rock sounding then I thought it would be with some great guitar playing!
Great album. You could have this playing on repeat at a party and it would never get old. Just good vibes straight through.
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it was pretty bad imo, it sounded hollow
Greaaatt!! Never listened to it I don't think
Untouchable
listened on a run, great summer vibes
Not my thing
Good album. Love the rhythms. I’m more familiar with the live versions so not hearing what I was expecting was weird.
I still don't feel like any Bob Marley album can beat Exodus (from what I've heard so far.) But there's a nice mix of styles on here with an overall nocturnal overtone, which is nice, as reggae can get fairly repetitive some times. One element from one song that I really like is probably the crunchy bass tone in the song "Natty Song." Out of 3 Bob Marley songs I've gotten so far I rate it the second best (Catch a Fire being 3rd.) I probably will return to this one in due time, I think I will appreciate this one with a second listen when I will be in a different frame of mind. High 3 star album. Highlight Song/s: "Natty Dread"
It wasn't until I read the wiki page after listening to this album that I found out why this album feels like it is just lacking a bit of oomph: "Previously Marley had recorded with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer as the Wailers, and this was his first record without them." This is a good album, but it just doesn't rise to the levels of his previous work. I'd give it 3.5 stars, but I feel like bumping it up to 4 here, though I could also understand people putting it at a 3.
5 sterne
This was a very hard album to sit through and listen to it. Not my style at all
Irie 🍁
Mmmmm, that sweet sweet saxophone and harmonica accompaniment
I haven't heard the opening song since I was a child, so this album already started with a burst of nostalgia (in what may be my favorite Marley song). Bob never fails to elevate my day whenever he appears on the generator.
Not as good as the earlier Wailers Albums
Easy to listen to and it feels nice to listen to it. Favourite Track(s): No Woman No Cry, So Jah S'eh Least Favourite Track(s): Bend Down Low
Fine, but reggae is not my jam
Such a unique music genre, the bongo drums with the backup singers supporting Bob Marley combined with the hypnotizing instrumentals just complement each other very well. Definitely give a listen to this album.
Another solid album from the reggae master.
A second album from Bob Marley & The Wailers in quick succession having had Catch a Fire a week earlier. Like that album, this is a very good listen and example of their reggae rock sound. This has a bit more energy to it though, with a bit more of a heavy sound on the whole than the laid back Catch a Fire. Not one I enjoyed enough for 5, but a good listen.
While I didn't enjoy this quite as much as the other Bob Marley and the Wailers Album I've reviewed so far, this was still a very good collection of songs. Particularly good is this album's version of 'No Woman, No Cry' as well as 'So Jah S'eh' and the title track.
Another excellent album from Marley and co, similar to but in my view just slightly better than his previous entry on this list, 1973’s ‘Catch a Fire’. Like that album, there’s a mix of political, religious and love themes across the nine songs, which are all at the very least really good. No duds here at all. Side one is slightly stronger overall, with its four tracks (including the original but NOT best version of ‘No Woman No Cry’) also being my highlights for the album as a whole, but side two is great as well. A strong 4 stars.
Classic conscious reggae
Brilliant and timeless, grateful 5 star vibes all the way down.
I used to absolutely LOATHE Bob Marley. Part of it was just that I associated him with the most annoying parts of stoner culture, part of it was just that he was overplayed in the 90s, and part of it was just that when I was most exposed to his music was at a time when all I really cared about was loud, crunchy guitars. I have a lot more patience for him now, and I don't mind this at all. I might even go so far as to say that I enjoyed it. I listened to this twice. I might put it on next time I'm making a big salad. If I don't derive a full four stars worth of enjoyment, I do recognize four stars of artistic merit.
I hate to disappoint my 15-year-old self and his deeply mortifying Bob Marley phase, but Natty Dread fell a little flat for me. I liked it fine, but don't anticipate coming back to it. 3.5 stars.
tbh, it isn't really my style
Je m'attendais à mieux
C'est super le reggae tout de même !
Reage what else
This album just feels like summer from the first note. Great 4 run opener of songs starting with the great Lively Up Yourself, but the highlight for me is Them Belly Full. It is amazing how he makes revolutionary songs sound so beautiful. It has a few big hits and some good deep cuts.
i like this
music is love
Not his best work, some of the songs sounding shrill and out of tune.
I mean it's hard not to have a good time. Such a vibe but I'm unlikely to put on the whole album rather particular songs.
6/10 How disappointing. Even No Woman No Cry felt flat. It's quality reggae, but it constantly fell out of my focus and into the background. I expected a lot more ...
Marley is always good. But not always interesting. 3/5
A huge change of pace. I respect the legendary status of Bob Marley and the reggae vibes are incredibly chill, but the whole album was a bit too relaxed for my everyday listening. Still, I saved 3 classic tracks including 'No Woman No Cry' for my playlist. A solid 3/5.
Nice vibe, det bliver nok ikke mere groovie reggae end det. Men ikke helt noget der ramte mig. Men jeg lavede mad til det, og man kommer bare i god stemning af det.
I don't enjoy listening to reggae but I guess this is okay. I won't seek it out again.
Love Bob Marley. This album was more of the same from him. Though I like other projects of his better. songs I liked: lively up yourself 3/5
I enjoy a fair bit of Reggae and I know Bob is the quintessential artist in the genre but he’s never been my favorite.
not a fan but i know this was important so respect and credit where credit is due
Listen this album would slap on a beach, but in the Suburbs in VA while working? Not as much. Don't get me wrong it's not bad at all, a vibe to be sure. Just not my preferred genre for everyday. -S Tier- -A Tier- No Woman No Cry So Jah S'eh -B Tier- Lively Up Yourself -C Tier- Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) Rebel Music (3 O'clock Roadblock) Natty Dread Revolution -D Tier- Bend Down Low Talkin' Blues Am-A-Do -F Tier-
standouts for me are definitely "no woman, no cry" and "them belly full (but we hungry)." crazy to still see so many parallels from the struggles of the 70s and 80s and today. feels like we've made so much progress but still a lot left to do Cost of living gets so high Rich and poor they start to cry Now the weak must get strong They say, Oh, what a tribulation
Good relaxing music style.
Ok
Æ like reggae, i små doser. Så et album innimellom e helt perfekt mengde, og det her gjorde mæ glad. Tommel opp!
I hated this way less than I expected. A whole album is a lot to ask here, however. Just not for me, but again, I can appreciate it.
NOTA 1 MUSIC FAV: N/A
8/10
i listened to it. i liked it. hard to say much though. therapy day, rough day.
Bob marley is always a perfect listen especially on sunny days :)
Feels like Ambient 1: Music for Airports but without stimulating thought
It's Bob Marley so it's Reggae. It's good for the genre, but Reggae in general is not something that works for me for a full album listen, as it's too repetitive. A couple songs and I'd give this a 4, but as an album, I won't listen again.
Instrumentals sound a little too whimsical and the vocals sound too relaxed for me to take this seriously.
I don’t have much to say other than I like reggae.
Pleasantly surprised. A lot of reviews mention that reggae just doesn't have much sonic variety, and that is what I felt when I was assigned "Exodus" by Bob Marley. Is Bob Marley just a "greatest hits" artist for many of us, I thought? (NOTE: I've enjoyed my share of classic reggae in my day but rarely in full-album form.) But as I said, I was pleasantly surprised. I felt like this album had more range than expected, and I really enjoyed it. Plus it is lyrically interesting, as it includes some songs that yearn for freedom and songs that lament lost love. It opens with four strong tracks in a row, you are likely familiar with at least 2 of them. Relax and enjoy. I did. There's a good chance this deserves 5/5 from those who understand the genre better but I'll go with a strong 4/5 for me personally.
There is something incredibly liberating by facing the challenges of the day with such exuberance and musical joy. Even Talkin' Blues has an undercurrent of hope. Additionally, the musical joy isn't a denial, and it isn't false. Bob Marley and the Wailers capture the joy through a hope that there is something beyond the pain, oppression, and challenges faced. Very refreshing!
It was a good listen all the way through. The music has beach vibes or boating vibes. The lyrics were deep and meaningful
If i owned a cafe on an island, i would play this all day everyday. Good background music, very chill.
No woman no cry has to be a contender for the song most outdone by its live version. The rest of the album is likewise pretty flaccid. Feels like corporate reggae or something. 2.5
There's more variation here than on Catch a Fire and Exodus but it's also a lot limper than those two albums.
I'm a fan of the more elaborate production of this album, but for me, this is a solid reggae album and little more. (3.5)
mid 3.5. Deve ser um bom álbum para os amantes de reggae raiz, eu não sou um deles.
Bob Marley is one of those artists whose influence goes so far outside the limits of an LP that assessing the record is difficult. Giving this one a four because I already know it doesn’t move me as much as Exodus… but damn I’m glad the man and his music existed.
My only real complaint is that the version of No Woman, No Cry on this album is the faster version. The slower one is just so much better. Otherwise, it's great.
This lowered my cortisol after an insane day. So chill. A solid album
That could be the first time that I've actually listened to the album in its entirety and loved it. Guess I'm a sucker for reggae even though it was never on my radar when the album came out. I was 13 at the time living where you would never have heard this album. My 13 year old loss.
I loved this through and through, very easy listening without being boring or too easy. I'll return to this again
There’s enough here for an enjoyable listen. And there are a few songs I’d come back to (besides the hit off the album, “No Woman, No Cry”).
it's bob Marley. you know what you'll get and you know it will be good
Great beach side type music
Historic album whose vibe and message still ring true today.
Listened previously. Expectations: High - Verdict: Masterpiece - This album never fails to lively up myself. Wonderful song after wonderful song. Side one is one of the best sides of an album Marley ever made, which makes it one of the best sides of music ever. The great songs continue throughout the second half. I hope there are plenty more of his albums on the list. Long live Bob!
Very powerful lyrics, very straightforward. Combined with the mystical music and powerful reggae elements makes this album so engaging and special, it feels like a revolution the whole time.
Not a reggae fan. Slightly better than ska. But what I really don't like is somebody famous for singing about 'one love' or peace but beats his wife and his girlfriend. Gets one because it can't get none.
Love
The best 5 stars
Pretty good, chill album. Nothing all that special, but enjoyable.
i don’t like reggae so i didn’t listen
I'm not a Reggae guy, but if I'm forced to listen, it damn well better be Bob Marley. My main issue with the genre is that I can't handle a full album of it. 1 or 2 songs at the most is all I need. Anything mkre than that and the repetition sets in. I don't like repetition. I don't think I've ever heard a single Reggae song that sounds different from any other, and it may be the only genre I can say that about. But this is good, maybe even great if you're a fan. It has the lyrics, it had Bob's voice, the guitars are good, it's chill, it has the usual harmonies and rhythms. But yeah, a single song from this album is enough for me.
I’m not a big reggae fan, with the exception of Bob Marley. He truly was one of the greats. The social commentary is just as relevant now as it was in the 70’s.
For an album in a genre that's frequently accused of being repetitive, there's a fair amount of variety in the instrumentation. It's all anchored around the standard reggae beat, of course, but everything surrounding that anchor point sounds distinct on each song. For example, the blissful guitars and harmonica solos on Talking Blues, or the gentle horn sections on So Jah S'eh, or the organs on No Woman No Cry. There's a clear formula at play, but the formula works, creating an inviting and laid-back, but deceptively layered atmosphere. As a vocalist, Bob Marley has an easygoing charisma that instantly pulls you into this atmosphere. He has two primary focuses as a songwriter: sensual love ballads and pointed political commentary, both of which he pulls off with straightforward and thoughtful lyricism. This album works well as background music, but rewards active listening too, which is a balance less talented artists struggle to achieve in the way that Marley and his band did.
I thought Natty Dread would be yet another album to throw me into the mind of Bob Marley and The Wailers but if anything if felt quite underwhelming and honestly a bit too laid back with its' style and presence. I already wasn't as huge into Catch a Fire as many others were but this album felt lacking in a lot of ways even down to the consistent style and swagger Bob and company usually have. This album felt surprisingly all over the place as the "weird experimentation" curse continues to strike even the most safe and consistent of groups like Bob Marley and The Wailers. I feel this album really soars in the first 4 tracks and then afterwards takes one hell of a nosedive down as it struggles to find any sort of solid footing or even instrumentation past that fact. I don't think this is bad, but it is severely lacking a lot of the charm and style you'd come to expect from this group at this point.
A benchmark album from the undisputed titan of reggae. Much of this album retains that classic, jaunty reggae sound, which works well for shorter songs but gets very samey when the songs toe-tap past the 5 minute mark. There's just enough variety to make a listener recognize each song is different, but the whole album, in general, sounds like an extended jam session building off a groove that slowly evolves over time. Perfect for the jovial collaborative atmosphere of this album I suppose. I would say I remembered and liked quite a few songs, though just as many went in one ear and out the other for me. Key Tracks: Lively Up Yourself, No Woman No Cry, Bend Down Low
Firmly believe at this point that the authors don't know 1001 different artists. Despite that, I always got time for Bob Marley, so ima go 3/5.
dio je fire dio je mid
Reggae done by the best - a mellow fusion of genres with socially conscious lyrics
Amazing vibes. My first Reggae album on the list certainly didn’t disappoint. Bob’s butter voice mixed with the bluesy and soulful bass is perfect. The trumpets, saxophones and harmonicas on some songs add so much to the songs. Really liked No Woman, No Cry. Natty Dread and Revolution
Wonderful Bob and his Wailers! Early stuff but No Woman No Cry still beautiful. Loved it.
Cerramos la semana con Bob Marley, siendo ya éste el segundo disco de él que aparece por acá. No me gustó tanto como Exodus pero cumple su función de funcionar como música de fondo. Nos vemos el martes, gente.
Not my Cup of tea. Every Song sounds the same. Overall Mood Is nice though. FAVOURITE TRACK: Revolution LEAST FAVOURITE TRACK: Am-A-Do
Reggae is not my favourite genre, but Marley is clearly the best in that genre. It's a decent listen
Reggae isn't my kind of music, this is decent enough but nothing to write home about. 2.5/5.
#951. No Woman No Cry is one of the small few reggae songs I like instead of finding terribly annoying, so I'm going to give this one an extra star because I'm in a good mood today. 3/5: fine
Eh
Really solid Reggae throughout. Very chill and sometime playful vibe while still throwing in some political lyrics. I definitely should listen to more Bob Marley and reggae in general. Favorite Track - No Woman No Cry Least Favorite Track - Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I don't usually listen to raggae but i certainly can say this is a good album.
6/10 - not vintage Bob Marley but it's still Bob Marley
I respect the cultural significance of this album and I do enjoy the genre more broadly, perhaps in missing a decent sub I'm not enjoying this as much as I thought I would
I just don't get reggae.
Liked it
I have a feeling this is not the absolute best album but it was still quite good
it's great but I felt it was dragging for me at the end. 4
Lots of great classics
OK. 3/5
Reminds me of my stoner brother. Good vibes for the morning.
This isn't my usual style at all. In fact, I was dreading listening to this album. I think it was my preconceived notion of Bob Marley that I really underestimated just how good of a front man and music he and his band could create. The lyrics were much more socially conscious than I expected, the beats much more varied that I thought they would be, and the songs much more distinct. I really was worried that the album would be really one note, as that plus a prevalent bass can literally make me fall asleep, but it held my interest all the way through. That being said, I must admit that I probably won't come back to it and it will never really be part of my rotation. Reggae just isn't something that has ever clicked with me and grows old fast, though this has been really listenable on the whole. Shout out to Bob Marley though - I get why this one is important and why he is considered a great and revolutionary and want to acknowledge that he brought a voice to these struggles. For that reason it's a 5/5 album, but for my personal record, I have to go 3/5. Playlist Song: Revolution. Really caught my ear.
Natty my kinda ting
I really like this album for what it is. Would this album do as well as it did if it were released today? Probably not... but this is really enjoyable and uplifting nevertheless. I can see why, around this time, Bob Marley was as commercially successful as he was. He not only promotes such upbeat music that people could dance to, but he also incorporates important messaging, like 'Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)', about unrest when the basic needs of the poor are ignored. Vocally, I really enjoyed this album, with the groove of the tracks really being carried by Marley's vocals. I think that one of the most important parts of these tracks is the backing vocals and harmonies. Without these, I think the songs would fall quite flat. It also gives a sense of unity in music that promotes this kind of vision. The instrumental is always going to be a highly praised and brought up element of Bob Marley's music, as the Reggae style is known for its different sounding style, utilising off-beats and steel drums. I think that this is one of the strongest parts, as there is never a dull point... I could probably listen to this entire album as an instrumental and keep my interest. I love the way they incorporated a drum machine into the track 'So Jah S'eh', combining an electronic element to the traditional Reggae style. This isn't the best album I've listened to, but I can really appreciate the craft of this album for what it is, and I think that the message and feel that they wanted to put across was achieved quite successfully. I'm now going to start adding, if I remember, a new category to my album reviews, and note down my favourite lyric. Favourite Lyric: 'Cause puss and dog they get together, what's wrong with loving one another?' ('So Jah S'eh') Favourite Tracks: Bend Down Low Talkin' Blues Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock) No Woman No Cry
Loved it
A solid album. Another commenter associated reggae with summer barbecues and couldn't get into it. I think they missed the point of this one. It has clear themes of protest and faith.
Rastafarian
fine
What makes Natty Dread so powerful is confidence. The grooves are relaxed, but the album is not sleepy. The spirituality is present, but it does not float off into vagueness. The politics are there, but the songs still move like songs rather than lectures. Marley sounds completely in control of the balance between devotion, defiance, tenderness, and street-level realism.
A great album to listen to on the patio with warm breeze and some cold beers; the islands feel within reach. Don't be fooled, however, into thinking this is just light, island-inspired fun, because like always, Marley brings a serious message to his music.
Great introduction to this tool. Different versions of some well-known tracks. Sounds clean, and great example of Bob's beautiful voice. Certainly feels like a classic album. Killer basslines and groove (Them Belly Full) Interesting Wikipedia read about Trenchtown in Kingston, birthplace of Bob Marley Wiki article linked to articles about Judaism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_divorce_coercion_gang
As far as reggae goes, not really forte. I can appreciate Bob Marley, his message and his influence. I do enjoy some of his bigger songs on the occasion.
Ta bien
That’s reggae alright.
nie dotarlam jeszczs fo konca ale mysle ze moja ocena sie nie poprawi, ni3 podoba mi sie zbytnio glos tego typa mega mid edytuje zeby dopisac ze w chuj nudne i skipuje chyba skipne czesc bo nie chce mi sie
Very good but not the best of Bob Marley's many albums.
“Them belly full, but we hungry A hungry mob is an angry mob” “Because I feel like bombing a church Now that you know that the preacher is lying”
Good but not my type of music.
Такая жизнерадостная вещщщь
Not his best, but I like Bob Marley
I usually love Bob Marley but just wasn't in the mood for Reggae.
I didn't hate this album. I think I might've heard it historically as my ex used to have it on vinyl. Not to bad, certainly not the whole RAAAAASTAmon thing I was thinking I was going to hear
While most of the album reinforced my feeling that reggae is not a genre I naturally connect with, Lively Up Yourself stood out strongly to me. Its bluesy guitar work and deep, groove-driven bass left the biggest impression. The album also made me realize how central the bass is to reggae music.
As much as how I love reggae, this album was not my favorite. I give it a two mainly because the songs are really weird for me. They are catchy, but they’re not that catchy to listen to and as my first album to walk to and listen to it, I hit about 6K steps look I love Bob Marley, but this album is not a classic to me. I would love to listen more and judge again. Edit I also wanted to add the fact that this album reminds me of Outer Banks season one so at least I vibed a little
Fantastic vibe and production. Really liked the sound but also thought it dragged just a tad.
Finally, a Bob Marley album. I’m pleasantly surprised to see this album. I expected Exodus. Rebel Music, Them Belly Full and So Jah S’eh are my favorite songs on this record.
Sólido, buenos músicos pero no banco tanto el reggae
I mean just reggae, soft one though. When you want to bounce your head or pretend to drink something on a wodden porch on the coast
What a fun hang. I can't see myself going back to this often but as background music it's up there with the best around.
Good BM stuff
Solid Bob album, but nothing stood out to me on this one.
Not a fan it’s what I thought it would be
First of all i'm not the biggest Reggae fan. But of course I know Bob Marley. I know most of his singles that charted long long time ago. This album is probably one of the best Reagae albums that was ever released. And I mean for the Reggae fans. But I don't feel this album. For me it doesn't have any outstanding tracks. Sorry about that. I don't skipped a single track but I was happy that the album was finished. It's just not my kind of music. 3/5
I can recognize it’s good. I just have trouble enjoying reggae. I tried.
decent album. couple good songs.
i kinda had high expectations for bob marley and this album did not deliver at all. and i'm not sure if it's the reggae or just this album
Great stuff, but I prefer a rawer reggae sound. I do appreciate that this is something more than that, but sometimes it's almost too chill.
Great reggae rock listen
When I first saw the album I thought I was in for a cheesy easy listening. Very happy to be wrong. It is easy listening but only because the instrumentation, the voices, and lyrics all feel so seamless and whole. Love that it straddles the line of being overtly political without feeling preachy.
Bouncy bouncy!!!!
stellar album all around. the front runner being 'no woman no cry', but honestly the recorded version is really overshadowed by the live version. that said, i can't believe that other songs off this album aren't included on greatest hits cd's. 'lively up yourself', 'them belly full', 'rebel music', and 'natty dread' are all fantastic. this album is truly great, but sad that its greatest song isn't as good as it is live.
Had a good time with this one. The other non hit songs were more catchy than the last bob album we had.
Basically repeating myself here, but I’m not ever complaining about listening to some Bob Marley. But, this one is lacking the recognizable songs. Still worth a three.
Man do I love Bob Marley. Almost all 5 star albums from him on this list. I am going to deduct 1 star for the studio version of "No Woman No Cry" rather than the live version.
Buena vibra pero era muy mala persona aparentemente así que ya no está tan bueno
Mellow, fun, enjoyable
Classic reggae record. I still don’t know if reggae is my fav genre in the world but Marley is certainly the cream of the crop
This is much better more fun, but doesn’t reach the highs of exodus. Pretty hard to beat stuff there, so this pales unfortunately. But it’s still great and a lot of fun.
Prefer Exodus. 3/5.
nMy second Bob Marley album in three days, lets go!!! Not quite as good as Exodus, but that’s a high bar anyway. This was still a really solid album. “Talkin’ Blues” was cool, hearing that blues influence worked really well mixed in with the reggae sound. “No Woman, No Cry” is a banger as always, and the whole thing had a cool, laid back feel without getting boring. Favorite song: "No Woman, No Cry"
4/5
I fw Marley. Some all-timer tracks here, although I probably prefer the live versions. Right when it started to get old, it ended. Perfect.
Generational talent. Plus he coined "hangry" in Them Belly Full.
yes.
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.
'Natty Dread?' More like Natty Good. I don't know what I'm talking about. I do like Bob Marley and I do like this album. Top tracks: "Lively Up Yourself," "No Woman, No Cry," "Revolution," "Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock)"
--Lively Up Yourself...cool guitar tone throughout --No Woman, No Cry...TIL writing credit for this went to a friend of Marley's named Vincent Ford. I prefer the live version but this is still nice --Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)...a good groove with an important message --Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock)...another solid groove but a little long --So Jah Seh...a lot going on here but it all fits together nicely. head bopper --Natty Dread...we keep the vibe going --Bend Down Low...that organ (?) tone is tops. oh, I'm definitely living in sin, Bob --Talkin' Blues...the vibe continues but we're starting to feel repetitive. but we're almost done --Revolution...I appreciate that Mr. Marley appreciated backup singers. they're responsible for a lot of the flavors that make this LP entertaining
6.5/10, одна норм песня, вайб 7/10, звучание 5/10
Reggae wouldn’t be my go to listening music, which made exploring this album so much fun. I was impressed by how technical and well constructed the music was, it was at times quite profound. Them belly full but they hungry and Rebel Music both took the top places of the album for me with their creative and semi-psychedelic instrumentals.
Lindo álbum, pocas canciones destacaron pero en general muy buena la estructura del álbum
I like Bob Marley and reggae in general, but I couldn't listen to this on repeat ;)
Funnily enough, I was actually listening to this album the day before the generator picked it for me. I've been familiar with Bob Marley & The Wailers for awhile, but I had never listened to a full album (besides the Legend compilation) before yesterday and I was immediately impressed by the flow of both this album and Exodus. This one has some blues inspiration in its sound and I was loving it. I'm excited to listen to more of their stuff and I hope there's more reggae on the list because I'm definitely a novice in the genre.
So cohesive and groovy Favourite track: So Jah S'eh
Expected a mid rating from osmosis, but it was a really entertaining listen despite cultural familiarity
Reggae bliss
(5/7) groovin'
Goeie Marley-plaat, mss beetje eentonig bij momenten
fire ma geen ultra bangers hier 3.5
Another reggae album! This one felt more expansive and just did more with the genre. This was also my first Bob Marley album so I'm super excited to have heard his popular songs with fresh ears (3.5-4)!
The first half of this album is golden, I would've tore up that A side had I been a youthful music nerd in 1974. Maybe it's the day, getting past the second half of this album has been difficult. Regardless the hurdles of a work day, every time the record started over with Lively Up Yourself, I felt it, it's a harsh obvious transition that marks the beginning of the record. I think I particularly dislike the tracklist ending on the bonus track. It feels like indirect homophobia, and the album feels better, stronger, ending at Revolution. 4.1/5
Another solid album from Bobby Marls.
Very chilled, great talent, thx
Good album
Bob wanted to bomb a church, mon?
Top
Definitely one of the most easy listening album of reggae. I enjoyed putting on in the background while working
Album 180. Natty Dread (https://open.spotify.com/album/2fUrVWDYASjthLVsVH53zP?si=ZYJkdLaRTRK6wrl4-rZoNA) — Bob Marley & The Wailers (1974) I can't stand to repeat that I love reggae and that's one of the revelations in this music journey. That's not Exodus, but still a good one. 3/5 Liked: — No Woman No Cry — Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) — Talkin' Blues
good summer stuff here
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)
2 Singles
3.5/5, hard to hate
7/10 Completely inoffensive and pleasant to listen to. In my opinion not his best.
Easy listening while working. Would listen again. Also would be good to have as a vinyl at home. Songs are all similar. No high nor lows to mention. No Woman No Cry is a lot different in the original version than the more known live version.
Songs all sound pretty similar, but they are pretty good
Yes - it's boring. BM and the Wailers create a vibe and stick with it and stick with it and stick with it and then the song is over. I didn't find this as annoying as the last reggae album. I got from this list, but - it's still pretty bad. I will say that there is quite a bit of variance, by reggae standards, on this record. Some songs include elements from other styles, like rock and Spanish jazz. "So Jah Seh" is my favorite track here; it seems to have more energy than some of the others. Overall, the best I can say for it is that it's the best reggae album I've had to listen to so far! TWO STARS
1001 albums to hear before you are (natty) d(r)ead 83# Not the banger Bob Marley accostumed me to with exodus but it's still nice and chill with a major hit dont cry
summer record
Of course he wasn’t real reggae. Whatever that is. I note he didn’t write the best song, but he’s got a strong legacy. I prefer other reggae performers: Peter tosh's Johnny B Goode is a masterpiece for example. Nonetheless Marley is the superstar for a reason.
The first one after Peter and Bunny bail out. He's thinking in terms of melody within the strictures of this genre. And it works to an extent, Lively Up Yourself is terrific, and pretty much represents the best of this approach. The rest of it starts to drag, I think the 60's ska dudes go it right when they upped the tempo and vibe.
You can't pick your fans. Bob Marley did great work in presenting reggae to American and European audiences in a way that highlighted the genre's strengths without diluting the music or message _too_ much. Unfortunately, I just can't shake the way it was adopted by white bros with dreadlocks, playing hackysack, getting stoned and embracing the "peace, love, and ganja" aspects while conveniently ignoring many of Bob's less comfortable political and cultural messages. I'm sure that Bob would find those trustafarian dudes ridiculous and/or offensive, examples of the white privilege that he railed against. I do like that Bob worked around his publishing contracts by giving songwriting credits to family, friends and associates. The cheesy casiotone production of 'No Woman No Cry' (or, as the musicians I used to hang out with referred to it 'No Woman, No Car') pales compared to the definitive live version. It's alright, I just find it hard to get past the cultural baggage that has accumulated around Bob Marley since his death. The weird hagiography seems out of kilter with the man and the artist. I need to do more investigation. Side note: the backing vocals from the I-Threes -- Rita Marley, Judy Mowatt and Marcia Griffiths-- are really terrific and lift everything whenever they appear. I am big fan of Judy Mowatt's rocksteady girl-group, the Gaylettes. I have been hunting for the 7" single of their cover of 'Son of a preacher man' for many years. It is so awesome. Go give that a listen.
Very historically significant and some of the deep tracks are actually pretty good, but if I never ever hear Bob Marley again I'd be fine with that, really.
Noe av dette er nesten bedre enn det mer kjente de gjorde senere. Liker det litt mindre polerte og poppa ved det. Og på Rebel Music tar de inn elementer fra psychedlic funk a la Sly and the Family Stone. Mer av det, takk! Synes skiva snubler på B-siden.
Tror jeg må gi reggae som sjanger en ny sjanse (UB40 telles ikke). Orgelet funker også veldig bra her
1.5/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/bob-marley-and-the-wailers/natty-dread/ Okay this might not be a truly fair rating, but whatever; I fucking hate reggae. And still, STILL, even I must admit that sometimes, when I’m paying the least attention and when I am at my weakest, I’m grooving to the stupid ass reggae beat too.
Was ok and i don't even like reggae. 3.2
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.
Lively Up Yourself - 4/5 No Woman, No Cry - 4/5 Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) - 3.5/5 Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Road Block) - 3.5/5 So Jah S'eh - 3.5/5 Natty Dread - 3/5 Bend Down Low - 3.5/5 Talkin' Blues - 3.5/5 Revolution - 3.5/5 A very laid back album. Reggae usually isn't my go to but it's nice for when you want to kick back and do nothing. Or smoke a joint or two. Overall: 3/5 Favorites: Lively Up Yourself, No Woman No Cry
fine i guess
I love Bob, and this is a great record.
Lively Up Yourself - 3/5 Woman, No Cry - 5/5 Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) - 4/5 Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Road Block) - 4/5 So Jah Seh - 4/5 Natty Dread - 4/5 Bend Down Low - 3/5 Talkin' Blues - 3/5 Revolution - 4/5 Average score: 3.8/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Not a big fan of reggae but really appreciated the chill and relaxing vibes when I needed them. However, I'm not sure I'd know this album from any other reggae album.
Undeniable. I should revisit when relaxing.
Classic Bob. Such a great vibe to the record, but would hardly play it over Exodus, as this tailed off a bit towards monotony the end. Much stronger start.
Takes me back.
didn’t expect to know some of the songs? damn. 3.4
Island vibes, great feelgood music, not something I will keep on rotation but it's not a bad album by any means. Standout songs are "No Woman No Cry" and "Natty Dread". I'll give it a solid 6/10. Definitely above average but nowhere near my favorite albums on this list.
I don't listen to much reggae these days, but once upon a time ... and this is a classic (but not my favourite)
Legend.
Meh. Surprisingly boring. Even though it's clear to me that that dude is legendary...
Not my favourite of theirs. Rastaman vibration or exodus are more interesting imo. But still a lot of big tunes on this one.
Reggae just nuh click wid mi. Mi know seh yuh can play it as background music sometimes, but it jus’ nuh catch mi vibe. All dem off-beat an’ stretched-out riddim dem, dem nuh hit no highs fi mi.
Timeless classic. Natty Dread is such a great song. Although the live recordings are even better
Very cool and enjoyable, especially the A-side. Liked the background singers and the occasional wahwah guitar. Minus one star because musically there wasn't much new on side B.
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.
Perfectly timed
Good, relax, tipo para estar en la playa recostado. Bue es bob marley entonces por supuesto es ese estilo bastante playero.
Enjoyable. 3.5
I honestly wish I appreciated Reggae more, just doesn't do much for me. I can tell this is good for the genre, and the type of music it is but I just do not care for it.
First listen
Not really my type of music but did feel like I was on a beach which is a good thing
I'm too much of a square for this
vibras chill, me gusto, no suelo escuchar reggae salvo alguna que otra canción pero repetiría algunos temas. mi fav: Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)
Good album, musically well done.
There are not enough superlatives in the English language to describe the work of Bob Marley. 5/5
clasico de regae con marley no falla
That was OK.
My grad today: "In high school, I was a mix of the Ramones and Bob Marley" ⭐⭐⭐/5 Highlights: "No Woman No Cry," "Revolution"
Early Bob Marley and the Wailers album
i appreciate bob marley and his contributions to beach town culture. however, I am listening to this many hundreds of miles from the beach.
2/5 them belly full
Good, mind blowing when I first listened as a teenager, brings back some cringe memories. Good album tho
Reggae has never been my preferred genre, but this was a pleasant surprise. The album lulled me into a sense of relaxation. There’s not a lot of excitement on the album, in fact I’d say there is almost none at all. The beats and backing stay consistent throughout the track, and there’s little melodic interest. And yet, it’s a calming album with good social commentary. It’s not a good album to me for active, intent listening because it lacks the bells and whistles I like from an album. But as background music, it’s pretty nice. 6/10.
Yeah!
Not my jam
Overall a good listen with no skips. No Woman No Cry not as good as the live version but still great. Title track is a standout. Not enough great songs to get a five but a solid listen
no es mi estilo pero estaba chulo
Vibes man
First ever time listening to Bob Marley album in full and I was pleasantly surprised no woman no cry, obviously hurt beforehand solid first effort and look forward to listening to more didn’t have much to compare to
A legend of his craft. It’s interesting hearing the “origins” of my current favorite genre in music. Mad respect to Mr. Marley. It is 4/20 so listening to this today felt very fitting. I can vibe to every song but I know he has better music out there
Meh... this is Marley 101. It's just a straight up classic album. It's brilliant. No notes.
Clásico de Bob marley
Never listened to a full Reggae album before, but I enjoyed this one
Fun but didn’t like this as much as I thought I would
This one was decent. Would listen again even though I did not recognize many songs. 4 stars.
I havent really explored reggae before (had to even google how to spell it, haha), but I thought it was very enjoyable and easy to listen to.
Not bad, well suited for background music. Familiar with this great man's hits but I rarely would listen to a full album from the back catalogue, so I appreciated getting this one today.
i mean the production is great but this genre is just not my style. wouldn’t come back to listen to this album.
Un álbum muy chill pero que me ha gustado
7/10
This is important because it's the first album Bob Marley did without the Wailers, aka Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Back when I was buying all Bob Marley's albums I remember thinking that for me, this one was on of the weaker entries in his catalogue. That wasn't to say that it was bad--almost all the studio albums, and many of the compilations of the earlier singles are great. I just found this one to have more filler than Rastama Vibration or Catch a Fire. Lively Up Yourself, Rebel Music and Them Belly Full are classics. I always preferred the live version of No Woman No Cry to this album version, but it's still a good track. So Jah Seh is a groove and the title track is decent. But some of the next few tracks, Bend Down Low and Talking Blues, for example, have a filler vibe to me. For me, he hasn't yet found his solo vibe here in a way he would on subsequent albums. Probably I'd only rank Confrontation lower than this album, or maybe Uprising. As a hardcore Marley fan, I'm giving this a four but that's mainly based on the strength of the first four tracks and Revolution.
Pretty good but way overplayed.
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.
Repetitivo, me gustaron 2 o 3 pero me aburrí al final 😬
Overraskende godt
No me gusta mucho pero la guitarra en revolution está como quiere
Great album. Fav song: No Woman, No Cry
no woman no cry
Perfect way to start this 1001 album journey, did not listen to the whole album but have heard many before.
A solid 7/10. I’m not really into reggae, but I understand how important Bob Marley is to music overall. That said, this one is still a smooth listen. It flows well, it’s warm, and easy to sit through. It just doesn’t fully connect with me the whole time. I respect it more than I actually come back to it… but there are definitely a few tracks that stand out.
Loved it.
eu gostei muito ótimo álbum
First time listening to a full Bob album
This is probably my favorite reggae album, I think it starts really strong with the tracks “lively up yourself”, “no woman no cry”, and “them belly full”. Those songs are awesome and also all time greats for the genre as a whole. Sadly I think it sorta just lingers for the rest of the album. Like it has highs and lows but for the most part the rest of the album is pleasant and doesn’t over stay its welcome but doesn’t bring a lot else to the party. Still a solid album through and through.
rahhhhh i love you bob always a vibe favorite song: them belly full
Sorry Bob, it's just not for me. 2
Historically I have a somewhat low tolerance for Reggae. I don't dislike it, I just can't listen to it for that long. Let's see if 42 minutes is too long ;P Eh. It was fine.
Good essence
Mid
Terrific Bob Marley
Honestly this is a party I was pretty late to, but I discovered how amazing these classic Marley albums were only a couple of years ago. Great vibes and musicianship, even on lesser songs. This original studio version of No Woman is interesting!
Not bad, but gets pretty repetitive and old after 20 minutes. I thought Catch A Fire was exponentially better. Definitely not Marley’s best work in my opinion.
I'm not big on reggae but this wasn't too bad. Obviously not my personal favorite, and not particulary exciting, but still a decent listen.
8/10. another classic. can never go wrong with marley.
6/10
Not my style at the moment
Muy hermoso el album
I liked the different versions of songs I knew on this album ... was a good one.
muy lento
This was obviously a joy. But I did think it dropped off in the second half a little. Those first three tracks are brilliant. Then Belly Full probably one of their best. Catchy. Important. I realise I'd never actually heard the original studio recording of No Woman, No Cry before (only live) and it's surprisingly quite simple and stripped down musically. But on second listen there's still lots to enjoy on the second half, especially Talking Blues. Wanted to like it more, but definitely a 4.
not a big reggae fan so this was better than i expected
This started off pretty good. The nuances in the rhythm tracks were really interesting. I'm certain the version of no woman no cry I am familiar with is a different recording. Which made it feel weird to hear. At some point after track 4 or 5 I started to find it all just too similar and any interesting nuance felt like a nuance I was already familiar with. By the end I just wasn't bothered. Which was a bit of a shame. But at least it wasn't just off beat guitars for an hour.
Nice vocals, album is a vibe but not necessarily my vibe
Very good but far from Marley’s best album. 3 stars. Fave track - lively up.
Yeah, I mean, that shit smooth. Massive vibes and really awesome guitar solos. Incredible instrumentation across keys & organs & harmonicas. Bobby gonna bob Impressive feat of dynamics
I feel really carefree and somehow relax listening to this album, like no care in the world even i have an exam in couples of hour. The last song was a bop for sure