Natty Dread

Very groovy! Sometimes a bit same-y throughout, but just such a good vibe & rhythm carried through the whole time that you kind of HAVE to love it.

Album de refereo

Bob Marley is always a joy to listen to. Should have saved it for after work. 🌳😶‍🌫️🌳😶‍🌫️🌳

8.3

4.0 - Very Good

blown away by the album version of No Woman No Cry

🌴🇯🇲

Man, yesterday was the first 70 degree day of the year. Pretty perfect listening for that!!

It's insane that this is routinely ranked outside his 5 best albums. His output was just so good.

Solid Marley

Riec sur Belon

Bob Marley es muy agradable y está No Woman No Cry

Classic.

Belongs on the list.

REally good

As we listened to this in the car, my son said "this music just makes me want to close my eyes and smile." Pretty good description. 4/5

The one, the original. You can't beat these vibes. No argument here.

This is my first time listening to this album start-to-finish though many of the individual tracks are familiar. I'm not a huge fan of reggae in general, but this such a collection of classics that it's almost a greatest hits album, and as such it's hard not to like.

You already know what you're getting from this one before you've even hit play.

first time listening to bob marley and it's great!

Soft och najs

Yeaaaaahhhh.

Saved? ✅ Would listen again? ✅ Would recommend to anyone? ✅ Would buy on Vinyl? ✅

Sounded great,

Album #24, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Natty Dread, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’m a fan of reggae, even if I’m not that knowledgeable about it. I’m probably more of a greatest hits person when it comes to Bob Marley, but I was familiar with a good few songs on this. I think it’s a good album. Lyrically, he’s a great writer, and some of the vocal lines here are genuinely brilliant. There are songs about sex and revolution, and most of them are really strong. The title track is unbelievably catchy and perfectly placed in the middle of the album. I still think the live version of “No Woman, No Cry” tops the studio version by a fair margin. The album version is very good, but the live one is transcendental. I know this was the album where Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer left, and it does feel a bit more minimal than some earlier material. That said, the backing singers are fantastic and really fill it out. I’m not an expert on reggae, but I really enjoyed this. Looking forward to more.

Great songs. Bob always goes hard.

Great album, didn’t realize I love this style of reggae. Usually it’s not my vibe, I’ll say 4 stars. It’s so close to a 5.

Nice and chill reggae.

Listened to in the morning

It was enjoyable! Not a new favorite or anything, but it was good

very chill. good stuff

King of good vibes

I like it *at least* 4 stars worth. But considering the depth of this man's overall output, I'm not sure I can go all the way to 4 with this one. On the other hand, 3 definitely sounds low. Matter of fact, I'd say 3&1/2 is a smidge low. I'm really talking myself into it here. Final judgement is gonna be 3-point-77. And by the power of mathematics that'll round up to 4

Quality record. Maybe not the best reggae ever made, but it's very soulful and made me happier for listening to it.

Reggae was never one of my loves, but there's nothing not to love here: great songs, powerful messages, 100% groove.

Tit Bob Marley de même, j'adore

Great album and great reggae vibes throughout. I feel like the right setting would push to up to a 5 for me

Another in the classic cannon of Bob Marley. This is where Marley’s songs start to gain weight and substance in the music world.

Enveloping special sound they don’t do it like this no moreeeeee

I've always thought of myself as a bit of a reggae hater, I thought it was completely uninteresting and that once you hear one song you've heard them all. But listening to this album really challenged that thought. Bob Marley really knew not just how to write a good song, but also how to write powerful lyrics that slot in perfectly into these relaxed grooves. Maybe there were a couple tracks I didn't love, but it certainly doesn't overstay it's welcome, and when it's good it's great Fav Track: 9 - Revolution Best Three Track Run: 2, 3, 4

I'm not the biggest reggae fan because of how repetitive the rhythm gets, but this is the master for sure. It was only the last couple of songs that started getting a bit samey for me.

Beautiful album. Love it

Not my favorite Bob Marley project, but I enjoy the laidback, "peace and love" approach to protest music this album goes for. Standout Tracks: Lively Up Yourself, Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Road Block), Talkin' Blues, Revolution Score: B-

Immaculate vibes.

Third, and final, Bob Marley album on this list. I have really enjoyed all three of them. Marley was always an artist I knew and respected but I never did a dive into his discography until now. I have a new found enjoyment and appreciation for him and I think more people need to dive into the songs other than the hits cause there is some good stuff in there. 4/5

I really enjoyed this and it was a good listen for the warm weather today! Favorites: Lively Up Yourself, Them Belly Full (But We Hungry), Talkin' Blues

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

I am in no place to judge or rate Bob Marley. He's a legend and this album is great. Favourites : No Woman No Cry So Jah S'eh Bend Down Low

Solid album. Like most people (I would speculate) I listened to Legend and Exodus. The back catalogue is a treat.

classic

8/10

Loved the album. Love Bob's voice over these amazing reggae beats. His lyrics and delivery are so good, and the instrumentation is on point. They take advantage of some instruments the average person wouldn't think about when they listen to reggae and it works sooo well. I give this a 4.5 out of 5 only because I prefer Exodus.

For reference, this is my first time really listening to Reggae. Lively Up Yourself: So fun, I can see myself just putting this on and relaxing and vibing soooo harddd. 4/5 No Woman No Cry: Beautiful song, very nice lyrics, also really fun to listen too!! 4/5 Them Belly Full (But We Hungry): another great deeply rooted song from what i can tell. its great!! 3.75/5 Rebel Music: So laid back sounding, ahh the harmonica is great!! 3.5/5 So Jah Seh: Yea its like good. 3/5 Natty Dread: yea imean its like the same. 3/5

АХ как хорошо курить траву

It's just so smooth, there's a real warmth to it. No Woman, No Cry is a classic - the Hammond organ steals the show but I like the guitar licks too. Tempo wise everything is slow, relaxed, the swaying of a palm tree in the Tropics. Rebel Music has prominent harmonica (it feels a little improvised) over another steady plodding bassline. Everything comes together, the band, the organ, Marley's voice, the backing female chorus. The second half continues with more of the same cool, evocative stuff. I think Revolution is the best of the back half, and as good as anything on the album. A strong closer, but I'm liking all of this this more than I thought I would. Put it on and float away.

Was a pleasant morning experience listening to this. I like Marley's voice and the relaxed feel of the music. Good conscious lyrics too.

A damn good album, even though reggae isn't usually my thing. All good songs. My only real complaint is the track order, Revolution should have been the closer.

Never heard Bob Marley outside his most popular songs, and I was surprised to see how much I enjoyed this album. It's the type of music I would listen to when trying to slow down from a fast and hectic day trying to regain your feet. Really enjoyed the listen.

8/10

Listened driving to and from work. Reggae isn't really my thing but I really enjoyed this one. Thought it was all going to sound the same but there was a lot of variety in the tracklist. Surprised by this one!

Favourite song: Them Belly Full (but we hungry)

Le seul reggae que je pense aimer, c'est Bob Marley !

Finally, when people ask me if I like Bob Marley I can say something besides “I haven’t really listened to him,” which, judging from the reaction I usually get to that reply, is worse than saying you don’t like him. Anyway, was sort of “dreading” listening to this album because I have never been a big reggae fan, and I’ve always imagined that listening to a full album of reggae songs would be super tedious. Well, this album went down so smoothly I was surprised when the last song finished. I think I kind of get reggae music now—it’s just funk with the wrong beats accented. I enjoyed this record. I enjoyed the tight, funky band. And I enjoyed Bob Marley’s vocals. I’ll never understand the rich cultural background that underpins each song on this album, but I enjoyed each song. The Album is well paced, and, somehow, feels like it offers a variety of genres. This is a good album and I’d listen again.

Rating: 7/10 I’m not even close to a reggae expert but I expect it doesn’t get much better than Bob Marley. I should continue to dive into his deep discography despite a career cut short because this later record of his and the Wailers is quite good. Good rhythms and amazing lyrics, I really like the background vocal singers as well

Thoroughly chill and great. Interesting little elements thrown in with backing vocals and little instrument bits and stuff like that that made it kinda great tbh. And I don't think I've ever fully appreciated Bobby's vocals enough either - they're great too 8.1/10

Никита з. Бы заценила сто проц лето вайб

Beautiful album

You can almost begrudge all the commercial advantages Bob Marley had over other reggae acts. He was good looking, had catchy tunes with soulful lyrics and an English record label to push him. He was so successful it sometimes feel like the media and his fans have his light blocking out other reggae acts. But his records are actually very good. So you can't really begrudge him.

This was a pleasant chill album after being served a Pantera album yesterday. Favorites: "Lively Up Yourself" and "No Woman, No Cry".

I'm not as high on this Bob Marley album as the others in the book, but it's still very good. The first half is a bit stronger than the the second. 4 stars.

Some good tracks but not my cup of tea

This was the first time I listened to an entire Bob Marley's record, of which I only know the most famous songs. Excellent song writing, vocals and arrangements. (And the social/political touch of certain lyrics is great too.) All in all, lot of fun.

Favorite track(s): No Woman, No Cry, Them Belly Full (But We Hungry), Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Road Block), Revolution Heard before Previous rating: 8/10

Fifty years old and the themes of rebellion and uprising are maybe more relevant than ever, at least in this country.

A nice change of pace from the Noughties music I've been listening to! Catchy tunes

Got some absolute fucking all timers on it hasn't it. Probably deserves 4 stars alone for that.

Highlights: No Woman No Cry, Them Belly Full, So Jah S'eh, Natty Dread, Bend Down Low Strong lineup of songs that surprised me. I'm not that hot for reggae because I find it to be the perfect music for annoying white people, but I must say I like it (self-diagnosis?). No but seriously, on my soul I bet 90% of them can't name a god damn album of his but they will swear he's their idol. Musical Che Guevara. Great opening, noticeably weaker ending. Rebel Music was close to making the honourable mentions, but it's a bit too long and repetitive for my liking. Kinda sounds like it was long just because it's a closer for side A (fact check: yes). Similar take on Liven Up Yourself. It's a groovy opener, but it grows stale by the end because it relies on the bass which goes in circles. Memorable and playful refrains like in So Jah S'eh and Natty Dread are real ear-worms. Groovy sound paired with wise and horny lyrics. Sensational.

This is my second Bob Marley album, and I super respect him for basically creating a genre all on his own, which is something very few can claim to have done. Compared to Exodus, I think I actually prefer the instrumentation and production on this one (Harmonica, Acoustic Guitar, Saxophone, etc), but the songwriting isn’t as good. Favorite Track: Sol Jaj S’eh

אלבום חביב ביותר, מסרים יחסית יפים. תמיד בוב מארלי מקסים. לא תמיד אלבום אחיד כל כך במיוחד כמו שלבוב מארלי יש כיוון כללי יחסית אחיד ונחמד

It didn't fit my mood; a classic, for sure, but I'll give it a 4, 'cause has "No woman no cry" but it was not the best day to have this! I will have to come back to it in the future, so that I can make it proper justice... maybe!

Chill

Great album as expected, lots of favorites, I love the reggae I always do, definitely a save

I seen the Wailers without Bob Marley I have also seen Blind Melon aans Shannon Hoon. Odd one here is I've seen Scott Weiland without STP. I am very aware of Marley, mostly off of Legend. In fact, when I read on Wikipedia that the album is the first without Pete Tosh, Steppin' Razor popped in my head. It's still there. Marley makes fun upbeat reggae music with political charged lyrics as a way of dealing with the turmoil in Jamaica. We need someone like this in America right now. 4

Great album! A couple of singles but a lot of great songs.

Szkoda że jest zima a nie lato bo oddałoby jeszcze bardziej

Reggae!!

A pretty good album, I liked No Woman No Cry the most.

Had it on in the background while I cooked and it made the vibe infinitely better

Pretty good, I prefer his more popular songs ig

Listened to this first thing Sunday morning, awesome way to start my day. Fav- Talkin Blues

This is a fine pop reggae album that greatly helped bring reggae to a wider audience in the 1970s. Good stuff.

Very relaxing and easy listen. I do have an appreciation for reggae because my dad loves it, though I never really listen to it myself.

Review on rym

07/10 06.01.2026

Immediately gets your head bobbing. Just so groovy. And it just keeps going. I like the intermittent use of harmonica on this record. Livens it up a little bit. Keeps me on my toes. I wish they did more of it. My standout track here is Talkin' Blues. The groove is pretty consistent with the rest of the album, but somehow it just feels like the epitome of everything they were doing here. The instrumental, the melody, the message. It all comes together in a high quality way here. I think it ends a little bit wonky. Am-A-Do is a fine track, but doesn't come off to me as an ideal closer. It's just another song on the record. I think ending on Revolution would have been smoother and more satisfying. Overall I think it does what it was trying to do. It's a fun, groovy album, with meaningful lyrics if you really pay attention. It could have been a little more diverse, but it is quite good. A little bit outside what I would normally listen to, but I'm glad I spent the time on it. 3.6/5

Luv me sum Rasta Marley

can't go wrong with reggae really, and can never go wrong with Bob Marley. easy listening fab stuff

Remains one of my favorite no-skip albums.

I have always been drawn to music that compels the listener to move, and reggae, by its very nature, embodies this quality. For that reason, I believe this album serves as an excellent gateway into the world of reggae for me, one that has already sparked a genuine curiosity to explore further alternatives within the genre. A particularly significant element I seek in reggae is the presence of my favorite instrument, the Fender Rhodes. There is something profoundly satisfying about the way its warm, fluid tones complement a reggae rhythm. A relationship that, while not always overt, is subtly and effectively conveyed in the track “So Ja S’eh.” This song stands out as my favorite on the album and has lingered in my mind long after I finished listening, a testament to its memorability and charm. Prior to this experience, I was unfamiliar with Bob Marley & The Wailers; however, I am now genuinely grateful to have discovered their work. As a whole, the album feels cohesive, unified by a consistent palette of techniques and instrumentation, yet it avoids monotony by employing these elements in distinct and varied ways across each track. Ultimately, I consider this album an outstanding first point of entry, and I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to listen to more of their music.

Lively Up yourself: im surprised ive never Heard this before, good Groove, a little long

פעם ראשונה שאני מקשיבה לאלבום, אני מופתעת מכמות הנושאים החברתיים/ פוליטיים. זה מרגיש כמו סיפור שמסופר על ידי המספר. ברגע שמקשיבים למילים מקבלים תמונה מלאה ועמוק. יותר שעוזרת להבין שזה לא רק ווייבים טובים. שילוב של בלוז, אלמנטים ג׳מייקנים כמובן. אבל ממש לא מרגיש שזה מתאים רק שאתה ב״היי״ יש וויבים כמובן, אבל מרגישים בשירים כעס, עצב, נוסטלגיה מרדנות. זה הרבה מעבר ל״וויב״ אני מרגישה שזה שובר לי סטיגמה וקצת יותר משנה את שעתי בכל הקשור לרגאיי. עם זאת זה עדיין לא הז׳אנר האהוב עלי. קצת נמרח וחזרתי בחלק מהשירי

yes!! good!! Love the instrumentals and his voice but just generally love bob Marley also cool album cover Faves: Them belly full No woman no cry Bend down low 4.3 stars 8.8/10

Daamn didn't realize I missed reggae in my life

A nice respite from the January weather. To some degree i think my reception of this album is something of a victim of Marleys ubiquitous popularity in culture; to some degree its hard to break through and hear something new. Still fun though.

As someone who knew of Bob Marley I hadn’t really listened fully to his work. This was a great introduction and every song had such a unique synergy which made it feel so special and interesting to listen. Each track had special moments. I thoroughly enjoyed this.

Weed

First time actually listening to Bob Marley, not a huge fan of reggae but solid album, high 3/low 4

Love the vocals, love all the different instruments and the layers and harmonizing. Bob Marley and the chorus of ladies all have beautiful smooth voices that sound angelic with the harmonics and piano and bass that create a peaceful, almost psychedelic listening experience. This album makes me feel like I should be on a beach somewhere living my best life.

Finally got into Bob Marley last year. Tried a few times previously to get into it, but it was always a struggle, but it's clicking now. Hadn't heard this one, but I enjoyed it.

I can see why the live version of No Woman No Cry became the definitive one - that version is so warm and tender, the original is more “cheer up love, it might never happen”. There are some other great songs here though.

Reggae

good chill album to play in the background, best song was the opening track but i did not add anything to my playlists would recommend to people who really like bob marley but all the tracks sounded similar

Not huge reggae fan, but Bob is great

Ok

Righteous

I love me some Reggae. Bob and his crew just create an immaculate vibe while incorporating some important themes. Music about revolutions I can listen to while lounging on the beach. Favorite songs were Lively Up Yourself, No Woman No Cry, Rebel Music, and Revolution.

4.5*

Hard to knock this. The vibes are chill. The message is strong. Bob deserves his place in history.

Solid album throughout with one of his well-known hits. It’s got all the elements you hope for in ragged on full display here. I don’t know his other albums well enough to know how I’d place this one. It’s December so this might’ve crept up to a five star with the right weather. Rating: 4.3

Not his most famous songs for the most part. Enjoyed.

Muy Buen Album , para escuchar del principio al fin tiene mucha vibra .

In a lot of these songs, I don't really know what's going on, but I really dig the energy! Bob Marley has a captivating voice and the songs are a lot of fun. No Woman No Cry is obviously a classic, great song. The album starts out a bit shaky, besides that one. But then So Jah S'eh kicks it up a notch, and the rest of the album does not let go. Fun ride! Best song: No Woman No Cry

One of the better albums I have listened to in a while. I wasn't familiar with the genre much as I just didn't grow up with it or heard it on the radio. The only song I really knew was No Woman, No Cry. I have been missing out and this album was a vibe from start to finish.

4/5 God what an album! Bob Marley is making me appreciate reggae way more than I did previously. The lyricism, the instrumentals, the melodies. Maybe I'm just a fucking bass player but I'm enjoying the entirety of it so much. I genuinely did not think I would vibe with it so hard but here we are. Amazing album, the only downside for me personally is that the songs weren't very different from one another, but that's a personal thing rather than something inherently bad about the album.

Bueatiful favorite song was no woman no cry

Great laid back listen

Solid, my favorite bass line was on Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)

Oikein pätevä albumi. Bob Marley oli tietysti entuudestaan tuttu muusikko, mutta tältä kyseiseltä levyltä olin kuullut vain yhden biisin. Rentoa musiikkia vaikka monet tekstit käsittelevätkin vakavia ja surullisia asioita.

A solid reggae album. There’s a reason his greatest hits is called legend

Feels weird listening to this in winter 🤔

Incredibly hype to see this album appear for me today. The first - hopefully of many - reggae albums on this journey. Straight away, my heart melts at the thump of that bass in "Lively up yourself", with uplifting lyrics delivered in Marley's passion but easy going voice. The lyrics themselves, though simple, speak purely to living positively and spreading that joy to others. "No Woman, no Cry" continues this message from the opposite side of things, encouraging others to not dwell on the past, remember things fondly and move forward, prepared for the future. The almost 'mysterious' sounding compilation at the beginning of "Them Belly Full" and "Rebel Music" was a real novel experience, especially with the use of the harmonicas; only reggae could be so relaxed and deliver such a serious message. The album arguably reaches it's political peak with the title-track, with references to 'babylon', a Rastafarian word used to describe places of oppression. The novelty continues again into "Bend Down Low", with it's croaky guitars and cowbells, leading into some of the smoothest basslines I've ever heard in "Talkin' Blues". To complete the album, a call to arms to protect the planet in the beautiful "Revolution". I enjoyed my time a lot with this album, although a lot of the songs to my untrained ear sound very similar. Hopefully with more time, I'll be able to distinguish each track from each other further, beyond just their lyrics.

Good stuff

Bob always puts me in a good mood

released 1974. the 'ultimate reggae album of all time', themes of fighting government oppression and uniting through music within the rastafarian culture songs i already knew: no woman no cry songs i liked: lively up yourself fun facts: "Natty Dread" refers to rastafarians who embrace their natural hair and cultural heritage, rejecting societal norms and oppression. Bob Marley died aged 36 from melanoma skin cancer under his toe that was initially thought to be a soccer injury

Great tunes, great vibes. I never find myself particularly wanting to put on Bob Marley because he's really overplayed in specific circumstances, but when it's on, it's really quite good.

klasisk bob marley musikk klager ikke

I enjoyed this album a lot.

Bob Marley was smoking that good kush. The kind that starts revolutions, ya know. As always, No Women, No Cry is an all time banger.

i likeyy

Bob Marley is an icon, practically synonymous with Reggae. And his vocal delivery and political lyrics are excellent, proudly rooting this album in Jamaican and Rastafarian culture such that it’s impossible to overlook. But while Bob Marley gets a ton of credit for his work, I think the biggest star of this album is Aston Barrett, the bass guitarist. I remember my dad playing The Wailers when I was a kid, and falling in love with the thumping, syncopated, melodic bass lines. Every song is improved harmonically and rhythmically by Family Man’s bass.

Great tunes. Not sure if it's the desert island Marley album, but very good reggae album.

Марлі краще слухати концертні записи.

Tight som en tiger!

so jah s’eh…. topplåt deluxe. otroligt bra album men blir ingen femma pga min själ är för kall för reggae

Såja säg: Hur skulle man kunna motstå att helt hänge sig åt detta? Såja säg: Allah i all ära. Det här är profeten i källan från vilken jag hämtar min juice. Colafontänen. – Bert Rastafar-ai. [ Mi bredda, fi write like di madman dem, it kinda vague. Weh kinda mad ting yuh a look for? Fi fix it up, mi need fi know a likkle more. Juss holla at min. Oddaawise, mi wish yuh a bless up day full up a peace, love, an' herb!] Lighning, Tånder, brrrr brimstone and foja,foja,foja Såja säg: Fy helvete vad bra det låter. Vilket band. Vilken mix. Allt ligger exakt rätt och sounden flyter in i varandra exakt lagom. Exakt lagom. Såja säg: Vill ge fem. Men kanske saknas det allra sista som får en att rysa från" anus till hjässa " som en annan ai skrev. Såja säg: kanske inte ens Bob's bästa?

Not a reggae fan, but it was soothing, relaxing and really good!

Other than the crossover hits, haven’t listened to much Marley. Enjoy the vibe. Best thing about this project is doing a bit of research on the artist. Love that he gave writing credits to family and friends in order to take care of them.

I remember most of this pretty well and still like it a lot. Lively Up Yourself has always been a fave track — it swings even more than the usual reggae song — plus it’s one of only three songs he wrote for the album.

No Women No Cry- not be my #1 album. But name a Marley album that isn’t fantastic The roots, the blues-y guitar and the production value is great. A preview of what was to come.

First time with this album. The studio version of 'No Woman No Cry' is umm... 'different' if you're used to the commonly played live track. I enjoyed this. Not as much as I enjoyed 'Exodus', but it's still 'good'. 4/5 from me.

Never really listened to Bob Marley…. Rather chill.

This album is actually really good. I've enjoyed it a lot listening to it. It's fresh, it's funny and it has also some interesting tracks. This album is not a masterpiece but it really is a great one and one that is definitely so enjoyable to hear.

I hadn’t ever listened to Bob Marley before, but I really enjoyed this album. It had some great variety and songs that were fun to listen to.

good vibes

I was just assigned Exodus the other day so this is coming at a good time for me. I prefer this one, but whether that’s because I’m a simple man with simple tastes, have bad taste or am just incredibly shallow I couldn’t tell you. None of which is to say its themes are any less heavy in places just that they’re wrapped up in catchier tunes - but again I am just a simple creature of the heath.

Starts off fantastically with "Lively Up Yourself" and "No Woman No Cry" and doesn't drop off much from there. It's really good to hear these Marley albums having only heard the greatest hits album "Legend" before. Jamaica has been in my thoughts following Hurricane Melissa so this album put me back there at the Pelican Bar ((now destroyed) and Treasure Beach. Marley's (and Jamaica's) spirit is strong.

1. Lively Up Yourself - 8 Brilliant vocals and a superb guitar lead this track through an amazing vibe that is quintessential reggae. 2. No Woman No Cry - 8 The guitar at the end is the perfect cherry on the top of the cake of this track. Lyrically good, musically great, it's just a solid reggae track. 3. Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) - 7 Lyrically good if a bit simple the track is a solid vibe with some good instrumentals to keep you well entertained. 4. Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock) - 9 Brilliant reggae. Instrumentals are absolutely addicting on this track. Marley's vocals are sublime as well. Super listen. 5. So Jah S'eh - 9 Solid reggae track. Really good sound on it with some excellent lyrics on the track. Quintessential Bob Marley. 6. Natty Dread - 5 Instrumentally it's good but lyrically it's completely lost on me. The lines going from street to street fly over my head. Choruses are okay. 7. Bend Down Low - 8 Really fun track. Solid lyrics and awesome vocals. Instrumentally it's a bit fun but it's definitely the weakest part of the song. Reminds me of a 50s Ray Charles track. 8. Talkin' Blues - 6 Bit of a pass over track. It's not a lyrically or instrumentally as inspiring as anything else on the track. 9. Revolution - 7 The first verse is superb but the chorus is a little too slow and the lyrics in them feel a little too forced. Could lull you to sleep at times if you're not alert enough. 10. Am-A-Do - 4 Nothing burger of a track with a lot of repetitive lyrics. Complete depart with the rest of the album. Average Rating: 7.10 Adjusted to 5-Point Scale: 3.55 Rounded Up: 4 Stars

I and I love dis rebel music

Might be a five but the way Neymar was glazing gotta dink it down just a lil.

Fantastic album. The first 2 tracks on this record are iconic in music. Need to listen to reggae more.

Bob Marley is nice like that

Great album. Probably better than Exodus. Timeless tunes and each song melds into the next - like a great jazz album. I don't think you would tire of listening to this easily.

I feel like I'm in falasarna watching the sun set into the sea 4.0

Lyrically very good, musically good but a touch repetitive

A true classic!

Un po' peggio rispetto all'altro album, ma comunque top

Very chill and created some good vibes. J liked it too

A great album and the Wailers really elevate the tunes

Is this Marley’s best work? Sure seems that way.

Great piece of Reggae. Most of people recognize "No woman, no cry" but the rest are quite in the same style. Bob Marley was a genius who brought Reggae to the rest of the world.

I never really appreciated reggae fully in my life and I doubt I'll ever will, but it's hard to deny that "Natty Dread" is a great album. The horn section on the irresistible opener "Lively Up Yourself" is unbelievably tight, "Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)" reeks with dread and despair, and "Talkin' Blues" masterfully fuses blues with the syncopated Jamaican rhythms. The repetitive nature of the music and its vibe that's just so associated with joints and drug culture makes it hard for me to fully connect with it emotionally, but still, "Natty Dread" is a huge achievement, especially when you think of where Bob Marley was in his career at the time, just having cut all strings from two of his closest collaborators. ("No Woman No Cry" is infinitely better in the live version though, the studio version lacks its power, though it's a lovely, soft arrangement.)

Yes ! Album cool, je ne connaissais pas celui là

It's hard to go wrong with the smooth sounds of Bob Marley. Yet another solid release. Favorite track: Natty Dread

Fuck jah mon, Rasta ganja boi

Didn't enjoy as much as Concrete Jungle, but thought it was very good.

Tem bons clássicos!

Excellent vibe.

Pretty good album! First reggae album, but definitely a solid one.

One of the better Bob Marley albums. I liked pretty much every song on here. A couple dragged on a bit too long (Rebel Music, Revolution), but all of the music and lyrics were great. Top tracks: No Woman No Cry Lively Up Yourself Am-A-Do (from the 2001 remaster release) 3.65 / 5 stars

One of my favourite albums - 50 years ago! Still good though I usually listen to live versions of some of the tracks.

I know three Reggae Artists: Rebelution Slightly Stoopid And Bob Marley This is a genre I’ve just never connected with. I don’t like it. I don’t necessarily hate it. It might as well be German polka or Mongolian Throat Singing. I am impressed at the musicianship, I’m aware that it carries with it a rich cultural history, I respect the artists that make it however I’ve always felt like irs not for me. I’ll stop and listen to a reggae band if they’re playing live and I’m passing by or if I’ve got spare time at a music festival. But I’ve very seldom not been blown away or taken somewhere by listening to reggae (especially not since the age of 24). That being said Three Little Birds, No Woman no Cry, Redemption Song and Jammin are some of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. I was prepared to write an opus on how I don’t care for reggae and I’m on So Jah S’eh and I’m absolutely hooked and blown away. I’m a listener that only knows the hits and this song is amazing. It is so deeply steeped in faith and hope. I always think of the genre as “mmm chicka mmm chicka” but there’s some incredible guitar work, layers of sounds adding to an absolute sonic wall of color at some parts. In my own myopic view Bob Marley is the genre. Every other act is paying tribute to him. Not in the figurative “every metal band is Black Sabbath at different speeds” but in a very literal sense. Bob Marley is the perfect embodiment of the genre. I don’t think the genre has anyone who does it better or who has innovated meaningfully since him. That’s not meant to be pejorative to the other artists either it’s just to say that Bob is the Mozart of his style. Maybe I don’t connect with reggae, but I believe in Bob. And maybe that’s what matters.

Not my absolute favorite by Bob, but still a pretty great one through and through

Solid Marley

What I would’ve expected from a bob Marley album, good but nothing exceptional, groovy stuff. 4 stars

Þetta er svo góð tónlist. Ekki jafn góð og fyrri platan sem við fengum en samt svo gott.

Gott reggí stöff.

love it

Incredibly solid record by the band. The guitar work here is crisp. Favorite tracks: No Woman, No Cry; Natty Dread

great songs on here and some less recognized, well made

I liked it! A bunch of Bob Marley songs I hadn't known before, which was enjoyable

I always think that Marley's live work is better than his studio albums. However, this is Marley at his best. Tight songs. Music that is still relevant today.

9 Can’t go wrong with Bob really did he ever put a foot wrong I don’t think so

there’s definitely a time and place for reggae but if i enjoyed it getting ready for work in the morning, i’ll enjoy it when the time is right

Love the songs on this album even though the audio quality leaves a lot to be desired.

That middle set was 🔥 ✅✅ Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) ✅✅✅ Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock) ✅✅✅ So Jah S'eh ✅✅ Natty Dread

I think this album lowered my blood pressure

Having been forced to listen to "Legend" on repeat by a colleague years ago, I had thought I had lost any ability to appreciate Bob Marley. Fortunately I gave this a spin. It's not something I will likely ever go back to, but this is a wonderful album and has much more depth than any greatest hits compilation.

As 15-year-old white Catholic middle-class kid, I discovered Legend. Thus began a short, intense, and deeply embarrassing Bob Marley phase. How embarrassing? I named my first car Bob Marley. "That's not so bad," you say. That's because I haven't mentioned the rastacap I wore on a regular basis. Or my hoodie with "yeah mon"-esque messaging that was undoubtedly inadvertently racist. It is my personal mission to destroy all evidence of this period of my life, which includes eliminating any friends who remember it. While I listened to Legend a million times—"Buffalo Soldier" still rules—I never dove into Marley's catalogue. I'm thankful not to hear the overplayed hits on this (save "No Woman No Cry"), but this felt repetitious. I liked "Lively Up Yourself" and "Them Belly Full," but much of this receded into the background for me. Sorry for letting you down, 15-year-old Kyle. I'm rounding up in your honor.

Sing to my soul Marley.

I think I never actually really liked reggae, but this is Bob Marley. This is beyond good. This is fabulous. I completely enjoy this.

me gustaron algunos temas, es algo que volvería a escuchar

Great for what it is

Ire ire! The best to ever do it.

This was the first time I had listened to Bob Marley outside of the “Legend” album, and so I didn’t know whether I would enjoy this like I do that. Turns out I do. I don’t think you can go wrong with any Bob Marley.

Awesome listening experience. Friendly and slow, diverse but meaningful even decades later.

Not Bob Marley's best album, but still good. 4 stars or B.

This was a solid reggae album by Bob Marley & The Wailers! I don’t listen to a ton of raggae music or Bob Marley but this album had a great chill vibe and beats. I would definitely listen to this again if I wanted something chill and lowkey to listen to.

A strong 4-star record. Marley steps fully into his role as leader here, with the I-Threes’ harmonies adding depth and warmth throughout. The grooves are steady and immersive, the political and spiritual themes are front and center, and cuts like “Lively Up Yourself” and “Them Belly Full” really shine. “No Woman, No Cry” is beautiful here, though I still prefer the definitive live version. Not a perfect five, but a great listen and a clear milestone in Marley’s catalog.

Favorite Track: Revolution

Awful to say but I was not actually familiar with Bob marleys game.

Great to revisit some old favourites and listen to some less familiar ones. After 2 Slipknot albums, this comes as a blessed relief. Irresistible grooves and his wonderful voice. Yes he could be political too, often raising awareness of Third world inequalities but he never screams his message rather hypnotises you with the beat.

4 estrelas. Exodus talvez seja o 5 estrelas de BM

FINALLY SOME GOOD FUCKING FOOD Date listened: 09/09/25 Favourite songs: No Woman No Cry, So Jah, S'eh, Am-A-Do Rating 3.5 (I'm rounding up today, I make the rules)

I don't always listen to reggae, but when I do I'll probably start with this again

Lovely ride for my first Marley album.

Off the cuff remark: another great album by Marley et al. The version of No Woman No Cry here is a faster, jauntier version than the one I'm most familiar with. Not as stunning as some of the earlier albums but still great. Standout track: side 1 particularly strong: Lively Up Yourself, Them Belly Full and Roadblock are all fantastic Revisit?: not the first Marley album to go to but definitely worth repeating

Awesome album

Bob Marley.

Had only heard Legend before. I enjoyed this album.

Sterkt album. Ingen dårlige låter. Herlig vibe gjennom hele albumet. Sterk 4’er fra meg.

Politically charged and filled with songs that stick with you like an earworm, Natty Dread really shows how effectively Bob Marley can hook you into themes of revolution and social commentary with both simple yet powerful lyrics that are constantly drilled into you during the length of this album. Bob Marley has always has had incredibly catchy songs, but No Woman No Cry is where I feel he's at his strongest. I first listened to the live version of this song, which is where I feel it's at its best, but the Album version still lives up to this praise and is a song that stands out above the rest. Unfortunately for me, Reggae is always a genre where you need to be in a certain mood to listen to, and while some songs land that perfect length of time, others may drag on a bit too long and can be a bit too repetitive for my taste. Still, that shouldn't take away from how consistently solid this album is all throughout.

yeah

An absolute classic. Reggae's never been my thing, but you can't deny Marley's talent and influence, and this is a downright fun album.

Classic from Bob Marley. Some of the best reggae out there of course, and you have to give credit for the context of the album (revolution). Exodus has some of Marley’s best bangers though so this can’t reach 5 stars.

This guy is flawless. Some of the live versions are better though.

jolly but samey

1. Really loved the trumpets and guitar. 2. First time listening to the recorded version of the song. I liked his singing better in the live version 3. Love the groove and the back vocals on that one. Love the hook "an hungry mob is an angry mob" 4. Love the harmonica in this one. Love the back vocals also. I can i hear some funkadelic and sly and the family stone in it. I think the song drags a little bit thought, it could of been 4 minutes long since it didn't really evolved or add anything new in those 2 last minutes 5. I live that piano accompany bob's cadense on the hook, the lyrics are also very poignant with bob marley's story of having to survive even if he came up from a poor upbringing 6.my lest favourite track, the song doesn't have something interesting going on and i think the groove is a bit boring 7. The song is good, but i'm not a big fan of the back vocals singing the lyrics in advance, it feels disjointed and a bit confusing to follow 8. Really loved the lyrics. A story about a homeless person losing his faith in everything because he's been abandoned by society

Chill and vibey. My boyfriend and I lit up listening to this one.

This was everything I needed. Perfect vibes. My fave track was am-a-do. Just chill vibes all around.

Classi, love BM

Usually, the greatest hits compilation misses the mark by not including enough. This whole album could have been a second disc to Legend.

This is a classic album, and you can hear Bob still shaping the sound that would later peak on Exodus. The grooves are strong, the atmosphere is unmistakable, and the songs carry that spirit and message he’s known for. It may not be quite as polished as what came after, but it’s a great album and a key step in his evolution.

Bob Marley, I love the ease of his music and how he pulls so much meaning and depth to what seem like such simple laid back songs.

Get down with your bad self! I like this album more with every listen. These are some laid back grooves & there's just something about Reggae that I really like. Bob & the Wailers have an interesting blues-reggae fusion. Great instrumentation and vocals. The beats are so right on. Lively Up Yourself and No Woman No Cry are the hits and those are great songs. Rebel Music has some sweet harmonica playing. Other favorites: Them Belly Full, Talk'n Blues, & Revolution (really like the horns in that one).

No Woman No Cry has always been one of my favorite Bob Marley songs, but I've only ever heard the live version from Legend. I love the studio version just as much. I wasn't familiar with the rest of this album. I like how he takes his time getting the messages of the songs across (which highlight a variety of struggles in a beautifully poetic way), while cool instrumentals and backing vocals carry the jams in such a chill, funky way. The vibe and life of Jamaica is so perfectly captured in this, which makes sense since he basically IS Jamaica. Great jams, I really want to be on the beach now!

Неочікувано мені сподобалось, при тому, що я не фанат Боба Марлі загалом.

Made me want to bun of work

Blissfully chilled

Personal enjoyment: 4/5 Relevance to this list: 5/5

As a stoner in high school, Bob Marley was basically constant background music for everything we did. I rarely listen to Bob Marley now, but every single time I do I am reminded that I need to listen to more Bob Marley.

Really enjoyed Talkin’ Blues

Favorite: Revolution and Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)

I mean, it’s Bob Marley.

Classic Marley. Bluesier than I expected. Not sure how it rates compared to his other works; the only "hit" here is No Woman No Cry.

Classic

Nice for breakfast listening

Pretty chill one to start my 1001 album journey. Reggae is one genre that I have not listened to a whole bunch (not that I've listened to a whole lot of music in general); so these songs were mostly brand new listens. The percussion does tend to get a bit repetitive for me, but the vocals, and the lyrics especially more than make up for it. Solid 7/10 Favorites: Rebel Music, Revolution, No Woman No Cry (the live version preferred)

I have so much respect for this guy. Besides being a great musician and musical innovator, he was just a good, selfless human being. Can’t say enough good about this man and his music.

(83/100)

08/08/2025 Not a fan of reggae or the Marley. But this was harmless.

Reggae, maar dan wel een aantal bekende nummers. Als in ik ken 3 van deze nummers van het Live! album. Dat is wel een lekker stukje houvast. Het voordeel van ome Bob is ik niet naar de teksten hoef te luisteren. Als 'No Woman No Cry' vertaald moet worden als 'Nee vrouwke nie huilen' in plaats van 'Geen vrouw geen gejank' wordt het voor mij een kansloze missie. Overigens is de album versie van dat nummer niet de versie die in ons collectieve geheugen is gebrand, we kennen allemaal de live versie namelijk. Dit is meer dan prima, zeker als je dit maar heel af en toe hoort. Het lijkt soms wat simpel, maar de percussie, de bas en de gitaar doen als je er op let hele leuke dingen. 4 sterren.

Ahh, Bob Marley the man who introduced reggae to mainstream audiences worldwide. In college, as a pot smoking person who hung out with many hippies, the music of Bob Marley and others in his influence, was common ground. I spent many nights grateful that we were listening to Market and not another damn Grateful Dead bootleg. Listening to this album today obviously brought back many memories, but it got me wondering why I vibed with it when so much other chill music from the 70s didn't do it for me. I think it was the surface simplicity over the top of a deeper complexity? In any event, having much more diverse tastes than my younger self I think I can appreciate the music on a different level today. There are some fantastic songs here and the album is pretty solid. It has beautiful vocals with the Marley harmonies immediately familiar to people worldwide, with lyrics that are thought provoking. It is also interesting to think about the influence that bass-forward reggae has had in pop culture. All of this backed by his horn section that adds that danceable funk to the final product. Wailers fans might hate me, but I think this first album without them may have generated some of Bob Marley's beat music. It is certainly a classic. Not a personal all time favorite, but one I will probably revisit when the mood strikes. The list certainly needed to ensure reggae was represented and I cannot think of a choice that better captures the roots of this genre, but I'm probably wrong because the music is only an occasional pleasure for me. Another 3.5* for me, but I tend to round up when the album has deeper personal and cultural significance, this one has both.

Bob gets at least 4 stars and this is a great record until Am-A-Do.

Dope

Not as good as Exodus in my mind but a damn good album.

The list has seen to it that I be given my second Bob Marley & The Wailers album not long after my first, and I'm not exactly complaining. What I have to say about this is honestly pretty similar to what I had to say about Catch A Fire, although I may have slightly preferred Catch A Fire. This is as chill and joyful and politically minded as any other Bob Marley I've heard. Marley is still a great presence, The Wailers are still super tight, and this is another great batch of songs. A great example of reggae, that I get a lot out of, and honestly, I don't have much more to say.

Easy reggae

yeah man iconic, best of his genre!

da igual el mood que l musica de este tio siempre entra

No puede no gustarte Bob Marley creo yo. El reggae mola pero sin abusar. Obviamente no woman no cry top del álbum con them belly full cerquita cerquita

Yeah it was vibey

I must admit, I've never actually listened to Bob Marley, at least not on my own. This was really great, I can understand why he's legendary status.

Love Bob Marley. It’s very reminiscent of my childhood vacations.

Given that reggae isn't a musical dish I would usually choose to indulge in, it is difficult to assess this album as I don't have adequate material to compare it to. I'll give it a go though. Incredibly well produced, some lovely sounding clean guitar licks, slow steady fat sounding bass, of course excellent vocals and some fantastic backing singers. Great when a little bit of brass makes an appearance. Some lovely harmonicameos. Enjoyed most of the songs but I was rarely blown away. Absolutely loved So Jah S'eh though. Again the brass was beautiful and I found the vocal melodies distinct and interesting. Talkin Blues was decent. No Woman No Cry deserving of its status although I prefer the live versions. Thought Lively Up Yourself was a bit disappointing as an opener and Am A Do wasn't fantastic as a closer (I know it wasn't originally). The more political numbers didn't hit me the way I had hoped, that is perhaps a me problem. Would certainly listen again. 7/10.

Oh I am so god damn excited about this ! A lil shout out to the one, the only, Neil France (or his preference - Dad), for doing the lords work and initially introducing me to this album at the big age of 5 years old. Listening to this album feels like being part of an intimate jam session, with my nearest and dearest. (ALSO HIS WIFE IS ONE OF THE FEMALE VOCALISTS ON THIS ALBUM !!). The huge range of instruments weaving in and out, with direct relevance to the emotional tenor of the songs is just impeccable. Beyond 'No Woman, No Cry', which has become a stand alone reggae classic, Naddy Dread is just remarkable. “Lively Yourself Up” is cool and stripped down — every note and percussive shake seems necessary. “Rebel Music (3 O’Clock Road Block)” folds in sidelines of harmonica and stalls for brief drum turns between the regulation loping, circular beat. Bob Marley, you will ALWAYS be famous. Natty Dread wrangled the seemingly unreconcilable impulses of reggae — its economy of line and expansiveness of spirit — into an intense evocation of a people’s boundless capacities for faith, anger and love. Bob Marley, you will ALWAYS be famous. 4.8/5 - HF xo Bit of Reggae to start off my Tuesday? Don't mind if I do. I don't think I'd be out of place if I said Bob Marley arguably is the face of Reggae music and you can see why. This album was brilliant start to finish, Lively Up Yourself starts off the album at a high and keeps it there, funky basslines, sharp clean guitar tones and Marleys voice cutting through it all, this carries on to No Woman No Cry and Rebel Music. The album comes to a end with the angelic backing vocals, forwarded by Marley's soft enticing voice. Loved every track on this album would happily give it another listen. 4/5 MTW I've always struggled to connect with reggae music. This is probably down to cultural ignorance on my part - I know very little of both Caribbean and Rastafarian culture so I'm not really tapped in on the themes etc. That being said I understand who Bob Marley is and how important he is both culturally and musically. I always find the tunes and rhythm enjoyable and Natty Dread provides that exact enjoyment. The sweet subtle guitar riffs throughout the record remind me of one of my favourite guitarists - South Africa's finest Ray Phiri. I also grew up thinking 'No Woman, No Cry' meant if you have no woman you won't cry because they're some kind of nightmare or something - it's no wonder I have commitment issues. (I understand the real meaning as an adult don't worry). Positive, uplifting music that tickles the nice parts of your brain. I do struggle to connect with the lyrics which drags the rating down. Highlights for me are Rebel Music (which I swear I've seen played while Roger Waters farted around on stage with a cowbell) and Revolution, both great pieces of music. Overall a solid record, even if I did get excited when they went BOB in the group chat and was primed for Highway 61 Revisited. My day will come. 3.4/5 JF

Good pop reggae

Good variety of songs within a reggae album

This album is catchy, timeless music with a distinctive vibe. Marley shines brightly throughout the album. The version of No woman no cry is not the one most people know but no complaints.

Lovely

I'm not a big fan of reggae. I've tried to give the genre and Bob multiple chances and I think I just don't quite click with it. Maybe it's just how many people make him and weed a huge part of their personality and much of that feels a bit too corny to me. That said, much of what I've heard from him as been the singles which are overplayed to hell. This record was a great surprise as I found myself really enjoying the more organic and jamming aspects. I'm a big fan of the production choices here, it has a little bit of a live/lo-fi tinge to it. I think for what it is, it's great. Feels like a record of its time in the best way and overall, the whole of the record never over-imposed on me. Like, I can put this on during a hangout and it's chill. But yeah, loving the guitar work on this one. Will definitely check out more Marley & the Wailers like Light a Fire.

I'm not going to go too much into this, I think that Bob Marley is an artist that is best experienced live, it's culture, it's politics (even if Marley said that it wasn't so much so) and it's passion and that gets so lost in a studio. Maybe it's the transition to Marley being the real frontman of the Wailers and they needed time to find this new dynamic, but I think when reggae is treated like jazz, playful, experimental that's where it really shines. The live albums are where the I-Threes really add to the sound and it's clear that they are more than just some back random vocalists, they are integral to the Wailers' distinctive sound. Natty Dread is a very cleanly produced album and done incredibly well, but I think this lets it down. I think when we get towards the end of the album, Revolution, Talkin' Blues and Bend Down Low are the really stand out tracks and with the popularity of No Woman, No Cry, people forget that there is a lot more to this album. Would be a 5/5 for me if it were a solid live version of the same track listing as the production just feels a bit cold to me.

Not a huge reggae guy myself but this one is relatively legendary. Dread Natty is a great track.

Ikke helt på høyde med Exodus. Trekker bra opp at det høres ut som de digger det de driver med. 3,7/5

🤏🏼👏🏼

drei bis vier

Never got around to this finishing this one before. Totally forgot "No Woman, No Cry" was on here.

Not as great as I was hoping, but here we are.

a good album, enjoyed it even if it's generally not my vibe

Marley and his band need no introduction. In any case, I am too young to give it to you. As someone who gets annoyed by Don’t Worry be Happy but likes Buffalo Soldier, I was curious as to how I’d respond to this. My punk leanings are quick to dismiss Marley’s seemingly easygoing and positive disposition, but his politics are clear—and there’s no denying that the sounds here are purdy.

Pretty cool, don't think I've heard that Marley album before.

Good album.

Bob Marley... what's not to like?

Although this one might not be my favorite, it seems like any Bob Marley album is better than the best of most artists.

Bob Marley 4 stars for JMU and APO James dePaiva

01) Lively Up Yourself - 9,0 02) No Woman, No Cry - 10,0 03) Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) - 8,0 04) Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock) - 7,5 05) So Jah Seh - 7,5 06) Natty Dread - 7,5 07) Bend Down Low - 7,5 08) Talkin' Blues - 7,5 09) Revolution - 7,5 10) Am-A-Do - 7,0 TOTAL: 7,90 (79/100) Current ranking: 203/585

So I thought the vocals by Marley were a little different on the first few tracks from other music of his. His voice sounds different. Maybe it was just me. It didn’t affect my feeling of Natty Dread though because I really liked the album. The No Woman No Cry was different from what I’m used to as the version I have from a greatest hits album is a live recording. Probably prefer the live version better but the Natty Dread album version is good too. The title track and Am-A-Do weren’t my favorite but they are okay. Not deal breakers by any means. There is something about Marley’s music that soothes the soul. It’s nice to kick back and listen. I’m going with 4 rating for Natty Dread. Would add this to the rotation. 4/5

Marley is an icon, but I haven't listened to much of his work outside of his best known songs. This album was nice to listen to, it's got No Woman No Cry on it, and I also like They Belly Full (But We Hungry), Rebel Music, and the title track. I admit it's not completely my style, I don't know if I'd seek out his music necessarily. But he made some good music that is absolutely worth a listen.

Cool

pretty good

I didn't hope that this album liked me, but I liked it very much. I ain't a reggae fan but this surprised me and i enjoyed it very much.

Legendary artist, legendary vibe. Reggae isn't usually my cup of tea, but Bob Marley's music is at least a very accessible take on the genre. Not expecting to be blown away or anything, but I at least am pretty certain it will be a good time. Lively Up Yourself Fun guitar, lovely bass. Positive atmosphere. Energetic and soulful performance. Pleasant instrumental break, has a great atmosphere to it. Decent. 3.5/5 No Woman No Cry Classic. Though perhaps the live version is a bit more revered this also holds up. Fantastic lyrics, amazing storytelling. Great chorus. Lovely organ. Anthemic. Surpassed by later recordings, but still a foundational classic. 4.5/5 Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) The lyrics are about as direct as you'll get. Sadly still relevant today. Great verse melody. Lovely guitar, has a lot of personality to it. Good. 4/5 Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock) The harmonica is a pretty interesting element to this sound. Cool bassline. The anti authoritarian lyrics feel very on brand. The guitar jam drags a bit. I like the ominous organ in the background. Decent. 3.5/5 So Jah S'eh Very religiously coded with the biblical sounding lyrics. I like the horns quite a bit. Great instrumental, feels very infectious with how layered it sounds. Amazing vocal performance. Great. 4.5/5 Natty Dread Great vibe. Don't love the chorus though. Instrumentally it's kinda forgetable, though the song is sorta saved by the fairly unique lyrics. Fine. 3/5 Bend Down Low I like the slightly faster tempo. Decent bassline. The backing vocals do a great job at paralleling Bob's vocals. Kinda don't love the lyrics. Ends up not being the most memorable track. Fine. 3/5 Talkin' Blues Has some nice imagery. There's some personality to the lyrics. Bombing a church? Hold up... A bit boring. Fine. 3/5 Revolution Very direct in it's message. Love the horns. Great bassline. Love how dynamic the backing vocals are. Charismatic vocal performance, love the little inflections he does. Again draws from some very vivid imagery. Good. 4/5 Am-A-Do It's extremely forgetable. Kinda dislike the backing vocals. Feels overdone. The lyrics aren't great and the instrumental feels really sparse and boring. Has some alright vocal moments, but is otherwise pretty bland. Dislike. 2/5 A very pleasant archetypical reggae album which represents the sound in an accessible and unproblematic way. Reflects on the themes you'd expect from an album of this type: Unity, peace, love and resistance. You'll find Bob Marley on his usual game, delivering fantastically charismatic, passionate and fully realized performances. This atmospheric and easily digestible collection of songs serves as a great piece of culture which never loses focus of what it is. It's just solid reggae to the core, and sometimes that's perfectly enough. I don't think anything here will blow anyone away, though I cannot see how that would be the point of it. It's a diverse expression of a movement, a people and an idea which happens to take the form of music. And I guess this is why it sounds so relatable and real. You could talk plenty about tangental things, such as the marvelous basslines or the diverse guitar playing, but I think that's beside the point. This thing is all atmosphere and feeling. It's an aura of togetherness and carefree expression of thought, by people who sound like they're enjoying their craft. 3.5/5 Rounded up to 4/5

Solid listen,but a bit samey. Good instrumentals and vocal work.

A fantastic album that showcases Bob Marley’s signature sound and powerful messages. The blend of reggae rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics creates an uplifting vibe that’s hard to resist. Tracks like "Rebel Music" and "No Woman, No Cry" are absolute gems.

An all-around vibe. Super chill and feels timeless. The bari sax won me over :)

Good stuff. I can see why No Woman No Cry (Live) is the more definitive edition, but cool to see what it once was.

A legend. Timeless lyrics, and the reason so much of the world gets to hear reggae music

Honestly a great time

Inte hört merparten av låtarna på denna, men Bobban levererar i vanlig ordning. Lägstanivån är mycket hög och det var kul att upptäcka några godbitar som Them belly full, Rebel music, Natty dread, Talkin’ blues och Revolution.

Mój problem z Bobem Marleyem jest taki, że wychowałam się na kompilacji jego największych hitów i żadna jego płyta tego nie pobije. Ta jest dość przyjemna. Chyba najlepsza z tych trzech, które już mi się tu wylosowały. Nadal daleko im do perfekcji. 7/10

Loved it! Great background music when I’m on island time.