Natty Dread

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

(3.5)

Very good reggae, though there's better. Still, very good. BUT: reggae is a genre with a pretty narrow texture. The tempo, the feel, the production aesthetic stay remarkably consistent even across its best work. I can't imagine listening to reggae day in and day out. In the field of reggae, this might be 4 stars. In the field of music, it's a 3. (Side note: wow, the live version of "No Woman No Cry" is so much better than the album version, which I had never heard until now. If you have somehow not heard the live version, do yourself a favor and give it a listen.)

A fun reggae album full of all time classics (at least to my very limited reggae knowledge). However, I think it lacks the energy and pop and even sonic qualities that the Live! album has? So i really wasnt feeeeeling this. Cant give it more than a 3 for that. Perfectly respectable, but not making me feel more than okay.

Reminds me strongly of my neighbours (this is not a good thing) Eats honestly I see the appeal

excellent. true talent

Получил определенное удовольствие от прослушивания альбома, пусть и регги - далеко не мой любимый жанр музыки. Да, послушать 1-2 песни это весьма неплохое развлечение, но вот весь альбом - у меня как не любителя жанра, это уже вызывает некоторый дискомфорт.

3,5

This is the second Bob Marley and the Wailers album I've gotten, after getting Exodus a few months ago. As I said on that album's review, I grew up listening to Legend, the compilation album, but (other than No Woman No Cry) none of the songs from Natty Dread were on that album, so this will be a lot of new stuff for me. • Lively Up Yourself isn't on Legend, but I do know this song already. It's got a great groove, and I love the unison horn, bass and keys line that comes in around the three minute mark. • No Woman No Cry is a very nice sounding song • Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) has some really cool stuff happening with the bass, and I really like the keys • So Jah S'eh is a really cool sounding song, it has some awesome sounding hits throughout it • Bend Down Low is another really good song, the arpeggiating guitar/bass has a very uplifting sound This was a nice listen, but it definitely isn't as good as Exodus. I can see why there weren't many tracks from Natty Dread on Legend. Still, this is a Bob Marley album so it's not bad by any means. Favourite song: Lively Up Yourself

The powerful bass lines, plucky guitars and brass sections give the perfect platform for Marley’s fantastic lyricism & vocals on this album. And as with most Bob Marley albums, I am immediately transported to a beach bar somewhere tropical, a power his music has to make you really feel the songs. I'd say on this one - compared to Exodus and Catch A Fire - there are maybe 2-3 tracks that don't hit the heights enough for this to be a 10/10 album. But my god it's still brilliant. A strong 9/10.

Very mixed, I like the sort of country sound I hear on songs like Rebel Music and songs like Revolution, it just gets to be a bit too eccentric for me in a bad way on some songs. Never cared for No Woman No Cry, to simple for me.

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

It's Marley. Of course it's great. It also features my favorite Marley song, "No Woman No Cry"

Enjoyed my time with it. Wild hearing the recorded “no woman no cry”, never heard that before. It doesn’t come close to exodus in my opinion.

Bob Marley has been such a prominent figure for my entire life, mostly as a poster on college dorm room walls, that I think it can be easy to forget how truly talented he was. This album is a whole vibe, front to back, and I can barely fault it. Will be returning to this one again in the future.

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

🌿🚬

This album is so summer! I really love it, its chill but also upbeat❤️

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

This lovely album, with its great vibe, invites the listener to slow down and find beauty in life. The songs are well developed and deeply soulful. It features an emotional vocal performance, blending funk and R&B elements into its reggae core. I found myself forgetting about the stressful things in my life and simply nodding along to the rhythms. My favorite song is "Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)".

Another Bob Marley album in just a couple weeks… kinda sounds just like the other one.

Okay as background music with a couple tracks that stick out.

Prende y pasalo por favor

The production on this album is top-notch and the lyrics unfortunately are timely. This is one of my first exposures to reggae and who better than with Bob Marley to introduce me to the world of reggae. With this album, I am encouraged to go forward into reggae! RIP Bob Marley Highlights: No Woman No Cry Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock) So Jah S'eh

Listened on a long car drive and was a good relaxing choice. Likes: Lively Up Yourself; No Woman No Cry

If you don't like reggae, this won't make you like it. Also: if you don't like reggae, *why not*? The word "vibe" was meant for this sort of album - steady, positive, sometimes strident ("Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)"), always soothing in the best ways. And for as many live versions as I've heard of "No Woman No Cry," the studio original, with Jean Roussel's Hammond organ, will always be my favorite. Also: we need more Biblically literate rock stars who don't suck at being rock stars - is that too much to ask? (Yes, Mr. Hewson, I see your hand up.)

5/10

Not entirely my thing but I still enjoyed the vibe.

Nope

Likes: Jammy, chill vibe; instruments are usually doing something interesting, rhythms, timeless lyrics Dislikes: sonic aesthetic doesn’t do much for me; arrangements are pretty sparse Overall, not my vibe and probably won’t listen to it much, but hard to find anything to objectively criticize. Good jams, for people who dig it

A good special app

No me gusta mucho el Reggae, pero este álbum te ayuda a introducirte dentro del mundo de éste género, siendo una leyenda Bob Marley por su influencia dentro del mundo del Reggae y en su cultura. Musica chill, para poder concentrarse y relajarse al mismo tiempo. 7/10

Nice reggae album, first and last tracks are the highlights!

Muy bueno. Me sorprendió la profundidad instrumental. Volveré.

god

Listening to this album is a truly satisfying experience; it's a collection of top-quality reggae songs. This is evident in aspects such as the creative and understated drum rhythms and the groovy bass lines that perfectly complement the guitar arrangements, which feature clean tones but genuine feeling. They're even as good as Marley's vocal melodies, which are not only beautifully performed but also convey a very pleasant feeling to the listener. All this without mentioning the incredible harmonies performed by the backing vocalists, which complement each other perfectly, contributing significantly, as do the various horn arrangements. Taking all of this into account, it's a truly interesting and enjoyable listening experience, one of Marley's best albums and an essential album if you enjoy reggae.

There is nowhere near enough reggae on this list. This is a classic from beginning to end, one of the greats.

Natty dread talking blues no woman no cry am a do …hit after hit!

not the vibe

I enjoyed this. I was surprised by No Woman No Cry being a very different version than the one I was familiar with.

Not my favorite album ever but I see why people would like it. I liked the first song and some of the others were pretty catchy, but as a whole I don’t care for reggae music.

Bob Marley was a cultural legend. I didn’t enjoy this collection of songs particularly but his greatest hits: Legend was on for an entire summer in probably 93-94.

I didn't realize until listening to this album how many styles of music were wrapped up in reggae. It was an interesting experience and on the whole good.

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Side A is very strong, with some great staples like No Woman No Cry, and the guitar work in Them Belly Full and Lively Up Yourself is phenomenal. Side B is mostly good with a few less impactful songs too. It ends on a strong note though with "Revolution".

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

A solid listen. Bon is a classic.

This is #day592 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… it's been a crazy 589 days since I last got a Bob Marley record. Listening to Natty Dread makes me want to revisit that first one I got. I feel like I might not have started this journey with the same open-mindedness I have now. I like the instrumentation; there's a lot of air in between, and a deep groove that keeps you swaying from the first song to the last. And then there's "No Woman, No Cry," possibly Marley's most well-known track. This is a strong 3 out of 5. Looking forward to #day593.

Not a big reggae fan but i can recognize this is a pretty classic album.

pretty sweet tbf

Quite enjoyable

pretty chill but not my type

so good never listened to this album

Reggae não é um estilo que me atrai muito, no entanto consigo respeitar o trabalho produzido por Bob Marley & The Wailers. Não tenho o interesse de ouvir novamente, mas foi uma boa experiência. Destaques: Revolution Rating: 3

8/10 Aún no se escucha la fuerza en la voz de Marley

It was ok but became background music, I only realised it had finished when Police and Thieves came on and that I did enjoy

This is awesome and filled with banger after banger.

groovy

Great as always. He has better albums but this is solid 4/5

When I was 18, I spent some time with this older dude who was recording my songs. He told me he’d always put on reggae when he had a girl over because she was more likely to have sex with him. I hate blanket statements like this. But I can’t stand reggae music. It’s the only genre I feel so absolute about. (We should all get exactly one.) I know Bob Marley was capital-I Important and meant so much to so many. Joy as an act of resistance, etc. For me, it’s vibe music, and if you don’t like the vibe, it has nothing else to offer. Instrumentally, lyrically, anything. Unless, like in Nick’s case, you’re just trying to get laid.

Revolution

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers is my third Bob Marley album on this challenge, and I’ve enjoyed all of them so far. It’s not usually my go-to genre, but it’s such an easy and enjoyable listen, with really powerful and meaningful songs throughout. Like the previous albums, this is consistently strong. The opening two tracks are superb and set the tone straight away. The whole album is full of groove, a touch of blues, and lyrics that still feel relevant and impactful today. Favourite tracks: No Woman, No Cry is a beautiful song. Natty Dread is also a standout Least favourite tracks: Every track earns its place on the album Album artwork: An iconic Bob Marley cover

This is very pleasant but faded into the background, not a bad thing and a good album to work to

Need more stars for this one

Carribean with a little jazz, keyboard, horns and different artists. Includes No Woman No Cry.

Asa si asa

I never got the hype.

Reggae just isn't really my thing. Maybe I am not chill enough. I respect it for its place in music history and culture, but I would never seek it out.

I don't mind a bit of reggae, and this was very enjoyable. Not quite enough to get on the 'to buy' list, but I wouldn't be adverse to hearing it again; in the car, during the Summer perhaps. Heard before ❌️ Listened this time ✅️ Revisit ✅️ Cool ★★★☆☆ (6/10) Total reviewed : 262 Already owned : 60 Purchased : 15 To buy list : 1 Nope : 186

Classic Bob, but I like most of these songs better live

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.

exodus the real banger album but i do love bob marley

Album de refereo

Classic

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

8.3

de-li-cious

I like this album! It is good . Bob Marley has never been a huge favorite of mine but he is good .

4.0 - Very Good

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

blown away by the album version of No Woman No Cry

Album #57: Natty Dread - Bob Marley & The Wailers Genre (W): Reggae, reggae rock No singles. I have not listened to this album previously. Thoughts?: I love the musicianship of the album. Some of the lyrics are also well written by Marley and the other songwriters credited. Some of the songs are a bit redundant, but the songs that are listed as my favorites make up for those. Favorite songs: No Woman, No Cry, Them Belly Full (But We Hungry), Bend Down Low, Talkin’ Blues

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Not bad, actually a good listen for background music.

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

Quite good.

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

Solid Marley

Riec sur Belon

Wowza!!!

I like reggae sometimes, the foundations of jungle and drum and bass can be found there, but I didn't vibe with this album

Reggae isn’t really my thing, but I didn’t hate it.

Bob Marley es muy agradable y está No Woman No Cry

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

Day 208 Found it quite repetitive after a while but plenty enjoyable Highlights No woman no cry Them belly fully So jah s’eh

Enjoyed this. Maybe not as much as Exodus. Didn't realise the version of no woman, no cry is not the album version either. Things you learn...

Not a fan of reggae but enjoyable to listen to

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

Don't know if I just wasn't in the mood for this or what, but I just couldn't get into it like his other albums I've heard. Am-A-Do, Rebel Music and Talkin' Blues stood out. Ok. After the full listen got into it more. Moved from a 2.5 to a 3.

Fun. Easy to listen to. Did know he was so man + woman.

Classic.

Belongs on the list.

REally good

The algorithm is spoiling me this week.

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

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

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!

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

Soft och najs

Not for me, but I can understand the appeal.

Not an album I'll reach for again. I love the funky bass work of Revolution and the drums are sick, but my personal hurdle is reggae as a genre: unfortunately I was leaning towards bored. I didn't love the backup singers; lyrics are ever-relevant and blistering.

I guess I just don't like reggae. Sorry Bob.

Marley "is a vibe," as the kids would say. A Jamaican antidote to the darkness of the world. I can't help but feel better by the end of the album than I did at the beginning.

Not the biggest reggae fan but it was alright.

Stone classic.

Yeaaaaahhhh.

If you told me that this was the same time 10 times over, i would believe you.

bullshit i hate bob Marley

No woman no cry

So groovy. 5/5

Nice

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

Chill, a good listen but nothing exciting

Bob will always be a legend and his music lives on

I've never been a big fan of reggae, but hey, if I'm going to listen to it, it may as well come from the most well known and respected artist that did it. I enjoyed this album. Not an album I'd relisten to often, but I did like every song on here.

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

Está bueno. Me viene bien como música para escuchar mientras trabajo, pero no conecté realmente con algo más profundo.

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.

dnf - nicht so meins / relativ monoton und langweilig

Jamaica Strandbeschallung. "No Woman No Cry" ist ein absoluter Klassiker. Gibt aber bessere Versionen von dem Song.

An easy-listening reggae album with a legendary song - No Woman, No Cry. Them Belly Full was also a great piece to listen to. However, just a bit too much along the same lines. I don't know why - but No Woman, No Cry sounded a bit rushed than the rather popular version of his, I believe.

As reggae as you can get. A bit short. I wouldn't mind listening to this more.

Not good

После этого альбома окончательно понял, что равнодушен к Бобу Марли. Можно включать детишкам в садике вместо колыбельной, навевает зевоту после 3 песни. Только за No woman no cry - 2 звезды

Good album overall. Kind of stripped down, compared to other lively live or later versions I’ve heard. Great mood setter though! 3.5/5.0

Its bob marley, you can't go wrong

It is ok. Reggae is just not my thing. I find it kind of boring.

Great album.

This music gives life.

reggae is never going to get more than a 1 from me, just be glad i listened to it to make sure.

Great songs. Bob always goes hard.

Not my cup of tea.

I prefer the live version of No Woman No Cry and this didn't quite grab me as much as Catch a Fire

Great for homework

Had this on while doing house keeping as background music. Not my favorite Bob Marley album. I didn’t save a single track to my reggae playlist.

I liked this! I’m not familiar with Reggae but this was a nice introduction to that genre. The overly political nature of this style of music is definitely unique.

Bob Marley can do no wrong - another excellent album. That said, this wasn't as strong for me as some of his other stuff, especially Catch a Fire. Some great songs on here, but as a whole not my favorite of his. Would revisit though! Top Songs: Lively Up Yourself, No Woman No Cry, Am-A-Do

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.

vibe

Ihan ok, hittejä löytyy. Bassolinjat hauskoja, vaihtelevat kovasti ja logiikkaa on vaikea tajuta, mutta silti svengi pysyy.

#276/1001. I should probably stop hating reggae and buy the t-shirt with Che Guevara's face with the text Bob Marley.

Nice and chill reggae.

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

Listened to in the morning

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

Overall a good album can play it when I have ppl over for chilling

I don't think it's for me. There are some good songs though. I like the lyrics, I understand the message and Bob has a very nice singing voice but musically it feels slow sometimes and like it's dragging, which makes sense because it's reggae, but I guess I'm not in that head space to listen to reggae. It sounds more like background music to me. But I do have respect for Bob Marley, the music he provided and the significance he has had. Perhaps I will revisit it some day. Standouts: So Jah S'eh, Natty Dread, Bend Down Low, Talkin' Blues, Revolution

very chill. good stuff

Lively Up Yourself No Woman, No Cry Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock) Bend Down Low Good but not great.

King of good vibes

Chill but none of these songs really speak to me... Might need a re-listen but didn't immediately strike me as a favorite. Sorry goat :/

Started a lil slow but it started to pick up by the 3rd song. Reggae has always been a hit or miss for me but I've enjoyed this

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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

I feel like you have to be in the right mood for an entire album of reggae. I stayed in the mood for about 4 tracks. No Woman No Cry is really good. By the end, I was just bored. 3.5

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

It's alright. Not a big reggae fan TBH.

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

Great stuff.

It's Bob Marley, it's pretty good as most of his stuff is, but it mostly sounds the same as most of his work? For someone who isn't super into reggae but knows all the Bob Marley hits that everyone does, it's a pleasant enough listen but not too much really jumps out at me here. This jauntier version of No Woman No Cry takes some getting used to and probably still greatly prefer the more famous live version. Standout track that I didn't know is probably Them Belly Full. Backup vocals provided by the I-Threes are probably one of my favorite musical elements of his sound and they show up in some cool ways here. Nothing wrong with this at all but not a standout.

Classic, so much that it feels stereotyped to my ears

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

It was nice to drive around listening to this. I don't know how often I can see myself back to this, though. I'll probably stick with Legend for my Bob Marley needs.

It was OK.

I’m not even a Bob Marley fan but listening to this after The Specials really shows how reggae is done. It’s all feel good even if the lyrics aren’t of feel good nature. Very political at times, which is something everyone can relate to, which is something the parallels a lot of Punk Rock. That being said, as much as I love a good “Fuck the establishment “ angst - I don’t care for the style or genre it is done in. Anyways, this record at least is listenable and not silly.

Bob Marley is always great....I am only a so-so fan of reggae. Solid three stars

eugh

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

Disappointing, with a dreadful rendition of No woman no cry. I will stick with the Greatest Hit album when listening to Bob Marley ✌️

One of my friends in high school used to say, “You cannot deny…no woman, no cry” usually doing an impersonation of Yoda. Yeah, we were a weird bunch… Anyway, I think I can admit that I’m a Bob Marley’s Greatest Hits kind of reggae fan. In its proper place, time and mindset it’s a vibe, but not what I would put on all the time for a relisten. 3⭐️

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

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

I like reggae, I don’t always like Bob Marley. But I like this. Avoids the over production of his later albums and the bass and drums have their deserved place at the heart of songs. They pulse away and his undoubtedly powerful voice has the space to breath. This also contains the definitive version of no woman no cry

Not a big fan of reggae music, but still a good album lyrically nonetheless.

Very good

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-

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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

Never been a huge reggae guy. This is fine but tends to all blend together at a point, like reggae tends to do for me. Nice vibes though and I like the politically charged tunes.

Pas mal

g bien aimé

Mickey Mouse Marley, musically sub par

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

Sehr viel besser als ich es in Erinnerung hatte

Weltkultur erbe

Bob Marley has never floated my boat and this is not helping 😐

Thought I would enjoy this more, but somehow, the surrounding songs made me enjoy no woman no cry ✨less✨. I think because it all sounded quite similar.

not his best but pretty solid

I like it!

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

Solid but repetitive

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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.

Два альбома Боба Марли и Альбом Полис за неделю - это слишком. Сам альбом неплохой, но с музыкальной точки зрения такой же, как и предыдущий.

Nice album for a slow morning. I enjoyed the experience. However, I think Bob Marley has better albums than this one. I really appreciated the sunshine this music brought me in the middle of winter.

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.

Lively up yourself Them Belly Full Rebel music Natty dread Bend down low Revolution (!) В целом какой то пассивный движняк, под хорошее расслабленное настроение 5/10

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

Turns out I really like Bob Marley

On some songs, I have no problem understanding his lyrics...others he might as well be speaking Mandarin. The live version of No Woman, No Cry is infinitely better than the studio version. Bob Marley is unequivocally better live than in studio.

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)

I do not like reggae

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

Songs sound great. Even if they weren’t my favorite Marley tunes.

Cool album, didn't really make me feel much though I really liked Talkin' Blues though for some reason, and No Woman No Cry is also iconic

Well I’ll start by saying that I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would going into it. Of course I’ve suffered the obligatory but brief fascination with Bob Marley’s Legend album that seems to possess many a young white man when they discover weed. Otherwise I find the reggae to be pretty generally bereft of ideas and rather childish. This album shows a surprising amount of range within the genre and the songs seem fresh and fun. It’s an album to be enjoyed under an umbrella on a beach with an adult beverage. Unfortunately though I’m not much for the beach…or reggae for that matter.

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.

Tough one to rate for me. I'll certainly never go back to this album, but as a piece of art it's obviously very well-done and culturally significant. Bob Marley is also more punk than I thought. Guy talks about wanting to bomb a church.

probably the first capital R reggae record ive sunk my teeth into. very cool type of sound, gets to be uniquely bouncey and playful, and just really *slow* but not in any sort of bad way. some of these songs just straight up lower my heart rate the beats are so relaxing. i think if i had a rocking chair and a porch where i could smoke a doobskie without an ounce of paranoia it would probably multiply my enjoyment. favorite song is So Jah S'eh, maybe Revolution

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

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I’ve always found Bob Marley’s hits very good and his other songs not as interesting, and this album was no different. I had never heard the studio version of No Woman No Cry, and I can see why the live version is the most well known version. It was an alright album, but not my favorite.

Classic, but there are better ones

I didn’t respond to this album very much. 2.5 stars, anyways moving on

I don't really like reggae, even the whitewashed stuff, so rip

2.8 stars?

I really don’t enjoy reggae, but at least this is authentic as opposed to the awful shit pumped out by UB40 or The Police. Not my bag, but not (Natty) dreadful.

Beautiful album

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

Não curto muito raggae, mas algumas intros e outras partes de algumas musicas do album são interessantes (revolution é a melhor do 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".

There are hits here. Overall a very fine music with the ability to summon chill vibes and the heat of summer to your home.

Some tracks will have a niche place in my playlist, but overall this isn't really my style. I do recognise the tones of voice and instrumentals proper to reggae, but getting familiar with it isn't enough to make me like it constantly for now...

I own a pair of Bob Marley weed pants but I've both never worn them and never listened to Bob Marley so let's see how this goes. Yeah I can get down to this. Tis the vibe methinks. Very vibey very carefree I suppose this is the first reggae record I've ever heard as well. I think I'm more of the reggae variety than the ska type. Or maybe it was just white boy ska that got me. Who knows. The lyrics on Spotify do not match what he's saying it's kinda funny. Preach Bob women should never cry. Speak on it Mr. Marley. I don't think I have the vocabulary to really understand this tbh. But I can definitely enjoy it. So harmonica work okay. I really like this it's very chill on the surface but the lyrics are actually goated to be honest. Favourite: Lively Up Yourself Least favourite: I liked em all

3.5

Well I think this album opens up actually with two really good "Lively Up Yourself" and "No Woman No Cry", and ends with my next favorite song "Revolution"... Pretty much everything in the middle just was okay to me. There is a certain grit I liked to some songs, but as I'm not really drawn to reggae as a whole, and this album, for the most part, doesn't rise above that. I did however like the bonus track "Am-A-Do". I kind of wished it was on the album 7.3 ★★★½

The hit is great, the rest is good for reggae, but reggae is generally not my thing. 3.5 stars

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.

Not so batty for this one. Bob Marley is a cool dude but I could easily be Natty Dead without ever having listened to it. Key tracks are Them Bellyful and No Woman No Cry although it’s not the definitive live version. Am A Do with the catchy ‘do it with ye bad self’ hook is the main other good song but apparently it’s not even on the original track list. I’d definitely stick to Exodus and Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley as my essential Bob Marley.

Some good tracks but not my cup of tea

Interesting, but wouldn’t want to listen to it again. It’s a little repetitive and I’m realizing that I just don’t really like reggae. Enjoyed “Rebel Music,” “Lively Up Yourself” and “Talkin’ Blues” the most.

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.

marley. chill. groove.

3.5 - pretty good album

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.

Not even close to being his top album, let alone a top album. Fondness for Bob stops it being a 2 or a 1 star entry.

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

Reggae is one of those genres where every single song sounds the same unless you're a turbo-autist fan. I could chill to this while smoking a blunt in a Jamaican beach bar, but not in my shitty bedroom.

gooood

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

Good vibe and message, bit monotonous at times and not fully my genre

Ok

This was fun but not my favorite of bob's albums

'73 and he was singing about the cost of living, we've not come very far

I had really high expectations for Bob and this album, to potentially discover some gems I hadn't heard. Unfortunately, the eureka moment never quite came for me. The first track, Lively Up Yourself, set us up for some guitar and brass creativity that didn't shine as much in the rest of the album. No Woman No Cry - obviously a classic - just didn't hit in the same way as the presumably more commonly played soulful live version. I hate to say this Bob, but many of the songs did just meld in the background for me.

Stand-out tracks: So Jah S'eh - one of the few tracks I wasn't tired of by the end Most of the album is quite annoying to me to be quite honest. I think reggae just isn't a genre of music I would listen to because those repeating back vocals get really tiring to me (like how many times can you repeat Natty Dread in the span of 3 mins...). The instrumentals can be sometimes nice, but it all just gets so tiring, especially when the track is over 4 mins long and then literally repeats itself. Feels like I would listen to this only if I turned my brain off and just vibe with it I guess, although this really isn't my vibe.

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.

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

It’s not at all surprising that this album made this list, and I’ve been expecting it since I started. I admire Bob Marley and his music, but it was never something that I was super into. All of the songs were a solid 3/5, but there were no exceptions. It’s a good album, and definitely needs to be on anyone’s list for the 1001 objectively best albums of all time. But subjectively (for me), it’s not great.

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

fire

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!

It’s alright, I’m not really a reggae kind of person, although I highly respect Bob Marley. The one that stood out the most to be (the only one I actually liked) was Rebel O Clock.

Album very chill vibe. Also a very reggae and old vibe. But quite long songs some good but some just too long. My fav song of the album So Ja S’eh

Chill

It's OK. Al lot of the same old, same old

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

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Some classic tunes, Lively Up, No Woman, etc.

Not as fun as his other albums but still a good vibe.

Was excited to listen to this but didn't like it. And I like Bob Marley from what I've heard. Legend, of course, is an all-time classic greatest hits album....Exodus is a great album, too. This just wasn't that enjoyable, not even as background music while I was doing some work. There's a reason the live version of No Woman No Cry is the definitive version...the studio cut here just isn't nearly as good. Best thing I can say is that for some reason Apple Music suggested Jimi Hendrix after for some reason and started playing Purple Haze.

Hate to give this three stars, but it feel just a little flat compared to some of what Bob Marley achieved. There's not much in the way of valuable material here that wasn't superseded with a superior live version the following year.

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

Not a sound I'd listen to for the whole album, but nice

Not the vibe I need on a friday. Also reggae is not really my thing but gotta give it to the man’s legacy

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

Reggae classic

I enjoyed listening to something different. Not something I would usually listen to.