Reviews (page 4 of 13)
Undeniable. I should revisit when relaxing.
I don't listen to much reggae these days, but once upon a time ... and this is a classic (but not my favourite)
Very cool and enjoyable, especially the A-side. Liked the background singers and the occasional wahwah guitar. Minus one star because musically there wasn't much new on side B.
Perfectly timed
Good album, musically well done.
clasico de regae con marley no falla
Good, mind blowing when I first listened as a teenager, brings back some cringe memories. Good album tho
Overall a good listen with no skips. No Woman No Cry not as good as the live version but still great. Title track is a standout. Not enough great songs to get a five but a solid listen
Meh... this is Marley 101. It's just a straight up classic album. It's brilliant. No notes.
Never listened to a full Reggae album before, but I enjoyed this one
This one was decent. Would listen again even though I did not recognize many songs. 4 stars.
I havent really explored reggae before (had to even google how to spell it, haha), but I thought it was very enjoyable and easy to listen to.
7/10
This is important because it's the first album Bob Marley did without the Wailers, aka Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Back when I was buying all Bob Marley's albums I remember thinking that for me, this one was on of the weaker entries in his catalogue. That wasn't to say that it was bad--almost all the studio albums, and many of the compilations of the earlier singles are great. I just found this one to have more filler than Rastama Vibration or Catch a Fire. Lively Up Yourself, Rebel Music and Them Belly Full are classics. I always preferred the live version of No Woman No Cry to this album version, but it's still a good track. So Jah Seh is a groove and the title track is decent. But some of the next few tracks, Bend Down Low and Talking Blues, for example, have a filler vibe to me. For me, he hasn't yet found his solo vibe here in a way he would on subsequent albums. Probably I'd only rank Confrontation lower than this album, or maybe Uprising. As a hardcore Marley fan, I'm giving this a four but that's mainly based on the strength of the first four tracks and Revolution.
Overraskende godt
Great album. Fav song: No Woman, No Cry
rahhhhh i love you bob always a vibe favorite song: them belly full
Good essence
Terrific Bob Marley
Honestly this is a party I was pretty late to, but I discovered how amazing these classic Marley albums were only a couple of years ago. Great vibes and musicianship, even on lesser songs. This original studio version of No Woman is interesting!
8/10. another classic. can never go wrong with marley.
I liked the different versions of songs I knew on this album ... was a good one.
This was obviously a joy. But I did think it dropped off in the second half a little. Those first three tracks are brilliant. Then Belly Full probably one of their best. Catchy. Important. I realise I'd never actually heard the original studio recording of No Woman, No Cry before (only live) and it's surprisingly quite simple and stripped down musically. But on second listen there's still lots to enjoy on the second half, especially Talking Blues. Wanted to like it more, but definitely a 4.
Yeah, I mean, that shit smooth. Massive vibes and really awesome guitar solos. Incredible instrumentation across keys & organs & harmonicas. Bobby gonna bob Impressive feat of dynamics
I feel really carefree and somehow relax listening to this album, like no care in the world even i have an exam in couples of hour. The last song was a bop for sure
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
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.
It's Marley. Of course it's great. It also features my favorite Marley song, "No Woman No Cry"
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.
🌿🚬
This album is so summer! I really love it, its chill but also upbeat❤️
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.
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.)
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
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!
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.
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".
pretty sweet tbf
Quite enjoyable
8/10 Aún no se escucha la fuerza en la voz de Marley
Great as always. He has better albums but this is solid 4/5
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
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
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
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.