Reviews (page 7 of 13)
Cool. First song sounds like the witch doctor's song from monkey island. Clearly this is the inspiration.
heh reggae genre.. ONKOHAN MOJTA... MONTA ALBUMIA REGGAE GENRESSÄ JOKA EI OLE BOB;,,.. BOB MARLEYN SEKÄ ITKIJÖIDEN TUOTOS.... aika helposti saa pojoja kun ei ole tätä ennen kuultu genreä.... VOI OLA ENSI KERRALLA VAIKEAMPI SITTEN...bassoa vaan vähän kovemmalle heh NIIN HYVÄ TULEE... odotin vähän enemmän tältä kutenkin mutta joo nautin tästä hu, kahdessadas alabumi so jah s'eh
Great album! No Woman, No Cry is the theme here....setting a chill vibe!
He’s the best, 4 stars
ovo je dost dobar album
Not my favvvvorite Bob Marley album but it's a Bob Marley album!
As I get older, I find myself softening on reggae. I still hold the same opinion on the likes of UB40, but I like this. I like the politically charged lyrics that convey agony and anger without it necessarily being a "heavy" song. Favorite tracks: "Them Belly Full", "Rebel Music", "Revolution"
Great album for Friday chill.
Jaa classic, heerlijk
Altijd lekker Bob Marley! Leuk om ook andere nummers te horen in plaats van de klassiekers
It's Bob Marley.. blaze a spiff and enjoy.
About half this record is great and what I love about Marley. The other half not bad, just not exceptional. The title track is probably my favorite along with No Woman No Cry of course.
Exactly what I would expect from Bob Marley. And that's a good thing.
Понимаешь, что это один из ключевых его альбомов, есть хиты. Классический Боб Марли с звонкими гитарами и пинающими барабанами.
Natty Dread nice
Solid top-to-bottom album with a great range of subject matter, melody, and influences. It shows growth despite being a seventh album and missing Bunny and Tosh. Leads strong with some all-timers and brings you along for the ride across the album.
Would listen to this over Exodus. Enjoyed the vibe but small doses work better for me. Still great songs and felt a bit more raw and emotional than later mixes. I definitely preferred this version of No Woman, No Cry.
As I listened, I was thinking how well produced this album is, and how so many subtle percussive and musical elements were woven into the recording. I think it was "No Woman No Cry" where there's a stilted percussion (shaker) part that sounds like something a modern producer might have accomplished post-production, there was just this odd cadence to the beat that stood out that was tricky and just added a subtle change to the rhythm. Really lots of attention to detail and a sign of a true artist at work. But... I'm just not super excited when I listen, on a visceral level. I obviously appreciated elements in the recording, but I won't actively turn the album on because I love the tunes. So a 5 for the craft, 3 for my personal enjoyment... 4 overall.
3.7. The start of the album was good, but then it went a little down hill.
Classic reggae album. great production especially on the percussion section.favorite track: rebel music (3 o'clock roadblock)
Bob Marley is revolutionary but to be honest I find this album slightly bland compared to other reggae I have listened to. Maybe it's power is in the fact that it is Music for the masses taking its message further than more niche (and exciting sounds).
“Lively Up Yourself” is a lovely opener. Bluesy with jazzy horns. “No Woman, No Cry” is of course a classic. So touching. So catchy. Nice to hear it in its original studio version here. (Also, I learned recently that Bob Marley gave songwriting credit of this song to a friend of his who ran a soup kitchen so that the soup kitchen would always have a source of income. How incredible is that?!) I’m noticing that a lot of these songs have a blues influence. Overall strong album and an excellent example of the genre, especially with its political lyrics. Love the backing vocals throughout too.
Groovy as hell. Had the studio version of No Woman No Cry, which is the first I've ever heard it. I really enjoyed this and can't wait to play this in the summer.
Groovy and funky with both heartfelt romantic and harder cool moments. One of the best produced reggae albums, it's super clear filled all sorts of lush instrumentation from horns to gospel back vocals to a harmonica. Marley's voice is distinct and passionate complimenting the politically charged poetic lyrics. Full of strong memorable tracks, although it does weaken in the second half.
Great production, though vocally I think it’s not Bob’s best
Bob Marley's first album without Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer is a powerful socially conscious album that tackles themes of poverty and finding joy, brotherhood, and love in dire situations. Musically, the album is fairly standard Marley, fun, driving, and groovy.
I've never really been a big reggae fan and I still am not. However, taking the time to listen to such artists as Bob Marley and getting the opportunity to appreciate his great work is exactly the sort of thing I signed up for in joining this project.
Hmmm…Reggae, no thanks, but okay, I’ll listen. Wait, what? I was totally in the groove of this album. I did get a bit reggae weary by the end, but I did really like the album.
OK. Reggae's not my favorite but I tried my best to keep an open mind. The first track, Lively Up Yourself, had that typical Reggae thing going but it felt super chill and was catchy. I loved it. No Woman, No Cry was familiar and warm. So far so good. However, the beat and the tone don't vary much and I got pretty tired of it after three or four tracks. So I think I can appreciate it a bit at a time --- I would not mind if any of these songs shuffled up in a playlist now and again --- but I don't know that I'll reach for this album as a whole again any time soon.
Good album. The version of "No Woman, No Cry" here doesn't stand up to the live version on Legend. But other tracks, like "Lively Up Yourself" and "Bend Down Low", are great little reggae tunes. Light up under the sun and and enjoy this nice, breezy listen.
Marley is always great. This album introduced us to “no woman, no cry.”
102 / 1069 Very chill, great first half. Second half ok but not a patch on the first, 5/5 for the first and 3-3.5/5 for the second.
It's great reggae
Something about Bob Marley's music always lifts your spirits. Even when he's singing about oppression and corrupt government. The buoyant rhythms and that inimitable voice just lift you higher. High pun intended.
Nice bounce to it and some fine melodies, not my favourite genre but a fine listen except towards the end where it kind of melted into one song.
Home from school on Friday. Thanks for top tip Susie. Enjoyed the nice calm, tranquil, Caribbean vibe after a hard week.
Listened Before? N More great stuff from Marley. It made me feel like I was in the islands while simultaneously caring about the plight of the poor. Right on, mon. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Natty Dread
Vintage quality through and through.
Just great reggae album from one of the best
Not as smooth as Exodus but still oozes quality
mmm very good
I'm not a reggae fan, but this one made me dancing in my chair during work, and all my anger flow away :)
Soid
I didn't use to like reggae, but thanks to this challenge my taste has definitely expanded to include it! This album is really great, love the mix of different genres influencing, definitely getting loads of soul and even jazzy vibes. Good stuff. Saved songs: Lively Up Yourself, No Woman No Cry, Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock), Am-A-Do
powerful
Very relaxing music. There are some odd parts in a couple of songs. However, there are some great songs on this album and the easy sway of the music and Marley’s voice is soothing to say the least
This album makes me think of a college dorm room that reeks of bong water, but Marley will always deliver the reggae goods
Absolutely love it
I will never say no to Marley. This was a great album and had the classic No Woman No Cry, though I have been listening to the Tems version on the Black Panther soundtrack and I like that one better, but the original is still a classic.
An absolutely amazing album. Brings back a lot of happy memories for me of a trip to Uganda (where reggae is a heavy influence on popular music), there's few experiences in life more chilled out than driving around the plains of central Africa blasting Bob Marley and watching the Giraffes and the Elephants. The opening of this album is incredibly strong with 'Lively Up Yourself' directly followed by 'No Woman No Cry' (although it always throws me a bit to hear the studio version). The title track is obviously another highlight but I wouldn't say there is a weak song on it. I'm giving it a 4 only because I reserve 5's for my absolute favourites, but its a 4.9
На удивление в альбоме всего одна известная мне песня. Нравится саунд - особенно в части баса и вокала - там нет еще этих избыточных "изысков" как в позднем реггей. Хорошие песни, очень мелодичные подпевки, звучит целостно и благородно.
Reggae is always a pretty easy listen; and this was no exception. But, for me, reggae has been like sushi: I never crave it, but will, occasionally, try some if it's there. This gets an extra star for being really good for what it is.
Along with Dylan, Marley was one of the biggest artists I had yet to listen to a full record of. I would immediately say I understand the hype. Loved the back and forth interplay in the vocals, a bunch of gorgeous hooks and melodies, and still immense production. One slight drawback is that the back half was a little samey, but still, an obviously fantastic record.
never listened to a reggae album end to end before - really enjoyed the relaxed vibe and will def listen again
Great listen. Never listened to a Bob Marley album before, but really enjoyed this. It's a cold and dreary day, and the instrumentation definitely didn't match the weather.
Bob Marley does Bob Marley stuff. Instrumentation is on point with some nice horns sprinkled throughout. The songs do start to blend a bit together around the title track, but there are still some great tunes in the social commentaries of 'Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)', 'Rebel Music' and 'Revolution'. And the melody on 'No Woman No Cry' is just superb.
There are few artists that I could listen to for days without end. Bob Marley is one of them. The first album to not feature original Wailers Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh proves that Marley was fully capable of not only carrying on without the others - he was able to do it just as well. Family Man provides one perfect bass line after the other and the spiritual and politically charged lyrics are mesmerizing - especially on one of my favorite tracks of the entire discography, “Them Belly Full (But We Hungry”.
This is a really good album. It shows his mindset and how it was so focused on loving his people and allowing them to love themselves so much. I love the first 5 songs for sure. There is something that you can't get away from when listening to this album, such a transcendent peace above these financial stipulations we put on ourselves. He shows his richness in his words and his love for music 8/10 Top 3 songs: Rebel Music, Them Belly Full(But We Hungry), Bend Down Low
notes - classic reggae album - has the song “no woman no cry” - bob marley is an iconic figure for his music and the message that he put into it - songs about poverty, the rasta movement, political imbalance - all over top of laid back easy to get into grooves - ive never been a huge reggae fan BUT i think this album had strong enough songs and performances that i was able to get over the elements of reggae that im not huge on - ESPECIALLY the guitar playing, really interesting rhythm and note choices fav - them belly full - big fan of the guitar intro and the vibe of the song least fav - bend down low - felt a little nursery rhyme-y to me as a non reggae fan this was still an enjoyable listen, 4/5
Sings about such sensitive topics in such a brautiful manor, very influential into the new hip hop gennre andd just a joy to listen too
Not a big fan of reggae but this is definitely among the best one that I heard from the genre. I love the revolutionary lyrics (although I'm not a fan of that ignore-problems-and-just-dance philosophy), and the flow here is great and not monotonous. Bob Marley is such a gem of the genre.
4-
Very nice piece of music
Young me never got Marley. Young me was a bit of a dick.
4/5.
Ikke kæmpe reggae fan, men det var meget hyggeligt
Love Bob Marley, legendary album with great percussion and very fun songs!
Good Marley
Another great album from the man Bob and Co. Really great stuff here. Loved the first half
4 I really enjoyed this one. I’ve always been meaning to listen to Bob Marley & Co but never had a real reason to and boy do I regret it. I was worried I was in store for a repetitive album with an okay track but I definitely got an interesting and varied album. Some major soul, RnB, and jazz elements sprinkled throughout that I absolutely loved. Also Bob Marley has a really nice voice on top of it all. Will definitely be listening again Favorites: Lively Up Yourself, No Woman, No Cry, Them Belly Full (But We Hungry), Rebel Music, Natty Dread
Classics known but not heard the full album -
I don't listen to reggae much. This album is helping me appreciate the genre more. I honestly liked every single song, which is not something I'd ever expect myself to say about reggae. Favorites are probably So Jah S'eh, Bend Down Low, and Talkin' Blues.
Beautiful stuff, joyous and reserved, but also weirdly light imo
good but im not a fan
album para todo el mundo, reggae clasico y roots reggae. favs song: no woman no cry ☆ rebel Music 3 O'Clock Roadblock talkin' blues ☆ revolution 4.3
3-4
I listened to this Lp many, many times as a teen in the mid to late 80s. I probably haven't heard the whole disc since the mid-90s. Fresh listen 2022: the production and sound are solid. The band swings. Great arrangements. Bob would've made one hell of an R&B belter. As I find reggae a bit repetitive and tiresome these days, I wish he'd gone that route. Overall, the musical stylings on this Lp eschew the repetitiveness of a lot of reggae, so it's going back in the rotation.
Loved this album! Some of the gems I've heard a million times. Others, it eas the first time hearing it.
Reggae classic
Pretty entertaining, some nice songs but overall not too much of a fan
Bob Marley mon! 4/5 Best songs: Lively Up Yourself, No Woman No Cry, Natty Dread, (and the rest!!)
It really grew on me; listened to it twice.
Brilliant. 4/5
Bob wouldn't want me to kill the mood with in depth analysis of his tunes, he'd just want us all to smoke some weed and have a good time. And Bob is always a good time. I loved spending my morning with this album, it put me in such a calm, chill mood for the workday ahead. Peace, love, weed, and chill.
Bob always comes through. Those basslines are so sick. Never knew the name "Family Man" before having to figure out who played bass for The Wailers. This might not have many of the timeless classics but it still put me in a better mood.
Some Classics on this album N woman No Cry and Lively up yourself are my favourites. Not as good an album as the later Live at the Lyceum which was his breakthrough Album in England certainly. Rightfully on this list though
All bangers so far, no woman no cry, lively up yourself, rebel music. It's reggae night at frog and peach. Fun album, I think all songs are easy to listen to.
I'm as big a Bob Marley fan as they come. But even I can't justify including 3 of his albums on this list, when so many reggae greats were snubbed. And as wonderful as this album is, of the 3 on this list (Catch a Fire and Exodus being the others), it is probably the weakest one, though still a great intro to the man's music.
Lively Up Yourself / Them Belly Full / Rebel Music / Natty Dread are all vintage Marley - 4 classics in a 10 track album is a seriously good batting average. That said, the entire album feels a bit sterile compared to his other recordings. It was never just Marley and the two missing Wailers is felt here - especially on “No Woman No Cry”. The drums feel small and the instrumentation sounds empty while somehow still sounding over produced. There are great songs here but I’ll take the live recordings any day
Never really sat and listened to Bob Marley before, but loved it. Album has great vibes to it.
Not a huge reggae fan but honestly this album surprised me, I think the first two tracks are kind of weak because they seem to be more of a fusion sorta genre, ex. Song 1 has a lot of blues licks sort of feel to them which I’m not sure I’m a fan of. For me the staples are definitely “No woman, no cry”, “rebel music” and “so jah seh”
Hard not to enjoy a Marley album. Enjoyed this take on No Woman.
3.9 - reggae classic with great mix of political and spiritual lyrics. First three tracks are Marley at his best.
I never heard this album. Bob's move away from Bunny and Peter paid dividends a few years later as his new band embraced London music of the day and let it fuse their reggae in a subtle way. His album called Live! had many of the same tracks at Natty D. There must be a story about the reasons for separate live albums so close together.
I was surprised to find out that my favorite song, “We Belly Full” was not a Bob M composition and actually, he received credit for only a few songs on the LP. But it turns out he was in a contract dispute so he gave the royalties to friends and family. I gave a 5 to Exodus because every song was strong, 0% filler. I like these tracks too. If I were to compare him to 70s soul singers, singing about social injustices, he would be at the head of the pack, but just short of the bar that he would set for himself.
Yep, pertinent, groovy, intéressant. Le drum machine était pas nécessaire à mon avis. Il y a aussi les claviers qui ne semblent ps être au même party que les autres.
listened to again a quintessential album
You gotta love bob. Anytime he’s on my anxieties melt and all is generally good with the world - yet the songs are still some of the most poignant protest songs out there. What do you know.
verrrry natty
So next to Legend, this is probably the best BMar album. Great development of songs and style.
This is the second Bob Marley & The Wailers albums I have gotten. I really enjoyed the first one. Besides his biggest hits, I am mostly unfamiliar with his songs. I am really enjoying this album as well. The lyrics are so powerful and enlightening.
Beautiful album
Jah bless
I currently have a trial subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio. I listen to the Bob Marley station more than I'd expect. My favorite is the "classic" recordings that sound old and...smokey. I love this record. It has a couple classics. And it just feels right. The title track is really great and I'd never heard it before. The backing vocals...so good.
Un disc curiós enmig de la discografia de Marley. No hi ha cap single dels més reconeguts, cap de les seves cançons va aparèixer a 'Legend'. I tot i així, és un conjunt molt consistent i ferm de temes que no baixa en cap moment el nivell. 'War', 'Roots, Rock, Reggae', 'Positive Vibration'... tots temes estelars que no han estat massa sobrexposats a la ràdio i compilacions del génere
Solid, though reggae tends to get pretty repetitive for me. 7/10
Rating: 8/10 Best songs: No woman no cry, Them belly full, Revolution
Not quite as good as exodus but still really good bob marley. I really liked rebel music
When Bob Marley Became a global superstar.... Great album with an accessible (to the European and American ear) version of Reggae that opened the door to the aformentioned superstardom. Favourites "Lively Up Yourself" "No Woman No Cry" "Natty Dread" and "Revolution" Super album and rightfully on the list.
Phenomenally groovy. Just the kind of laid-back intelligent reggae designed for today's warm Easter Monday holiday afternoon. Easy to forget this is authentic Jamaican reggae and simply damn fine groove-orientated pop music. Excellent.
I enjoyed this album a lot🤓
Good jams, good messages.
The sound that launched the second wave of punk, new wave and post-punk. The voice of that sound, Bob Marley is still influential, some 40 years after his death. And there's a reason, Bob's sound is often copied, but never duplicated. Natty Dread drags on a little towards the end, but this album got well worn by the youth across the pond. 4/5.
Three and a half stars. I've checked out Dimery's list. *Catch A Fire* and *Exodus* are on it. But not *Burnin'*. How can *Burnin'* NOT be on that list??? Obviously, *Natty Dread* is a likely contender for the fourth slot in the list of the best Bob Marley albums ever. But does that make it an *essential* listen for general audiences who would want to know more about Bob and his Wailers? I'm not so sure. Everybody obviously mentions that original version of *No Woman, No Cry*, and how clunky it sounds compared to that legendary live rendition. That being said, opener "Lively Up Yourself", along with "Them Belly Full", "Rebel Music" and "Natty Dread" are choice cuts. The late entrance of the horns section in the first of these tracks is incredibly effective, transcending the whole piece into another level, one that somehow foretells the epic mysticism of *Exodus*. "Them Belly Full" is a hymn as topical (tropical?) as it is enticing to the ear. And the instrumentation on "Rebel Music" is smart and intricate, guitar licks, harmonica and organ adding layers to a six-minute lush experience that seem to last half as much. The end of the record is notoriously weaker, though, except "Revolution", maybe--nice high-pitched vocals from Marley at the very end, quite uncharacteristic from him. But apart from those sorts of moments, I'm still of two minds about the whole thing. Maybe Jah should teach me to let it go on that listing thing, about what's supposedly essential or not. Mystical music doesn't work like that, does it? So, I'm gonna light up a spliff, probably add this record to my small personal reggae collection, and say that in the end, *everything's gonna be alright*... Number of albums left to review or just listen to: 943 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 26 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 16 (including this one) Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more important to me): 16
1974. No Woman No Cry, Lively Up Yourself, Them Belly Full
Nice
Good album. "No Woman No Cry" is def the biggest, most recognizable song on this album. 7/10.
Great album. Brilliant musicianship and real style.
It’s ok
Расслабляет. No Woman No Cry топчик.
Love it!
Great sound and some nice songs
Breath of fresh air.
4.0 - Hadn't heard this Marley album before and initially anticipated muddy recordings like on "Catch A Fire" but thank goodness that's not the case with "Natty Dread." The tracks sound crisp and accentuate Marley's songwriting. I love the heavy vocal reverb, a Marley signature. This album's got a relaxed, lived-in feel that few other artists can achieve at Marley's level. A terrific record to tame an anxious spirit and to keep the calm, happy vibes flowing.
Groovy baby
Go to prison fuk ya fathaaaaa
Classics. Reggae done very well.
I'm a reggae fan though don't listen to much. It is easy to feel the vibe and passion in the music as well as appreciate the power and meaning of his lyrics. Great album.
this one had the song
Good shit, man. That is all.
Quite possibly Marley's best most consistent album, with the album um closer the only really forgettable track. 4 🌟
The legend
Best reggae ever
Ah man, always happy to see Bob's name pop up, I know i'll love the music, and listen to the album on repeat as I discover so many great album tracks. Loses 1 point as I realised how much greater the live track of No Woman No Cry is. Still genius.
Bob Marleys Satisfy my soul is quite good
Some Natty, no cry
I don't love a lot of reggae albums, but I love this one. Lively Up Yourself is a perfect song to start the album with because it works so well on its own, but it also gives them somewhere to go. Them Belly Full might be my favorite Bob Marley song. I think I like the original version of No Woman, No Cry better than the more famous version on Legend. I don't love every song on this album, but it goes by really quick and keeps my interest pretty well 4/5
Fill of classic Marley songs. The production on some of the later songs were a little less exciting but that might be that the classics were earlier on the record.
Great album, no woman no cry. 1974.
Nice to dance along to.
Wow! Conosciuto, ma mai ascoltato tutto. Mood pacifico e rilassante, canzoni molto belle, da 'No woman, no cry' a 'So ja Seh'.
Bit torn on this one. I think I was expecting it to be better than it was so was maybe a bit down on it. It wasn't as good as Peter Tosh's album but it was good. Recency bias, it was better than the last couple so I'll give it a low 4.
way too chill for my liking
Really good Reggae, peace man, peace.
Solid gold
First time hearing no woman no cry studio version.
Natty Dread probably one of the most essential Bob Marley record you could own. It's a spiritually charged political and social statement.(7/10) FT: Lively Up Yourself
Saved Prior: None Off Rip: Lively Up Yourself, No Woman No Cry, Them Belly Full (But We Hungry), Bend Down Low, Talkin' Blues Cutting Edge: None Overall Notes: Only giving Exodus a 3 might be my coldest take ever. If only I hadn't gotten it as my 4th album on the generator. That album is a stone cold 5. This one was not as good (still great), but will get a better grade because I goofed.
Enjoyed this - it's nice to hear so many songs that I haven't heard to death on best ofs or random radio play. Fave track - "Them Belly Full" - the opening almost sounds like Tortoise!
I'm not the biggest reggae fan, but it's a pleasant album.
Great Marley album. Nothing mind blowing, but overall strong start to finish.
First one listened to, lots of memories although these are rougher versions.. Great start.
Bob Marley is classic although he’s songs all kinda sound the same
I'm all about positivity in music, and that's exactly what Bob Marley & The Wailers exemplify on this record, at least in tone. While managing to keep that funky, upbeat backbone that reggae is so widely recognized for, they tackle some serious issues on this record including poverty, political control, religion and Jamaican society. There are some moments that become slogs and you sort of lose focus on where the song wants to take you, but just getting lost in the jam is part of the fun. Half on the songs on this record stand up against Marley's best work, the rest sort of get lost in themselves. Overall, an above average album that I'd go back to listen to again. Song I Already Knew: No Woman No Cry Favorite Song: Lively Up Yourself Least Favorite: Rebel Music
1st listen
great album, if you know bob marley you know how it sounds
Great for historical reasons but I can’t say with confidence that it will be on high rotation.
Nas margens do Bósforo há uma casa e nessa casa há uma pessoa e nessa pessoa há um dedo e nesse dedo há a memória do teu corpo e nessa memória há as águas do Bósforo a entrar pelo Mediterrâneo.
Love me some Bob Marley. 4 stars.
So good, still to this day. I love the low-fi, stripped down production that you just don't hear anymore.
No woman no cry - certified banger
Reggae at it's best. Just great music and good vibes.
Mellow
a classic, I love it
Love this album even though not my favorite genre
I think that "Legend" and "Natural Mystic" are the only albums from Bob Marley that I've heard all the way through, and they are 'greatest hits' compilations. It was good to listen to an album that isn't a compilation. The one song I've heard before many times, "No Woman No Cry", wasn't even the version I'm most familiar with. My favorites from the album are "Lively Up Yourself" and "So Jah Seh". This album is right on the edge of 'I MIGHT listen to this again', so for today I'm going round up and say 4 stars.
Authentic, passionate, down to earth, Rasta flavor from the king himself.
pretty good, very upbeat, added a few songs to my liked songs
Super chill Reggae music from the legendary Reggae artist himself. This album didn't have his most famous songs, but it was still a pleasure to listen to.
Not one of his best but still a good solid release
Enjoyed this
good album. definitely gonna be listening more.
Great sounds, but not sth I would listen to in general
Great album
Really fantastic, has hits but also the whole album is great.
Great music from a place of hardship. Easy to empathize with.
Love me some reggae
Very vibey. Nice feelins incoming.
Oude parels met niet zo bekende nummers.
Muziek waarin je gemakkelijk kan wegglijden om even alles rondom je te vergeten. Een genre waarvan ik nu pas besef hoe zwaar ik het verwaarloosd heb.
3.9 very close.
Knikkebollend (op de soort van dansende manier, niet in slaap vallen...) met dit op de achtergrond. Goeie muziek, maar geen 'Wauw-gevoel'
Not for background listening, but lots of classics.
💚💛🖤
Danny fucking Baker
Very well produced album
😍
Reggae suave. Un megahit.
Classic, but not mind-blowing
I liked it. Easy listening
Pretty good. Very relaxing. Solid classic reggae underneath each song and revolutionary lyrics.
classic
good times
I've loved the Bob Marley I knew, but that was essentially just Legend, and a few other select tracks. This was a fun feel-good album that would go perfect on the background of a summer BBQ. A few hits to up the energy, and a lot of tunes that will fade into the background and keep the mood light. No Woman, No Cry was interesting - I don't think I'd ever heard the original recoridng? Sounds wat different, and I understand why the live version has become the standard....it's better.
Accidently started album in middle with title song. Funky and vibey beginning as expected. "Them Belly Full" was rad. Half listened to middle due to doing stuff. Sound a tad samey throughout but still enjoyable and vibey from start to finish.
Really enjoyed this. I know some Marley. But clearly not enough. I feel like I have only ever heard a greatest hits album.
Good album to drive to. Smooth from start to finish.
You can feel the love and positivity throughout. Amazing.
Like jazz I don't feel qualified to judge reggae. Am I qualified to judge anything? Always liked Marley, of course the regard of white former college boys is fraught for this Jamaican protest music.
Hace algunos años vi un documental sobre como nacieron el reggae y el punk y su estrecha relación. Es sorprendente saber que el SKA es el género que creó estos 2 monstruos (y otros tantos en medio) tan distintos cultural y geográficamente. Ambos ritmos hablan sobre desigualdad social, represión, unidad del sector popular y cada uno con su sonido particular geográfico. El Punk crudo, recio, frío como la isla donde nació y el Reggae cálido, tranquilo, armonioso igual a la isla en donde nació. Cualquiera puede hacer canciones de protesta pero solo el reggae y el punk saben llevarlo de maravilla.
@@@@. Nice rhythms, good vibes.
Gotta love Bob
I liked this album. It started off strong with Lively up Yourself and No woman no cry. Probably considered to be a great album
I don't listen to much reggae, but I really enjoyed this. The vibes: present, the rhythm: strong, the Jamacia: yup. Favorite songs Lively Up Yourself and Talkin' Blues. This makes me excited for the possibility of more reggae on the list and I will be diving deeper into Bob Marley's discog. 6/8.
Fan va bob e kung, lite kontrast att höra den i slutet på feb i snöslaskigt Stockholm dock lol
Yes. Bob marley is an Icon, a Hero, a defining artist
I want this on vinyl
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Very good, but I think Exodus and Catch a Fire edge it
The fact that 'Family Man' of The Wailers has 41 children is a very amusing piece of trivia.
I don't have any particularly coherent thoughts on evaluating reggae. Still wrapping my mind around the genre traits. It's a chill album. Bob sounds utterly earnest.
The original version of No Woman No Cry is pretty amazing compared the the more famous live version.
Enjoyed this more than the other Wailers album I’ve had so far!
One of his better works. The peak being live at hammersmith odeon or wherever that was recorded.
I've never been crazy about reggae music (not enough rhythmic variety, or something? I don't know), but I actually enjoyed some of these tracks. Them Belly Full is a good song.
Enjoyed
every song sounds the same
Bob Marley’s cultural significance is unquestionable. However, reggae is a genre which I struggle with over an extended listen. I just find it to be quite repetitive and relatively dull. I’m sure Marley has better albums than this too.
Good to servicable, chill to background music, with some geat exceptions. 3/5
sympa
Reggae has never clicked for me. This album wasn't bad, I just have such a hrad time listening to reggae. +1 because Bob Marley was a legend, and an important musician overall.
Never listened to a full Bob Marley album. Only know his hits. This is all fun and fine. Reggae rock that sometimes sounds great. Sometimes it feels a little repetitive. Was familiar with No Woman No Cry and is one of the better songs on the album. I liked it overall but doesn’t feel like anything jumped out at me. Would definitely listen to more Bob Marley, not sure if it’s the kind of music that grows more you hear it. I liked Rebel Music, one of the better tracks on the album. Going with a 3. Feels like there’s a version of this that could be better.
This is good reggae to me but tbh I am generally not well-versed in the genre so middle of the road is where it has to go
Its a good album. For me its a 3 star. I like Them Belly Full ( But we hungry) Nice to listen to but not my favourite
love the message, struggle with reggae
A good album to put on to chill and zone out to, maybe whilst stoned. I think Exodus would have gotten a higher score from me if it was that that had came up. 6/10
Good
Liked it gave Hippie vibes
I didn't like it as much as I thought I might. Everyone knows the classic Bob Marley tracks but it turns out the rest are relatively less well known for a reason. It was still good, but I will not be rushing back to Bob Marley
I enjoy me some Bob Marley.
I can cope with reggae as background music but actually listening to it I find hard. Everyone knows at least No Woman No Cry and I found that the most accessible track too of you don’t listen to reggae.
Reggae isn’t my favorite but if I’m gonna listen to it, I’m happy for it to be Marley
Ta weno
Mmee...
i've never really listened to a lot of bob before. the only song i knew here was No Woman No Cry. overall, i enjoyed the album but i don't know that i'd go out of my way for it
I love some good Bob Marley, but when consumed in an album-length quantity it gets a little tiring. 2.5-3
Something about Bob Marley is just effortlessly cool and comfortable to listen to. Great playing and just this awesome vibe. This album is definitely one of those. Always enjoy it
Enjoyed this, it was nice and chill. Felt a more juvenile work than the previous Marley record we had, with more stripped back production. Loads more depth than I expected.
I have very limited reggae knowledge But the vibe is truly unmatched There is a formula and Bob does it so well There is something soooo warm about the whole affair even when it gets darker The organ His voice is also just so smooth. Was hilarious to drive around with this playing and the windows down It feels funny to engage with as a 30 something white guy, but if you give yourself over to it, it feels so good to listen to sonically also every element is perfectly placed
Here’s the thing bumbaclots. Some of I and I, despite having been born slightly paler than our fellow Rastas, have that island spirit in our blood. Me, Jimmy Buffet, Tom Cruise in The Last Samurai (Japan is an island. Look it up!) we are of Zion despite being born in Bob-ee-lon. These Caribbean beats speak to our souls and the rebel spirit lives in our hearts. That’s why these freedom songs make us feel Irie. One of the loves!
literally a jamming album. just that. chill.
3/5. An unfortunate reality for me is that no-matter how hard I’ve tried to “get” it, I’ve never particularly loved Reggae as a genre. So musically this album does not hit much for me, which again is entirely a me thing. However lyrically this record is great, Marley was a man unafraid to explore harsh political realities and this album is full of that anger/dread.
Bob Marley has a few good songs, but none of them were on this album.
There's nothing wrong with this album, it's just not the most engaging thing ever. It gets fairly boring.
Bob Marley crafts a perfect album for a sunny day, an album that drifts and allows you to feel its meanings. When I heard No Woman No Cry you feel the passion and sadness of the singer. Reminising a past time and life they once had its all nice and smooth and keeps the mood high iykyk. I like this as focus music too; Bob is a perfectly curated vibe that lives through these waves.
Was ok. I expected more
Not bad, made me realise how great the Legend version of No Woman No Cry is
Not a bad album
Nothing bad on here but the instrumentals do feel abit “light” at times which dilutes the impact
I do not care for reggae.
Reggaeta obviously. Vähän ehkä melankolisempi fiilis monessa kappaleessa, mutta ainahan reggae on iloista. No Woman No Cry ei ollut niin hyvä biisi mitä muistelin. Parhaat: Talking Blues, Revolution, No Woman No Cry
Just a reggae record. Like all reggae it's nice but repetitive.
This is really one of those albums were I feel like I should have more to say or feel about it than I do. It is some great reggae, and I like it, but that is really where it ends for me.
Reggae is good for a bit, but unless I’m in the right situation I don’t want a full album - it’s a bit too much of the same for too long.
Sounded fine, not my genre to go to typically but I enjoyed most of it.
Listened
Almost a 4. Good vibes and cool to mix other styles into reggae, but have to admit it all kinda sounds the same in the end.
No shade, but I mostly think Marley is better served by listening to his greatest hits. This first version of No Woman No Cry is much thinner than the live version we're all used to hearing. That said, the rest of the album is full of cool mellow low-key surprises.
Pretty good, was happy to listen to it on my morning commute.
Good background music for a hot summer day, but I don’t think I’ll be yearning to come back to this album and listen over and over again
Aprendí que de acá nace la canción No Woman No Cry También que Peter Tosh era parte del grupo, pero este álbum es post su separación y la de Bunny Wailer Hay mucha historia detrás de este álbum, también acontece que es el primero con las tres vocalista de respaldo Liricamente hablando, hay balance entre espiritualidad y política Hay menos solos de guitarra quizás, pero creo que es producto de ir reacomodando su propuesta ahora Bob con un rol aún más protagónico en términos de composición Tiene mucha fuerza el bajo a lo largo del álbum Un álbum muy consistente y sólido, gran forma de arrancar el camino de mayor autonomía creativa (no que antes estuviera limitado, solo era otra etapa los tres creativos juntos fueron muy buenos) Disfrutenlo
It's strange to me to think that reggae has not always existed in some separate Jamaican universe.
I think Natty Dread is one of Bob Marley's most enjoyable albums. It has a relaxed, soulful sound, but it also carries a lot of emotional weight and thoughtful lyrics. Even when the songs are political or serious, they never feel heavy-handed because the music is so warm and inviting. What stood out to me most was the consistency of the album. There aren't many weak moments, and each track contributes to the overall mood. Songs like "Lively Up Yourself" bring energy and optimism, while "No Woman, No Cry" adds a more reflective and heartfelt side. The album balances catchy rhythms with meaningful songwriting in a way that feels natural. I also appreciated how Natty Dread blends reggae grooves with themes of hope, struggle, and resilience. The performances are confident without feeling overproduced, and the band creates a rich, organic sound that still feels fresh decades later. Overall, I came away really liking Natty Dread. It isn't just an important reggae album—it's an engaging listen from start to finish, with memorable songs, genuine emotion, and timeless messages. I'd happily recommend it to anyone interested in exploring Bob Marley's music or reggae as a whole.
Listening session: july 18th, while getting ready in the morning Listened to before: heard one song before Thoughts: Bob Marley is nice to get in a chill vibe or for when you’re on vacation, but it’s not very diverse. Once you’ve heard two songs, you’ve heard it all Favourite tracks: No Woman No Cry & Them Belly Full (Bur We Hungry)
Bob Marley’s voice is angelic, with a talent at making melodies sound effortless. This is really wonderful music to be happy to. Beyond that, it ain’t doing much for me
Some voice, not something I could listen to all day but enjoyed it. No Woman, No Cry and Talkin’ Blues were highlights.
There are genres of music that are, let's say, an acquired taste. And if blues is an acquired taste, and metal is an acquired taste, then reggae is a distinctly acquired taste. Even a figure like Bob Marley, whose portraits still stare at us from t-shirt stalls at resort beaches and the signs of European coffeeshops, couldn't make reggae a mainstream phenomenon. I think everyone imagines what reggae sounds like — calm, measured melodies at a mid-tempo, relaxed and sunny, yet often lyrically poignant. This album, considered one of the artist's and the genre's most important, sounds exactly like that. Personally, I prefer it when reggae is mixed with alternative, like Sublime or 311, but I'm not averse to it in its purest form either. So, for me, this album is quite good. However, it's likely that for you, it will sound like one long, forty-minute song.
Yep, totally fine, nice for a sunny day, but none of my fav Bob Marley tracks on here. The studio version of No Woman, No Cry on here is just not as good as the live version
I gave the previous Bob Marley album I listened to a 4/5 out of respect for the message and the person. I just don't love reggae though, and while I can appreciate that this is probably good reggae, there's just not much appeal for me. It's a 3/5.
Pretty good!
Natty Dread is the second of 3 Bob Marley & The Wailers albums I have listened to for this project following Catch A Fire, released a year prior to Natty Dread. Bob Marley is an icon for a reason. He did so much for the community, and is still to this day as close to a living icon as you can get. Nowadays, he’s also the living embodiment of recreational weed use as well, something I think he would have appreciated. Obviously, there’s more to his character than just that, but to write about him in depth would be a completely different review. For the purpose of the review, I can confirm that this album would likely sound better if I was blazed out of my mind. The unique way that only he could truly sing, and the trippy instrumentation are unmistakably Bob Marley. Just listen to “Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)”. That’s the most Jamaican song I’ve ever heard. None of these songs blow me away particularly, but I’m never going to say no to listening to them. I’m also a little surprised that this album isn’t higher rated, considering it’s got the classic “No Woman No Cry”. I was expecting that song to be in his Top 10 on Spotify, but just the fact that it isn’t tells me that Bob Marley has even more hits than I initially realized. I personally think the message and icon that is Bob Marley is more important than the sum of his music, but I also think his music is really good. A lot of these songs have some sneaky chords that end up making them sound better and much more complex than you may expect. Particularly, my favorite song on this album is “Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock)”. It’s still unmistakably a Bob Marley song, and it blends a perfect use of his voice, his backup singers, the guitars, piano and percussion. They all come together perfectly and make what I believe is the most memorable song on the album. At least, it’s the one that stuck with me the most. I love Bob Marley, and I love the freedom he represents. This was a great album in and of itself, and I’m excited to roll the third and final album on the list, as it happens to be the highest rated of his, so it must be pretty good.
Didn’t really like the start but they were locked in the pocket in the middle there! And then Bend Down Low hit like some strange reggae nursery rhyme and it was then I knew that the album was getting a 3
“No Woman No Cry” is essential, of course. The rest of the album is good, if not *that* strong. 3.5?
I appreciate the significance of this album, but for me, it's not the greatest Bob Marley album. There are several others not in the list that would be my preference.
Fine Not a patch on Exodus
No woman no cry!!!
thank god i got to listen to this after that police album so i know to be grateful. i think the vocal stylings of reggae (and 1st wave ska tbh for maybe obvious reasons) are an aspect i don't often vibe with but i could appreciate them here and especially loved the inclusion of lady backup singers. i really also liked the instrumentation throughout this album, there were elements layered in i hadn't really heard or at least listened for before, and i appreciated the songwriting both in subject matter and like... lyrical craft? but not sure that i would return to this whole album. fav: them belly full
Never been huge into reggae, but now I get it. Some qualities of the mix were alright when they could’ve been great, but I’m not here to bitch and moan. It was a great feel-good record!! Not my usual cup of tea, but the herbs in this teabag sure are flavorful. 3.5 stars
The sun is shining and the music is playing. The best setting for this music is there. So maybe my score is somewhat higher than I would normally give for this kind of records. All the songs have the same vibe, good for a song of two, but a whole album is too much for me. 3/5
I definitely didn't give this the focused listen it deserves. Really enjoyed some of the groove of it. Some of it felt a little bit sanitised by super clean production style for my tastes.
Perushyvä kuuntelukokemus. Tokaisinkin jo, että reggaen ongelma itelle on biisien samankaltaisuus. Kolme biisiä laitoin listalle
Good for playa
Chill vibes
Still pretty good, but I kind of have to give a Bob Marley album below a 4. Its a high 3 though.
Second album by Bob Marley in this project. Not a big fan of reggae. But, in any case, this is indeed pretry good. Songs I enjoyed: "Lively up Yourself", "Natty Dread", or "Talkin' Blues" (good lyrics). I found some of the guitar licks particularly nice. I also like the theme and lyrics.
Every Bob Marley album I’ve listened to I’ve only really enjoyed after a few listens. This I played twice but it still hasn’t hit home. Maybe later
I can't really fault the quality of songwriting on here, which is consistently vibrant and impassioned, but reggae is considerably out of my wheelhouse and seldom a genre of music I'd ever actively listen to.
Of the three Bob Marley albums I have had so far this was the one that clicked with me least. Interested to note that there are no cuts from this album on his definitive greatest hits compilation, and the studio version of No Woman, No Cry sounds a bit flat compared to the live version.
That magical bpm where everything just slows down.
Love Bob Marley, but in small doses. One or two songs at a time, he's great. A whole album in one shot? You begin to notice how similar in tempo every song is. "No Woman, No Cry" is a stand out, the rest of it was good, but not dynamic enough to really make me notice.
I have said what I am going to say about Reggae, as I am not a super fan. But its Marley and this is a solid 'good'.
It wasnt until recently that I realised that many of Bob Marley's tracks are protest songs. Which I realise is quite dimwitted of me given that one of the tracks in thus album is actually called "Rebel Music'. But i feel like this is partly because reggae has such a laid back feel and the majority of Bob Marley's songs that have reached mainstream success are tracks like "No Woman, No Cry" which took on a new life in the 90s with the Fugees. I like the revolutionary feel of this album. I just wish it wasn't because Bob Marley was feeling as though he, his friends and family were all being treated like second class citizens. (3.000)
I think reggea is prety cool but damn does it all sounds the fucking same. This album is no exception but Bob Marley and his gang are all talented people so I enjoyed it. The version of "no woman, no cry" that everybody knows is actually a live rendition of the song. And its way better than the version on the album. Crazy shit.
natty dread gain
Good stuff mon
Liked this one more than I thought I would, quite a lot of complexity to the music and some good grooves, really liked Lively Up Yourself
meh, bob marley halt. kulturell bestimmt sehr relevant aber für mich immer das gleiche
Algo tiene Bob que aburre, aunque su mood es delicioso
Reggae will probably never be my thing, but this was a darn pleasant album. Musically this was more interesting to me than Catch a Fire, and lyrically this is a lot deeper than I may have thought at first. That being said, I still just...don't want to listen to reggae at 9:00am on a Tuesday. Mr. Marley gets a hug and a thumbs up from me. Fave tracks: - Lively Up Yourself - Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) - Revolution
Reggae works for me as background music, but whenever I try to actively listen to it my brain just shuts down. No hate for Bob tho.