Natty Dread

good chill album

Better than I expected. Repetitive, but somehow it works. Favorite song: Them Belly Full

Enjoyed this

Honestly, all the Bob Marley albums so far have been solid 4s: Great. They're a bit dated and I wouldn't say I LOVE them, but they're perfectly pleasant. Will listen again, probably in like 3 years when the exact mood hits. 🤷😅

Reggae has never been my favorite, which is only to say I don’t search out Reggae tunes/records, but I can easily let it play in the background of a day at the beach (or even the pool), it’s actually quite perfect there… and this certainly seems a fine Reggae album. Of course I’ve heard “No Woman, No Cry” before and probably even parts of others, but listening and following lyrics a little closer because of this project/website though, so catching references and themes I certainly never would’ve noticed while simultaneously searching for my lost shaker of salt… but was pleasantly surprised at how well this also went with my Saturday morning coffee. Might just have to let this one spin again soon.

some great reggae jams to get through the day. good album.

I have not listened to an entire Bob Marley album before "Natty Dread" appeared on the 1001 albums generator. The songs are great, but a bit similar. Al Anderson's lead guitar on some songs is fantastic.

Marley is uiteraard bekend, maar dit album kende ik eigenlijk niet. De hit No Woman No Cry horen we in de originele versie, waar we juist de live versie als hitje kennen (met de typische microphone feedback piep halverwege). Reggae van Marley verbaast zelden en stelt ook zelden teleur moet ik zeggen. Gewoon een lekker relaxed plaatje, perfect voor het (vermoedelijk) laatste zomerse weekend van het jaar.

It's Bob Marley, so I liked it, not a perfect album, but definitely a 4-star for the sheer musicality alone.

Really enjoyed this, up there with the best Reggie albums Iv heard, such a feel good sound.

my first bob marley experience left a little to be desired. but we are turning a new page with bob marley experience #2. not sure if i am in a better mood today or what, but i much preferred this album to my first listen, catch a fire. this album is a fun listen! it's got that classic reggae feel but feels a bit funky too, which is something i appreciate. feels a little more upbeat and less lethargic. I can see myself listening to this one again in the future, it feels more in line with what i like stylistically.

Nice, chill album!

This is very close to a 5 for me, but there are a few dull moments in the second half of the album

Solid

4/5. Amazing instrumentation and heavy lyrics with still a chill vibe. Some okay songs but not a single bad one on here. Very close to a 5 but need more time to listen.

i should get into psychedelics. fav songs: them belly full, rebel music, talkin blues, revolution, am-a-do.

Nice to hear a lot of familiar songs in their original production format - didn’t realise just how much of Bob Marley I loved was rerecorded. I once had 4 Bob Marley t shirts on regular rotation, for a good year or so he was my absolute God. Definitely overplayed him, but there’s no denying the absolute legend he was. I’d love to know if there’s an artist with a ratio of songs about injustice as high and as powerful as BM. Either way, even on a grey miserable British Summer day, it feels sunny listening to this.

On balance I preferred the prior Bob Marley album, but this one is pretty great. Easy to listen to in the background, but just when you find yourself tuning out you'll hear something surprising. First half of the album better than the second half.

Said it last time, but it's hard not to enjoy Bob Marley. Think I preferred this one to the last album we had. The version of no women no cry was more interesting than the more frequently played one. Lively up yourself is a classic. Thought them belly full was good too. Maybe gets quite samey after a while but it's super easy to listen to

Good Wailers album, will need a second listen, but enjoyed the first listen

Lekker album, ga ik vaker luisteren.

Solid reggae album with some of the classics, couple unusual version, dripping cool. Not quite their best.

It's Bob what else can you say?

Quintessential Marley. Celebrates Jamaica’s spirit while criticizing her faults.

Reggae suave. Un megahit. Un 4.

LP

The first half is very strong with Lively Up Yourself, No Woman, No Cry, Them Belly Full, Rebel Music, So Jah S’eh and Natty Dread. The final few songs aren’t as good but they are still decent songs.

Bob Marley is one of those artists where you he pretty much encompasses all you need in that style of music; it seems to be all that needs to be said. It's happened a few times: Fusion --> Mahavishnu Orchestra / John McLaughlin Reggae --> Bob Marley You listen to a "Best of" from him and that pretty much covers all of what you need to know for reggae. The problem is, when you hear older versions of those songs, they sound weird. For example, the studio version of "No Woman, No Cry" here sounds too peppy and upbeat. The slower, live versions I've heard, which the band jams out on more are much more satisfying. Most of the other songs on the album are at a good temp and such, but that studio version of "No Woman No Cry," it just... digs right in there as being so wrong. It's like hearing an upbeat, version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah". Just on that alone I have to downgrade the album to a 4.

Lively Up Yourself is not a song I remember but it is a great start to the album. Then it's followed by the recorded version of No Woman No Cry, which pales in comparison to the live version (thanks to a hokey sounding organ and too much tempo). I usually don't like live versions better, but this is one of those songs. Lyrics are still very good. That track's production disappointment aside, the musical styling on this album is pretty good and so is his social and other commentary. Other favorites were the title track (funky grooves), Talkin Blues and Revolution (commentary), and Them Belly Full and Rebel Music (both grooves and commentary). Good album, but some flaws.

Another legendary album - cool!

Marley was a gift of light in a dark world. What a treat this album is. Your rhythm section here is TIGHT while Bob’s vocals just convince you that we all have a role to play here in bringing real change to the world.

As Marley's dreads flowed free, so too did his music and the messages woven within.

A classic reggae record by the King of the genre. Magical.

This album has such distinct and unmistakable vibes. Reggae isn't typically my thing, but I really enjoyed this listen and would listen to this above any other reggae album I've heard so far.

It's Bob Marley - that warm, chilled feeling. Ironically I didn't enjoy the recorded version of No Woman No Cry as much as the more oft-heard live version, but other than that, a solid album.

very nice.

Reggae. Bob Marley. It’s nice and exactly what I expected it to be. I feel like I should be drinking a piña colada on the beach not walking around lower Manhattan. I totally get why this got popular (relaxing, good vibes, progressive lyric themes) but also cannot imagine anything like this getting popular today. It really feels like a unique product of the moment, but one that I’m glad happened. Favorite song: No Woman No Cry Others: Them Belly Full (But We Hungry), So Jah S’eh, Talkin’ Blues

Good stuff. Ironically, the one song from this album I was familiar with, "No Woman, No Cry," was one of my least favorite tracks on the album. I'm used to the live version on Marley's "Legend" album, which is definitely superior to the original. But no true complaints here. I enjoyed this thoroughly.

Something about Bob Marley & The Wailers that puts me in a good mood even though some of their stuff is pretty heavy lyrically. I'm not a big fan of reggae, but this was solid.

Great music to get your moving in the morning.

Was somewhat dreading this but it was no where as painful as I expected it to be

Think this s the second Bob Marley album I have had on this list and this one I thought was great. Not heard many albums all the way through by him but this is by far my favourite. Saved it.

pretty good! 👽👽👽👽👽👽👽🙌🤠👐👐🤑👏🏻👻😾👺👺

pretty good, a few catchy tunes

Not the best Marley album, but good nonetheless. "No Woman No Cry" is by far the best song on the album. A good listen overall.

"Revolution" is a banger!

It's Marley through and through.

Love bobs early stuff before it got to “cleaned up” in the studios

Awesome

Juicy tracks from one of the greatest.

Bob Marley's Natty Dread is a refreshing departure from the usual hits found on Legend. This doesn't mean the album is subpar; rather, it showcases the depth of Marley's back catalogue. Natty Dread is a cohesive and soulful album, featuring a collection of songs that blend together seamlessly.

I can't stand reggae but this album has genuinely come as a shock - I quite like it. Though the normal repetitive rhythms are being used the influence of blues and soul seem to be making an appearance here. This could be the start of a beautiful friendship... Best Tracks: Lively Up Yourself; No Woman No Cry; Am-A-Do

Love it!

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

så skön

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.

I have never really listened to reggae properly before this but I quite liked this album. There were some pretty cool songs on here I think my particular favourite was “so jah s’eh” but I also really enjoyed “them belly full (but we hungry)”. From listening to this I can really see why people enjoy Bob Marley’s music so much and I am tempted to listen to another of his albums. I would rather give this album 3.5 but as this website can’t do that I give it 3 stars

early reggae, can't put a lower rating than 3 stars for how important Bob Marley is for modern music as a whole but it still isn't my cup of tea.

Solid album. As with all other Bob Marley, it's really good, but lacks diversity to my ear.

Nice to have on, nothing really gripped me though

I can’t really listen to reggae when I’m sober, and when I’m stoned I’d rather listen to chillwave or something. Marley’s the best of the genre, I suppose, if you’re into music with no highs or lows.

Marley is the face of Reggae, but I find it hard to distinguish a lot of tracks on this album Fave track: No Woman, No Cry

Revolution is a good track, otherwise pleasantly bland

pmo how all my life i was made to believe he actually meant if you just leave women out of your life you wont be crying

A great album, so easy to listen to. In places I feel it is too slow but I guess that is just the style, any faster and it would be ska.

14/09/26 Okay... random-ass Bob Marley album

Not a bad listen, but after 2 or 3 songs it all kind of just sounds the same to me. I do like his voice but I think I really have to be in the right mood for reggae in order to really enjoy it.

si me pongo SUPER objetiva esto es un 6, pero el reggae me es insoportable perdon no puedo escucharlo 6/10

Die Live-Version von "No Woman, No Cry" ist super, nur leider auf einem anderen Album. So wird's keine 4!

Komisch: Ich mag den Sound, bin ihm aber schnell satt.

6/10

Chill laid back album

I actually quite like reggae music, and Marley in general. While not a bad album by any means, I know Marley and the Wailers have better. 3/5.

I think reggae can be enjoyed any time, but without the help of drugs I don't really connect with it

First time ever that I heard the studio version of No Woman, No Cry.

𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘺 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 has plenty of warmth, groove, and character, but the steady offbeat reggae rhythm starts to wear me down over the course of the album. After a while, several of the songs begin to feel more similar than I would like. 𝗡𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻, 𝗡𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝘆 is the track that stands out most clearly for me, while the rest remains solid without ever fully pulling me in. Maybe that says as much about my relationship with reggae as it does about the album itself.

Liked a bit more than Exodus, feels a bit more interesting musically even if the lyrics can sometimes sound like random train of thought, a lowlight: And then Georgie would make the fire light, I say, A log wood burning through the night, Then we would cook corn meal porridge, I say, Of which I'll share with you, yeah.... Drums on Them Belly Full are great, I also like Natty Dread a lot, Rebel Music, Bend Down Low, all sound like the band are having a bit more fun with it.

A raw reggae album, with some highlights including a wonderful version of No woman no cry, but this one didn't hit the spot for me

J’ai écouté 1 chanson et c’était ok. J’attendais l’embarquement de mon vol. Ça détend , le beat la fait pensé à une petite comptine

Bein. Reggae Blues. 1er album sous le nom Bob & the wailers. Chill, ça s'écoute

Alright mon

Pretty one track, not bad but just not really for me 2.5

No Woman No Cry and Them Belly Full are the stars; the backup singers on the last half of the album don't seem to add a lot and sound a little dated.

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

One great song on here, the rest was ok

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