Reviews (page 8 of 13)
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.
This album sits a few years before their larger albums, but isn't hard on the ears at all. Worth your time and a listen, though I suspect Exodus or Kaya are more so.
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.
the whole album has not-so-changing reggea groove. I dont mind that, it suits the style and the vibe the whole album is like pure reggea straight from cuba. guitar chop on the offbeats and grooving bassline under light drums and slow, relaxing tempo i can imagine listening to this album quite late in summer in 40˚C beside a pool, lake or a sea under a palm tree
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
better!
this album not a stellar sampling of Bob Marley's capabilities
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
It's 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.
Zen
3.5
не зашёл по вайбику
Greaaatt!! Never listened to it I don't think
listened on a run, great summer vibes
Good album. Love the rhythms. I’m more familiar with the live versions so not hearing what I was expecting was weird.
I still don't feel like any Bob Marley album can beat Exodus (from what I've heard so far.) But there's a nice mix of styles on here with an overall nocturnal overtone, which is nice, as reggae can get fairly repetitive some times. One element from one song that I really like is probably the crunchy bass tone in the song "Natty Song." Out of 3 Bob Marley songs I've gotten so far I rate it the second best (Catch a Fire being 3rd.) I probably will return to this one in due time, I think I will appreciate this one with a second listen when I will be in a different frame of mind. High 3 star album. Highlight Song/s: "Natty Dread"
Irie 🍁
Not as good as the earlier Wailers Albums
Fine, but reggae is not my jam
I hate to disappoint my 15-year-old self and his deeply mortifying Bob Marley phase, but Natty Dread fell a little flat for me. I liked it fine, but don't anticipate coming back to it. 3.5 stars.
Je m'attendais à mieux
i liked it
6/10 How disappointing. Even No Woman No Cry felt flat. It's quality reggae, but it constantly fell out of my focus and into the background. I expected a lot more ...
Marley is always good. But not always interesting. 3/5
A huge change of pace. I respect the legendary status of Bob Marley and the reggae vibes are incredibly chill, but the whole album was a bit too relaxed for my everyday listening. Still, I saved 3 classic tracks including 'No Woman No Cry' for my playlist. A solid 3/5.
Nice vibe, det bliver nok ikke mere groovie reggae end det. Men ikke helt noget der ramte mig. Men jeg lavede mad til det, og man kommer bare i god stemning af det.
I don't enjoy listening to reggae but I guess this is okay. I won't seek it out again.
Love Bob Marley. This album was more of the same from him. Though I like other projects of his better. songs I liked: lively up yourself 3/5
I enjoy a fair bit of Reggae and I know Bob is the quintessential artist in the genre but he’s never been my favorite.
not a fan but i know this was important so respect and credit where credit is due
Listen this album would slap on a beach, but in the Suburbs in VA while working? Not as much. Don't get me wrong it's not bad at all, a vibe to be sure. Just not my preferred genre for everyday. -S Tier- -A Tier- No Woman No Cry So Jah S'eh -B Tier- Lively Up Yourself -C Tier- Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) Rebel Music (3 O'clock Roadblock) Natty Dread Revolution -D Tier- Bend Down Low Talkin' Blues Am-A-Do -F Tier-
standouts for me are definitely "no woman, no cry" and "them belly full (but we hungry)." crazy to still see so many parallels from the struggles of the 70s and 80s and today. feels like we've made so much progress but still a lot left to do Cost of living gets so high Rich and poor they start to cry Now the weak must get strong They say, Oh, what a tribulation
Good relaxing music style.
Ok
I hated this way less than I expected. A whole album is a lot to ask here, however. Just not for me, but again, I can appreciate it.
It's Bob Marley so it's Reggae. It's good for the genre, but Reggae in general is not something that works for me for a full album listen, as it's too repetitive. A couple songs and I'd give this a 4, but as an album, I won't listen again.
If i owned a cafe on an island, i would play this all day everyday. Good background music, very chill.
There's more variation here than on Catch a Fire and Exodus but it's also a lot limper than those two albums.
I'm a fan of the more elaborate production of this album, but for me, this is a solid reggae album and little more. (3.5)
mid 3.5. Deve ser um bom álbum para os amantes de reggae raiz, eu não sou um deles.
it's bob Marley. you know what you'll get and you know it will be good
Very powerful lyrics, very straightforward. Combined with the mystical music and powerful reggae elements makes this album so engaging and special, it feels like a revolution the whole time.
I'm not a Reggae guy, but if I'm forced to listen, it damn well better be Bob Marley. My main issue with the genre is that I can't handle a full album of it. 1 or 2 songs at the most is all I need. Anything mkre than that and the repetition sets in. I don't like repetition. I don't think I've ever heard a single Reggae song that sounds different from any other, and it may be the only genre I can say that about. But this is good, maybe even great if you're a fan. It has the lyrics, it had Bob's voice, the guitars are good, it's chill, it has the usual harmonies and rhythms. But yeah, a single song from this album is enough for me.
I thought Natty Dread would be yet another album to throw me into the mind of Bob Marley and The Wailers but if anything if felt quite underwhelming and honestly a bit too laid back with its' style and presence. I already wasn't as huge into Catch a Fire as many others were but this album felt lacking in a lot of ways even down to the consistent style and swagger Bob and company usually have. This album felt surprisingly all over the place as the "weird experimentation" curse continues to strike even the most safe and consistent of groups like Bob Marley and The Wailers. I feel this album really soars in the first 4 tracks and then afterwards takes one hell of a nosedive down as it struggles to find any sort of solid footing or even instrumentation past that fact. I don't think this is bad, but it is severely lacking a lot of the charm and style you'd come to expect from this group at this point.
A benchmark album from the undisputed titan of reggae. Much of this album retains that classic, jaunty reggae sound, which works well for shorter songs but gets very samey when the songs toe-tap past the 5 minute mark. There's just enough variety to make a listener recognize each song is different, but the whole album, in general, sounds like an extended jam session building off a groove that slowly evolves over time. Perfect for the jovial collaborative atmosphere of this album I suppose. I would say I remembered and liked quite a few songs, though just as many went in one ear and out the other for me. Key Tracks: Lively Up Yourself, No Woman No Cry, Bend Down Low
Firmly believe at this point that the authors don't know 1001 different artists. Despite that, I always got time for Bob Marley, so ima go 3/5.
dio je fire dio je mid
Cerramos la semana con Bob Marley, siendo ya éste el segundo disco de él que aparece por acá. No me gustó tanto como Exodus pero cumple su función de funcionar como música de fondo. Nos vemos el martes, gente.
Reggae isn't my kind of music, this is decent enough but nothing to write home about. 2.5/5.
#951. No Woman No Cry is one of the small few reggae songs I like instead of finding terribly annoying, so I'm going to give this one an extra star because I'm in a good mood today. 3/5: fine
Eh
6/10 - not vintage Bob Marley but it's still Bob Marley
I respect the cultural significance of this album and I do enjoy the genre more broadly, perhaps in missing a decent sub I'm not enjoying this as much as I thought I would
OK. 3/5
Reminds me of my stoner brother. Good vibes for the morning.
This isn't my usual style at all. In fact, I was dreading listening to this album. I think it was my preconceived notion of Bob Marley that I really underestimated just how good of a front man and music he and his band could create. The lyrics were much more socially conscious than I expected, the beats much more varied that I thought they would be, and the songs much more distinct. I really was worried that the album would be really one note, as that plus a prevalent bass can literally make me fall asleep, but it held my interest all the way through. That being said, I must admit that I probably won't come back to it and it will never really be part of my rotation. Reggae just isn't something that has ever clicked with me and grows old fast, though this has been really listenable on the whole. Shout out to Bob Marley though - I get why this one is important and why he is considered a great and revolutionary and want to acknowledge that he brought a voice to these struggles. For that reason it's a 5/5 album, but for my personal record, I have to go 3/5. Playlist Song: Revolution. Really caught my ear.
Natty my kinda ting
As far as reggae goes, not really forte. I can appreciate Bob Marley, his message and his influence. I do enjoy some of his bigger songs on the occasion.
That’s reggae alright.
nie dotarlam jeszczs fo konca ale mysle ze moja ocena sie nie poprawi, ni3 podoba mi sie zbytnio glos tego typa mega mid edytuje zeby dopisac ze w chuj nudne i skipuje chyba skipne czesc bo nie chce mi sie
I usually love Bob Marley but just wasn't in the mood for Reggae.
I didn't hate this album. I think I might've heard it historically as my ex used to have it on vinyl. Not to bad, certainly not the whole RAAAAASTAmon thing I was thinking I was going to hear
While most of the album reinforced my feeling that reggae is not a genre I naturally connect with, Lively Up Yourself stood out strongly to me. Its bluesy guitar work and deep, groove-driven bass left the biggest impression. The album also made me realize how central the bass is to reggae music.
Sólido, buenos músicos pero no banco tanto el reggae
I mean just reggae, soft one though. When you want to bounce your head or pretend to drink something on a wodden porch on the coast
Solid Bob album, but nothing stood out to me on this one.
First of all i'm not the biggest Reggae fan. But of course I know Bob Marley. I know most of his singles that charted long long time ago. This album is probably one of the best Reagae albums that was ever released. And I mean for the Reggae fans. But I don't feel this album. For me it doesn't have any outstanding tracks. Sorry about that. I don't skipped a single track but I was happy that the album was finished. It's just not my kind of music. 3/5
I can recognize it’s good. I just have trouble enjoying reggae. I tried.
Great reggae rock listen
Bouncy bouncy!!!!
Basically repeating myself here, but I’m not ever complaining about listening to some Bob Marley. But, this one is lacking the recognizable songs. Still worth a three.
Buena vibra pero era muy mala persona aparentemente así que ya no está tan bueno
This is much better more fun, but doesn’t reach the highs of exodus. Pretty hard to beat stuff there, so this pales unfortunately. But it’s still great and a lot of fun.
Prefer Exodus. 3/5.
--Lively Up Yourself...cool guitar tone throughout --No Woman, No Cry...TIL writing credit for this went to a friend of Marley's named Vincent Ford. I prefer the live version but this is still nice --Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)...a good groove with an important message --Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock)...another solid groove but a little long --So Jah Seh...a lot going on here but it all fits together nicely. head bopper --Natty Dread...we keep the vibe going --Bend Down Low...that organ (?) tone is tops. oh, I'm definitely living in sin, Bob --Talkin' Blues...the vibe continues but we're starting to feel repetitive. but we're almost done --Revolution...I appreciate that Mr. Marley appreciated backup singers. they're responsible for a lot of the flavors that make this LP entertaining
6.5/10, одна норм песня, вайб 7/10, звучание 5/10
Lindo álbum, pocas canciones destacaron pero en general muy buena la estructura del álbum
I like Bob Marley and reggae in general, but I couldn't listen to this on repeat ;)
Album 180. Natty Dread (https://open.spotify.com/album/2fUrVWDYASjthLVsVH53zP?si=ZYJkdLaRTRK6wrl4-rZoNA) — Bob Marley & The Wailers (1974) I can't stand to repeat that I love reggae and that's one of the revelations in this music journey. That's not Exodus, but still a good one. 3/5 Liked: — No Woman No Cry — Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) — Talkin' Blues
good summer stuff here
2 Singles
3.5/5, hard to hate
7/10 Completely inoffensive and pleasant to listen to. In my opinion not his best.
Songs all sound pretty similar, but they are pretty good
1001 albums to hear before you are (natty) d(r)ead 83# Not the banger Bob Marley accostumed me to with exodus but it's still nice and chill with a major hit dont cry
Very historically significant and some of the deep tracks are actually pretty good, but if I never ever hear Bob Marley again I'd be fine with that, really.
Noe av dette er nesten bedre enn det mer kjente de gjorde senere. Liker det litt mindre polerte og poppa ved det. Og på Rebel Music tar de inn elementer fra psychedlic funk a la Sly and the Family Stone. Mer av det, takk! Synes skiva snubler på B-siden.
Was ok and i don't even like reggae. 3.2
Lively Up Yourself - 4/5 No Woman, No Cry - 4/5 Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) - 3.5/5 Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Road Block) - 3.5/5 So Jah S'eh - 3.5/5 Natty Dread - 3/5 Bend Down Low - 3.5/5 Talkin' Blues - 3.5/5 Revolution - 3.5/5 A very laid back album. Reggae usually isn't my go to but it's nice for when you want to kick back and do nothing. Or smoke a joint or two. Overall: 3/5 Favorites: Lively Up Yourself, No Woman No Cry
fine i guess
Not a big fan of reggae but really appreciated the chill and relaxing vibes when I needed them. However, I'm not sure I'd know this album from any other reggae album.
Classic Bob. Such a great vibe to the record, but would hardly play it over Exodus, as this tailed off a bit towards monotony the end. Much stronger start.
Takes me back.
didn’t expect to know some of the songs? damn. 3.4
Island vibes, great feelgood music, not something I will keep on rotation but it's not a bad album by any means. Standout songs are "No Woman No Cry" and "Natty Dread". I'll give it a solid 6/10. Definitely above average but nowhere near my favorite albums on this list.
Not my favourite of theirs. Rastaman vibration or exodus are more interesting imo. But still a lot of big tunes on this one.
Good, relax, tipo para estar en la playa recostado. Bue es bob marley entonces por supuesto es ese estilo bastante playero.
Enjoyable. 3.5
First listen
vibras chill, me gusto, no suelo escuchar reggae salvo alguna que otra canción pero repetiría algunos temas. mi fav: Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)
That was OK.
My grad today: "In high school, I was a mix of the Ramones and Bob Marley" ⭐⭐⭐/5 Highlights: "No Woman No Cry," "Revolution"
i appreciate bob marley and his contributions to beach town culture. however, I am listening to this many hundreds of miles from the beach.
Reggae has never been my preferred genre, but this was a pleasant surprise. The album lulled me into a sense of relaxation. There’s not a lot of excitement on the album, in fact I’d say there is almost none at all. The beats and backing stay consistent throughout the track, and there’s little melodic interest. And yet, it’s a calming album with good social commentary. It’s not a good album to me for active, intent listening because it lacks the bells and whistles I like from an album. But as background music, it’s pretty nice. 6/10.
no es mi estilo pero estaba chulo
First ever time listening to Bob Marley album in full and I was pleasantly surprised no woman no cry, obviously hurt beforehand solid first effort and look forward to listening to more didn’t have much to compare to
A legend of his craft. It’s interesting hearing the “origins” of my current favorite genre in music. Mad respect to Mr. Marley. It is 4/20 so listening to this today felt very fitting. I can vibe to every song but I know he has better music out there
Clásico de Bob marley
Fun but didn’t like this as much as I thought I would
Not bad, well suited for background music. Familiar with this great man's hits but I rarely would listen to a full album from the back catalogue, so I appreciated getting this one today.
Un álbum muy chill pero que me ha gustado
Pretty good but way overplayed.
Repetitivo, me gustaron 2 o 3 pero me aburrí al final 😬
no woman no cry
A solid 7/10. I’m not really into reggae, but I understand how important Bob Marley is to music overall. That said, this one is still a smooth listen. It flows well, it’s warm, and easy to sit through. It just doesn’t fully connect with me the whole time. I respect it more than I actually come back to it… but there are definitely a few tracks that stand out.
This is probably my favorite reggae album, I think it starts really strong with the tracks “lively up yourself”, “no woman no cry”, and “them belly full”. Those songs are awesome and also all time greats for the genre as a whole. Sadly I think it sorta just lingers for the rest of the album. Like it has highs and lows but for the most part the rest of the album is pleasant and doesn’t over stay its welcome but doesn’t bring a lot else to the party. Still a solid album through and through.
Historically I have a somewhat low tolerance for Reggae. I don't dislike it, I just can't listen to it for that long. Let's see if 42 minutes is too long ;P Eh. It was fine.
Not bad, but gets pretty repetitive and old after 20 minutes. I thought Catch A Fire was exponentially better. Definitely not Marley’s best work in my opinion.
6/10
Not my style at the moment
Muy hermoso el album
not a big reggae fan so this was better than i expected
This started off pretty good. The nuances in the rhythm tracks were really interesting. I'm certain the version of no woman no cry I am familiar with is a different recording. Which made it feel weird to hear. At some point after track 4 or 5 I started to find it all just too similar and any interesting nuance felt like a nuance I was already familiar with. By the end I just wasn't bothered. Which was a bit of a shame. But at least it wasn't just off beat guitars for an hour.
Nice vocals, album is a vibe but not necessarily my vibe
Very good but far from Marley’s best album. 3 stars. Fave track - lively up.
(3.5)
Very good reggae, though there's better. Still, very good. BUT: reggae is a genre with a pretty narrow texture. The tempo, the feel, the production aesthetic stay remarkably consistent even across its best work. I can't imagine listening to reggae day in and day out. In the field of reggae, this might be 4 stars. In the field of music, it's a 3. (Side note: wow, the live version of "No Woman No Cry" is so much better than the album version, which I had never heard until now. If you have somehow not heard the live version, do yourself a favor and give it a listen.)
A fun reggae album full of all time classics (at least to my very limited reggae knowledge). However, I think it lacks the energy and pop and even sonic qualities that the Live! album has? So i really wasnt feeeeeling this. Cant give it more than a 3 for that. Perfectly respectable, but not making me feel more than okay.
Reminds me strongly of my neighbours (this is not a good thing) Eats honestly I see the appeal
This is the second Bob Marley and the Wailers album I've gotten, after getting Exodus a few months ago. As I said on that album's review, I grew up listening to Legend, the compilation album, but (other than No Woman No Cry) none of the songs from Natty Dread were on that album, so this will be a lot of new stuff for me. • Lively Up Yourself isn't on Legend, but I do know this song already. It's got a great groove, and I love the unison horn, bass and keys line that comes in around the three minute mark. • No Woman No Cry is a very nice sounding song • Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) has some really cool stuff happening with the bass, and I really like the keys • So Jah S'eh is a really cool sounding song, it has some awesome sounding hits throughout it • Bend Down Low is another really good song, the arpeggiating guitar/bass has a very uplifting sound This was a nice listen, but it definitely isn't as good as Exodus. I can see why there weren't many tracks from Natty Dread on Legend. Still, this is a Bob Marley album so it's not bad by any means. Favourite song: Lively Up Yourself
Very mixed, I like the sort of country sound I hear on songs like Rebel Music and songs like Revolution, it just gets to be a bit too eccentric for me in a bad way on some songs. Never cared for No Woman No Cry, to simple for me.
Enjoyed my time with it. Wild hearing the recorded “no woman no cry”, never heard that before. It doesn’t come close to exodus in my opinion.
Okay as background music with a couple tracks that stick out.
Prende y pasalo por favor
The production on this album is top-notch and the lyrics unfortunately are timely. This is one of my first exposures to reggae and who better than with Bob Marley to introduce me to the world of reggae. With this album, I am encouraged to go forward into reggae! RIP Bob Marley Highlights: No Woman No Cry Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock) So Jah S'eh
Listened on a long car drive and was a good relaxing choice. Likes: Lively Up Yourself; No Woman No Cry
5/10
Not entirely my thing but I still enjoyed the vibe.
Likes: Jammy, chill vibe; instruments are usually doing something interesting, rhythms, timeless lyrics Dislikes: sonic aesthetic doesn’t do much for me; arrangements are pretty sparse Overall, not my vibe and probably won’t listen to it much, but hard to find anything to objectively criticize. Good jams, for people who dig it
Nice reggae album, first and last tracks are the highlights!
I enjoyed this. I was surprised by No Woman No Cry being a very different version than the one I was familiar with.
Not my favorite album ever but I see why people would like it. I liked the first song and some of the others were pretty catchy, but as a whole I don’t care for reggae music.
A solid listen. Bon is a classic.
This is #day592 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… it's been a crazy 589 days since I last got a Bob Marley record. Listening to Natty Dread makes me want to revisit that first one I got. I feel like I might not have started this journey with the same open-mindedness I have now. I like the instrumentation; there's a lot of air in between, and a deep groove that keeps you swaying from the first song to the last. And then there's "No Woman, No Cry," possibly Marley's most well-known track. This is a strong 3 out of 5. Looking forward to #day593.
Not a big reggae fan but i can recognize this is a pretty classic album.
pretty chill but not my type
Reggae não é um estilo que me atrai muito, no entanto consigo respeitar o trabalho produzido por Bob Marley & The Wailers. Não tenho o interesse de ouvir novamente, mas foi uma boa experiência. Destaques: Revolution Rating: 3
groovy
Revolution
This is very pleasant but faded into the background, not a bad thing and a good album to work to
Carribean with a little jazz, keyboard, horns and different artists. Includes No Woman No Cry.
Reggae just isn't really my thing. Maybe I am not chill enough. I respect it for its place in music history and culture, but I would never seek it out.
I don't mind a bit of reggae, and this was very enjoyable. Not quite enough to get on the 'to buy' list, but I wouldn't be adverse to hearing it again; in the car, during the Summer perhaps. Heard before ❌️ Listened this time ✅️ Revisit ✅️ Cool ★★★☆☆ (6/10) Total reviewed : 262 Already owned : 60 Purchased : 15 To buy list : 1 Nope : 186
exodus the real banger album but i do love bob marley
I like this album! It is good . Bob Marley has never been a huge favorite of mine but he is good .
Album #57: Natty Dread - Bob Marley & The Wailers Genre (W): Reggae, reggae rock No singles. I have not listened to this album previously. Thoughts?: I love the musicianship of the album. Some of the lyrics are also well written by Marley and the other songwriters credited. Some of the songs are a bit redundant, but the songs that are listed as my favorites make up for those. Favorite songs: No Woman, No Cry, Them Belly Full (But We Hungry), Bend Down Low, Talkin’ Blues
Not bad, actually a good listen for background music.
Quite good.
Reggae isn’t really my thing, but I didn’t hate it.
Day 208 Found it quite repetitive after a while but plenty enjoyable Highlights No woman no cry Them belly fully So jah s’eh
Enjoyed this. Maybe not as much as Exodus. Didn't realise the version of no woman, no cry is not the album version either. Things you learn...
Not a fan of reggae but enjoyable to listen to
Don't know if I just wasn't in the mood for this or what, but I just couldn't get into it like his other albums I've heard. Am-A-Do, Rebel Music and Talkin' Blues stood out. Ok. After the full listen got into it more. Moved from a 2.5 to a 3.
Fun. Easy to listen to. Did know he was so man + woman.
Marley "is a vibe," as the kids would say. A Jamaican antidote to the darkness of the world. I can't help but feel better by the end of the album than I did at the beginning.
Not the biggest reggae fan but it was alright.
If you told me that this was the same time 10 times over, i would believe you.
Chill, a good listen but nothing exciting
I've never been a big fan of reggae, but hey, if I'm going to listen to it, it may as well come from the most well known and respected artist that did it. I enjoyed this album. Not an album I'd relisten to often, but I did like every song on here.
Está bueno. Me viene bien como música para escuchar mientras trabajo, pero no conecté realmente con algo más profundo.
An easy-listening reggae album with a legendary song - No Woman, No Cry. Them Belly Full was also a great piece to listen to. However, just a bit too much along the same lines. I don't know why - but No Woman, No Cry sounded a bit rushed than the rather popular version of his, I believe.
As reggae as you can get. A bit short. I wouldn't mind listening to this more.
Good album overall. Kind of stripped down, compared to other lively live or later versions I’ve heard. Great mood setter though! 3.5/5.0
I prefer the live version of No Woman No Cry and this didn't quite grab me as much as Catch a Fire
Had this on while doing house keeping as background music. Not my favorite Bob Marley album. I didn’t save a single track to my reggae playlist.
I liked this! I’m not familiar with Reggae but this was a nice introduction to that genre. The overly political nature of this style of music is definitely unique.
Bob Marley can do no wrong - another excellent album. That said, this wasn't as strong for me as some of his other stuff, especially Catch a Fire. Some great songs on here, but as a whole not my favorite of his. Would revisit though! Top Songs: Lively Up Yourself, No Woman No Cry, Am-A-Do
vibe
Ihan ok, hittejä löytyy. Bassolinjat hauskoja, vaihtelevat kovasti ja logiikkaa on vaikea tajuta, mutta silti svengi pysyy.
#276/1001. I should probably stop hating reggae and buy the t-shirt with Che Guevara's face with the text Bob Marley.
Overall a good album can play it when I have ppl over for chilling
I don't think it's for me. There are some good songs though. I like the lyrics, I understand the message and Bob has a very nice singing voice but musically it feels slow sometimes and like it's dragging, which makes sense because it's reggae, but I guess I'm not in that head space to listen to reggae. It sounds more like background music to me. But I do have respect for Bob Marley, the music he provided and the significance he has had. Perhaps I will revisit it some day. Standouts: So Jah S'eh, Natty Dread, Bend Down Low, Talkin' Blues, Revolution
Lively Up Yourself No Woman, No Cry Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock) Bend Down Low Good but not great.
Chill but none of these songs really speak to me... Might need a re-listen but didn't immediately strike me as a favorite. Sorry goat :/
밥 말리당 좋네유
I feel like you have to be in the right mood for an entire album of reggae. I stayed in the mood for about 4 tracks. No Woman No Cry is really good. By the end, I was just bored. 3.5
It's alright. Not a big reggae fan TBH.
It's Bob Marley, it's pretty good as most of his stuff is, but it mostly sounds the same as most of his work? For someone who isn't super into reggae but knows all the Bob Marley hits that everyone does, it's a pleasant enough listen but not too much really jumps out at me here. This jauntier version of No Woman No Cry takes some getting used to and probably still greatly prefer the more famous live version. Standout track that I didn't know is probably Them Belly Full. Backup vocals provided by the I-Threes are probably one of my favorite musical elements of his sound and they show up in some cool ways here. Nothing wrong with this at all but not a standout.
Classic, so much that it feels stereotyped to my ears
It was nice to drive around listening to this. I don't know how often I can see myself back to this, though. I'll probably stick with Legend for my Bob Marley needs.
I’m not even a Bob Marley fan but listening to this after The Specials really shows how reggae is done. It’s all feel good even if the lyrics aren’t of feel good nature. Very political at times, which is something everyone can relate to, which is something the parallels a lot of Punk Rock. That being said, as much as I love a good “Fuck the establishment “ angst - I don’t care for the style or genre it is done in. Anyways, this record at least is listenable and not silly.
Bob Marley is always great....I am only a so-so fan of reggae. Solid three stars
One of my friends in high school used to say, “You cannot deny…no woman, no cry” usually doing an impersonation of Yoda. Yeah, we were a weird bunch… Anyway, I think I can admit that I’m a Bob Marley’s Greatest Hits kind of reggae fan. In its proper place, time and mindset it’s a vibe, but not what I would put on all the time for a relisten. 3⭐️
I like reggae, I don’t always like Bob Marley. But I like this. Avoids the over production of his later albums and the bass and drums have their deserved place at the heart of songs. They pulse away and his undoubtedly powerful voice has the space to breath. This also contains the definitive version of no woman no cry
Not a big fan of reggae music, but still a good album lyrically nonetheless.
похоже на джаз 3.5 из 5
Pas mal
g bien aimé
Thought I would enjoy this more, but somehow, the surrounding songs made me enjoy no woman no cry ✨less✨. I think because it all sounded quite similar.
not his best but pretty solid
I like it!
Solid but repetitive
Два альбома Боба Марли и Альбом Полис за неделю - это слишком. Сам альбом неплохой, но с музыкальной точки зрения такой же, как и предыдущий.
Nice album for a slow morning. I enjoyed the experience. However, I think Bob Marley has better albums than this one. I really appreciated the sunshine this music brought me in the middle of winter.
Lively up yourself Them Belly Full Rebel music Natty dread Bend down low Revolution (!) В целом какой то пассивный движняк, под хорошее расслабленное настроение 5/10
Turns out I really like Bob Marley
On some songs, I have no problem understanding his lyrics...others he might as well be speaking Mandarin. The live version of No Woman, No Cry is infinitely better than the studio version. Bob Marley is unequivocally better live than in studio.
Songs sound great. Even if they weren’t my favorite Marley tunes.
Cool album, didn't really make me feel much though I really liked Talkin' Blues though for some reason, and No Woman No Cry is also iconic
Tough one to rate for me. I'll certainly never go back to this album, but as a piece of art it's obviously very well-done and culturally significant. Bob Marley is also more punk than I thought. Guy talks about wanting to bomb a church.
probably the first capital R reggae record ive sunk my teeth into. very cool type of sound, gets to be uniquely bouncey and playful, and just really *slow* but not in any sort of bad way. some of these songs just straight up lower my heart rate the beats are so relaxing. i think if i had a rocking chair and a porch where i could smoke a doobskie without an ounce of paranoia it would probably multiply my enjoyment. favorite song is So Jah S'eh, maybe Revolution
I’ve always found Bob Marley’s hits very good and his other songs not as interesting, and this album was no different. I had never heard the studio version of No Woman No Cry, and I can see why the live version is the most well known version. It was an alright album, but not my favorite.
Classic, but there are better ones
I didn’t respond to this album very much. 2.5 stars, anyways moving on
2.8 stars?
I really don’t enjoy reggae, but at least this is authentic as opposed to the awful shit pumped out by UB40 or The Police. Not my bag, but not (Natty) dreadful.
There are hits here. Overall a very fine music with the ability to summon chill vibes and the heat of summer to your home.
I own a pair of Bob Marley weed pants but I've both never worn them and never listened to Bob Marley so let's see how this goes. Yeah I can get down to this. Tis the vibe methinks. Very vibey very carefree I suppose this is the first reggae record I've ever heard as well. I think I'm more of the reggae variety than the ska type. Or maybe it was just white boy ska that got me. Who knows. The lyrics on Spotify do not match what he's saying it's kinda funny. Preach Bob women should never cry. Speak on it Mr. Marley. I don't think I have the vocabulary to really understand this tbh. But I can definitely enjoy it. So harmonica work okay. I really like this it's very chill on the surface but the lyrics are actually goated to be honest. Favourite: Lively Up Yourself Least favourite: I liked em all
3.5
Well I think this album opens up actually with two really good "Lively Up Yourself" and "No Woman No Cry", and ends with my next favorite song "Revolution"... Pretty much everything in the middle just was okay to me. There is a certain grit I liked to some songs, but as I'm not really drawn to reggae as a whole, and this album, for the most part, doesn't rise above that. I did however like the bonus track "Am-A-Do". I kind of wished it was on the album 7.3 ★★★½
The hit is great, the rest is good for reggae, but reggae is generally not my thing. 3.5 stars
Not so batty for this one. Bob Marley is a cool dude but I could easily be Natty Dead without ever having listened to it. Key tracks are Them Bellyful and No Woman No Cry although it’s not the definitive live version. Am A Do with the catchy ‘do it with ye bad self’ hook is the main other good song but apparently it’s not even on the original track list. I’d definitely stick to Exodus and Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley as my essential Bob Marley.
Interesting, but wouldn’t want to listen to it again. It’s a little repetitive and I’m realizing that I just don’t really like reggae. Enjoyed “Rebel Music,” “Lively Up Yourself” and “Talkin’ Blues” the most.