Exodus

So I’ve always found reggae kind of boring, not all that interesting, but… wow I was wrong. I get why all my friends were super into this. Songs like So Much Things To Say and The Heathen are so interesting and have a lot going on. The guitars are basically kind of part of the percussion. The group vocals sound heavenly, spiritual. Inspired, pointed lyrics, loved the messaging. Just a really brilliant album that I can’t believe I didn’t get to earlier

It is easy to pluck out all the hits, but this album as intended, as a whole, is a mood masterpiece. When I listen in its entirety, I am on a spiritual journey with Marley, and all the many sojourners who have left a world of oppression and trekked towards freedom. Exodus is a mesmerizing record that saves us with positivity and hopeful imagery. Whether hiking in the snow, dancing on the beach, or walking through the desert searching for home, Exodus uplifts, relaxes, and affirms. No problem, mon.

Oh Bobby, Bobby, Bobby boy!!! This makes my dick so hard that I could probably impregnate you through this screen. The Wailers are named after your mum.

Honestly, this listener is not into reggae. "Natural Mystic" however, was a great reset of one's skepticism and built great anticipation for the remainder of this album. Feel good lyrics, religiously inspired, and unapologetically non-aggressive in message and tone will always serve as a brilliant contrast to the reality of humanity. However, that is where this album cheerfully stops while retaining some profundity, and that is at conflict. Love, peace, acceptance are often things that are the result of conflict that resolves through argument, and sometimes even fighting. This album represents the gentle and kind side of fighting, which is letting love and peace be the motivators for a unified struggle instead of through disagreement and animosity. Musically, reggae had always seemed like a very set in its ways approach to arrangement/composition, but where Bob Marley managed to elevate the genre is by using those familiar rhythms to be innovative and different without the stigma of 'not' being reggae. It is hard to explain, but there is reggae and then there is reggae, and Marley's is the latter. Perhaps this is where his talent remains unrivaled and his legacy intact.

Really happy to have the opportunity to listen to a full record. Because Bob Marley has existed mostly as a "playlist" or "greatest hits" guy. Turns out, all of his songs are enjoyable and on this cool fall morning, I appreciate the black vibes. We often reach for Bob Marley when driving to a summer vacation/beach spot. Will definitely reach for this one next time that happens. Come for the rhythm, stay for that wondering piccolo snare and the surprisingly great noodley lead guitar.

I feel like I get a contact high just from listening to this album.

“Exodus” by Bob Marley and the Wailers (1977) I’ve never heard this album, and I’m only marginally familiar with Bob Marley’s more popular work. Musically, the song and sound on this album are very good. Instrumentals are well arranged and well recorded. The basic groove is somewhat repetitive, but very magnetic. Lead vocals by Marley are well executed, but lacking variety. Good, tight backing vocals. No distracting flaws. The music is a suitable vehicle for the message of each of these songs, which is the main point of this album. Bass and drums predominate, characterized by heavy runs and clean fills. with rhythm guitar steadily emphasizing the backbeat. Classic reggae. Good lead guitar arranging and execution, with heavy use of wah and phase shift. Horns and piano performed with precision and subtlety. Now, to the message. From the beginning (“Natural Mystic”—and please note that it’s not “Supernatural Mystic”!), the lyrics draw us into the metaphysical realm, evoking images from the Apocalypse of St. John and Gnostic mysticism. Moving on to a reflection (in “So Much Things to Say”) on the examples of Jesus Christ, Marcus Garvey, and Paul Bogle, Marley explicitly challenges hearers to take the message of these heroes to heart. The appeal utilizes a carefully selected series of biblical themes, focusing on one facet of the Black Liberation Theology movement—revolution. The title track, “Exodus” coveys the main theme of Black Liberation Theology, which is a cry for deliverance from the oppression of the dominant (White, colonialist, capitalist) culture. It is a lyrical theme that is in tune with the political/economic philosophy of Jamaican-born economist Donald J. Harris (father of Kamala Harris, who was 13 years old when this album was released. I can’t imagine she wasn’t influenced by it). This movement of deliverance emphasizes the revolutionary stance on the part ‘the people’, meaning those in the oppressed class. They are described in the lyrics as “Jah people”, meaning people of Yahweh (or the LORD as most English translations render it in the Bible). Like most popular expressions of liberation theology, its Marxist roots are disguised. And what is lacking in this overtly political lyric is an honest acknowledgement that Black Liberation Theology is quite distinct from and even opposed to the historical meaning of the symbolism it appropriates. This lack of candor, whether intentional (deceptive) or unintentional (naive), is a serious artistic flaw, robbing the lyric of much of its power. In “Guiltiness”, Marley declaims to the oppressed the guilt of the oppressor. The poetry is eloquent enough, but lacking nuance. The oppressors are spoken of in the third person (“they”) rather than the second person (“you”), a departure from the prophetic mode. Again, Marley misses an opportunity to create a strong and profound poetic vision. If “Jammin’” were simply a jam, it would be fun. But it turns into inflammatory discourse, inciting revolutionary compulsion. “Waiting in Vain” and “Turn Your Lights Down Low” are a welcome relief from the disordered politics of this album, expressing the patient endurance of a lover who’s willing to wait for fulfillment, if only he can be assured of ultimate success. It’s beautiful (and not entirely unconnected with the politics of the first six tracks). “Three Little Birds” is a paean to optimism. Nice. With “One/People Get Ready”, we’re back to politics, bringing together the revolutionary themes of tracks 1-6 with the romantic themes of tracks 7-9, making for an extraordinarily well crafted album as a whole. A lot of artistic excellence here. This album is formally evangelical, assembled in a sermonic fashion. It proclaims a putatively saving faith that is rooted in the western theological tradition. But it is marred by its errant selectivity. In sum, Bob Marley’s album “Exodus” is a beautiful vehicle that is unfortunately headed in the wrong direction—back to Egypt (Numbers 14:4). And that is a poverty. 3/5

Timeless. Touching. Needed in 2021. I never knew all his greatest hits were on this one album. Production is great, his band is legendary, and this album will be listened to for decades to come.

I absolutely loved it! These are songs that I’ve heard forever on the radio and in passing. And because Marley is such a staple in society it can be easy to dismiss Exodus as being an album you’re already familiar with, but to do so would be a huge mistake. There’s a heart and a beauty to this album. This is human music for the soul!

I don't like reggae. It currently sits as my lowest rated genre here. This was my most positive experience with the genre. I'm not nuts about it, but it was pretty enjoyable. I'd give it a 3.5, bumping to a 4 because it's pretty obvious even to a non-fan like me that this is a very well made album that is important to reggae.

Yeah. This speaks for itself. Yep. Fucking Bob Marley man. The feeling that Exodus injects into your veins is absolutely irreplaceable. The wailers live and breathe reggae, truly professionals in this art. There is no need to try to explain to someone why reggae is addicting when you can just play them some Bob. If you aren't high enough just hearing these songs, please get stoned and listen again. You will understand this album in the way it is meant to be felt. Insane that with how amazing this album is, there are others of his in contention for the best. Personal Favorites: Natural Mystic, Guiltiness, Jamming, Waiting in Vain, Three Little Birds, One Love / People Get Ready - Jamming, Waiting in Vain, Three Little Birds, and One Love are 4 of my all-time favorite songs EVER

I an not a fan of Reggae I just am not. This however is so SO good. It features iconic rhythms and tunes and really puts you in a fantastic headspace. Excellent album.

The reggae album. The Bob Marley album. It's short at less than 40 minutes, and contains his biggest hits that most people can recognize, of any generation. If you want to introduce someone to reggae, I'd argue this as a better introduction than his compilation, since this record can get the whole message across as a collective piece. Accessible and consistent, it's bright and relaxing, suitable for casual and active listening. The production is incredible, with audience members able to pick out each instrument fulfilling their roles. "Natural Instinct" shows what reggae is about, with the bass and drums leading with a loud constant beat maintaining a repetitive groove that drives the music. The lead guitar and horns in the background interject but are much quieter in comparison, yet just as clear. They don't compete with each other, and since the bass and drums are constant, they don't compete with them either, so you can follow the horns and guitar as if they're in charge, constituting the personality of the song. Having these contrasts in volume and the filters (like the echo effect) add a third dimension to the music, something very rare for its time that isn't prog. With "So Much Things to Say", the audience moves its attention to Marley's vocal performance, lyrics, and the back vocals. Now that the foundation of the music is established, we carry on with a catchy pop song with a traditional chorus and verse structure, highlighting Marley's passion and vocal capabilities, and thus making abundantly clear the political discourse. This smoothly transitions to the darker "Guiltiness" which stresses horns, synths, and dramatic vocal styles to add a mystic atmosphere and sense of urgency. "The Heathen" continues this theme with strong guitar riffs and synths that storm the background. With the simple and repetitive lyrics and beat, the emphasis is more on the environment it creates. This cultivates to the intensity of the epic "Exodus", which goes on for 8 minutes. It's fast and busy with a serious vibe that invites the audience to chant along. The story is told in the first few minutes before the rest of the song goes off in all sorts of interesting strong directions. Great ending, I'm always a fan of that delay effect. The second half contains all his greatest hits. It's simple, relaxing, bright, and optimistic with lush instrumentation and Marley's enthusiastic vocals, again with many moments to invite audience members to sing and groove along. Only song I don't like is "Turn Your Lights Down Low" cause it sounds like generic adult contemporary pop, too slow and boring. But the rest consist of great simple feel-good pop songs of Marley at his greatest. I don't feel to go into detail because they're just that simple and well-known. I can't really complain.

The ultimate Bob Marley album. Ok, I might have said that about more than one of his albums. He's pretty good you know! Standouts: Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Three Little Birds, Jammin', One Love, People Get Ready. Three Little Birds has been "my song" for as long as I can remember. I play it whenever I am feeling in a pinch. I always remember what Bob says, "Don't Worry - bout a thing - Every little thing will be alright". And it always is. 4.5/5

Exodus, Three Little Birds, and One Love are iconic tracks that sort of define the genre for people who have no knowledge of reggae. I don’t have much experience with reggae but I instantly recognized those tracks from appearances in other media. I really enjoyed the vibe, I hate the stereotypical perception of reggae as weed music, it has something to say.

This is possibly the greatest reggae album of all time. Natural Mystic’s opening bars transport you away and the rest is just magical from then on.

Looking at the track list, I’m very familiar with a fair few songs on this album, and I love each one of them. I don’t think I’ve listened to the album in full before, so it says a lot that I’ve come across so many of the songs organically. I’m really excited to listen to this today. I love Bob. Songs I already knew: Exodus, Jamming, Waiting In Vain, Turn Your Lights Down Low, Three Little Birds, One Love Favourites: Jamming, Turn Your Lights Down Low, Three Little Birds, One Love There is honestly so much on this album I love that it’s hard to know what to say. The overall laid back vibe of it all, the positivity and themes of love, the subdued yet fantastic bass lines, it has it all. Although there were songs that I didn’t recognise, I found that they were all in par with the ones I did know. The only critique I can really say is that if reggae just doesn’t click with you then you probably won’t enjoy this, but I personally found this to be pretty much perfect.

Awesome! The second half of the album is like a greatest hits compilation

Fantastic album and so fitting to get on 4/20!

I know I haven’t commented on an album in quite a while. A family thing is going on and I am having a lot of emotions. I was very worried and jumping to the worst conclusions. Once I listened to this album, all of that washes away. I’ve learned a lot from bob marleys music and this album, like live in the moment, love conquers all and of course be positive in attitude and outlook.

Great album with some really incredible songs on it.

A classic! 5/5. Great music to dance to, feels like you’re in the carribesn on a warm beach with a drink hanging out with friends. Love bob marley

Obvious five. When the deeper cuts are better than some monumentally famous songs, you know the album is good

just an excellent album. some great hits and some songs i didn’t know about, and everything was amazing.

Este disco es un clásico de la música, es imposible que nunca hayas escuchado alguna de las canciones de bob marley dentro de este proyecto. La realidad es que se toman las bases del reggae típico y se pasa a esta especie de reggae universal y más simple en los ritmos que se cantan, todo es más melódico y las letras abusan de la repetición por lo general para bien. No lo hacen por falta de contenido, sino por la necesidad de expresión de mensaje. La protesta social está, el ritmo fiel está, las letras están, las voces solo hacen que te den ganas de mover al cabeza 28945 veces y las vibras son hermosas durante todo el proyecto. Es el magnum opus de marley, no hay dudas, todos los temas suenan más que bien y los hits te hacen saltar de la silla. Turn Your Lights Down es el único tema que baja un poco el ritmo y la consistencia de este discazo, pero tapoco sale mucho del aura de lo que venía siendo, por eso le poongo un 9/10 a esta obra maestra.

Brilliant, beautiful album. Spiritual without being preachy. Wonderful performances and production.

Bob Marley is amazing. Some of his best songs are on this album. Each song is an a great listen. Shortly after his assassination attempt, he goes to London and records this album. A mixture of politics and love.

I was expecting this album to be one where I would be looking for more variety, like "ugh, not another reggae beat! Change it up!" I was pleasantly surprised how much variety the album had and I liked it much more than I expected I would. What a great ending - Three Little Birds and One Love/People Get Ready were both fantastic. I think I'm going to listen to Three Little Birds every morning to get in a good mood for the work day ("Don't worry...about a thing...cause every little thing...is gonna be alright"). It's interesting to note how positive and hopeful the last few tracks are considering how dark and political many of the earlier tracks are (like "Guiltiness" and "The Heathen." "So Much Things to Say" also has dark lyrics, but the music is so upbeat...guess that's reggae for you). Very clear why this album is on the list. I'm going to call it a 4.5 rounded up to a 5.

I mean, can this get anything short of 5 stars? Marley is transcendent, and this album is no exception. This album gets 5 stars off of Jamming alone, and that's before you get to 3 Little Birds. I listened to it straight through and then just listened to Marley all day.

Definitely some 5/5 songs on here, and I do want to return to this. Nice and mellow Saturday listening. 🤙

Though I am more of a fan of his earlier work, especially his recordings with Lee Perry, Marley's music is consistently good throughout his entire career. The production on this album has some real nice touches and flourishes throughout that separate it from more standard reggae recorded in Jamaica at the time. Such a clean sound. Some real classics here. Bob Marley always feels so deeply genuine and authentic no matter the subject matter. So committed to every song. Can't even imagine how captivating and electric it must have been to see him perform live.

Exodus was recorded at a time when Bob Marley was learning about the unexpected costs of international stardom, but it hadn't yet sapped his creative strengths, and this is one of the finest albums in his stellar catalog.

This is one of those records that’s just burned into American subconscious for anyone in my generation, these are lullabies. Legends from an,,ancient time”. Two Little Birds >>> just about everything

How does Bob Marley like his donuts? With jam in. That's the best thing I know about reggae. I can't stand this genre. I'm sure someone finds this album important, slow dirges over the same rhythm, but I don't want to meet them. Let's face it they're either 13 year old vicar's kid or some twat on a gap year. Best Tracks: Jamming; Three Little Birds; One Love/People Get Ready

Oh dear. I lasted 3 songs.

The fade-in on Natural Mystic is one of my very favorite album beginnings. Amazing band in top form playing some classics and near classics. Side one is in the streets and side two is between the sheets.

Beautiful, classic, perfect Sunday afternoon cozy music. Also, I once heard someone misquote Exodus as "Taxibus! / Movement of the people!"

How does Bob Marley like his donuts… From the first fade in it provokes an emotion that’s hard to describe, musically and when you listen deeper into the lyrics. It just feels timeless. you could only pin turn your lights down low as an 70s/80s song. Truth is probably 4.5 stars, there’s a couple of slight filler tracks, but very happy to round up!

One of the best reggae albums from, probably, the best reggae artist there ever was. I’ve never met a single person who didn’t enjoy Bob Marley. I don’t really think it’s possible to hate the music. The lyrics are insanely profound and the instrumentation is fantastic. Every song on this album slaps. They don’t all slap the same, but they slap. 5/5

Highlights: Natural Mystic, Guiltiness, Waiting In Vain, Turn Your Lights Down Low. My initial interpretation of reggae was “protest songs with backing singers, groovy bass and subtle percussion”. Today I learned that it is, and also more than that. Albums like “Exodus” weave themes of celebrating progress, unity, love, socio-political commentary, understanding one’s existence, repatriation, optimism, “downpression” (a variant of oppression) and Rastafari life. Overall: 8/10

Bob Marley was nothing short of a beautiful human being, with a beautiful soul. Even beyond the music, his impact on the world through his actions and words made him one of the brightest figures of peace and love, which is what he always spoke for. He was a positive force of nature. And especially with this album, those feelings are portrayed perfectly. This album wraps itself around you like a warm hug. It really is the most essential reggae album. If you were going to pick one to be the only reggae album you ever listen to, it should be this. Such a soothing, pleasant, and relaxing listening experience. It's easy to just get lost in the music the band is playing. I would say personally I enjoy the B-side more, as I think it is more consistent and has the best songs. It has the three big hits on it, which are all absolutely amazing tracks, that on their own portray every good quality of the music on this record. Rating: 7/10

I quite enjoyed this, amazingly, a bit more varied and interesting (darker?) than the standard reggae cliches. Good background music for a late night data analysis, even listened to it three times. You're alright, Bob

I'm not a huge fan of Bob Marley but I will willingly admit that he played a crucial role in putting reggae at the forefront of popular music. It's well done and all, it just does nothing for me.

The album that broke Marley to the masses. While I prefer the earlier, skankier shit it's an undeniable classic.

I'm not a huge Bob Marley fan. I'll happily give his records a spin occasionally, but my humble opinion is that he is far from the greatest reggae artist. He was the most accessible and commercially successful, which is a very different thing. This one is one of the better albums in his discography, and I don't mind the bluesy/rockish elements. But it's fairly lightweight compared to a million other 1976-78 reggae albums, including solo records by his former Wailers (who I think had been replaced with session musicians on this record?). I don't know how many of these are on the 1001 list, but I would definitely rather recommend albums from the same period by Yabby You, Augustus Pablo, Bunny Wailer, Max Romeo, Junior Murvin, and others. When you consider that a masterpiece like The Congos - Heart of the Congos was released in the same year, it basically blows Marley out of the water, in my humble opinion. Another example of an album that made the 1001 for being famous/successful rather than being on par with countless superior albums that didn't make the cut. 2.5 for this.

I am not high enough for this. I used to listen to this a lot as teenager...but somehow gets boring after a few songs. I still think that Bob Marley was an iconic artist and a legend...despite the fact that I no longer enjoy this music...

Good vibes only.

Nun wage ich zum erstenmal eine längere ausführlichere Kritik Kritik zu „Exodus“ von Bob Marley – Ein göttlich groovender Aufbruch Wenn je ein Album die Revolution auf leisen Sohlen brachte, dann ist es Exodus von Bob Marley. Dieses Werk aus dem Jahr 1977 klingt wie ein philosophischer Strandspaziergang mit politischem Unterton – barfuß, aber mit Haltung. Marley war zu dieser Zeit nicht nur musikalisch, sondern auch biografisch auf der Flucht: Ein Attentat in Jamaika, dann das Exil in London – und zack: Exodus war geboren. Schon der Titel ist biblisch, aber was folgt, ist mehr als nur Reggae mit Rastalocken. Es ist ein Manifest mit Rhythmus. Tanzend gegen die Ungerechtigkeit Exodus ist kein plumpes Protestalbum, sondern eine elegant tanzbare Zumutung an die Welt, endlich menschlicher zu werden. Schon der Titelsong „Exodus“ selbst – über neun Minuten lang – ist eine hypnotische Hymne des Aufbruchs. Wer dabei still sitzt, ist entweder gelähmt oder aus Blei. „Movement of Jah people“ klingt nicht wie ein Marsch, sondern wie eine Einladung zu einem himmlischen Straßenfest. Nachdenklich mit Bass „Natural Mystic“ eröffnet das Album mit einer geheimnisvollen Aura. Die ersten Takte wabern wie Nebel über Kingston – und schon ist man drin in Marleys Welt, die trotz all der Spiritualität erstaunlich erdverbunden bleibt. Wer dabei nicht nachdenklich nickt, hat das falsche Räucherstäbchen geraucht. Liebe als politischer Akt Und dann kommt die B-Seite – was für eine B-Seite! Eine Hitparade der Menschlichkeit: „Jamming“, „Waiting in Vain“, „Three Little Birds“, „One Love“ – allesamt Welthits, und zwar zu Recht. Marley zeigt hier, dass Liebe und Optimismus keine Flucht aus der Realität sind, sondern eine Antwort auf sie. Wer „Three Little Birds“ hört und nicht wenigstens innerlich ein kleines Vogelhäuschen baut, hat kein Herz, sondern ein Verwaltungsformular in der Brust. Musikalisch federleicht, aber clever gebaut Musikalisch wirkt Exodus oft luftig und unbeschwert – aber Achtung: Das ist nur die Tarnung. Die Arrangements sind ausgefeilt, die Bläser punktgenau, die Backing Vocals von den I-Threes wie Engel, die Reggae studiert haben. Marley war kein simpler Gitarrenklimperer – er war ein politischer Komponist im Körper eines lässigen Propheten.

Easy five stars. Let yourself feel the vibe and float through this one.

Is there a more chilled out album in existence than this !? Classic Reggae beats. Themes of poetry, religion, faith, love and sex. Jamming and One Love are great tracks. This album takes me back to the 80s and the local West Indian Rastas chilling with a ghetto blaster. Really good album. Waiting In Vain is another good track. This album is just gorgeous!

Great album with great songs.

Perfect

So chill

So, how does Bob Marley like his donuts? Wi jammin’. Ah, I’ll never tire of that. Nor will I tire of this record - it’s perfect. I think these songs are just part of the human DNA now, and we’re all the better for them.

Off the cuff remark: as a kid a cassette of "Legend" was a staple in the car. It wasn't until many years later that I listened to any 'proper' albums. As a staunch atheist it also always strikes me that there must be something special as I can't help but love Bob and the Wailers. Standout track: well... Exodus, Jamming, Turn Your Lights Down Low, Three Little Birds and One Love/People Get Ready all of side 2!! Revisit?: Undoubtedly.

Волшебный альбом, особенно понравился в жаркий летний день

Full of the most classic tracks of all time. The stoners backing tracks. And loved by sqaures as well. What else can you say about this? These tracks will probably live for so many more years than I could even imagine. They are all that good. My only gripe being that I guess I prefer live cuts of this group more than these studio versions. Very weird for me but some of these songs just sound a little off compared to the versions I grew up with. But thats about all I could say thats quote unquote "bad. Its a great record and you should light one for the band and relax and enjoy. Or just spin it. However you fancy

A classic that has been in my personal collection since it’s release.

Damn. What a badass first choice.

Anything by Bob Marley gets a five star from me

Incredible. Beautiful. Immaculate vibes. Amazing that he gave the concert two days even after being shot for him not to give the show. And he risked his life and gave the concert to give people hope in times of peril. And a beautiful performance to experience. I wish I could’ve seen him live.

Solid 4 went up to 4.5 once “Three Little Birds” played. On second listen all of it holds up, although I would have liked some change of tempo; everything is the same groove.

Great great album. Few absolute tunes in it and great sound throughout. Could happily listen to this all the way through again. Specific rating- 4.6 Fav song- jamming Least fav- natural mystic

Great album! Could have this on repeat for a while without getting tired of it.

👍🏻

Very chill album.

Such a legend. It was a very soothing and calming album

Probably my favorite reggae album

Legendary lyrics

Excellent Album with timeless classic tracks. Not as politically charged as Natty Dread (more peace & love themes on the 2nd half) but probably his most definitive album. I could listen to this album anytime. 4.5/5

All hail King Bob.

Maybe no artist is more associated with their genre than Bob Marley. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or if it has made reggae kind of a static thing where most of it sounds like a Marley cover band. I consider myself a fan but I'm not sure I've listened to any of the albums rather than greatest hits albums of compilations or playlists. So Much Things to Say is a great song, better than some of the singles that came off this album. A three and a half minute Jamming is a shock, I usually only hear the extended version. Turn Your Lights Down Low is another great song, and the version Lauryn Hill did using the original is great too. Three Little Birds is a great pick me up song. It's hard not to smile a little bit when you hear it. It's too bad they turned him into a mascot...I guess he's Jamaica's greatest cultural export...either him or the bobsledders. Great album.

Super classic probably his most positive and balanced album.

ITS BOB FKIN MARLEY

El mejor álbum de Reggae de la historia. Un hit tras otro: Exodus, Jamming, Three little birds, One love...Obra maestra absoluta de la mano de Bob Marley and the Wailers.

A great start to the day, the sun is shining and Bob is singing through the speakers! A great album with chilled out vibes to make the hour long commute to work a little more bearable.

A pretty much perfect reggae album. Along with every dorm room having a Bob Marley poster, nearly every male between the ages of 18-25 also owned Legend. A lot of those songs come from this album, though Exodus has great album tracks as well. Everyone knows the hits: Exodus Jammin' Waiting in Vain Three Little Birds One Love Essentially, the second half of this album are Marley's greatest hits. Natural Mystic, So Much Things to Say and Turn Your Lights Down Low could have a place on the greatest hits album as well. Classic reggae album and proof that Bob Marley was more than just a "greatest hits" artist. In fact, his next album (Kaya) is full of hits as well and there is an argument it could be on this list.

Damit wäre wieder einmal bewiesen, wie mit einfachen Mitteln größtmögliche Wirkung erzielt wird. the heathen, jamming, wait in vain, exodus... alles unsterbliche Klassiker. Wird nach hinten raus immer besser. 9/10

There’s not a bad song on this album. From start to finish, it’s a smooth listen, with a handful of tracks like “Jamming,” “Three Little Birds,” and “One Love” that will live on forever. It’s easy to see why this album is so highly regarded; it delivers a message, has a great rhythm, and soul in equal measure.

Side 1 is great, and ends strongly with the title track. Side 2...holy shit. Had to check I hadn't somehow started playing his greatest hits. If there's a better reggae album on the list I can't wait to hear it.

Keeping with the beachy/summer theme.. This is a genre defining album. Anyone who doesn't like reggae music must listen to it. "Natural Mystic", "Exodus", "Jamming", "Three Little Birds" and "One Love" are some of the highlights for me. This album will always put me in a summery mood. Favorite track: Jamming 4.5/5

Esch wahrschiindlech öppe s beschte Raggea Albom. Fascht jede Song es e Banger, ond au die woni no ned gross könnt ha send au rächt starch. Einzig chönts ergendeinisch chli eintönig wärde, was aber no chli werd tuure.

grooves that can go on forever and still feel great to sway to get a special place in my heart. those tracks come from the most human parts of us. and these folks create something just like that.

I went in with 8 of the 10 songs already saved, and knew the other two from other listens. It’s a great fucking album. Possibly his best, and that’s saying a lot. It deserves all the love. The world could stand to hear his message more.

Another that’s super hard to be objective. I just love bob so much. Such a unique sound. It’s a weird combination of such carefree vibes while also caring so much (in terms of the content of some of his lyrics).

How can an entire genre be completely dominated by one man who died in 1981? When most people say they like Reggae what they really mean is they like Bob Marley. Maybe that's an ignorant statement, but for the United States I think it's pretty accurate. There's just something special about him. I have a couple other Reggae albums by other artists, but they just don't hit the mark. It's Marley or nothing. This album is a big hitter in general. The first half has some solid songs, but it just keeps getting better and better as it goes on. "Natural Mystic", "Exodus", "Jamming", "Waiting In Vain", Three Little Birds", and "One Love" are all greatest hits songs. 6 radio songs on a 35 minute album is really impressive, and it's back loaded rather than front loaded like most albums. The further into the album you get, the more you want to listen to it. This is a genre defining album. How can it not be a 5? Here's to everyone who played Halo 2 in the basement listening to Bob Marley - Gold with me.

Love

Excellent album, not just for reggae, but classic rock altogether

Has anyone one never listed to this album. I'm sure you get given a copy when you first attend college.

Amazing album that it's impossible not to love, really. Packed with great songs and the second half is basically a mini greatest hits. Marley's writing is really evocative.. the reggae "peace on earth" vibe is a bit of a cliché but these lyrics have really nice themes of love and understanding but also a quiet spirit of fight and perseverance And although the overall tone is calm and relaxing, there are some great instrumental flourishes here - it's not just mellow rhythmic reggae, we have some cool guitar licks and other instrumental parts throughout. Easy 5*

I’ve loved this album since I was a child My dad didn’t listen to a lot music, but Bob was one that he loved. Almost 40 years of contentiously be aware of Bob Marley and he never gets old. The love he has for music pours out of the speakers. The love he has for mankind is even strong. His poetry is direct, powerful, and still holds weight almost 50 years later. His ability to create a melody is up there with anyone ever. There are so many timeless songs on this album. This is a Top 10 all-time album to me. 9.9/10 #69/1001

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Punchy, catchy, great for Sundays and relaxing. Instant classic. Proving that you don’t need to listen to best hits to enjoy Bob Marley. As much as I’ll ever enjoy reggae

10/10 - Classic!

This is the 125th album I’m rating. I've listened to Peter Tosh but that's about it. Not much else reggae that I know of. Adding to my Playlist - Natural Mystic, So Much Thing to Say, Guiltiness, The Heathen, Exodus, Jamming, Waiting in Vain, Turn You Lights Down Low, Three Little Birds, and One Love/People Get Ready. Not Adding to my Playlist - Nothing. All in all I liked 10/10 songs. Bob Marley and especially The Wailers are just as good as everybody has said. Great reggae.

Uppfriskande långsamt. Inleder försiktigt, tassande. Varje spår bättre än det bättre. Effektiva texter om kärlek, till livet, till människan, till Jah. Tight band, mäktig körtrio i the i-threes. Titelspåret är mäktig. A-sidan något mörkare. B-sidan; glädjebuskap. Bästa spår, omöjligt att välja.

Look past the white people with dreads and shitty graphic t-shirts and see what is an outstanding album.

Amazing album, worthy of it's status.

Don't worry about a thing, 'Cause every little thing gonna be all right.

Estifi c'est mon premier CD de Bob Marley. Toujours un excellent choix pour une écoute en couple. Ça passe mieux que du Death.