Exodus

Good album. The only dud title for me is Turn Your Lights Down Low, which isn't even a bad song, just the weakest of a strong tracklist. Of the songs the average person doesn't know, Guiltiness and The Heathen are both outstanding. This is the toughest rating for me - I'm going 4 stars today though I could easily go 5 stars depending on the day I'm listening to it.

Reggae is not something I would typically put on, but what can I say – it was an enjoyable album.

pretty epic, heard a lot of the songs before over time. mainly cus my dad played em all the time but yea it’s good stuff

jamming 😤

Classic post assassination attempt stuff right here

Reggae is a genre of music I typically only enjoy in small doses. I appreciate, as best I can, the larger cultural importance of artists like Bob Marley, but when it comes to the music, I find that the similar tempos, rhythms, and song structures get monotonous after a few tunes. I think three (at least) songs on this album begin with that identical steelpan drum intro that is like the reggae version of the Intel logo — you know what's coming next. So with that caveat/admission aside, this is clearly a brilliant album by an artist in his prime. Lots of enduring classics, a band in great form, and an interesting blend of religious/social themes and personal stories of a man looking for love. I never considered that Prince might be a big reggae fan, but that juxtaposition of spirituality and sexuality struck me as I listened to the album. Whether or not I'm inclined to return to listen to this album in its entirety, I appreciate that it's really damned good.

I never heard reggae until Freshman year of college. Bob Marley and Peter Tosh touched a groove. While one might listen to this album and hear overplayed reggae hits, they are the hits because these songs are just so good. I listened to this album walking around Washington DC so I couldn’t take notes. But I can say it’s a most awesome album to turn on and vibe around town on a sunny day.

I had actually never listened to a single reggae album before. I knew that Bob Marley and this album were iconic so, needless to say, the expectations were high. Well for context I have been listening to Haunted Mound all day which is rather intense to put it lightly so listening to this album was a create palette-cleanser for the night. Relaxing instrumentals and nice rhythms, i guess. FAV tracks: jamming, natural mystic

Favourite song: Three Little Birds One for the Karaoke: One Love One for the Car: Jamming Every little thing gonna be alright

Amazing. Different tones throughout. “Guiltiness” followed by “The Heathen” shows that. Solid all around.

Un classique du Reggae!

Good album that contains some of my fav Bob Marley songs (waiting in vain, Jammin). 4/5

The Reggae Record.

Sehr geiles Reggae-Album

Calming

A classic.

12th August 2022 Started listened whilst high in our tent in Cornwall with Joe and Adna for a laugh. Finished on Monday while working from home. Amazing how someone can totally embody a genre of music. Smooth and soulful but with an edge, Bob Marley has created music that is both free and fierce.

A really chill and relaxing album, but it was unexpected how the whole album went together so well. The second half is so well known, but each song sounds fresh and together it all flows perfectly.

Bob and the Boys Wailing away to some serious classic reggae.

Bob Marley defined reggae for me and every American before me. Protest songs, love songs, songs of joy and praise. Iconic.

good stuff, listened with riggs

I liked Jamming and Punky Reggae Party the most. Theres a time and płace for reggae for sure!

Gotta say "Natural Mystic" was an amazing opener and raised my expectations for the rest of the album, but nothing else came quite close to that groovy tension, and I was left wanting more. Still, I enjoyed some of the more chill, laid back tracks, and overall a classic album. Standout Tracks: Natural Mystic, Jamming, Waiting In Vain

Good. Album was new to me, though the main songs weren't

One of his finest

Nice and chill - soothing. Funky beats

Listened to on 7/13/22 4/5 Favorite song: Exodus, Three Little Birds This album was so good - love the Caribbean vibes but wish I was drinking on a beach

Good album with some all-time classics by Bob Marley towards the end (Three Little, Birds, Jammin), but the start of the album was just okay. Would give a 4.5 if possible but going with a 4.

Up there with the best reggae albums Iv heard

Rođendanski i dobar je. Vibe dok sam čistila kupaonicu. Al naravno ne bih svrstala album u one za slušanje dok čistiš kupaonicu. Bolji je od toga

Dobar je Bob i Wailersi.

good

A great reggae album. I'd say an iconic album for this genre, plagued of all time hits. I like it!

Tiene muchas canciones que me gustan y que escucho desde los 90 que fue cuando descubrí a Marley. Waiting in Vain y Jamming son mis favoritas

Really enjoyed and can tell it’s a classic.

Some of Bob’s greatest songs

8/10 Best Song - Three Little Birds

Muy Pacheco 😂

"Don't Worry 'bout a thing. Every little thing is gonna be alright. " This is a good one! The first four songs are fine, but they don't compare to the rest of the album. Songs 5-10 are exceptional. Three Little Birds is my all-time favorite. Classics: Exodus, Jamming, Waiting in Vain, Three Little Birds, One Love/People Get Ready. 4/5

Yeah ok, it's reggae, it's Bob. Interesting story. Faves: Exodus, Jamming, One Love

I always say to myself that I prefer reggae at the rootsier end of the spectrum...and then this polished, pop-oriented album comes along and makes a mockery of my supposed convictions. Anchored by probably the finest rhythm section in reggae, this is full of bangers - I'm not even a huge fan of 'Three Little Birds' not 'One Love / People Get Ready', and it doesn't matter because everything preceding these is solid gold. And these two tunes, whilst a bit saccharine for my tastes, are perfectly listenable. 'Jamming' is playful, with a great vocal hook in the verse; 'Natural Mystic' lopes along with a kicky, underrated bassline; and 'Waiting In Vain' is a lovely song brimming with yearning. Oh well - back to The Congos for me!

Reggae music con la calma. Un 4.

Por Three Little Birds se merece un 4. Agradable, y eso que a mí no me gusta el reggae

My problem with this album is that it makes me wish I was on a Caribbean vacation, but instead I'm at work.

I’m not much of a Bob Marley fan. This album may change that.

Boring but lyrics were deep

Although not usually a genre I enjoy, the infectiousness and commitment of Bob Marley is hard to ignore and there is a freshness and energy to his approach which is winning. So many memorable hits are here and the production sparkles.

Some absolute and nostalgic classics on this seminal album

Great album, has waiting in vain on it

Ég á svolítið erfitt með Reggae. Þótt það sé að mörgu leyti skemmtilegt er eitthvað element í því sem ég er ekki að dansa við. Þetta er mjög áheyrileg plata og margt þarna hefur maður vissulega heyrt mjög oft. Góð, en ég mun ekki leita hana uppi aftur.

Really enjoyed this one. As it's the winter that will never end, I'm excited about the possibility of sitting outside when it's 75 degrees out and listening to an album that seems like it's meant to be listened to in open air. "Side B" of the album contains all the hits.

Good stuff. Although I do get the sense after this album that once you hear a few reggae songs, you've heard all of them. Not that this is a bad thing, but it does get a little samey after a while.

we jammin

Classic reggae! : ]

I was jammin!

I was pleasantly surprised by this album! Bob Marley is obviously a well-known icon even in today's world, but I wasn't too familiar with his music before listening to 'Exodus' (it's actually tough for me to think of another artist THAT iconic that I can name less songs from. Tupac maybe?). The one song I knew for sure was 'Three Little Birds' which originally came from this record. While that song is pretty good, I felt that this album as a whole reached some greater heights than I originally anticipated based off of that one track. I am not familiar with the reggae genre at all, but I find it difficult to imagine an album topping this one for me. While I still feel that this type of music seems to blend into one another, these songs all had clear messages, smooth vibes, and very clear instrumentation/production throughout. It was a calm listen that caught my attention a few times over its short length. 'Waiting In Vain' was my personal favorite (got that track added to my Starred list), but I didn't find any of the songs on here objectively bad. It wasn't enough to convert me into a full-on reggae or Marley fan immediately, but I did have a good time going through this one and might throw it on again in the future. 3.5/5.

You can't listen to this without bobbing (pun intended) your head along. Gorgeous, catchy production and infectious lyrics.

Classic reggae. The back half of the album is where all the famous tracks are.

Solid album that’s a pleasure to listen to.

Always good.

Luv da ray guy mon

4/5?

Now that’s one funky reggae party. Had me boppin all day long at work. Prove to me that it’s not Will Ferrell on the cowbell on Turn Your Lights Down Low…

I love this album, and it’s admittedly a bit of a nostalgia trip. The driving rhythm and urgency of Exodus to the relaxed persistence of Waiting in Vain show the masterful musicianship and songwriting that I think is often overlooked in reggae as a genre.

Classic. Reminds me of summer barbecues.

Really good album with some mega hits and an overall great reggae vibe. Will listen again and again.

A top tier example of reggae, which can often sound so similar and one-speed throughout the genre when not done well, but this is done very well. An okay start, good middle and a legendary finish with two of the most feel-good songs ever written, 4/5 because it has loads of replayability and resonates 50 years after it came out.

This is the opposite of most of the albums we've listen to - the first few songs are fine, but nothing special, and then it kicks up a gear or two when you hit the middle of the album. Exodus - Jamming - Waiting In Vain - Turn Your Lights Down Low - Three Little Birds - One Love/People Get Ready is as good a run as we've had so far. 4/5. Not something I'll listen to regularly, it's not really my style of music, but of the limited amount of reggae that I'll listen to, most of it is on this album.

Simply amazing. Very well produced and has 6/10 hits. IMO it's less about Reggae and more a platform for Bob so it's comes down to "do you like him or not".

Not a huge fan, but I do like to listen to some Marley from time to time.

Nice, chill, relaxing vibes. I would listen to it again.

A pretty solid outing from Bob Marley & the Wailers until it falls off a cliff with two of the most annoying (and misrepresentative) songs in their discography. The fact that it actually ends the original release (not including the two bonus tracks) is mind boggling in and of itself. Good thing Punky Reggae Party exists in the bonus edition. Favorites: Everything except One Love/People Get Ready and Three Little Birds.

Classic.

A wonderful record with great messages, made even more amazing by the fact that he truly believed and lived by it.

This album has my my two favorite Marley songs, "Waiting in Vain" and "Three Little Birds." It really is an album divided into two parts. Side 1 or the first five songs ending in " Exodus" is more serious focused on political issues. Bob Marley left Jamicia to London after a failed assassination attempt where he recorded this. Side 2 totally changes direction, almost a different album and the focus is "having fun" and hope. Besides the above mentioned songs, it also includes "Jamming" and "One Love", all hits. Apparently, this sound was not quite the reggae style of time in Jamica, incorporating more blues, soul and rock. I can't comment on that since this was my introduction to reggae and I have not dug that deep into the reggae style and history. An excellent album.

Banger after banger. The last minute or so of the title track drives me wild. 4.25

great album!

Really nice and elevated by a trio of huge heavy hitters in 'Jamming', 'Three Little Birds' and 'One Love/People Get Ready'.

I think this might be the peak Bob Marley album - chill vibes throughout, featuring all of Exodus, Jamming, Three Little Birds and One Love. A slow start loses the shot at the fifth star but I very much enjoyed listening to this.

Half of the songs on this album are true classics! The rest are just damn good! 4/5

I really enjoyed this, have listened to BM over the years but never a complete album. Was pleasantly surprised that so many of his well known hits were on one album, one I would listen to again

I really like the guitar on "Natural Mystic." The next few tracks felt didn't deliver anything particularly special, and it turns out "Exodus" is a bit repetitive. But "Jamming," "Three Little Birds," and "One Love" do plenty to carry this album. To follow up on hellyeah, not only is it crazy that Marley died of melanoma, but that the kind of melanoma he got has an average age of onset between 60 and 70 years, and an 67% 10-year survival rate. Too many musical tragedies where we can only wonder how the artist would have evolved over a longer career. What would the 80s and 90s have been like if Marley, Morrison, Hendrix, Joplin, Lennon, and others had been alive? What would the 00s have been like if Cobain, Biggie, 2Pac, and so many others had still be around? For an even further tangent, because I started thinking more about the alternate world where Cobain lived to grow old... if Kurt stuck around, would there never have been the Foo Fighters. If Andrew Wood lived, would Pearl Jam have never existed?

absolute classic

So many hits on 1 album

Cool und unterhaltsamer als gedacht. Auch wenn es immer derselbe Rhythmus ist, nicht langweilig.

First listen to a reggae album, didn't give full attention so can't rate properly, but would listen again

This album bore 5 singles and three of them were monster hits for Bob so there’s that. But apart from those singles I found the songs to be too preachy and political and basically complaining about the same thing, ad nauseum, so it gets tiresome after awhile. However, there were those monster hits that must be acknowledged.

This was a pretty damn good album. I'm still learning to appreciate reggae more, and Bob Marley makes it super accessible, so I can dig it.

Reggea ist immer chillig. Von allen Reggea Songs sind die meisten bekannten/besten hier drin

Not my favourite Marley album but still a great record.

Not as good as I remember but still an absolute dime.

Fantastic. Loved this album and hearing all the songs I hadn’t heard from Bob before. 8/10

love me some bob marley

Classic Bob. Like musical medicine. Love it.

Some real classics in there. Very revolutionary type vibe. power to the people.

Great

While I am not a huge fan of reggae music. This album undeniably creates a great vibe, brings joy to the soul and doesn't outstay it's runtime. Full of songs that have become extremely iconic and well known.

Let's get together and feeeeel alright

This is Bob Marley and I'm very happy to see it on the list. This is not the best thing that I listened here, but for sure it fits all the characteristics of a classcial.

Very strange to hear these songs in order rather than individually on the radio

Классика реги

Liked everything about this. 4.5+

Probably merits a 3-3.5 because it's light outside of the hits but based on influence and my own enjoyment I'm feeling like a 4.

nice cheerful reggae with 3 bangers and the rest is good too

I always enjoy Bob Marley’s stuff. Very masterful and a cut up above in reggae. The only real problem is that after him, who is there? Very few other reggae stars you can think of off the top of your head. I have heard most of this in collections or live performances, so it was nice to hear a couple imof tracks I had missed.

Wow. I'm actually not a huge fan of reggae but this album is amazing. It was clever of Bob Marley to split it the way he did too by putting the spiritual and political songs on side 1 and the songs about sex and relationships on side 2. This is my favorite Wailers album (even though technically they broke up but he kept the name). There was one track (on side 2 I think) where you can hear his influence on some of Sting's singing as well. I also enjoyed this enough to listen to the bonus tracks and bonus live disk and can't help but wonder if Sepultura's "Roots Bloody Roots" was a lyrical homage to Marley's "Roots".

One of my favorites, close to a 5

It’s Exodus- what else is there to say. All the songs are good, and the album sits well as a collection of them. The production is also spot on. Only 4 stars because, though like every Bob Marley song is good, One Love always seems to hog the spotlight. Bob Marley at least to me has been played to death, but I still respect his musicianship and songs. Still, play something else god damnit !

I never had them down as much of an album act but this is very strong. Lots of recognisable songs and the album tracks are decent too

Enjoyed it

Solid album. Lot of songs I grew up with. (8/10) Favorite Tracks : Three little birds, One Love

funky beachy Christian music

defining reggae album

Classic album 4/5

I've never listened to this album in it's entirety before. I probably wouldn't have in general. Not because I thought it was bad or anything, but just because I feel like I have heard most of them. Jamming, one love, 3 little birds. Literal classics and over all a very solid album. Just a classic.

Bob Marley is an absolute legend, and this album contains a few of his most well-known songs.

Bob’s best... and he’s one of the best

Really enjoyed it surprisingly. Not big on reggae but this could be a future purchase! Thoroughly enjoyable album! Who knew I’d like it!

Marley er altid godt, men et helt album er måske lige i overkanten, medmindre man er i "humøret" ;)

Good vibes

Classic.

yes yes yes

Reggae is such an underrated genre, wish more people would take it seriously. Rip Bob Marley, you would've hated Israel.

Chill/smoke/beach album supreme

I liked this a lot, some big songs.

Great

Didn't think I liked BM, but thought this was great.

Good fun, only criticism is the tracks can get somewhat samey. *and I hope ya like jammin' too*

Jabbadabbadoo

Superb album. Roll up a fat one and smoke da reefa!

A great introduction to Jamaican style, and Bob Marley! Cool religious references. Good pool side music.

Onhan tämä hyvän mielen musaa keskelle lonkeron harmautta ja syyssateita. Kirjaimellisesti pilviverhon välistä alkoi aurinko paistaa työhuoneeseen. Were jammin', jammin' jammin', jammin'... Hittien myötä helppo antaa nelonen ilman Bob Marleyn ikonisuuttakin.

Clean sound, amazing music, better feelings than I suposed. High quality master.

A couple good hits on this one & I enjoyed it

Good

This is a classic album for sure -- great music, great vibes. I definitely liked it a lot

Very solid, sounds so great and lush

7. Wanted to give a 6.9, but it's definitely on the high side of 7 so that would be unfair

Solid album but like all reggae gets a bit samey

Reggae music con la calma

It's alright but hard to care about a reggae album for more than 4 minutes. 7

this album was really good and had tons of hits. I just can't quite give it a 5. I like Bob Marley but this isn't really my style.

Only good reggae

Closest to a 5 yet, a great piece of work that is timeless

Tres bon. Il est lalbum avec plein de classique. Un plaisir a ecouter. 4.5*

Okay, this might be the biggest surprise on the list for me. The first Marley album on this list, "Natty Dread" was the first album I gave a 1 rating to: I found it legitimately unpleasant to listen to. Because of that, I was (natty) dreading this one, expecting it to be another trainwreck where I just couldn't "get" a popular/famous album. Thankfully, no such problems here: this was a very enjoyable, entertaining album and I can completely understand why people like it. It's an album that tackles important issues without losing its upbeat, positive attitude and doesn't come off as preachy. If I have one complaint, it's that Marley's drummer seems to have a clear favorite drumroll and uses it on basically every track: it's not bad, but it feels kind of silly hearing it for the one hundredth time in a row.

Great album. So nice to sit through :)

I mean, this is THE reggae album as far as mainstream taste in the UK goes, I think? Pretty much inescapable, but I think it's a testament to the songs that that much forced exposure to them never sent me into a strop. Fave track - "Jammin"... No, "Three Little Birds"... No, "Exodus".... No, "One Love"... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Quality. I remember this well from parties at college

Super chill

Wonderful sound

I like this

From what I read, this album has the highest number of songs that ended up on the best of Bob Marley. I'm a fan of reggae as everyone should be, the rhythms take and transport you to a time and place far and away from my office cube. The music is great, and the attention to social issues are always welcome. Growing up, I was more familiar with Marley's music from his greatest hits album. Which I think I ordered through the Columbia House CD club. It was everywhere. From posters on the wall at college, to every stoner kid ever taking on Bob Marley as their favorite music. It all feels embarrassing to me now. I've spent a lot of time recently with Catch a Fire, an earlier album recorded in 1973. I would have to say that would still be my fave so far. But I'm still working my way through this one. It's always a joy to hear this music, and it never gets old.

A reminder that Marley is as important as a religious figure as he is a musical figure. Love the production and bass playing.

I don't know if it rules because of Bob Marley or because I listen to reggae so rarely that it's a lovely change of pace. Either way, great listen.

Rediscovered Jammin’ which was very nice. Reggae is not really my favorite style of music so no 5 stars, but it’s otherwise a great album

Letkeätä Jamaikan meininkiä joka useasta kuuntelusta huolimatta jäi hieman taustamusiikiksi. Biiseistä suuri osa oli entuudestaan tuttuja, ja olen kyllä aina Marleysta tykännyt. Tuskin reggaeta voisi juurikaan tätä paremmin tehdä.

Not really my style but good in a mellow mood. The repetitiveness of the music is the downside. Some good songs “three little birds” and the back half of the album gets really good. overall I’m glad I heard it. The backstory around the album is even more interesting.

It's Bob fuckin' Marley, you can't hate this, it's impossible.

Mejor que Natty Dead, un estilo menos serio, un reggae mas para el resto

Classic. Three Little Birds as well. Noice.

Chill. Half of the album was only bangers!

It was very good, and deserving of its 'iconic' status in my opinion.

A classic from an inspirational man

They wailed lol! Also yesterday was a great day for an exodus

v good reggae album obviously

Nostalgic!

Очень легкий для прослушивания альбом. Создаёт атмосферу расслабленности, будто лежишь где-то под солнцем, даже если за окном дождливый петербургский день.

Chill AF

I'm afraid that I'm just as reggae-illiterate as I was nine months ago. Still, I had no problem enjoying this record, released during what I understand is the same period as Natty Dread. It's very strong as an album, like the aforementioned project. Some instrumentals, especially that of the title track, are absolute barn-burners. I think a little more dynamic range would elevate much of the music, but the groove's there and the more important thing anyway.

Their magnum opus. 8.5/10 F.T.: Exodus

It's Bob! What more needs to be said?

Good with some bangers but not really my ting

Classic slice of reggae from the man himself. Superb album!

Kinda good and really a classic ofcourse. But somehow it doesn't do it for me. So maybe see you in the future, but I do not know my man.

Pretty groovy, not a huge reggae guy though

70s reggae. Laid back.

I went into this thinking I was really going to hate it. I’ve never really dug the “uninspired college stoner claiming their favorite artist is Marley” aesthetic. I still didn’t love the hits but the lesser known songs felt a lot more jammy and creative- I think overall they do a much better job showcasing the talent of the musicians that isn’t really on display during the hits. Overall not a bad album, it’s not blowing my mind either, still don’t love Reggae.

I think this is the first Marley album I've listened to from start to finish; obviously I've heard several of the songs on it many, many times. And it's ... fine, I guess. Perhaps it's not fair to compare it with a dub album, but it's nowhere near as good as the same year's King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown; I can't help but wonder if it's made its way onto the list (which contains shamefully little reggae) by being a reggae album that appeals to people who don't like reggae. A pleasurable enough listen, and I'd consider playing it again.

will listen again. Would like to buy the CD

Good music, don't like it.

My first Bob Marley album and most likely the name I think of when I hear the genre reggae. I knew the songs "Jamming" and "Three Little Birds" while some others sounded familiar. I'm not really well versed on reggae music but this seemed enjoyable enough. I can understand how this must have been important in getting this genre of music introduced to the world.

This sounded great this morning. I’m not a huge fan of reggae, but maybe in the morning it works for me. Really chill.

It was OK.

This is a big default in myself but I don’t like Reggae

very tropical! i liked some songs, vocals not for me

I enjoyed it, again not my usual style of music but good nonetheless

I got so little things to say Немного грустно, хотел, чтоб понравилось, но как-то слишком всё однотипно. Вроде начинается трек, вроде вот сразу чувствуешь какой-то вайб, но потом он сразу пропадает, потому что превращается просто в ... звук, просто звук, который ты слушаешь на фоне. Я не знаю плохо это или хорошо, потому что иногда ты хочешь что-то послушать на заднем плане, чтоб не сильно отвлекало. Но с этим альбом даже не помечтать нормально И грустно ведь какой голос, да даже какие голоса, как они вместе сливаются иногда в том же So Much Things To Say, что аж просыпаешься и вслушиваешься дальше. А как инструменты играют, ну блин, так игриво, так завлекающее. Но, одинаково. И "плохо" одинаково, можно послушать один трек и сказать "Пиздато, мне понравилось" и больше не слушать этот альбом. А? Что? Хочется послушать 11 треков подряд, ну нестрашно - включи один трек на повторе, разница будет еле заметна. Потеряется только первые пару секунд в каждом треке, которые заставляют тебя заинтересоваться и вслушиваться, ловить лёгкую атмосферу и какую-то свободу, а потом пускать слюни, потому что мозг отключается нафиг Ну блин, красиво звучит, всё классно, но целенаправленно долго это слушать не могу. Притом, это вообще не плохой альбом. Это не плохие треки, если пытаться оценивать не опираясь на эмоции. Если мне кто-то скажет, что ему понравился альбом, то вообще без проблем пойму, блять, да я рад буду Единственный момент, где я бы оценил это альбом высоко, если б просто лежать и дремать около водички и жариться на солнышке, но вот в чём сок - ДРЕМАТЬ, т.е. не быть полностью фокусированным The Heathen норм, ну и Three Little Birds классика Хотелось бы оценить ниже, но оценю на 3/5, просто потому что, если б кто-нибудь включил этот альбом, то я бы с радостью послушал его на фоне. Но если потом спросить "Ну что как?"...."Ну хуй знает, норм" Короче, мне норм и получается напиздел, I GOT SO MUCH THINGS TO SAY P.S. Вот что точно не надо делать, слушать этот альбом за один раз. Тут лучше раскидать его на несколько дней и не пытаться оценивать, не пытаться думать Опять же, грустно мне такое писать про Боба Марли, чувствую себя мразотой какой-то. Мир точно не стал бы хуже будь больше таких альбомов. Просто не прочувствовал сейчас как следует Ну и грустно, что я редко слушаю текст в песнях, а из в основном слушаю из-за мелодии, поэтому может мне и не зашло

Pretty solid

I'm not a huge reggae fan but this album is still pretty good.

2.75 - I'm not the biggest reggae or Bob Marley fan, but this is pretty good.

Exactly how I expected Bob Marley to sound

Where did my life go wrong that I deserved two Bob Marley albums in 3 days? The music is fine, I just find his music insanely repetitive. Maybe that’s par for the course in the genre. In all honesty, maybe it’s the way people that have tarnished bobs legacy with all the stoner slop that’s also given me bias to enjoy the music as much as I can. I actually quite prefer the back half of this album. Jamming and Wait in the Van is stuff I can imagine replaying. The vibes are cool. Even when Bob sings about sad stuff he knows how to make you feel good. I gotta dig more into Reggae to really give these records a fair shake. In the meantime, im gonna go bump YG Marley’s Prasie Jah in the moonlight

"Three Little Birds" will never not be a classic.

Second album in a row where I can respect the craft without really enjoying the product. Reggae is another style that just doesn’t do much for me, but the hits on here are classics and even the album tracks are still familiar from hearing them when I was a kid.

Jamming was fun, and One Love did bring up some good emotions! But the rest of this just isn't the style music that I like to listen to. Sorry Bob! ★★★

Enjoyable but it's not my favourite

it was reggae

Good album

so much like refugees. yuri matkina ogond

Not a huge regay fan but thiskinda nice

Sorry bob, my mum played you in your entirety too often to bend these white boy ears.

Great mid term album from The Wailers

First Listen; 3.5; I enjoyed this a lot more than the first Bob Marley album I got as part of this project. Much more upbeat and groovy songs. The tracks also sound much fuller and have rich sounding instruments. Has a very smooth and laidback sound without blending into the background and getting boring. Favorite Track: Exodus

This album has almost all his hits!

Среднее

Heard some songs on the radio but not the whole album. A true godfather of ska.

I'm not a reggae fan, but this was nice to have in the background

Better than the other Marley album I’ve reviewed on this list, just a better overall experience for me. I’ve always been a sort of surface level BM fan, but his hits are great. Best song on this album I’ve never heard is “Turn Your Lights Down Low”

I usually don’t like this genre but Bob Marley is always consistent at least.

Honestly I liked the last few songs of the album more than the beginning but overall this is a very vibey album all love Bob Marley !!

I don't smoke enough for this.

5/10 I didn't enjoy this as much as "Catch a Fire" unfortunately. Obviously there's still a couple super-bangers on here but not many other songs really grabbed me as much.

Wasn’t sure what I’d make of a whole album of Bob Marley, but I was really surprised how good it was. Probably helped that I was listening to it whilst lying on a sun kissed beach in the Med, but there are some very good songs and the remainder were reasonable too.

Pretty repetitive but the last two songs are so good

Such a great end to the album with all the well known lilting songs. The first half is just ok. The whole album is ok. Too played out

Pretty lame to me, like most of Bob Marley's stuff. I just can't dig it- the recording, the lyrics, the music, the myth around the man. My love of Jamaican music definitely peaks pre-Marley.

Slightly mellower Marley still a cut above your average reggae album.

Another quality Marley album.

Täydellinen kesälevy! Jälleen kerran nimikkobiisi veti puoleensa, mut oli kyllä paljon muitakin hyviä. Bob Marleylle (ja ehkä ylipäätään reggaelle) tyypillisesti kävi vähän toisteiseksi loppua kohti, mut hymyilytti loppuun asti.

Harmitonta ja rennonletkeää renkutusta. Paljo tätä enempää ei ois kerralla jaksanu, mut tämän levyllisen verran ihan kiva, vaikkei ihan mun cup of tea.

Ihan solid hyvämmielen musaa. Olipa uskonnolliset sanoitukset. Ajaton.

en oo reggaen suurin ystävä, mutta onhan tää nyt legendaarinen. muistelen isoveljien reggaevaihetta ja kaipaan lapsuuden kesää – tää tuoksuu aurinkorasvalta ja eldoradon jääteeltä!

Solid fun beats Not for me. I can appreciate the talent and it was fine having it on in the background for a while

Não faz meu estilo! Mas tinha umas duas muito boa

ive never listened to a bob marley’s album and let me tell you that it did impress pleasantly. the guitar riffs, the mix btw rock, funk, reggae…. omg 7/10, we will listen to more bob marleys music :)

No denying the genius, just not my bag.

Solid reggae album. Infinity relistenable. Great production, and a fun polished sack of songs that everyone can sing along to. Very commercialized obvious. The curse of reagge culture is popularism.

It was okay reggae. That genre has never blown my mind, but also I've nothing to complain about it

Actually, a very chill album. It was nice leaving it in the background. Overall, nothing too exciting, but it was pretty much what a Bob Marley album would sound like.

Three Little Birds

Never a Reggae lover but he a brief flirtation with it in the mid 70’s during the Ska revival. In all honesty think I went with the crowd and what was popular at the time rather than a great love of the music but during that time I bought this album. Hardly played it since until today. Whilst i was admittedly ambivalent back then my views and appreciation of Bob Marley in particular have refined to the point that when the time and place are right I can enjoy his music. 3/5 27/5/26

- muy repetitivo pero tiene algunas canciones icónicas que está bien la verdad

It's good at what it wants to do, and it got me relaxed, but nothing really stood out. Not really what I'm looking for

3.5. Not bad at all. Gladly surprised.

Reggí er í raun allt eins, nema sum lög eru betri og önnur eru aðeins verri.

Chilled out reggae with sexual and political messaging. The back half of this album is loaded with the hits that continue to make Bob Marley the face of reggae as a genre. Unfortunately, everything here feels like pretty standard fare for reggae. The songs are good, but not *that* good. Enjoyable, but just so.

three little birds good 3/5

Fun occasionally but not something I want to listen to on the regular.

Groovy tunes. Not really up my alley but not unenjoyable.

Smoke Chihuahua

I don’t like reggae, but this will definitely be the best reggae album I will have to listen to because I knew quite a few songs on it. I knew Jamming, Three Little Birds, and One Love. I also knew all the words to Turn Your Lights Down Low, but I didn’t know it was a Bob Marley song. I obviously know a cover of this song, but I can’t figure out who sings it and I can’t find it anywhere. It’s driving me crazy.

Estuvo piola,, me gustan las cosas más movidas

honestly, I had not listened to much of Bob Marley before this album, but just kept the good vibes rolling in terms of album Exodus was my favorite song. however, as an overall album pretty solid, not my favorite.

It's got some classic reggae tunes! I love reggae as background music but perhaps don't have the knowledge to fully appreciate/differentiate.

Un clásico del reggae, pero, por lo general, nada que no hubiese escuchado antes.

This felt like the same 2 or 3 songs on repeat. Good songs nonetheless but not enough variety.

3,5

Meh

I don’t like reggae music and before today I would have said I don’t like Bob Marley but this album surprised me. I didn’t like every song but found myself enjoyed at least a few.

Relajante buenos ritmos

A pesar de que el reggae no es mí género favorito ni me llama mucho la atención, es un álbum muy sólido, con canciones muy conocidas y bien estructuradas, las letras tocan varios temas como el desamor, la paz y la religión, cosas que empezaron a trastocar a Bob Marley después de casi morir.

doggo/10

Decent. Exactly what I would expect from a Bob Marley album. Spotify has 12" versions of Jamming and Punky Reggae Party. I Like Jamming a lot. Favourite song: Exodus.

Better reggae than the last album I got. Still not quite for me, but it's always fun to have that "oh, *that's* where that song is from!" moment when going through this list. 2.75 rounded up to 3.

love the first song. so groovy. exodus felt like a never ending loop 🫪 jamming gave off like im going on a date and it’s super weird and cringe and this is what’s playing… three little birds: oh my god the song from shark tale one love: also know this. it’s good

I can definitely see how this album hits very strongly for a group of people. The overtly political message and underlying spirituality through it all makes it for an enlightening listen for someone so separated from his issues at the time. As a message, this album is as important as it is reserved. Beautifully written and produced without a doubt. In terms of my listening, it's just okay. Most of the songs sound the same barring the lyrics, and I far more enjoyed the second half than the first. I recognize a lot of the bigger tracks on the second half as well which might make it hit harder. Definitely not something I'd listen to all the time, but I recognize its greatness in the pantheon of reggae and political music.

Great album. I am just not a fan of some of the songs and the album cover.

Electric guitar riffs go hard. Last half is full of classics. The groove is a given but the message and bobs lyrical melody are timeless.

Wouldn't go out of my way, but I'm glad it's on the list.

chill nice vibe

An relaxed album, made me want to go to the beach ☀️3/5

Det är väl nice trots allt.

förlåt älskling för att jag inte ger en femma

Le pondría 2 y medio, las primeras 4 canciones me aburrieron, exodus era larguísima y casi la salteo, pero después se pusieron muy buenas. Mi preferida es Jamming, no volvería a escuchar el album entero, pero si algunas canciones.

y'know. It's really solid. I appreciate the music, but i just dont know if I'd ever come back to the album for multiple re-listens.

This is a tough one to rate. There was a moment, (late college, but as a non-partaker of herbal sacrament) when I thought Bob Marley was revolutionary and dangerous. But this record seems like it is tailor made for white kids in college. It's not nearly as confrontational and aggressive as Catch A Fire. I personally recommend a listen to Talking Blues, an in studio example of just how good the Wailers were live and in real time. The Wailers had transformed into a professional music making machine. And while it is impossible to overstate Bob's influence on world and popular music, or his position as the most recognizable Jamaican in the world, I have become more of a fan of less heralded reggae artists, and find Bob overplayed and kinda mid anymore. Find some Toots and the Maytals, Abyssinians, or Augustus Pablo. Dig deeper into Dub and Rocksteady with King Tubby, Ernest Ranglin, The Aggrovators.

Some notable jams on here, but Marley is still not my favorite thing to listen to. I think it's great playlist music. I want to listen to one song here and there.

not bad, very chill

5/10 Hard for me to rate this one. Nothing particularly bad about it and nothing particularly great. Just smooth, easy listening. Not my preferred genre but I can appreciate it. Best track: Three Little Birds Will I revisit?: No

Some absolute bangers on here obviously, but also super repetative, you don't notice it until you listen to album end to end.

very sade vibes. the song exodus was nice.

Not my cup of tea but listenable

Good music overall - i am not fond of the style but it looks like a Classic

very funky and groovy 6/10

All due respect, I love a couple of reggae tunes but 3's usually my limit.

Not my style of music, but good to hear once in my life. Chill album to listen to as background music.

Good listening experience.

three little birds was by far my favourite song. other songs were decent but they weren't as lively/fun to listen to as three little birds. overall nice playlist, would listen again. addition: alright i also liked one love/people get ready. decent album, would recommend to other people.

Okay. I didn’t know where to place these in my playlists though, do I have to make a separate reggae one?

This is pretty good. And quite different to Catch a Fire.

Tiene buenos temas, pero personalmente el reggae no es lo mío, no lo pude escuchar completo.

It was good.

Hmm, lots of the same reggae

I don't care for reggae at all, and this is the third Bob Marley album we've encountered on this list, plus a Peter Tosh album. Of all of them, this one is the best, but I still do not care for it

7/10. good album, not sure of the influence it had on music today, because i lowkey wasnt around in 1977. but the sound is soo chill. Ill be honest i was feeling like straight shit till listenening to this album. felt like I was riding a kite in the shara desert. just like drifting. a lot of the songs sounded really similar which is why i didnt rate it as high even tho I liked it. it was a good listen but almost the same son for 1h.

mid

Har ikkje høyrt så mykje på reggae, kan du seie. Men dette var jo chill medan eg styrte i hagen.

Great I love a good Marley project

2,9/5

Un álbum redondo por donde se vea incluso para alguien que no escucha reggae en su vida. Sencillo pero preciso

Thoroughly enjoyable with some classic song-along.

Wish I liked this more than I do. Might have been underwhelmed after reading some glowing reviews before listening. Might need a re-listen. RYM: Y (#391) Saved a song: N

The chill out call for stoned students everywhere.

I'm usually not a big fan of reggae, but I have to admit this is a really nice album. Probably Marley's most accomplished work. The instrumentals are solid and less formulaic than in most reggae albums. Lyrics and voice are beautiful, hitting just the right balance between soulful and laid-back. Not every track is equally good, but there's a substantial number of bangers. Still not my favorite kind of music - it doesn't move me on a fundamental level, and I have a hard time getting through a whole album in one sitting. But if I ever want to play a reggae album in the future, it will probably be this one. 6/10

I think I would like reggae more if the world music genre didn’t exist.

3 pretty iconic Bob Marley songs in this album. The bass line in One Love always gets me. Great walking bass line.

The middle class white burnouts from my High School made me dislike Reggae back in the day cause they were so annoying about it. I'm still not super in to the genre, the repetitive rhythms and consistent slow tempo just doesn't do it for me right now, but Marley has a great voice and there are some amazing melodic moments throughout the album, and the last 3 tracks are undeniable all-time classics

чіл

Type of album you’d find rummaging through your favourite uncle’s CD’s. 🙂‍↕️