Exodus

v chill album! a good morning listen

Makes me want to smoke a joint at 7:58am The Heathen is low key a face melter I like that every song starts with the same snare drum sound Who could have tried to assassinate Bob Marley??

Side 2 of this album is incredible

⭐ Jamming

Vibes

Relentlessly hypnotic groove and snap. Takes you somewhere else with both lyric and sound. Lack of width blocks perfection.

So Many "Greatest Hits" off one album. If you like Reggae, this is one of the best of all time.

Controversial opinion: I dare say Bob Marley is more important and influential that the Beatles. Apart from writing some of the most universally loved pop songs, there's no country that has not fell in love with good ol' Bob. The music transcends language and border, while comparatively, the Beatles are very anglo-centric in scope. This record itself is perfect - up there as Abbey Road, with sublime love songs, straight on political lyrics that can be applicable even today, and it's timeless. Yes, reggae itself is a kind of the marmite of music - but these songs transcend even the genre itself. And what's more - it's hard for me not to be put in a good mood from the first few skanks on this album. It's perfect.

Nice album. Liked it.

Really struggled to decide what I'd rate this album. I've often had people around me who loved reggae, and never fully been able to buy in myself. Bob Marley certainly seemed like the most accessible one, at least, and this album is for sure. I mean, this is the answer to the question "which studio albums could also be considered greatest hits albums" because the second half is just iconic track after iconic track. I cannot deny that. I usually reserve 5 stars for stuff that I personally adore, but I cannot deny that this is a particularly strong album, one of the most deserving inclusions on the list.

Who can't love this album? It's a beauty.

Never really thought I was a big reggae gal (growing up in NZ you hear A LOT of reggae 😂) but some of this was really enjoyable. Obviously o already knew the big hits like Three Little Birds, but Jamming was a big highlight.

I have to say, I loved this, quite a bit more than I was expecting. I always thought Reggae was alright, but was never that into it, but I thought this was wonderful. It was a beautiful, chilled, spiritual record and I thoroughly enjoyed the journey it took me on. Favourite: Jamming

Big vibes and great spirit throughout.

Although I almost never listen to reggae these days, I really enjoyed this album. Yeah, it still has that stoner vibe to it, but it’s not annoying at all, which far too much stoner music is to my ears.

Interesting use of rhythm. The Jamaican accent is rhythmically playful. Jamming is my favourite track on this album.

Pure Marley!!! Long live Bob Marley!!

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

Top tier album. Great music, great lyrics and singing

Not a fan of raggae, but some of the songs are good. 3.5

Pretty f'ing d, although the album seemed to last for about 16 hours, not that I was complaining.

How does Bob Marley like his doughnuts? Wi’ jam in… So many classics on here. Reminds me of mowing people down in the streets of Liberty City, listening to Tuff Gong Radio… good times. I’ve been trying all day to justify to myself why this shouldn’t get full marks, but I can’t do it. Every song is dreamy, catchy and uplifting. I’m deploying the fünf

Not only does this alb have all of Bobs biggest tunes, the tunes theirselves are on a different level. Almost modern folk (Jamming and Three Little Birds). Groove and mood both impeccable throughout. A classic. Sot Natural Mystic Jamming Waiting in vain Turn your lights down low Three little birds 5/5

The hits are very good still thing its one kf bobs weakest albhms

Als je vroeg in de lente het huis op je vrije vrijdagmiddag weer een keertje grondig aan het schoonmaken bent met alle deuren wagenwijd open, waardoor het geluid van de vrolijk kwetterende vogeltjes doordringt tot in de frisse, naar Andy geurende huiskamer en de eerste warme zonnestralen van het jaar schijnen door de zojuist schoongemaakte ramen naar binnen in de hoop je te verleiden om zonder jas naar buiten te lopen; dan is dit wel een lekker album om aan te hebben staan. Op een maandagochtend in de winter terwijl je gewoon voor de baas achter de computer zit is het toch een tikkie saai vind ik. 7x keer hetzelfde nummer, twee eruit springende hitjes en één leuke, voor mij nieuwe, meevaller: The Heathen. Voor de 5e keer achter elkaar een '3' helaas.

#1

This is Bob Marley's biggest record. And I get it. It sounds amazing and the hooks are catchy as hell. But I HATE reggae and ska music so much. It's so hard for me to get past it. I respect Marley 100% and I recognize his genius. But dear lord I hate reggae music.

Unsurprisingly chill. Soothing background music.

Excellent album, full of classics. What a prolific creativity Marley and the Wailers had.

Reggae is not the genre I’m used to. On the first listen, I didn’t really enjoy it, felt a bit repetitive, but also different, since it’s so far from what I normally enjoy. But after listening to it again, it kind of grew on me, definitely a feel-good type of music, I can see why others might enjoy it. Wouldn’t listen to the full album again, but there were some slightly more memorable songs: Natural Mystic, So Much Things To Say, Exodus, Waiting In Vain, Turn Your Lights Down. My favorite track was probably Waiting In Vain. Overall, not sure if Bob Marley is my thing, but I’m curious to listen to more Reggae. Probably won’t come back to this album, might listen to some songs on the occasion though.

Bob Marley delivers as usual. This album is overall a great album. It's got a great dynamic between mellow reggae (Jamming) and surprisingly punchy style (Exodus).

Bob Marley’s Exodus is brim-filled with songs that are ingrained into the global cultural cache that it is nearly impossible to distinguish its quality from its time-tested ubiquity. and yet, while listening to the songs collectively, it is easy to see the heart so warmly embedded into the record by Marley, a preacher of human unity who’s plea for peace can be heard loud and clear in the music — even when he is not singing. that’s really the album’s strong suit here: the groovy reggae compositions are too sweet to ignore. Marley weaves light rock and blues influences that give the oft-repetitive structure of the reggae some variety. the lyrics are rich with ideas of love and community, even though at times Marley’s writing is clunky and uneven. and so you’re forced to return to the music itself — the bongo in the background; the trumpet showing up every other beat: it all makes for a calm, vibey listen that relaxes in all the right ways.

Classic album.

muito tri das antiga já

It was a little bit repetitive but I didn't mind. Every song gave off a "forget your troubles" vibe that I could listen to over and over again.

A reggae album. 2/5

classic - but i don’t spin it too often. Glad i revisited.

Another album I'm very familiar with and have regularly listened to since college. It's not my favorite Marley album as I prefer the fiery older material (Burnin'/Natty Dread), but there's some absolute classics on here and the album as a whole is never less than very good. I prefer the "romantic" side to the "religious" side for sure as I think all of side B is the highlight here for me. I'd give Side A a 4.0 and Side B a 5.0, so that naturally leads to:

I haven't listened to this all the way through in years. Appreciate the prominence of the bass in the mix and how its treated as a lead instrument. Exodus itself is a great track with the syncopation and horns that I think provide great musical accompaniment to the message of the song. And I'm a sucker for a People Get Ready cover, so those two tracks would be my highlights. In general though, it's a little too slow for my tastes. I'd rather pull out a live album or Songs of Freedom.

Unfortunately, reggae in general is not really my thing. I thought this was fine, I definitely know why people like it and that it's a classic, but I'm not the right audience for it. I'd give it a 3 but that's 100% because of me and not really because there's anything wrong with the music.

It's the album I often see cited as Bob Marley's definitive studio album and for good reason, as it showcases his militant/political and mellow/romantic sides in equal measure. It's not my favourite Marley album though, "Kaya" probably takes that (of all albums, amirite?). favs: The Heathen, Jamming, Waiting in Vain, Three Little Birds least fav: Guiltiness (if I had to pick one)

maybe is this album, maybe is the genre, maybe is that I am no longer 21 and stoned. I was expecting exodus to be fun, but it turned out to be boring.

Not much to say about this one. It's pretty perfect. For my money, their best studio work.

I don't think I have ever deliberately sat down and listened to a Bob Marley record but have heard so many songs over the years anyway. Bob is a good singer, the musicians are very skilled, the songs are alright. Very samey though. 2 stars.

The effortless groove; the feel-good lyrics; some classics of the genre. It just puts me in a good mood.

Exeter! Movement of Jaa People!

it's minus four out there guv

Brilliant. Evocative and beautiful throughout.

Kinda slid by. Good album but also good summer wallpaper

Fun listen, I might just get into reggae one of these days.

You can really see what the fuss is about. Goes down so smooth

"Exodus" into "Jamming" are two great cuts from this album. "Three little birds" of course, is a timeless classic. I think you can appreciate this album more when you know context - that it was recorded after Marley's assassination attempt in London. Very good record.

Awesome

Realmente é uma obra prima do reggae, a sequência das músicas se apresenta como uma jornada contagiante. Vocal, melodias e ritmos constroem a relevância em que One Love/People Get Ready é o ápice do valor do reggae como expressão da esperança em forma de música.

Important music and a good listen.

This album put me off Bob Marley and reggae for a very long time. Not his finest 50 minutes, by any stretch. Just find the whole thing a bit thin, in terms of songs and energy. I know it was meant to be a toe in the water for the non-reggae audience, but it had the opposite effect on me. Bland.

A fantastic and influential album. Try and put aside the political and social messages, and it still stands up as a musical masterpiece. Marley's vision was simple: bring together people through music. It helped that he was a half decent songwriter and performer. I'd never considered the two sides to the story on the album: one political, one personal. It's all music to me. Waiting in Vain has always hit a personal spot. A remarkable record.

HL: "One Love", "Three Little Birds", "Exodus", "Waiting in Vain", "Natural Mystic" Not much to say about this one; uh it's a triumph I guess. Surprised after all the times I've listened to "One Love", that opening piano chime transports me. January 9, 2023 (day)

If you like reggae you are kind of required to love this album (even if Bob Marley isn't your favorite). Kind of the quintessential Bob Marley & the Wailers record. Politically charged, yet laid back at the same time. Has at least 3 of his most recognizable songs. Consistently good throughout.

I'm a big reggae fan so this album gets a 5 from me. I do wish the genre could be represented by acts that are not Bob Marley. Confidentially, I'm not that much of a Marley fan.

What an important piece of music history, and rightfully so, what an album, had me smiling from ear to ear the entire listen

Some absolute stand out songs but some that just are not very interesting. Would be great fun to hear live but on record it’s just a bit flat.

Classic.

Really enjoyed the organ chords and groove on the tracks. The second half of the album is great fun, but the first half isn't bad either. Edit: This is the one rating that haunts me, I don't think I'm ready to give this a 5, but I like it a lot more than that initial write up. We'll see...

classic, full of hits

An excellent exhibit to support my theory that the pinnacle of any genre is worth checking out. Both warm and chill; a genuine masterpiece.

Very laid back, very groovy. Lovely pop songs. Exodus is one long groove and I haven't even looked at the lyrics! Another all time great album.

For most of my life I've never been that much into reggae. Of course i've heard the big hits and while I do enjoy the laidback vibes, I just never felt compelled to dive into the genre more. So here goes! I like the general message and vibes of the songs, drums are tight, great pumping bass lines, nice keyboard and guitar melodies, the solo in The Heathen particularly was very good! All in all, I liked most of this album, and It opened me a bit more towards reggae! Key tracks are: Natural Mystic, Guiltiness, The Heathen, Exodus, Jamming, Turn Your Lights Down Low, Three Little Birds, One Love / People Get Ready. 8.5 out of 10

we're jammin' oh yes

I liked some of the songs on here, but I think Reggae just isn’t for me cause I was pretty indifferent toward a lot of this. Not a bad album in the slightest, just not for me. Exodus and Natural Mystic slap tho.

Chill, fa venire voglia di fumarsi qualsiasi cosa e andare su un’isola tropicale

Always had a soft spot for Bob Marley.

Such. Peaceful, no skip album Lovely sounds Love the sound of reggae Bob Marley is just so cool

Not a fan of reggae but found this album more accessible than I expected. A good mix of musical styles and some classic songs.

Already listened to it pretty fun

Niet echt de vibe, wel even chill, maar wilde iets activers. Niet veel speciaals opgemerkt in de eerste paar nummers die ik luisterde. Classic Marley I guess?

This is a great album. Some fantastic music by some great musicians and some great melodies. No filler and some serious all time hits.

never really listened to reggae before apart from the famous bob marley songs. really fun and interesting to hear them in the context of their album, i actually fucked with it a load more than i expected! favourite song was exodus, super vibey.

Uplifting, feel-good music

just a classic laid-back vibes it's an all day listen I wish I understood he was talking about more but nonetheless the music is still mellow

Reggae is not really my bag, but when you hear a classic album you just know it. How does reggae become as gig as it does without this record? The sound. The rhythms. The harmonies. The overall good feeling. It really does s all there. Throw in the fact it has the tracks you know plus a couple you didn’t know you needed to know and it’s perfect.

i just wrote notes which deleted again but rly likes this album. chill vibe with a few standout songs. some got pretty repetitive but still enjoyed, only got through half the album tho cause i had no time.

It's typical Marley, good but not my usual type of stuff

-It's a Bob Marley album...it sounds like Bob Marley -Yo "The Heathen" starts with a cool riff that would have made a totally spooky song but they kind of just abandon it -I've definitely heard "Three Little Birds" before. That one's like super famous -I've maybe heard "One Love / People Get Ready" before -It uhhhhhhhhh it sounds like reggae

Seeehr chill und gut. Fast 5 Sterne, aber ein paar Lieder sind dann doch ein bisschen zu langweilig? Bestes Album bisher!

Dear god I hate bob marley

Absolutely brilliant. Will buy it.

I've had Jammin' stuck in my head for about 24hrs now

So many of these songs have entered the cultural psyche. Toe-tapping and shoulder bopping. They are classic songs, but I can only do small doses of reggae and Bob Marley. This was a great dose, but I don’t really need to hear it again for a while. It definitely would be a 3.5 given the option.

I don't like reggae, so..... a few stars to show appreciation for the musicianship. Ps: JAMMINGG

4 - summer beach vibes

Shits fire ong frfr

Gotta be some of the best reggae songs of all time.

Excellent

Gotta love some Marley

Fine. Maybe I missed something. Reggae not my fave though.

Very nice. Not new to me, but it's a been a little while. I enjoyed the listen.

I know this is a trend, but I like hearing some of these albums where I know some songs but only from Greatest Hits albums -- nice to hear them in their original settings. Was thinking a solid 3 stars before Waiting in Vain, Three Little Birds, and One Love pushed it to a 4 at the end

Listened many times to this classic.

The cursed trio of genres, so far - country, of course, avant-garde jazz and reggae. I am 'a little' biased against this types of albums even before I start listen to them, but I'm trying my best to give it a fair chance. Unfortunately, it's no different with Bob Marley's music. I know his lyrics are as important as Dylan's at times, but even songs like "One Love" have a generic reggae beat, which I have hard time to listen to. I won't give it 1 star, because it's still a big part of the history, but two is a max. No time for a better review.

Bueno pues con "Exodus", "Waiting in vain", "One love" y "Three little birds" no se puede pedir mucho a un disco. 4 estrellas directas.

Прослушано! Боб Марли всегда хорош. Альбом классный!

Great music. Need a bit more variety, however. Very predictable throughout, even if the message strikes at today's societal issues.

Great music. As least 6 stellar tracks on the album, and they all hold up pretty wide. Really enjoy the Bob Marley reggae vibe. Easy to listen to on repeat.

4.25

Not my style of music but I was having a rough day and this helped out. Musically it was quite relaxing. There were clearly some political and religious messages that I didn't have the time to decide how I felt about.

The measuring stick for all reggae albums. Incredible

It’s Bob. Enough said

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.

Ну такое, 2 трека добавил

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

It’s bob marley. It’s a 5/5. Absolute legend with meaningful lyrics and haunting sound. King of old-style reggae.

Songs tend to be melodically interesting but lots of songs sound very musically similar and drag, and not super lyrically interesting, so album as a whole gets repetitive. Especially in longer songs, it starts to sound more like a jam than a song. Highlights: Natural Mystic - catchy and doesn’t drag too long like some others (maybe this is biased by the fact that it’s the first song) Turn Your Lights Down Low - adds some variety with a different feel Three Little Birds - great chorus

Even when the subject matter is serious, Bob Marley can make to tap your feet and get in the rhythm of it.

I’m not really into it. Music reminded me of club penguin coffee shop lol

sounds all the same to me

jamming 😤

Bob's magnum opus. This was excellence in the highest degree.

His biggest and most famous work for a reason. I and I wanna jam it wid you, Berhane Selassie.

Amazing and seminal.

It's fine, but it'll never be my jam.

Classic post assassination attempt stuff right here

Wonderful record.

HOT TAKE: I'm a bit sick of Bob Marley. I mean I appreciate his music for what it is, but his Greatest Hits album has always been enough for me. Listening to this album the whole way through twice hasn't changed my feelings on that. I still really enjoy Exodus, Jamming, Three Little Birds, and One Love, but I can easily go months or years without intentionally listening to them again. They have become so ubiquitous that they often just fade into the background. On the other hand, I'm really, really sick of "Waiting in Vain". I don't think that song ever did anything for me, I've always found it boring AF. The rest of the songs on the album are pleasant enough but nothing special, especially the first few preceding "Exodus". A lot of them are a bit too "church-y" for me too. Overall, none of the deep cuts really resonated with me, so I think I'll stick to the Greatest Hits.

"Don't worry, 'bout a thing" says Bob. All well and good but that's not going to cut it at the moment. Music needs to be something you can identify with. Good album, just not the right time

Was hooked from the first 30 seconds. Rest in Power Bob Marley!

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.

As much as I'm a fan of Bob, this was the first time I ever listened to this entire album. I'm partial to the Lee Perry era, mostly because of how experimental it was—from before reggae settled into a formula—and I've never cared much for The Wailers' early Island records, mostly because they contained slicker (and less-interesting) versions of the Lee Perry-era songs. So I guess that's why I've avoided listening to this for so long. (Even though my first exposure to Bob was the all-Island-records-era Legend album that every dorm room in college had a copy of.) But damn if this album isn't great. First of all, the sound is phenomenal—as much as I love the Perry era, his production never sounded as rich and enveloping as this. Here, the production is flawless. You can hear every last detail. And I was blown away by how amazing the drummer, Carlton Barret, is. Even though reggae is often made fun of for how basic and repetitive it is, this dude constantly finds a way to keep things interesting while always remaining tasteful. It's amazing how many of Bob's greatest hits came from this one album. You get past the first four songs (which are great, by the way) and then it's just one hit after another. Dude was on a roll. (The last time I was blown away by how many hits came from a single album was The Stranger by Billy Joel--also from 1977.) Anyway, Bob was a true legend. He had a fantastic gift for melody and his lyrics are timeless. Perhaps more so than any other songwriter or band (maybe even more so than The Beatles), his music transcends borders and cultures. You might not like reggae (though my guess is if that's the case it's because you aren't listening closely) but not liking Bob Marley is akin to not liking the sun. Having said all of that, it's hard to know how to rate this album. It's clearly a 5 as far as an original release goes (songwriting, performances, production, etc.). But is it an album I want to pop on and listen to again anytime soon? I think it, like Zeppelin IV and Who's Next, kind of suffers from its own greatness and over-familiarity. Do I really need to hear Stairway/Baba O'Reilly/Three Little Birds again? I guess today the answer is yes, though I don't know when I'll next pop this sucker back on. 5/5

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.

Excellent album of BM & The W. Third album of them generated so far. Although it contains the largest portion of Bob Marley hits, I always thought Catch A Fire or Natty Dread were generally stronger albums. Nevertheless this album is still a very clear 5 of course.

This sounded even better than I remembered. Solid reggae album that exceeds its genre.

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

Favourite Song - The Heathen One for Karaoke - Jammin One for a run - Three Little Birds Just not my cup of tea. I don’t have a spliff in my hand, I’m not arsed about Jesus and one love is like fetch…it’s never going to happen. I’m too much of a misery to appreciate this album I think. Someone tried to kill Bob Marley just before this album and he’s still singing about One Love and that. I can’t deny Jammin and Three Little Birds but as I type this I don’t remember any other song. ✌️

Good album, just not my thing.

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

Excellent

Un classique du Reggae!

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

meh, it was fine - just nothing great for me

Jah

The Reggae Record.

There really isn’t any bad Bob Marley. This isn’t my favorite recoding, but it has some gems. Always a fun listen.

great album, classic feel good and versatile. summer vibes- bob is a bit of a legend

5 Stars. Obvious Classic

Un dels pics de la música al s XX. Revolució, misticisme, amor... eixos que vertebren deu melodies mágiques. Estiu i felicitat en estat pur

This definitely sounds like reggae but I haven’t been given enough reggae to become jaded towards the genres appearance on here. Cool album they jammin

Sehr geiles Reggae-Album

Calming

Amazing. 5/5

A classic.

Lovely and inspiring lyrical content. Ive never actually actively listened to bob but i love some of these songs. some of the tracks are pretty repetitive, however some of the grooves played by carlton barrett and seeco patterson are really catchy and you can really fall into the feel of the song. honestly some of the percussion on this album is so well executed; probably my favorite part.

Just not a fan of Reggae. Lot of the songs over time have become trivialized and overplayed. Found it hard to sit through the whole album where most of the songs very similar. Fav song - Waiting in Vain, Natural Mystic Least fav song - So Much Things to Say, The Heathens Score - 5/10

Another seminal album by Bob - on the Mount Rushmore of modern musicians. Bangers left and right. Political viewpoint as relevant today as when written. Don't really know where to begin - turn your lovelight low, might be the weak-point because it is a just a solid song about sex. Close to the perfect album

3.5/5

Some songs are cool, but overall feels repetitive and boring. Even smoking a fat doobie wouldn't make this compelling.

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.

Hey bob!

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 Marley has some classics even though I don't listen to a lot of reggae. I liked this album. 1. The Heathen 2. Natural Mystic 3. Punky Reggae Party

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

"One Love / People Get Ready" and "Three Little Birds" are both good. Didn't really like the rest.

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

Listened to this loads as a six-former with a stoner who friend decided to get into vinyl and liked the big shiny gold sleeve. Great album, loads of good songs and I love the bass. Listening to it now on headphones, there's so much more going on musically than I realized and some fantastic subtle lead guitar playing. Reading the Wikipedia notes about it being a rock album with a reggae veneer was interesting. I totally see that on the middle eight on 'Waiting in Vain' and 'Turn Your Lights Down Low' could be a Clapton song (with better vocals).

good stuff, listened with riggs

Rich, soulful, laid back, uplifting, beautiful. Musically gorgeous with surprisingly diverse and nimble instrumentation. Moves lyrically between the personal, spiritual and political with an effortlessness that few artists are capable of. What a joy to hear. Fave Songs (All songs, from most to least favorite): Natural Mystic, Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Jamming, Three Little Birds, One Love/People Get Ready, Turn Your Lights Down Low, Guiltiness, The Heathen, So Much Things to Say

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

I can’t say I’ve ever listened to this album in its entirety before but I’m not sad that I did today. A lot of popular tracks on this one. Pleasant and groovy.

Some nice relaxed songs, but felt too much as if I was floating from earth too some far away universe. where my brain ceased to exist.

Can smell the herbs coming from the speakers

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

This is some real premium, bass-heavy Bob. I was in a reggae mood so a full 5 from me.

Can't be anything other than a 5 star. SO MANY BANGERS! One lovee, one heaarrtt, lets get together and feel alright! We're jamming... I don't want to wait in vain for your love. Would rate it 10/10 if possible. Unlikely to be beaten in the near future.

JUST PERFECT

Fun too hear that much reggae

One of his finest

Great album. Some of Bob's best music on this record. For anyone just getting into his music or even reggae this album would be a great start.

Nice and chill - soothing. Funky beats

07/07/22 - classic

Excellent album - lots of hits and the second half of the album is probably better. "Waiting in Vain" is probably my favorite despite the popularity of others. 9/10.

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.

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Have to say I wasn't looking forward to t hi is. After many months in southeast Asia with the a constant soundtrack of Bob Marley greatest hits I'm a bit traumatised with the likes of Buffalo Soldier and Redemption song. And generally I kind of f think most of the time I can only stomach so much reggae. But actually this surprised me and was pleasantly surprised by some new ones for me. It complimented a sunny drive to the lido

An excellent excellent, quite the bop.

Up there with the best reggae albums Iv heard

Regulars readers of my reviews (if they exist) may have noted my disdain for invocations of the spiritual. I hold no patience for any guru appealing to the realm of auras and pixies when defending their position. It doesn't bother me if someone holds such beliefs, but they can at least try to argue properly. Of course, that doesn't mean I can't appreciate art made under such a mindset; I cling to death of the author, so I don't need to pretend that an artist's philosophical position necessarily influences how I see their work. More relevantly, Bob Marley's music does not necessarily inspire me to learn about Bob Marley's spiritual views. However, this album has a few songs that are meant essentially as hymns, most notably One Love/People Get Ready (the second part is due to an acknowledged yoinking from Curtis Mayfield). The odd thing about that: One Love is played so often, its devotional nature has become, if not quite evaporated, then definitely diluted. And I'm content with that. I prefer the humanism of the song to its mystical elements. And this is a bizarre consequence of the album's songs being so ubiquitous: they become easier to like. Separated from the political and religious contexts by dint of prevalence, the uncomplicated benevolence of Exodus soars (yes, even though it's called Exodus). So, we have witnessed a shift from the central song of the album being the charged Exodus to the open-armed Jamming. A cynic may consider this dumbing-down, but I prefer a call-to-jam rather than a call-to-arms. Exdosu isn't perfect. Turn Your Lights Down Low gets really Steely Dan with its jarring smoothness and Bob Marley's perplexing adoption of the lounge-lizard seducer persona, but you'll forgive it. The album has too many strengths for that. The goodwill of this album might be a little bleary-eyed, but it's undeniable. Also, it has lots of fantastic songs.

Excellent album. Impossible not to feel good listening.

Þægilegt albúm, kósí stemming.

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.

Always going to be a 5. However less upbeat than much of their work. This album focuses more on stories. For better or for worse this defines an entire genre and Reggae has never really moved past this

Szpile w glowie czesc czwarta

The man's got a point, but too much pot makes you sound retarded

good

Reggae sin contemplaciones del mayor de sus exponentes. Tranquilo de escuchar y evocador.

I don't really know enough about reggae to position this album in terms of its importance to the genre, but the fact this reached a much wider audience points to Marley's influence and talent. I can appreciate it without really liking it very much....

On the surface this is a catchy reggae album with other genres thrown into the mix, which gives it crossover appeal and makes it very accessible. There is not a single weak track on the record and several ubiquitous classics. On this basis alone it is faultless and worthy of five stars. Add in the depth provided by the political lyrics of side 1, and the thematic contrast of the romantic/optimistic side 2 and you have a work of genius. Rating: 5/5 Playlist track: Three Little Birds Date listened: 08/06/22

Takes me to a sail boat in the BVIs!

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

Top 10 greatest albums of all time. I attribute so much importance to this album on different levels. But from a purely musical point of view it's simply transcends pretty much everything out there. Essential? Yup.

2.5

how could I NOT give this five stars?

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

A great and relaxing listen. I always forget about reggae, it blames your boxed and sheltered world of music choices.

Really enjoyed and can tell it’s a classic.

Some of Bob’s greatest songs

8/10 Best Song - Three Little Birds

Pretty good.

i hate to say it but i think bob marley is overrated. i genuinely wanted to like this one and it just felt kinda boring.

Wow this was boring Every song consisted of a simplistic 6 second rhythm that looped the entire track without changing at all, while he sang over it. You hear one of his songs, you've heard em all

Hell yes. 4.8/5

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

Yup. It's definitely reggae.

I mean, I get it. I get it! I get it. I get why people like this. I just don't like it that much. Three Little Birds is great. It's a very chill listen. I just don't like it that much. I'm sorry.

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!

Man, this guy REALLY like reggae, no? This is a type of music that you either dig or you don't. I dig - but only on certain occasions and certain tracks. I appreciate the importance of Marley more than I enjoy anything on this album; that rhythm and those guitars have always been a barrier for me because of the lack of variety my ears can pick up on. I'm sure there's nuance here from track to track. I just can't hear it. Clearly, this is a me problem. Maybe one of these days it'll click. But today is not that day.

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

Good

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.

When you havnt listened to it for a few years it is stunning how good this is.

Some absolute and nostalgic classics on this seminal album

Wall to wall classics. First time i've ever heard it as an album.

Classic Marley with all the great songs!

Reggae

I have always assumed to be the kind of person who'd really be into Bob Marley but no matter how many times I tried him, it never clicked. I tried to listen to this classic with more care, even reading the lyrics and reviews and background on the album to better appreciate it. I suppose I'll have to admit defeat with reggae and accept that I'll never fall in love with Bob Marley's music.

The dude survived an assassination attempt and then put together one of the most biting commentaries ever put to music together, and it was all so chill and funky and fire all at once. A generational talent

Great album, has waiting in vain on it

Always love Bob Marley and this was another excellent example of his work.

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.

Makes all Reggae less as good. Perfect.

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.

It's hard to imagine a better Reagae Album than this. Iconic.

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.

It's genius. The songwriting, the musicianship, the production.

we jammin

-chill

Fine for what it is, which is something I don't enjoy

I expected to LOVE it, but I can't say that end to end. Two songs in particular are all-time favorites for me (Natural Mystic and 3 Little Birds). And it's great for listening while working. But turn the microscope on it and it gets a pretty long. God, I bet they'd have been fun live tho.

Classic reggae! : ]

Brilliant album.. Touches on some many themes and nice blend of ska and roots reggae. Yes an album everyone needs to listen to.

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.

Not much of a fan of reggae. Band sounds good. Ok if it is your thing.

Strong. Still not my thing, but strong.

I can stand Reggae in the right dosage. This is overkill. OK, I should have known the moment I read "Bob Marley", but still ... 2/5

Pretty good.

Obvi

I mean, come on.

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

Exodus, Jamming, Wait in Vain and Three little Birds all on this album? Plus Quality “non- hits” make this one of the best Reggae albums of all time. Love this stuff as it is 1) really good; and 2) influenced RnR in such a positive way (e.g. The Clash, Sublime, Eric Clapton, The Police).

Really great album throughout. I was only exposed to the 'Legend' greatest hits for awhile, so it's awesome to hear some of those songs in the context of a full album, combined with some of the tracks I didn't know that surrounded them. Chill beats and sounds with some heavier (and hot and heavier) lyrical content. Killer!

This is just Jimmy Buffet with soul, a little substance, and weed instead of booze. Embarrassingly overrated.

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".

Love Bob Marley! Great album.

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

The production on this album is perfection. The drums are so crisp and tight; the bass is thick and funky; and the horns blend beautifully, sounding like an organic extension of the rest of the band. And a lot of great guitar. There's some killer psychedelic shredding and I was totally drawn in by that strange tone on the guitar in "The Heathen." I found his vocal performance particularly entertaining. I love the flow of his vocals on “So Much Things to Say” - I’ve never heard Bob Marley sing like that. (The bonus single “Punky Reggae Party” even has him scatting.) Throughout the album, he sounds so free and expressive. Some really soulful stuff here. There are a lot of classic songs on this album but I also really enjoyed the album cuts. Some songs on here I've never heard before. P.S.: Remind me to show you a music video my friends and I made in high school for “Jamming.” 😎😂

Such a vibbbe. Of course with reggae, you get that repetitive zone-y trance-y beat which is part of what makes it so reliably chill. I also admire how Bob Marley was so upfront with his powerful lyrical messages. Makes me want to be at the beach fo' sho.

Pros: -It's one of the best albums by probably the best artist in this genre (reggae). -He wrote this after a failed assassination attempt, that's pretty wild. - It has two 100/100 tracks: "Jamming", and "One Love" Cons: - Outside of a few A+ tracks, many of the others are easy to forget. Misc: - hard for me to stay objective because I really don't love reggae. To me, it's like the most background type of music/art ever; more background than a computer's background image of a sprawling mountain vista. More background than the soft jazz that plays 24/7 on the TV guide channel. That's OK though, that's totally ok! It's just not my thing. I think ultimately what hurts the genre for me is that the smaller musical ideas that define the genre are the same things that limit the genre. Like there's a limited pool of rhythms / tones to pull from for reggae songwriters and that keeps the genre in a smaller space. - I'm giving it a 3 but I feel it's more a 2.5. I'm giving it the benefit of the 0.5 to make it a 3 due to the greatness of "One Love" and "Jamming"

I LOVE this album. Such a classic!

Two stars for Jamming, which reminds me both of The Simpsons and my one trip to the Caribbean as a kid, where Bob Marley still seemed to be the most played artist, 20 years after his death. One star for the ultimate feel-good good feelings of Three Little Birds and One Love / People Get Ready. Another star for the darker, more purposeful grooves of Natural Mystic, The Heathen and Exodus. Half a star for the total disregard of grammar on 'So Much Things To Say'. That's 4.5. And I'll round up because Bob was a Spurs fan.

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.

Wasn’t in the mood and reggae is my least favourite genre however, it wasn’t that bad so an average 3*

A very tough 3. No reason it shouldn't be a four except for recency bias.

Classic.

Perfection

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

The best album from the king of reggae. An album full of genre defining songs

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

Ægte reggae, afslappende, svævende, muntert, three little birds, jamming

Legendary. Waiting in Vain is his best song.

great album!

A reggae classic, and one of my favorite Bob Marley albums

Muito bom, Bob Marley me fazendo ouvir reggae. Melhor música: Waiting in Vain e Turn Your lights down low

Perfection - a quality listen the whole way through! I've looped it all morning and it's the most productive I've been in a long time. Endlessly listenable, it's such a joyful album. It puts me into a perfect mellow, chill mood. I love that Bob's message still carries tremendous weight, it isn't lost or diluted by the way it's been packaged and presented: calmly, from a place of peace and love.

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.

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.

We jammin, we jammin, we jammin