Exodus

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.

I grew up listening to this album thanks to my mum. 5/5

If you ain't jammin to this you have no soul.

No skip. Il est génial. Plein de morceaux connu et on comprend pourquoi.

This album is the best of its genre, IMO. if you don't like it, you won't like reggae. I love it, such a great album.

I’ve grown out of reggae but credit where credits due, this has many great tracks

not bad, very chill

Fucking Bob. Such a great album.

a nice relaxing album with good vibes to listen to while working

What does Bob Marley leave in the toilet

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

JAMMIN IN DA NAME A DA LORD 🗣️🗣️🗣️

I really like the album . it really made me realise just how much excellence we have as black people and how we made our own sound . this album really made me tap a lot into community , bob Marley and Jamaican people are really deep into being together and being with one another . not to mention just how relaxing and regulating the beats and sounds are, beautiful production . this definitely grew my character and opened up sooo much space for beauty in it . its a staple in my home and a 10/10 anyday .

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

Undeniable album. Elite synergy between the band & Bob. The chords won't quit and it feels like he's at his best on this album. So many hits. Highlights: The whole thing is smooth, but the back half has all the goodies. One that doesn't get enough attention tho is the title track, Exodus.

What a wonderful, wonderful record. Loved it all the way through. Nothing wasted, lots of feel good chill out tunes and what a voice. Full marks.

Great album. I never listened to reggae before, but it's actually really good. Loved the mood during the whole album and overall message.

No es serio el reggae.

Inextricably linked to drinking beer by the river in the summertime without a care in the world. Limitless possibilities. Legend was my jam but this has about 75% overlap. Instant mood elevation.

very sade vibes. the song exodus was nice.

Very consistent, interesting all the way through, not a bad song 5/5

Enjoyable reggae and you can never go wrong with 3 little birds! 🥰

Not my cup of tea but listenable

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

Album got stronger as it went on. Collection of hits were phenomenal, non-hits didn't really move the needle as much. Waiting in vain tops the album for me.

The back half of this album is an incredible run, kicked off by Exodus and that absolutely filthy bass riff. Highly recommend giving the Deluxe Edition a listen or else you're going to miss Punky Reggae Party, which is basically Marley shouting out the same London/Roxy punk scene that gave us the Slits record from last week. He was a massive influence on those bands, The Clash chief among them, and the track is a fun little time capsule of that crossover moment. Beyond Punky Reggae though, the Deluxe also has some alternate versions I prefer to the originals, and the live cuts of So Much Things To Say and Exodus are a nice treat. If you like to get a mild buzz going and blast live music in your living room, much to the chagrin of your family, the "Live at the Rainbow" concert film is worth a watch https://youtu.be/bLkfzVSp49c?si=bySlBoKPw16fJvbK Favorite tracks: So Much Things to Say, Exodus, Jamming, Waiting in Vain, Three Little Birds, One Love, Punky Reggae Party.

4.5

A largely indistinct blur of reggae although not exactly unenjoyable. Somewhat soothing after The Joni Mitchell Incident.

Good stuff. I was surprised at how many I recognised. Will I become a regular Bob Marley listener? Sort of doubt but I respect it.

very funky and groovy 6/10

Even my kids enjoyed this album.

Saved? ✅ Would listen again? ✅ Would recommend to anyone? ✅ Would buy on Vinyl? ✅

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

This is not something I would ever choose to listen, but it's a great version of what it is. Obviously some iconic songs on the album and good vibes throughout. I honestly should listen to stuff like this to help me chill out and worry less lol.

I'm ja ja ja jammin, jammin, jammin! Such a feel good album, with a couple mega monster hits to top this thing off. Honestly the front half was my favorite part, the songs I was less familiar with. The Heathen, Exodus, and Jamming are so so so good. Light one up for Mr. Marley!

4/5 jah

I like this. Calm and enjoyable. The lyrics don't mean much to me, but the music is good.

OMG One of my desert island discs. Love love love.

No soy fanático del reggae, pero considerando que este album tiene 50 años y que todo el reggae actual suena igual a esto, creo que es claro que fue un disco con gran impacto.

The perfect reggae album by the masters. Every song uplifting in a sad way, full of life and suffering. From front to back, one of the best records out there

This earns a 5 for being the best of its class.

One of those entries that are just guaranteed to make your day better. I feel like listening to this every day. Great stuff.

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?

buenardo. me encanta bob marley!!! disfruté mucho diseñar con este album de fondo

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

Just superb to be quite very honest with you. I really like how it moves from the overtly and righteously political in the first half to the personal and spiritual in the second half, all without reducing the sense of flow and one-ness that it has. There are so many highlights in here - the title track, Jamming, One Love, Three Little Birds of course, and Waiting In Vain above all. He's just a consummate and brilliant songwriter, person and performer.

Nice sounds and all but not what I needed to listen to after lunch wanting a nap This feels like it's intended to be some sort of meditative / religious experience and I'm not in the right headspace for it today, I'll come back another time perhaps

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

Love it!

It was good.

Hmm, lots of the same reggae

ALL TIMER never disappoints

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

This is it

Ass

Its great how this album kinda builds. Some of my favorite songs from Bob on here.

Really enjoyed. Excellent.

Lowkey not that bad. Bob marley makes good stuff

A Reggea-Classic. I prefer the production of Dub, but this is still a great listen.

I like the earlier records better, but this one is pretty damn sweet: laid back production and jams, optimistic and melodic lines, all in all, a delight to listen to. Thanks, Bob.

So many classic all-timers. The lesser known tracks are almost as good.

I dreamt that mr bob marley descended from the skies he looked at me said son take this handing me what looked like a j and i accepted thanking him. It was only after he had ascended again that i looked down and saw: in my hand was a live beating heart blood and gore dripping and this was when i woke up👍

Listened to this sitting on the beach. A stonking album, great song follows great song.

I don't like reggae.

Reggae tends not to be great but always good; that doesn't apply to Bob Marley though.

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.

This album really gets going about halfway through, starting with the title track. I'm not a huge reggae fan, but this is probably the best reggae album I know.

The more it plays, the better it gets. Some classic tracks, tight production. 5*

Hell yeah. Got contact high. Reggae so often is a self-derivative genre, with the same three chords and beat for the past 80 years, with the only changing element of who's singing it. Versioning and all that. No wonder Bob Marley is the pre-eminent reggae artist. He makes every song here unique and catchy, with social and political commentary, and great messaging. Such a vibe.

This record was quite relaxing. Favourite Track(s): Natural Mystic, Exodus Least Favourite Track(s): Guiltiness

It was an overall pretty good album. It was fun, had me dancing, and just felt like summer. Which was perfect since it was the highest it’s been for a while (19 in early April!) I don’t know if I would see my self listening to many of the songs on the daily but its a vibe all together, bonus point since it got me outside.

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el mejor disco de regge dela historia, mejor tema jamming sin duda

Lame. Ikke for meg.

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

Good stuff, mellow music. But I think reggae is not able to reach 5 stars due to the repetitive rythym.

Great I love a good Marley project

2,9/5

Goddamn the amount of hits off this album. The fact it ends with two of his most recognizable songs, and the fact that the rest of the album lives up ti it's hits, is incredible. I could listen to this over and over again. It's incredible.

Didn’t realise the political and historical place of this album in Marley’s and Jamaica’s history, as well as his own exile. It’s SUCH a groove and rhythm. Pleasure to listen to and so easy and smooth. And then has some of the big bangers on here too. Great album. And 7:30 of Exodus isn’t long enough! Passes with ease. Feels like the album is split in two. But all enjoyable and serves a different purpose. Second half gets the edge for me though. I’m going for a second spin as soon as it’s finished.

CLASSIC on ne peut pas aimer

Reggae classic. The arrangements still sound fresh and crisp.

Muy bien

I mean c'mon, its a classic for a reason. I loved listening to this, just instantly relaxing and chill. Deep lyrics, incredible Marley vocals. You think its done and then you get three little birds and it elevates the whole piece. The only improvement is I should have gotten high before listening to it.

Exodus é simplesmente um hit atrás do outro. Eu tinha escutado essas músicas, mas acho que nunca em sequência assim. Excelente experiência! 4/5!

It's been over two years since I last heard a Bob Marley record. That one was Natty Dread, which I felt was a little too sonically repetitive for its own good. Exodus, though, has much stronger staying power in online music communities. So it must be better, right? Well, Marley and the Wailers certainly have a penchant for every composition being almost the same tempo, same harmonic mode, same time 4/4 time signature with accents on the 2nd and 4th beats, same instrumentation (effectively) in every song... and so on. To be fair to them, the music bursts with colour and emotion as a result. But it also gets old fast. Over half the songs start with the exact same rapid drum fill. (Seriously. Go through them one by one.) The instruments are played consistently and skilfully, particularly the keyboards and soft brass. Natural Mystic starts the album off fairly well, but it's certainly nothing spectacular. The second track, So Much Things To Say, makes for a noticeable improvement. Those backing vocals are gorgeous, and thankfully for the masses, they're used again in most later songs. Not a fan of the song Guiltiness, even though the transition into it is pretty sweet. The next big standout comes in the form of Jamming, which presents this great chord progression setting up a jam-like atmosphere (no kidding) for a few blissful minutes. Waiting In Vain is also strong, while Turn Your Lights Down Low is not (in fact, it's one of the few genuinely weak songs on here. No new musical ideas are presented). But then we get to the huge track, Three Little Birds. Wait, *this* is the song with the "every little thing / is gonna be alright" hook? I feel like I've found a long-lost friend. The chorus is so darn recognisable that it just about pushes this album to 5 stars regardless of one or two misses earlier on. (But I can't go against my principles.) One Love / People Get Ready continues the run of overwhelmingly feelgood songs. "Let's get together and feel alright." Right on, man! 4/5 Key tracks: So Much Things To Say, Three Little Birds, One Love / People Get Ready

Loved a bit of reggae

This one has a bunch of the songs I know.

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

So good! Never sat down with the classic- I have a new appreciation

A magical album that captivates and transports you; each song is a journey through reggae culture.

Thoroughly enjoyable with some classic song-along.

Although the songs are repetitive, as reggae tends to be, they still house a lot of meaning that stands up against oppression and evil. Bob Marley was truly a gift to this world.

I love bob Marley so much and it’s a great vibe to tell me how much summer is gonna be, this album is peak and is definitely a save

Super chill, very enjoyable

One of the greatest albums - no skips.

schon cool, aber nicht so meine Musik

Listened to this a couple years ago in preparation for the biopic but didn’t remember much. Enjoyed it more this time around. 1 listen.

Expectation: -> No one better when in that reggae mood. After listening: -> Some of the most popular and familiar reggae ever made is on this album. Track ranking: Birds Jammin Lights down Mystic (not cultist) Exodus One love Heathen Guilt So Much

Love this album, so many great songs. It's crazy to think of all the hits he got out of this one.

When to listen: on a beach, somewhat dingy but the sun is shining and the sand is soft and there’s a slight breeze. Like many listeners here I’m not a huge reggae person. The music is good but repetitive.

Habia temas que conocia y no sabia que eran de ese album, y otros tantos que no los conocia y los agregue a mi lista personal. Un muy buen album para escuchar a la mañana con unos mates y poder despejar un rato. Lastimosamente, dura solo 37 minutos y (aunque se hacen largos algunos temas), pasan muy rapido.

Classic. Brings back many memories, both from childhood and life now. Jamming is probably one of my favorite songs oat.

Good bases, they feel like a comforting mattress to allow the lyrics and choruses to flow excellently, despite having the same guitar rhythm they always have arrangements that make each song unique. An enjoyable album

Fav songs: Exodus, Three Little Birds

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

Bueno para recordar viejos tiempos

The godfather of reggae music still thrills me to this day. Outstanding and upbeat album that will stand the test of time.

The chill out call for stoned students everywhere.

No es el estilo de música que yo escucho, así que un poco me esperaba que no me entretenga mucho este álbum. Me pasa eso, no me engancha, me aburre que sea todo tan parecido entre canción y canción. Muy buen álbum igual como para poner de fondo y tener algo sonando que te haga compañía

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.

yep it’s bob marley

I did not expect to like this, because I found the previous BM album I heard here extremely boring. But this was great. Liked it, will definitely listen again

This is such a classic album that its almost disappointing. I think I've heard the sounds and even these specific songs many times. The experience is probably the lesser for it. As a lover of many kinds of Jamaican music, I think of this as a standard album. Its well performed, but also typical.

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

Thinking about getting into reggae!

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

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Probably his most iconic album due to hosting "Jamming", "Three Little Birds" and "One Love", this is Bob Marley at peak fame and for good reason. I can only imagine how many future artists he inspired with his non-aggressive and love filled tracks; you can fight against something oppressive without playing the same game. My listen did focus on every other track outside of the three mentioned above and I was not disappointed. How did I miss this album... it is remarkable. Straight from the beginning with "Natural Mystic" with it's thumping bass and earthly message in Marley's calming vocals, I was swept away. "Guiltiness", "Exodus", "Waiting in Vain" and "Turn your lights down low" were also all incredible for that same deep bass and vocals. Was a 4, but has climbed to a 5 for me. RIP to a legend.

3.5 stars Side 2 is basically a good chunk of Legend. The album tracks are pretty decent, not amazing but consistent stuff. I’d throw this on if I wanted a proper Wailers album spinning.

pretty good, favorite songs r the heathen, three little birds, punky raggae party.

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

Amazing

This albums is hypnotic! The hits stand out but the lesser known tracks have an incredible groove.

Боб Марли хорош, но скучен. Для меня тут почти все песни как одна.

I actually did like it more than I expected, as generally I find classic reggae sound pretty boring. Probably because this one is quite unlike the “generic” reggae. Still, it’s not enough to call it real good. If only it had more tracks like The Heathen (or Natural Mystic) and less like Three Little Birds (or So Much Things to Say)…Alas, it doesn’t, and as an album it’s only mid to me.

It’s reggae. What more is there to say? A good one to reach for when you are in the mood which, for me, is not often. This is a great album. Crisp, tight, and iconic. 4/5

5 Amazing from start to finish

One of his best. Three Little Birds means the world to me.

Sick

Love this

Muy buen álbum!!! Es súper chill

Very relaxing 😎

One of the best albuns for sure!

Bob Marley has to be the most approachable reggae singer there is. what a finale album

Great pop styling put over easy to listen to reggae, especially noticed the clever lyricism 3.5

Classic reggae. Chilled out, repetitive reggae beats with some lovely bass. Would I choose to listen to this? No. But for what it is, it’s not bad.

I love Bob Marley but have listened to Legend much more than any single album. I love this because it has at least 5 or 6 songs from Legend which means it contains his most pop songs.

it was alright.

Reggae classic. Smokes on the beach.

Nydelig!

I'm not that familiar with reggae and what I have heard hasn't interested me much. But this album is hard to deny. Just an awesome, chill, vibe that feels like a day at the beach. Includes a few of Marley's biggest hits. I think there's a bit more funk/blues elements in here that stand out from other reggae I've heard.

Kul bakgrundsmusik. Three little birds. Hade typ önskat mer från detta album

A peaceful collection that holds more power today than ever before.

154/1001 First listen. I’m jamming.! 7/10

I mean it's alright... Very Bob Marley. Very... boring.

Great album many good songs.

Beginning is sooooo good and fun. Middle was the same this has been amazing. Omg literally 10/10 album no skips the ending is so upbeat but his voice is so powerful Favorite: jamming Least: the heathen

Awesome record !! Everything on this album is good

stoned teenager me definitely listened to this a few times

I'm just not a Marley guy. The vibe is good, but reggae isn't for me.

Marley is an icon. His music was so much bigger than songs, it was a movement, freedom, change and impacted the world so much. His impact is so important that it's hard to criticize. The only thing I could say is it's repetitive but it's also so perfect as chants and protest music. I can't say I will listen to it all the time but it is amazing and monumental.

Is this copy machine a Bob Marley fan? Cuz it sure is good at Jammin. (that's an old copy shop joke). I like reggae music. it's a genre that I've only scratched the surface with. I'd like to explore other reggae artists but Bob is the most popular. This is good stuff. I dig it. Exodus is going on my Cardio playlist. (Edit. bumping this to a 5 after a few more listens.)

Not loving this album would be a crime. It’s peak art. I find Bob Marley albums to be interchangeable so this could be any of them and I’d glow like the sun. Vibey and politically on point paired with lighting up a big fat doob, he truly was and still is dangerous to the powers that be. 5/5

I love the vibes of reggae. It's got soul and depth and spirituality and political protesting … and also makes perfect island music. A lot of it does get samesy feeling, but Bob Marley is the GOAT and this is a fantastic album with some of his best songs. Also brings back fond memories of being in Jamaica. One love, mon.

Not listened to a Bob Marley album before. Enjoyed it much more than I expected

I thought I would really like this as I only knew the big hits from it. Listened a couple of times through and never really got into it - really liked Wait In Vain, One Love, and Three Little Birds but the rest didn't really catch me.

Loved it!

mellow & chill, takes me back to Jamaica vacations.

Too to bottom, such a chill vibe.

Sort of the classic Reggae album, I was surprised to realize that no, I don't think I've listened to this all the way through before. The singles here sort of scream a White Boy Reggae vibe, which isn't really their fault but definitely probably steered me away from this. All in all tho, it's classic for a reason.

It's a nice vibe, but I never realized Reggae felt so repetitive

Classic. 2 Marley albums in a row!

Not the only 5 star album by Bob but certainly worthy of this list. 5 of the 10 songs here would end up on the Legend compilation.

god

Very nice

Reggae is nog steeds kut, maar dit is best een prima album

Mooi album vol met mooie liedjes

Zie vorige Bob Marley album (dit klinkt immers in veel opzichten exact hetzelfde).

Isn't my genre but it's nice.

Love: Natural Mystic, Exodus, Jamming, Waiting in Vain, One Love/People Get Ready

Liked religious themes Use of live instruments and feel and power of Bob Marley voice Something peaceful about it Really like waiting in vain and jamming

Reggae has never been a huge part of my life, but I’ve always enjoyed Bob Marley. He seems to be the most accessible, and for good reason. This album is a gem. The songwriting is really good, the lyrics are deep, and the message is clearly articulated. This seems like a relaxing summer day on the beach listening to some great, chill music.

4,5 stars

Not for me. But has a great general vibe that is uplifting.

Such a good vibes album. He can take you away from where you are so easily. Smooth strong lyrics

Damals war das Album gewiss beeindruckend. Heute wirkt es lahm

Legend. And rightly so.

Never been overly enamoured by Bob Marley's music when coming across his most popular tunes, but I have to say this album won me over.

I now get why Bob Marley is so famous, this album is lovely. Granted I am a reggae fan, although I never listen to BM, I think his music is totally overplayed, but hearing all these classics together on one album, I understand why he is considered such a legend

Time named this the best album of the 20th century. I'm not gonna argue with that. Marley is one of the greatest of all time and this is easily in the top 50 albums of this whole project. I've always felt an instant distrust for people who tell me they don't like reggae. This music is scientifically proven to make you feel better.

A lot of song here overplayed to the point of cliche but that really speaks to the quality

Perfect.

Best Reggae in town

8/10

I did it rate it it glitched. The album is such a vibe, perfect for summer. My favorite songs are: The Heathen, Exodus, So Much Things To Say, One Love/People Get Ready and Jamming. Overall I have no complaints.

5/5, definitely listen again

Nice laid back vibe. Easy listening.

Vibed

Ei oo miu

i put this while i was sewing in the hallway and my parents were humming the songs

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sure, why not

I hope I'm not wrong when I say that there is a general misconception about Bob Marley's music being basically about weed and love, or at least I think this is the idea that people who don't listen to him gets, and I'm including myself in this group. Well, not anymore. This album showed my how strong and political reggae can be. Not only there are a lot of great social commentaries and calls for rebellion, but I did also think Bob Marley does transmit incredibly well a subtle sense of sadness and oppression in the first half of the album, since the second one is more positive and uplifting in terms of both lyrics and emotion, excluding "Turn Your Lights Down Low" which is a more of a ballad. Besides the lyrics, the album is also fulled with incredibly hypnotic rhythms and catchy melodies. And for a genre that can be very minimalist, I think it is very detailed, featuring a great range of instruments, like trumpets, various layers of guitars, and some piano, with the inclusion of a sort of very psychedelic sound effects. However, as passionate the project might be, I don't really have any super strong emotions about it. I still do really liked it and I have a great appreciation for the political messaging and entrancing sound. I just needed to clarify that I don't find this to be the best thing ever.

This is the ideal reggae album. A chill, fun listen where the themes are more about hanging out, loving one another, and positive societal change; the tired trope of all the songs being about smoking weed is noticeably absent (sorry Peter Tosh). I enjoyed every song on this record and can't find any flaws with it. It's well-produced, it's a pleasant 35 minutes, and I feel it's a legendary artist's best work. Despite not being a huge reggae fan, this album is so good it's going to join the top of my pyramid and be my 13th 5/5. Dig it!

Not my usual type of music at all, but this album was a fuckin' VIBE through and through

Bought the sunshine to march in edinburgh

Solid classic

Todos temones, igual tmb me influye qe da mucha nostalgia de 2020

me gustó me sentí muy chill de cojones

Classic album. Enjoyed it.

****A good, easy listening album

A happy album, it changes your mood for the day.

Det är Bob Marley, alltså svänger det. En fyra.

Classic album from start to finish. Two different but great sides. Religious and political (Natural Mystic and Exodus) and sensual and personal (One Love, Three Little Birds, Jsmming)

I listened to Natty Dread a couple weeks ago and was not really impressed with that album. This album was different. Every song really hit, and it just felt so much more vibrant. The singles from the album came towards the end of the album, which I feel like isn’t normal, but it worked because the other songs I never heard before were almost just as good. When I listen to Bob Marley again, it will be Exodus.

End to end a great album full of bangers and good vibes. Not sure there is a single skip on the album in my mind. Every beat is catchy and reminds me of sitting on the beach in Mexico.

too repetitive for me but i can appreciate the talent on display

Just straight classics all the way through. Can’t find anything to dislike about this.

One of my favorite Marley albums.

Wasn't a fan

Wish I had listened to this outside of work! Just made me want to flee to fresh air

First listen…I only knew the tracks from Legend….and they’re some of the best tracks on it. Sounds sublime. Laid back and cool vibe. Given I couldn’t get on at all with Catch a Fire at all when that came up, I have to admit tha this album really surprised me. Can see why this is a classic. Love it - going into rotation. 4

2/27 Funny how this gets picked for the day right after I pick up the greatest hits CD. The album itself is pretty good

it's a bit like. when you've heard one song you've heard them all. but not bad

My dad listened to Bob Marley’s Legend all the time growing up, so there are a handful of songs I’m already very familiar with on this album. I think six songs are going to be completely new for me. • Natural Mystic is a good introductory track. It’s very exemplary of the Wailers sound • So Much Things To Say had some really nice stuff going on with the backing vocals • I know a lot of Bob Marley’s songs start with small drum fills, but it’s funny that So Much Things To Say and Guiltiness start with such similar ones • I really like The Heathen. It’s definitely my favourite so far • Exodus is an absolutely classic song. The riff, percussion, vocals and lyrics. Everything is so good in this song. And when the horns start coming in during the second chorus it gets even better. I also forgot how long it is, it doesn’t feel like it’s six minutes long • Jammin’ is another song I know really well, I love how calm it is • I actually recognise Waiting in Vain too, even though I didn’t know the title • Three Little Birds is one of the most relaxing songs ever written. It has such a beautiful melody and lyrics • One Love is such a nice song. I really like the use of Curtis Mayfield’s lyrics in the verse I very much enjoyed this album, it’s a really nice listen from front to back. The second half was a lot stronger than the first in my opinion, but there weren’t really any weak songs. The lyrics are still very relevant to this day, and you can hear how Bob Marley and the Wailers inspired future bands’ sounds. Favourite song: Exodus

Such an easy 5 star, one of my favorite albums. I listen to it regularly, and love it dearly.

Would buy

Three Little Birds, One Love, Jamming

Good... a few of their very famous songs are on this album. It didn't blow me away though... it was good, and easy to listen to. Very chill and mild.

Despite his cultural ubiquity, I'd never really listened to Bob Marley before. Just a lovely soundscape combined with hopeful political lyricism, what's not to love?

Not into reggae at all, however, this is a great record to listen to in the background and filled with hits

good vibes

The best Bob Marley album

This music makes a lot of people very happy, and I am very happy that it exists for them.

No. 369/1001 Natural Mystic 4/5 So Much Things To Say 4/5 Guiltiness 4/5 The Heathen 4/5 Exodus 4/5 Jamming 4/5 Waiting In Vain 5/5 Turn Your Lights Down 4/5 Three Little Birds 5/5 One Love / People Get Ready 4/5 Average: 4,2 All around great listening experience. Classic album.

Laid-back, gently swaying grooves built from deep, rounded bass lines, off-beat guitar chops, unhurried drum patterns, soft organ washes, and relaxed, unforced vocals move this reggae album like drifting on warm water under an open sky—easy, familiar, and soothing, though so comfortable and predictable that it rarely keeps my close attention.

It’s kind of hard to enjoy the great lyrics when you don’t actually enjoy the music.

Ganz gut. 3? 4?

We jammin and not worrying

Lovely intro song. Very chill.

I actively avoid Reggae. Can't stand it. But I think this is an alright record on account of melody and meaning.

5 - Ok I can't argue with an album labeled the greatest album of the 20th century. Also another one I grew up listening to on cassette in my dad's work truck. 'Jamming' was probably my favorite song as a child. Nostalgia + Iconicity = 5stars. Fav Songs: Jamming, Exodus, Turn your Lights Down Low, + all the others tbh

10/10, what else is there to say.

There is just something about this album.

I don't know how a body can stay still while listening to this album. Definitely more familiar with the songs on the second half, but enjoyed the entire album.

This album is the perfect microcosm of Bob Marley & The Wailers. If you met somebody who never heard of Bob Marley and you wanted to quickly and efficiently describe their music, make them listen to this album! It's very laid back but the driing, rolling bass lines keep it punchy. It starts a little slow, not showcasing Bob Marley's strong voice, but builds momentum as the album goes on, ending with some of their best hits.

I’ve grown to appreciate and enjoy Bob Marley’s stuff much more the more I learn it’s not just stuff for stoners.

really good reggae album probably bob marleys best. Just good vibes overall it feels like. Waiting in vain has a really nice sound to it and might be my favorite off the album. Turn your lights down is just a chill beautiful reggae love song Youve got the classics like three little birds, natural mystic, jamming and exodus. its interesting how it showcases the move from jamaica to london after an assasination attempt on bob marley and draws parallels to the story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt. overall goated reggae album and i like it a lot

Surely has some of Bob's best work - Natural Mystic, Jamming, Waiting in Vain, Exodus and the other obvious picks that absolutely everyone knows. Still holds its own. Classic

Fue una buena experiencia. Las melodías pegadizas y ese ingles jamaiquino de Bob Marley, te hacen sentir una tranquilidad impresionante. Las letras también estaban muy bonitas e incluso puedo mencionar que algunas canciones tienen un tono sexy. Waiting in vain y Turn your lights down low, fueron mis favoritas.

Definitely not my kettle of fish. I can appreciate the technical brilliance without really getting much from it. Each song was too repetitive for me, and outside of the last couple of tracks, I didn't get too much from it.

Get me to a beach asap

A fun jam!

frankly shocked but this is a huge 5 for me

So many hits! Brought a little sunshine to a cold day in February

Classic prachtig album. Het pakt een genre en blijft erbij, pretendeert niet iets anders te zijn dan wat het is. Als je zoiets wil luisteren, this is it

Not my thing, but undoubtedly very nice. Another title track that bangs quite hard but Waiting In Vain my fav.

Just fantastic

Not as many hits as you'd expect but still a joyous album

Beautiful albas, awesome reggae shi ir labai gražūs back/supportive vokalai

Absolut classique

Considering this is one of my favorite albums from childhood and 'Waiting in Vain' is one of my favorite songs of all time, it would be criminal to award this record with fewer than five stars. Although it has been years since I've heard the full album in its entirety, it still retains the magical charm that I remember from youth. A timeless message that means just as much in the 2020s as it did in the 1970s.

ikke for meg. ikke vil jeh danse og ikke vil jeg chille.

I didn't get Natty Dread, and during this first listen, I wasn't sure if I was going to get this one either. Lo and behold, this record's second side came in blazing with Jamming and ended strongly after that. My initial thoughts were then reduced to "I must only enjoy the hits", but a second try was warranted. On my second listen, side one began to click. Together with side two, the album felt more complete and my rating grew. But now the question was: Is this a 5/5? So I took a third listen and, ok shut up already...this is great. The stylings of reggae heard on Natty Dread might not be what I'm looking for in that kind of music, but that gets patched up with Exodus. Exodus is Bob Marley and the Wailers at a complete peak with their songwriting; that second side shows up and shows out. It all comes together so well with every listen and I'm happy that I get to admit myself as another believer in the spirit and music of the honorable Robert "Bob" Nesta Marley (9/10, 5/5 on this scale)

Don't worry about a thing. Cause every little thing is going to be alright.

This album could be a greatest hits album. No one could or has replaced Marley. A serious joyous record.

I bask in this.

Very surprised by how much I like this as I'm not keen on reggae but I love the mellow tones, his voice is fantastic. I found myself getting really lost in the vibes.

Tranquil bangerthon

somehow i grew up with a good bit of this one around the house or in the car. fantastic album. Standouts: turn your lights down low exodus natural mystic

Love this album its a classic heard majority of it already. No more words needed.

Good vibes

Lovely, beautiful album. What a body of work.

Man, this is a good album. Short, sweet - all killer, no filler. 8/10

I just don't like that type of music, but the album itself is legendary

Rico rico rico

really great, what i would put on if i wanted to listen to reggae which isn't super often; 4 stars for me

I didn't think I liked reggae but this is better than I realized. I thought reggae was repetitive but it's not.

Awesome album almost perfect imo. Guiltiness is probably the only song that is below the average and maybe Turn Your Lights Down Low but I still like the slow relaxed feel to that tune. So many tunes on it as well that you can stick on any time its sunny. Less of a rough sound than catch a fire but kinda in a good way.

Love this. Twas awesome. So many famous tunes and very nice to have a different chill genre.

A solid album that empowers the soul

Not the biggest Marley fan, but this is an iconic album with some good tunes for sure.

Amazing quality start to finish

This is a masterclass of rhythm. Music you can dance to that is played well with .meaningful lyrics. What more could you ask for? Liked Songs Added: Natural Mystic So Much Things To Say Exodus Jamming Waiting In Vain Three Little Birds One Love/People Get Ready Punky Reggae Party

yes

In all honestly I used to think this was a Greatest Hits album but realizing it's a studio album makes it all the better. An artist I used to like musically, it's nice to come back to Marley's work when I'm able to appreciate the music and message more clearly. Technically it sounds incredible and I'd expect nothing less from The Wailers. I'll definitely revisit the London live album this week too.

Mixed feelings on this one. If you think of what cliche reggae music sounds like.......it sounds like this. Let me preface this whole thing by saying, I know nothing about reggae or Bob Marley in general other than a couple of his hits. This album was made after Marley and his wife were shot in Jamaica in an assassination attempt and he made the decision to leave the country and go to England. I was a bit surprised that wikipedia quotes one critic as saying this doesn't sound like reggae of the time, but British rock with a reggae facade on top. Listen, there isn't much time, I have a new album tomorrow, so I did very quick thumbing around at some other songs. I think Bob sounds more or less the same from some of his previous albums, but he is very different from 1970's Jimmy Cliff and Desmond Dekker. "I can see clearly now the rain is gone" is a reggae song. "You can get it if you really want" is a reggae song, which is just not what I thought. Or Monkey Man by Toots and the Maytals. Or Pied Piper by Bob and Marcia. Yeah, ok, Bob Marley was different. So basically Bob Marley became popular with white college kids because of the obsession with weed, which is kind of where the association of Jamaica and weed came from. As far as how beloved he was in Jamaica prior to this album, I have no idea; but I imagine surviving an assassination attempt and leaving your home country would be quite traumatic. The album still sounds exactly what I expect of reggae, but are these my expectations of reggae BECAUSE of Bob Marley specifically? Some songs I listened to were pretty similar to this style, but seems like some popular songs didn't sound anything like this, so i'm not sure. Right now i'm just not able to put in the time to do the research on this that it probably deserves, but in terms of just being a representative of reggae on this list, it is great.........although i'm sure this isn't the only Bob Marley album.

Probably the most popular reggae album of all time, love the piano and the trumpets, the album is full of hits and songs that I enjoy

An absolute worldie Being recommended to listen to things like this is why I started the Album Generator. Belting. An easy five stars

Great

Reggae. No. One good tune in the whole genre (since it all sounds the same, pretty much.) No thanks.

Amazing reggae dub the beggining of it as a global sensation

Jamming

That was perfect

THEE all time reggae album! The front half is such a juggernaut of slow build energy that the second half can almost seem kind of weak in comparison. But, don’t be fooled! The second half is killer too, it’s just a different vibe as if he talked out the political and religious struggles to a loved one, took comfort in that, and comes out more positive in his aspirations in the end.

neither here nor there. It's.... ok. The Heathen + Exodus are a vibe. But just in general all of it sounds the same. Maybe I just wasn't in the headspace for it. Today? It's a no from me.

I wish we had Bob around for a lot longer.

Can there be a better album that hits the political commentary edge balanced so brilliantly alongside some of the best love songs to be made? Endlessly engaging and beautiful. Masterpiece.

I don't love reggae and the repetition got a bit grating. There's undeniably some massive songs on here though and the vibes are nice enough. I think it's just not very for me.

I thought it was nice. Reggae holds a certain place in my heart. It's far from my favorite genre, but I still enjoy it. This album I definitely did. I love the themes and the slinky rhythms that came with it. one of my better listens on this site.

I liked only one song from this album. All of these songs similar like sounds. I don’t like it

Only knew a few Marley songs. This was great

I don’t like reggae

Never really went in for Bob, but it’s still a solid album

A lot better than I was expecting. Really pretty