Reviews (page 10 of 13)
Reggae isn’t really my thing, otherwise I might have rated this one star higher. Nevertheless, I can’t deny the artistry, gravitas and significance of much of this album. It’s great music, delivered with real commitment and virtuosity, and I can imagine opening all my windows and treating my neighbours to then thudding bass. I enjoyed the protest songs most.
Pretty ok reggae.
Decent enough, but ruined by middle class college kids who liked it in order to rebel against racist parents before becoming Tory bankers themselves. This is why you’ll find at least two copies in every used record store. Besides, Lee “Scratch” Perry is so much better
I’ve always loved that bass-line in Stir it Up. Some decent jams here. Actually sounds more sad than you’d expect from reggae. Overall, it’s deec.
3.5⭐️/5 [05.30.2026] 01.12.2026
Good music.
3.5 Not the best Bob but it was a lovely sunny morning to listen to classic reggae so I can’t complain too much!
It's fine.
6/10…reggae / dub
I am more of a pink floyd stoner myself
Imagine me with a cuppa nugs of sweet ganja, a garlic bread sammy from Cheba Hut, a hammock near NCAR parking lot overlooking Boulder, and this playing off of a little JBL speaker. That was a Thursday for me at 17. Absolute Cinema.
Really didn't mind it which surprised me! Fav song: Not sure
Good, but i certainly prefer Exodus.
Just a fairly enjoyable record from start to finish. Reggae isn’t my favorite, but there is a lot of polish here and nice production.
Não costumo ouvir reggae, mas é inegável a qualidade musical que o Bob entregava. Vibing, groove, chilling... são as melhores palavras pra esse disco. Inclusive descobri que uma musica do SinteseRAP usa um sample de uma música desse disco. Não voltaria a ouvir, por enquanto, mas valeu.
In college, I played in a short-lived band called The Spazzo Funk Monkeys. 'Stir it Up' was part of our catalogue. I thought we did an okay job as a 4-man band of drums, guitar and horns. All this to say this was my favorite song to play as a Funk Monkey and is without a doubt the strongest track on this album. Unfortunately the rest of the songs sound like politically minded filler in a career that pumped out some of the absolute best reggae. I'll probably never find my way back to this record again. Those Spazzo Funk Monkeys, however...
meh, decent
I think I dig High Tide Low Tide, that's a new one to me. Otherwise this just kinda washes over. It's kind, it's chill, it's warm, it's lilting.
Probably wouldn’t listen again, i found myself kinda bored…on the other hand, i can objectively get why people like this - solid 3
Had me grooving
Enjoyed this a lot but probably won't listen again. Not my genre
Enjoyable but struggled to stay focused on it.
3/5 Ei ihan sytytä, mutta hyvää mussiikkiahan tuo oli.
Tästä jäi enemmän positiivisia fiiliksiä, taisi olla ensimmäinen reggae-albumi nyt. Kivan kuuloista, mutta kyllä se äkkiä alkaa toistaa itseään!
Ihan kiinnostaviakin juttuja, mutta itse en jaksa muutamaa kappaletta kauempaa kuunnella tämän genren edustajia. Siitä syystä 3.
It's definitely well made and pretty good, but do we need 3 Marley records? 2 maybe. This is the weakest of 3 and therefore gets the lowest rating from me.
++: Concrete Jungle, Stop That Train, Stir It Up, No More Trouble +: 400 Years, Baby We've Got a Date (Rock It Baby) +-: Slave Driver, Kinky Reggae, Midnight Ravers 5,8/10
Reggae is not my thing, so it all kinda sounds the same. Appreciated the lyrics and themes tho
Another perfectly fine reggae album 👍
This is typical Marley I feel like.
Meh. S'alright.
Sounds like every reggae song I've ever heard, which I assume is why it's so iconic. But not really into reggae so this ain't doin much for me.
6/10 - I feel like I’ve heard a lot do bob Marley songs yet none of them were in this album. I liked stir it up but the rest was just alright
classic shit
I knew "Stir It Up" and maybe recognized a bit of "Concrete Jungle" but otherwise didn't know this album. Like all Bob Marley I like it as background music, but this particular album didn't rise much above that.
It's alright. Easy listening and chilled. Not much variation. Stand out song - Stir it up
Thought I would like it more than I dod
Great start after the horrors of MM. Trailled a bit towards tuf end.
Chill as all get out. My rating here is more a comment on how I'm generally lukewarm on reggae as opposed to being lukewarm on Bob Marley
Not my favorite bob marley album, but still a good listen. Favorite track: Concrete jungle High tide or low tide
“Make love and not war” ☮️
Not my favorite reggae album.
I enjoyed it. I listen to Bob Marley from time to time, but rarely a full album. I find the music to be good to work to and relax to.
I liked it more than I thought I would, but still not my style of music.
you can always count on bob marley to deliver quality reggae at a quality price.
Reggae is not really my genre, and this was just kinda okay. I enjoyed the listen, but it all seemed pretty one-note to me. Probably won't listen again -- three stars.
Ech. Lubię Boba, ale jakoś nie trafiła do mnie ta płyta. Montononna, powtarzalna i jakoś tak brakowało mi w niej radości albo tęsknoty - wielkich emocji z którymi kojarzy mi się ten gatunek. Z ciężkim sercem 6/10
3/5. Not bad but similar to a few other album on here, I've struggled to connect to the music.
not a fan of reggae so i wasn't expecting to like it, but these tracks were good. there weren't any that i hated or disliked, but still overall not a huge fan
It's Bob Marley, classic reggae sound. Lyrics range from 'political' about typical rastafarian topics to love songs Best track - Baby We've Got a Date (but maybe i just recognise the riff, Ring of Fire?, similar but not)
It's a very good reggae album but there are fewer hooks that pull me in — just steady offbeat and one-drop rhythms to float on. The grooves are warm and consistent, the singing honest and true, but the songs tend to blend together more than they stand apart. It’s a vibe.
rätt stabilt för att vara en genre jag inte ser nåt intressant i, men känns som det var färre gimmicks o mer "soul" eller dylikt
Ta weno
a record i have heard so much growing up. crazy!
Good stuff although not as good as Exodus
Steel guitar licks are fun and funky. Overall instrumentation is subdued but pleasant. Marley has great vocal intonation. Stir It Up is a highlight.
pretty good. B side does not compare to a side though. also that kinky reggae song is whack
Good reggae record. Some songs are great, others seem like written in the studio out of a jam. "Stir it up" is super enjoyable. The ones from Peter Tosh, I actually enjoyed them a lot, and got me into his career a little bit. I wouldn't consider a must, even it is a great record.
Good but not something I could listen to repeatedly
Was enjoyable
Meh
Reggae album. I don’t love reggae but it’s fine for what it is. 3/5
A couple excellent songs, but mostly songs that just exist.
Pretty much what I expect from a Bob Marley album- chill, upbeat, and makes me wish I was sitting on a beach instead of in front of my computer.
Nice reggae album
Reggae forever !! nice album but for sure not the best one of the King Bob Marley
Reggae is not necessarily my thing but this felt important.
I guess that's the best reggae there is. But still - not my jam. 50/100
it's good, but I don't think this is for me
Ik zou dit kunnen luisteren maar niet als album.. Ik was niet stoned
Concrete Jungle 3.9/5 - chill vibes, guitar solo is my fav part Slave Driver: 3/5 - I find nothing interesting in the metody line, it’s just good 400 Years: 3.4/5 - not so bad Stop That Train: 3.3/5 - I like the verses, but chorus is too simple for me and make this song kind of boring Babe We’ve Got a Date (Rock it Baby): 2.9/5 - idk why but something in this irritates me Stir It Up: 3.8/5 - classic, but I find it monotonous tbh Kink Reggae: 2.5/5 - got tired while listening to this No More Trouble: 3.3/5 - that was okay, but still very repetitive Midnight Ravers: 2.6/5 - similiar case like most songs in this album High Tide Or Low Tide: 3/5 - lack of strong moments imo All Day All Night: 2.9/5 - lyrics is so simple, but not in a good way unfortunately Overall rating: 3.14/5 I think some songs might sound better if I listened to them separetely. But absorbing the entire album at once make them just.. boring.
I've never expanded my musical knowledge before, and beginning with reggae was probably not that smart. I enjoyed the album overall and I am happy to have added it in my register, though I can say it's not my genre. (And I can't give Bob Marley anything but praise)
It’s a very beautiful album, there were a couple tracks that were skips on my second listen. It left me wanting more, which can be a god thing, but it’s why it’s a 3 instead of a 4.
Pretty average reggae album with a half decent story
This beats the absolute crap out of that Best Of Bob Marley album that everyone has - way groovier, cleverer, weirder and more expressive than I ever knew this band to be! It's a classic example of reggae and the socially-themed lyrics make it a great document of a culture, all presented through a tight collection of great pop songs. Musically, Barrett's basslines really stand out, effortlessly linking those signature rhythms with the gorgeous vocal harmonies. A very good example of something that doesn't usually turn me on! Favourite tracks: Concrete Jungle, Stop That Train, Stir it Up (major breakthrough for me as a young bassist!), Kinky Reggae
The sound is there but the songs aren’t quite yet.
Marley’s first large-scale reggae outing is every bit as strong as his later outings, Exodus included. This is a full experience, no unnecessary filler or extended intros. I can’t pretend to love reggae, I can more sit on the bench of ‘respecting’ it, if you will. It’s one of a few genres that I can see people liking, but can’t see myself listening to of my own free will. Exodus is somewhat an exception to this, I can get genuine enjoyment out of that record. And this, whilst not as much of a behemoth (and I don’t have the luxury of owning the LP), still carries its own punch. I don’t want to relegate this to ‘nice to put on in the background’ (even if it is), so I will conclude by reiterating my previous reggae-associated points: respectable, there’s no doubt about it, but not necessarily for me.
Again, a seminal album. I respect the work, but I am not a big reggae fan.
Not sure my ear is able to discern between different reggae: pleasant nut all sounds the same to me. Easy listening 3/5
Easy Sunday listen. Peaked where it started with concrete jungle
Its another reggae album. Not really memorable for me. A couple familiar songs. Plus a star for those
Didn't really grab me, I guess. Quite a few songs felt interchangeable.
This was pretty good. I like it better than Exodus.
Meh
Enjoyed listening to it, very soothing but also nothing really stood out to me. Flows well as background music but wouldn't really listen to it on purpose. I can understand why some people might like it tho.
FOR Bob Marley And The Wailers, it's a bit disappointing. There is still some good reggae on here, as well as meaningful lyrics. I just expected better, that's all. Favorite Song: "Stop That Train".
no doubt some of this is beautiful music but after a listening through a few songs, it can feel a bit of the same but Reggae does that to me in general so probably not specific to this album. Stir it up is timeless
3/5
Classic Marley
lax
It wasn’t super interesting to me but ofc the beats great cause it wouldn’t be Bob Marley if they weren’t
My first experience with reggae and I can see the appeal, however I’m not sure how much its my thing. Some great tracks I really enjoyed while others felt boring and redundant. The last two were my faves, High Tide or Low Tide and All Day All Night.
Moim podstawowym celem w słuchaniu albumów z tej listy jest odkrywanie wpływowej muzyki, z którą nie miałem do tej pory styczności i wartościowych wykonawców, o których nie słyszałem albo do których nigdy nie usiadłem. Bob Marley (i szerzej reagge) to twórca, o którym słyszałem i który gdzieś tam obił się o uszy, ale z którym nigdy nie było mi po drodze. I ten album potwierdził moje nastawienie. Chłop miał serce po dobrej stronie, ale serio trzeba być stonerem, żeby docenić tę muzykę. Kompletnie nie moja energia, a jednolite, mega proste brzmienie nie dodają żadnej wartości instrumentalnej. Mimo wszystko rozumiem do pewnego stopnia urok, który ta muzyka ma dla innych ludzi. Na 1 musiałoby mnie to jakoś poruszyć negatywnie, a tak nie było. 2 temu nie dam, bo słuchałem tego samego dnia Becka i Coldplay, nawet reagge nie zasługuje na takie towarzystwo. Ale to jest bardzo słabe 3.
Bob Marley. The begining. The root of all the Reggae in the World. Although I want to give bad score just for the memes I can't. There is a reason why he became the Classic and still it's not peak as he will produce even better albums after this one.
I did not use a private session for Spotify. For me, reggae was always background music for a warm beach with a ocean breeze coming in. Or maybe background music for a bunch white guys in shorts, smoking pot and playing hacky sack. This is a fine album for either of those activities, but I will stick to the former.
This was decent. Definitely one of the better albums I’ve heard so far.
I’ve vacillated on this album’s rating, but I decided to sleep on it and rate it in the morning. Come morning, I couldn’t remember anything of the album. So I’ll say that for me it’s good, but not memorable.
Helt skönt album, inte jätte memorable. Plus för kreativ album art
Maybe because its raining today but just not feeling it. A couple of stand outs (stir it up in particular) but it generally passed me by. A high 3.
I ended up being disappointed. Nothing here is poor, but nothing matches the brilliance of the opening three tracks. And that's not being racist, some of my best friends are Rastafarian, well I saw one on the bus once. It's bordering a four due to the opening triplet. It loses something when Bob isn't on lead vocals. But it remains at a high three.
Chill album, Bob Marley er nice. Ikke helt min stil.
Not into reggae. Clearly an important record with an important message, but I find the songs repetitive. Not for me.
reggae continues to not be my thing
- Wat soll man noch sagen? Entspannt. Für mich sehr geile Hintergrundmusik, aber eben ohne große Überraschungen (die es wie immer nicht unbedingt braucht, wodurch es für mich aber eben nicht aus einer mittleren Bewertung rausgehievt wird). Nichtsdestotrotz ist das irgendwo bei 3/5.
Vacation Vibe Sounds a bit repetitive for me Not bad but not too appealing for me
Enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
Procrastinated for a couple days on this one since I had listened to another Bob Marley album. Not the biggest fan of Reggae so this one felt like more of a chore to listen to, but someones review pointed out the band as a whole and not just Bob, so I honed in on the band for most of the album and it made the listening experience more tolerable. The band itself is absolutely locked in with playing and sounds exceptional. I gave Exodus a 3, I'd give this one a 3 as well based on the band.
I enjoy reggae quite a bit, but at the same time it can be hit or miss. Catch a Fire was a bit of a mixed bag. The reggae beats were so chill and easy going. When the lyrics were political, I wanted Bob Marley to drag all the white colonizers!!!! When the songs weren't political, I found myself losing focus. Starting the album off so strong, only to end it lackluster didn't help matters. Still, a middle-of-the-road 3 ought to do it.
Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against reggae and I certainly don't dislike the genre, but most of the time I find it to just be okay. But Bob Marley always finds a way to make me enjoy it. It's easy to listen to, relaxing, and gives a very approachable glimpse into Jamaica. He doesn't shy away from tough topics either, so all the more intriguing that he's able to nestle that into such a chill vibe.
Catch A Fire is a pretty good album. I honestly never thought that with the few reggae albums that i have currently listened to, i found some pretty good sounding ones. This one is probably the best of them though (at least so far). The instruments here were the most extravagant sounding without going too far and becoming annoying. I also think that Marley's vocals are perfect for these kinds of songs. My only problem with this album is it keeps things too consistent to the point of being overly samey as to where i had trouble picking out a best and worst song. I still do think this album is a pleasant and enjoyable listen. Best Song: Slave Driver Worst Song: Kinky Reggae
High Tide Or Low Tide Midnight Ravers Kinky Reggae Concrete Jungle 400 Years
Great album but too depressing to listen regularly
I wish there was the original recording of this album cause the low end has a massive spike in volume that has some static in certain songs. Bothered me through out the entire album. Gotta be in the mood to listen to anything with Bob Marley. Probably would be more tolerable if I were stoned.
Surprised how bland this one felt
Reggae is something I enjoy listening to here or there, but a full album of it does not excite me. This is some of the best I've heard and it still doesn't quite get me going
It's okay. Found this album to have a gospel vibe and the reggae wasn't too heavy.
Everything he does is beautiful. Love it.
Maybe it was the atmosphere but listening to this album while walking through heavy snowfall wasn't the vibe.
boutta go to the beach and smoke one
Same song for 44 mins
I feel like out of all the musical genres to exist, reggae is the most middle of the lane genre of them all for me personally. I don’t actively dislike reggae, but I don’t really enjoy it. Being the figurehead of the genre, Bob Marley is the epitome of this feeling. I respect the dude. I respect everything he did. I respect the way he’s able to subtlety inject political commentary into his smooth rhythms and have them coexist with some nice love songs. I respect that calming tropical vibe each track has. But this isn’t stuff that I find myself coming back to. Most of the songs sound similar to each other and the island-like vibe gets tiring after a while. Bob Marley and reggae to me are two sides of the same coin. I don’t have too many negative feelings that might influence my opinion unlike other genres (country, rap and hip-hop specifically), but after the final track finished, I don’t see myself listening to any of it again. Favorite track: Stir It Up Other hits: Concrete Jungle, Kinky Reggae, No More Trouble, 400 Years
Bob Marley-no surprises.
I’ve never really listened to Reggae before, but these songs were really good. I only know Bob Marley’s top songs so I enjoyed hearing more :) Still don’t think its exactly what id listen to frequently.
I don't know why i'm surprised, but really impressed lyrically by this album. I wouldn't claim that reggae is a genre I'm particularly interested in, but I really enjoyed my time with this. Only complaint is the personal preference of tempo changes, but that's not something to be expected in the genre. Another 7 that I will have to give 3 stars.
Helt grei, har dessverre aldri skjønt meg helt på Bob Marley
Welp, on my first album I get a perennially loved album… that is just “okay” in my eyes. It started strong for me, especially the songs focused on the need for social change, but toward the latter half of the album the songs became a bit repetitive to me.
chill
it's good but not really my thing
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Stir It Up is eternally divine
I don’t really like reggae, but this was pretty good. Fav: Concrete Jungle
Couple of good songs but nothing that really stands out
A tad samey but especially liked Kinky Reggae and No More Trouble.
Didn't change my life but I enjoyed the ride.
Not a marley fan, but probably the one I enjoy most.
Don't like reggae. This certainly didn't change my opinion. Never understood the cult status of Bob Marley. As an other reviewer here put it: "Not exactly horrible, but I just don't know why I'm supposed to give a damn."
This is good background music on a beach or at a pool. Maybe at a tiki bar.
I'm generally not a fan of reggae but this album had a few bangers - some I've never heard before. I just find that a lot of the songs tend to sound the same and it gets boring after a while.
It felt very comforting, not really my style.
First dip of my toes into real reggae, and I enjoyed it
Typisch Bob Marley. Schöner Hintergrund Chor
никогда раньше не слушала регги; тексты немножко примитивные на мой вкус, но с музыкальной точки зрения мне очень даже понравилось, нормальная чилловая музычка для фона favs: concrete jungle, high tide or low tide (лоуки это конечно две наименее «регги» песни из всего альбома)
I'm not a huge reggae fan, but this was nice background music. Relaxing enough, and I didn't skip anything.
It’s reggae! Not really a fan but this was alright. Will probably never listen again. Not to say it’s bad it isn’t something I gravitate towards.
Varmaan paras reggae-levy tähän mennessä! 3/5
Rejected
I've never been a big reggae kinda guy so this album was kinda lost on me. I always kinda feel like it's just the same sort of slow beat in the background with lyrics over top. Musically it doesn't feel like there's that much variation which leaves a lot of emphasis on the lyrics. The lyrics were solid, political as Marley's often are, just didn't really make me go wow this is incredible. Reggae has always kinda just been background music for me and this album did not change that.
songs do sound a bit the same & blend together, but he does a great job with lyrics. heavy topics but with an upbeat, reggae vibe
most of the record is a bit monotonous but concrete jungle is so fucking good
pretty groovy
Reggae, -> 3
I think this would've been a 4 if I was listening to this in my garden in June, rather than in the middle of winter in a dark office. Concrete Jungle and High Tide or Low Tide are good.
This is all one song/jam session. It's not bad, but not as revolutionary as one might think.
Some good stuff here like Stir It Up and High Tide or Low Tide but it was a little too much of a laid back reggae sound for me. I prefer more upbeat reggae. I'd have to be in a particular mood for this slower stuff.
I guess the only Bob Marley I've listened to is from his Legend album. Pretty much all of this was new to me. Not bad. I don't generally get too excited about reggae but this was good.
He's fun and got a great voice. It was a pretty good album.
Регги не мой стиль, но в целом приятная музыка, для фона в каком-нибудь кафе прекрасно подойдёт
I know the Bob Marley Hits, but have never listened to an album. So far it’s reggae. Nothing against Reggae, but I don’t see the excitement around it. “High tide or low tide” is a stand out track. I like the groove and melody. It was a good album, but in general I wouldn’t seek out Reggae on a regular basis.
7/10
Not usually my cup of tea but happy to give it a listen. Better than I was expecting and a couple of songs stood out but just found myself getting more bored with it the longer it went on. Another where perhaps the circumstances of listening have an effect on the enjoyment of it.
Plenty of groove and a relaxed feel. However, I just felt that it is very repetitive, every song sounds the same.
It was pleasant. Reggae hits the same as funk or jazz for me, in that it's all about the feel, and lyrics kind of fall to the background. It's not Marley's best work, but it's still a good groove.
I don't like it, but it doesn't bother me, so I suppose it's okay
Same old reggae
Day294 - other than concrete jungle and stir it up i didn’t really care for
Concrete jungle, high tide or low tide and stir it up are all real good. The rest is kinda boring and sound mostly the same. Still very easy to listen to
Liked a couple of tracks I hadn't heard before, some of the rest fairly average.
I started out happily listening, but felt drained and irritated by the end. Too repetitive, and hitting the same notes for a whole album. Beautiful and confident voices though, and great lyrical content of course. And hot guys too.
Decent.
This is a nice album, I especially enjoyed “High tide or low tide”, which was new to me (i think because it doesn’t have the staccato reggae guitar that I just can’t learn to love), but it’s not one that I’d head back to anytime soon.
Bob is chill/ Legend remains his best - this pretty good.
I didn't hate it, but all of the songs sounded the same by the time it was over. 3/5
I like Bob Marley & the Wailers. Just didn't feel like I connected with it like I do their other work. Idk, maybe I'd rate it differently on another day.
I'm not expecting much from this that I didn't get from the other Marley records on this list. There's no denying his artistry and social commentary, but sometimes I feel that if you've heard one reggae song, you've heard them all. Let's see... Alright, it's good, but I stand by my original assessment. Other than Toots & The Maytals, this is pretty much the only reggae I can stand for an entire album, but I'd still rather listen to something else.
I like a reggae song on occasion. There's like a bakers' dozen on here, so way too many for me. 3 stars just 'cuz it's Bob.
Third Bob Marley album in as many weeks. It’s not bad, it just does nothing for me. I nod my head along every now and then, but mostly I wait for it to end.
Great album. I liked the slow pace. There were also some songs I hadn't heard on there before.
Fave song was high tide! First timing listening
Have to be in the right mood to enjoy.
this was fine, some songs are catchy and vibe-y but a whole album of reggae definitely gets tiresome
Nice enough
Chill but not for me
Pretty good.
me copó más de lo que pensé que me iba a copar pero te imaginás que yo arranque a escuchar reggae??? 7.5/10
I liked some of the songs but probably won’t revisit
Albumi #58, 24.09.2024 Bob Marley & The Wailersin viides studioalbumi
Good, production is nostalgic and love the rhythm section, bass and drums stands out. Also love the vocals and lyrics, solid album but not standout for me personally so I will rate 3 stars.
Ok, but bores me a bit after a few songs
This can easily just fade in the background. could i write poetry to this? n
Not a bad showing, but not his best.
Way better than I expected! Is it fair to say Bob Marley fans have kind of ruined Bob Marley? (And yes, by “Bob Marley fans” I mean college bro types.)
Good vibes
I still don't like reggae, but this was ok compared to the last Bob Marley album I heard.
I kind of like Baby We’ve Got a Date, Stir It Up, No More Trouble
Nice, although I don't particularly enjoy this style.
Enjoyed this, 3.5
When I hear Afro-Caribbean music, I am always so amazed by how similar each genre sounds to Southern Black/Creole American music styles like (stomp/clap) Gospel, Blues, Zydeco, Country, Fife & Drum, etc... Hypnotic background vocals reminiscent of gospel/barbershop quartets, guitar playing that at some times sounds like a steel guitar, laid back drums and bass parts that keep an easy pace, and meticulous keyboard/clav/organ playing that take center stage. Talk about diasporic interconnectedness. Awesome vinyl sleeve btw 3/5
OkGood
It's Reggae, it's inoffensive.
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Didn't love it as much as I thought I would, but I can hear how good this is. Good for a mellow afternoon. 3/5
Not had enough reefer to think this is revolutionary
Classic
Concrete Jungle // High Tide Or Low Tide //
3.5 rounded down i can’t really see myself revisiting this a whole lot but it’s fun ! highlights: concrete jungle, slave driver, no more trouble (aug 28 2024)
Of the Marley I’ve heard, this one has more interesting guitar parts that almost sound 70’s American influenced. Stir it up is a standout and album is a vibe overall.
A great album. All vibe.
Alright reggae album, nothing super stands out, maybe all very samey. 3* Highlights: stir it up
Bob is always welcome but this one didn't catch fire ironically. Sounded like a late stage album where the sound was locked in but the hits have dried up a bit.
All reggae always seem to have the exact same tempo. A lot of the songs on this album seem to feel the same, too. There never feels like there's any variation from one song to another. Having said that, this album still had Marley as the factor that separates it from most other reggae works. But even with Marley, the songs did not stick out for me as much as I was hoping. Top tracks: "Stir It Up," "400 Years"
I don't know, I just didn't find this album as captivating as the other two Wailers albums, even though this one is more revered than Natty Dread. Maybe it's because this was one of the first albums to really put reggae or Bob Marley and/or the Wailers on the map. It just felt all a little too much of the same. Their other albums have more tempo changes and different stylings. I felt like I was hearing the same song half the time. Granted the lyrics changed and those lyrics were often very powerful. Stop that Train felt a bit different to start the song; intriguing. Baby We've Got a Date was also a bit more uptempo but it sounded a bit hokey. Stir it Up had the coolest opening of any song - some real nice wah pedal effects on the guitar. Maybe that's why it's such a classic. All in all, it's probably a 3.5, maybe even a 4, but I'm rating it lower to clearly distinguish this rating from my other 2 ratings of their albums.
Non so, Exodus mi era piaciuto di più. Molto bella "Concrete Jungle"
Nice and relaxing
Decent listen but not my favourite genre
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I guess I like this one compared to the others
i have to be in the right mood for reggae, but this is pretty good.
Nothing wrong with a bit of reggae, it's groovy and you feel incredibly cool listening to it. I do find after a while that I might appreciate a change of pace or a different dynamic.
bopped to deluxe edition of this at work and it repeated and I kept bopping without noticing. solid album
Another roots reggae record. Despite it's cultural importance to Jamaica, I fear it's over-represented here compared to other Jamaican genres of similar importance, such as first-wave ska, dub, dancehall. I suppose no Jamaican artists are as big as Marley, but you really only need Exodus. Catch A Fire is fine.
Really enjoyed the first half of the album. Would give 3.5 if able. Think I like Exodus a bit more. Like High Tide a lot.
A nice sound. Only one, though.
I feel like this album is a good album, but I am expecting a Bob Marley album and it fell short of the one we listened to a few weeks ago. The story behind how this album came to be was interesting though :)
Laid back sound, demonstrates bob Marley's range well. But does blend a bit into one. 3.5*
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More like a 3.5 - great music, strong socio-political message without being hamfisted and some excellent singles (Stir it Up). Exodus and some other albums are better and more cohesive, though
Laid back, chill and easy going album. First reggae album I've ever heard. The instrumentation is sparse but the melodies and beat are infectious and catchy. Goes best with weed.
Chill vibes lovely
meh
Certainly plenty listenable. I'm not a reggae fan, though, so I can't give it more than 3.
2013 remastered version. Few great songs would be nice for a dynamic shift between tracks. Last two tracks (Jamaican Version) are as good as the best tracks.
No es el estilo de música que más me llama para escuchar en mi día a día pero es un disco que me pareció entretenido para escuchar. Deben ser una banda muy divertida para ver y aprecio que todos los temas hayan sido grabados en vivo.
Preferred Natty Dread to this one I think
The band is phenomenal, some classic tracks here and have on playlists. Not an album I'll return to. I prefer to live reggae, it is just hits harder.Would have loved to have seen this band in their prime. I'm giving the album 3 stars, but I'd fight you too see it live.
Bob Marley at his best, less of the hits and more politically charged songs. Liked it but still not really a fan of reggae, the beat really doesn’t match the tone of the songs.
For someone who doesn't like Reggae I've annoyingly found myself at many concerts given friends' music tastes. Once left a Damian Marley half way through as i thought it was about to die of boredom. My mine gripe is the lack of diversity in songs. Go through this album, listen to the first 2 seconds (the intro percussion beat), and then skip to 1 minute or so. All 9 tracks are virtually indistinguishable. Don't understand it. 2.5*
it was good reggae. idk much more to say, i'll have to go back and read through the lyrics to try to pick up on more
This is the ....third? fourth? Regaee album?? I just don't like it.
Very easy listening. Reggae isn’t my favorite genre so i don’t think the album will stick with me very much. It was pretty good though. 6/10
3.5 stars. Another Bob Marley album, another struggle to pay attention to what he's actually talking about while the music sounds easy going and groovy. Some titles are very distinct, such as "Slave Driver" VS "Baby Got a Date." Simple music with an interesting perspective.
Another Bob Marley straight away. I preferred Natty Dread but this was okay. I still dislike reggae. Fave Track: Stir It Up Rating:
I didn't have any expectations when this popped up, I was genuinely happy with how much I enjoyed it, I don't think it will be on my rotation or anything though. I could see myself revisiting it when in the mood.
Some great songs, especially Stir it up and Stop that train, but I disliked a few other songs so in balance, we've got a 3.
Not my favorite Bob Marley album, but there are some good songs on it.
Wasn’t really excited to listen to another Reggae album, but a number of these tunes we quite good.
dopo un po' mi pare ripetitivo, però è sempre Marley
purtroppo un po’ monotono, ma molto carino. molto molto orecchiabile.
Belle ma tutte uguali
Non so, Exodus mi era piaciuto di più. Molto bella “Concrete Jungle”
3.5 pretty good reggae
Works for me. A little Bob Marley now and then never hurt anyone. Enjoy!
Perfectly fine.
Pleasant listen. I’m not overly into reggae but it was enjoyable to listen to in the background. Standout: stir it up.
Good album cuts on this one which i feel that they can be pretty hit or miss on. If you like Bob Marley or reggae you’ll like this album (3.5/5)
I don’t remember liking Bob Marley this much, but this record is lovely. A relaxing, soulful listen. Pleasantly surprised twice in a row after some absolute shockers. 3 stars because I can’t imagine choosing to listen to it again, really.
Nice and jammy (especially on a day that feels summery) but not stand outs from Marley’s music
Unfortunately I think reggae has a low ceiling for me as I can’t really tell the difference between great reggae and mid reggae as it’s more just for the vibes, mon.
Yeah
Wasnt high listening to this but some songs were very good
Great lyrics, but I just don’t love reggae.
Side 2 stronger than side 1. The two Peter Tosh written tracks on side 1 were a nice change of pace. I like Bob just fine, but a lot of his stuff sounds the same to me. A greatest hits album is more my speed for an artist like this. The recent Bob Marley: One Love movie (on Paramount, as Jackson would say) is well worth watching.
I owned a Bob Marley record in high school, but it wasn’t this one. And reggae mostly sounds the same to me. Tough to imagine giving a reggae record anything other than a 3: it’s pleasant but I don’t find myself returning to it.
This was okay. Not my type of music.
This was a relaxing listen. Good album, although I think I’ve come to realize I prefer a handful of Bob songs sprinkled in a mellow-ish mix vs going front to back with a full album.
- Kinky reggae oh yeah - Some good chill vibes, great for being outside during the summer
- always a good vibe with Bob - makes me want to sit on a beach
Bob's lyrics and vocals are always so good. Plus, the meaning to these song when he wrote them, we're/ kinda are so on point
Good reggae.I actually didn't know almost all of these songs.
I probably wouldn't rush to listen again but it felt like quite a chilled album. I didn't not like it.
I listened to this a lot in high school, and is probably the album that I've known best so far. I'd say I felt pretty whelmed by it this time. I love Concrete Jungle, that was my favorite in high school and is still the standout for me. The guitar tone on that is excellent. Stir It Up and Catch That Train are classics and fun to sing along to. No More Trouble has a cool, dark sound that I dig. Kinky Reggae was not great, and the album loses 10 points for the line "She had brown sugar all over her booga-wooga". I'd pull songs for a playlist, but wouldn't listen to the whole album again. A album cover because apparently it was hinged and the zippo actually opens, which is neat. 6.5/10
I listened to this one late, so it didn't get as much attention as I always give. It was OK, the songs felt a little samey. I liked "Stir it up" the most. I think this just isn't quite my sound, I probably wouldn't ever put this on and listen to it on my own. 5/10
I liked it better than the other Bob Marley album
I liked this more than Exodus
Very chilled but suffers in the same way most reggae suffers, in that its rhythm is very repetitive so the songs can get a little samey
I bit too cloying and poppy compared to some of their other stuff which I enjoy more. Still solidly enjoyable though.
not much to say but it was enjoyable
Cool album. Historically and politically significant. Dusty and groovy. Didn't quite excite me personally, but I appreciate it especially as a vibe album.
Reggae's never been a strong suit of mine, and while this album did seem to drag into a lot of very similar songs (of which the messages were lost on me not having come from the period of time it was designed for), the musicianship and creativity on display here is clearly incredible for its time, and worth a listen if you've got the time
Slow grooves mixed with anguish that fuse into a dirge-like sound, which is not a combination I considered to exist in this specific way, but I’m able to enjoy it all the same.
Always love hanging out with Bob Marley. Fewer stand out tracks on this album but very much enjoyed. 3.5 stars.
Classic Marley
Having never listened to a Bob Marley & the Wailers album before I was pleasantly surprised. The chill mood of this album that it outputs leaves you surprised when you start listening to the lyrics of the album and the political ideas that they are communicating. I enjoyed it.
Can't deny what Bob Marley did for popularising reggae but this album isn't my favourite
It's a good, easy listening album, if you like reggae. Had some classics on there.
Ein paar Killer Tracks, aber auch viel Standardreggae. 3-4
bob marley, is good
good
Nice background music, not annoying, easy listening. Not complex or intriguing.
I appreciate Bob Marley and the social message in his lyrics, but I don't think this album connected with me unfortunately
Not bad, there is always time for a little Bob Marley. I am sure I will hear this again.
An ok album
Not the best Album by Bob Marley & The Wailers. A few classics at the end of the album, but overall just OK
Concrete jungle Stir it up No more trouble
Super chill, but halfway got in a discussion with a janitor about his whole life. Cool guy.
Oke
Nothing extremely noteworthy on this album. Solid, although Very repetitive. But I guess that's reggae. Standout tracks : No More Trouble, Midnight Ravers
Not for me, but that’s fine.
Not bad. I can appreciate for what it is, but overall not really my thing
concrete jungle
No More Trouble, Midnight Ravers!!