Reviews (page 12 of 14)
Love
Easy listening
Exactly what I would expect from reggae/ Bob Marley
It's almost impossible not to tap your foot along to this. I love the bass. I absolutely love the clipped, zero reverb guitars. Bob Marley and the Wailers may not be the best ever example of reggae, but they sure are the most popular, and that helps bring people to the genre.
Pretty cool.
It’s Bob. He’s jammin’. It’s good easy listenin. Keep on jammin’!
I have never heard an entire Bob Marley and the Wailers album and this is about what I expected. Goes to show there were other songs not on "Legend" that are really good. Marley was very political overall, which is highlighted on this album and the Wailers are tight in their sound. I haven't heard too many other reggae albums, but I would recommend this album.
leuk voor achtergrond wel
I love reggae
It’s perfectly fine reggae but I don’t know that I’ll ever listen to it again
Surprised to like this
i like tosh better than marley but either way it’s pretty hard to fuck with this record
Nice listen
Great listening. Lots of layers give each track a rich, full sound. So much better listening to a full bob Marley album than all the singles.
One of the things I appreciate about this album is its versatility. It is wonderful background music. Additionally, close listening yields thoughtful lyrics. A great listen.
bobby’s got that reggae in him
Decent.
This was better than expected - I struggle a bit with reggae sometimes in that it's too easy to make it all sound the same, but this was really good. Great shifting between the personal and political in subject matter, beautifully put together (backing vocal are superb throughout), and some nice changes of pace. Lacks a standout track to get it to a 5, but definitely merits a 4.
I'm not a reggae fan, but it was nice experience! I like this album, not so mainstream
The roots without all of the over production
Pot has never been my thing. It doesn't agree with me. Neither does Bob Marley. I'm more of a coke person. Don't judge.
El quinto álbum de estudio de Bob Marley & The Wailers es una impresionante colección de canciones que varían del Rock Steady al Reggae más purista. Sin tener un single particularmente llamativo, el álbum funciona muy bien como unidad cohesiva, entregando una experiencia agradable, original y con una clarísima identidad.
This is sadly not the long-hoped-for revelation: most reggae bores me, feels lacking until the heavy dub effects and weirdness are pasted on top. The first track showed promise, which I now realise was because my rockist ears had picked up the overdub of Wayne Perkins guitar, transported from a different, funkier scene. This is not a bad record, just not for me right now. Perhaps never for me.
Didn't hate this as much as the other one. Still sounds juvenile and boring as hell. Never want to hear it, or anything like it, again
Can’t beat the vibes on this one.
Bob Marley & the Wailer's major label debut belongs on this list if only for the fact that it helped introduce reggae to the world. The songs here (especially Bob Marley's) touch upon racial injustice and poverty (themes Marley would return to often). Peter Tosh's contributions are significant as well. A classic.
Very good album. I only knew one song but really liked most of what I didn't know. Everyone in the world has Legend, but this is a great intro to the Wailers and not just Bob Marley.
Excited to finally hear Bob Marley thought i how more of his albums are in this list. Some of the songs are very political while others are sweet love songs, which reflects his unique career well. It’s just outside of a 5 for me because I know he has others which deserve that score. Is this version of Stir it Up different from what’s on Legend? Sounds like it.
Some good moments but overall not really my thing
An excellent reggae drive through Maine.
Like it is fine for what it is. I know it was the basis of a lot of music I like. I would not mind it if it was on in a public location and would probably vibe to it. But I’m not going to sit down and listen to this again.
Another great Bob Marley album with a great lineup. It isn't packed with hits like some of the later releases we've received, but the songs are still catchy - I especially like Concrete Jungle and No More Trouble. Based on my memory of what I was listening to at that time, 1973 seemed early in the reggae movement, but then I dug up the Wailers original '68 version of "Stir it Up", so I guess this wasn't that early after all. There's a Motown/Soul influence and it's easy to see how Marley could have 40+ hit singles in the UK.
I don't think this is on par with his better material, eg Exodus. The writing and especially the lyrics are not very inspired and they do get very repetitive. The big "hit" on this album is Stir it up but I think this it is mediocre compared to his other more successful singles. So overall this did not excite.
3,5
Album 1 - 6/6/2023 I've never given reggae a chance before. Sure, I know many of the hits that people in the states tend to be familiar with, but I've never delved into an album. It's a shame I didn't study up before stopping in Jamaica during my honeymoon cruise! I can't say I was very surprised by the contents of this one, though "Concrete Jungle" kicked things off with a few more fiery guitar licks than I was used to in reggae. For the most part though, it's that standard instrumental palette of the genre, performances are scarecely thrilling, but always solid. You can tell a difference in the full-band feel of this vs a Marley solo outing. The group vocals are quite nice. First-impression highlights were Concrete Jungle, Stir It Up, and High Tide Or Low Tide (which I think is actually a bonus track) Enjoyed this one, but don't know how often I would return to it. Maybe next time I need to come back with a joint in hand.
Can't go wrong with Bob Marley.
Undeniable genius on wax. Pure joy. Loved this.
Bob Marley siempre es grandioso
Chill and relaxing
Loving this album. Very chill, with great lyrics and beat
There’s no question why Bob Marley is the reigning king and patron saint of reggae. The genre isn’t always what I’m in the mood for but there’s no denying this is the work of a master at his craft.
I thought I disliked reggae until I heard this. It's wonderful. Such chill music and great lyrics.
I said on my earlier review for Peter Tosh that reggae is my absolute least favorite genre, but I'd be remiss if I didn't note that The Wailers were first rate musicians a composers. Bob is truly an icon and wrote some beautiful songs that I would probably be playing all the time if I was introduced to them in a different genre. That said, everything the Wailers bring to the table makes this album all the more exciting and enjoyable for me, though not more so enough for me to give it more than a 3
I put this album on repeat and had an incredible 8 hours of sleep - This is in no way an insult, but a testament to the consistency of this album. I woke up wanting to listen to it again.
Aaaaaaand here is the reason why reggae just doesn’t do it for me! I just don’t get it (having said that Exodus is awesome) and struggle to invest in it to a point that I care enough.
nice album, never heard it before
really fun album!! never listened to bob marley very much except from his hits but this was amazing
what can you say, its Bob Marley
day 15. listened to the original ones first, then went back and listened to High Tide or Low Tide which sounded way better to me - and would have been a favorite - now I wish I listened to all the Jamaican/re-released versions first. anyways. this album was just okay to me … I do have the impression that most reggae sounds the same and this didn’t really change my opinion. Stir It Up does stand out and makes sense why it was the only song I knew previously. Other faves were No More Trouble and Concrete Jungle. I just found the rest to be too similar not only in sound but often times in messaging too … meh. sorry, it’s a 2.5/5 rounded to 2 for me, I didn’t hate it but it doesn’t stand out to me.
again, i get why this album is on this list it's good, i'm just unlikely to ever listen to it again
Oh man, how lovely, perhaps the ultimate soundtrack to a sunny afternoon. It’s interesting to see the beginnings of an artist that would go on to become such an enormous cultural figure. Marleys writing and performances are charming, but I don’t think I’ve ever stopped to consider the work of the Whalers as a collective. The choir work and vocal harmonies really defined this for me, so infectious. No matter how much I can appreciate elements of this album however I don’t think it’ll ever progress to more than a “throw it on in the background” status for me, an enjoyable but casual listen for me. 3.5 stars Fav track: high tide or low tide
Super pleasant listening experience, soulful for the most part. Songs get very samey for me, but that could be my lack of familiarity of the nuances of the genre. Walking home freezing my tits off in Hobart is probably not the setting Marely and co had in mind for the listening experience, would certainly go down better with a beer on some tropical island. 3.5 Fav track: concrete jungle
I don't have much of a knowledge of reggae to grade this against, but the vocals are soulful, the grooves loose and engaging, and the lyrics often incisive (when they're not too horny). Probably not gonna dip in frequently but I'd always be happy to hear it. Strong three and a half. Fave track: No More Trouble
Enjoyed this listen - there’s clear talent and chemistry between group members, and a true connection between themselves and the music. Whether reggae is something I’m realistically putting on more than every now and then is another thing. Some bass lines (namely High Tide or Low Tide) do seem so effortlessly genius, and Marley’s voice can linger with you. No major qualms other than it being a style I don’t really have that heaps of a connection to. Three and a half. Fave was High Tide and Low Tide
Eh... only one standout song.
Another solid Bob Marley entry. I found Exodus slightly more engaging, but I'm feeling this still deserves 4 stars as well.
It is nice to hear Bob Marley songs other than the ones on ‘Legend’. Some really sweet tracks on this, great summer vibes
A real classic. Lovely for a slow afternoon/evening ;)
muss man in the mood sein, aber eig ganz gut
I'm not normally a fan of deluxe editions, but the one of this album is essential. You can hear the original Jamaican mix, and the Island Records rockier remix version. Both are great, and you can hear Marley's songwriting progressing at light speed. A four, the last Wailers album before he was a superstar.
Ne ho ascoltati loro di migliori
I get thats its rege but the repetitiveness looses me. Most of the songs dont have any meamorability for me and If I didnt know the title I wouldn't know how describe a singular song on this album besides "its rege" which is super vague. Songs aren't very unique from each other That being said these three song No more trouble High tide night All day all night Brought this album from a two star to a three star for me. They were catchy, I found myself singing along and they would get my attention if I heard them out in public
At first it seemed mostly pretty repetitive, but as I listened more I realized that was only surface level. Several elements remain fairly consistent in many songs, but that really isn't any more repetitive than most pop-punk songs utilizing power chords and fast drums. My favorite thing about him is his voice. He conveys pain in a way that few can, and does it with a mellowness that is unmatched by most blues and rock artists who accomplish the same feat. The music, along with Marley's voice is quite haunting. Almost trancelike at times. I assumed all guitar would be the typical muted, simple reggae guitar, but a lot of it was actually quite creative. I really appreciated the use of organ, piano, and clavinet. All in all, I didn't like it that much at the beginning, but it grew on me a lot by the end. I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars, but I'm going with 4 because of the huge influence he had on so many other artists, and because I'm pretty sure I will enjoy the album much more on the second listen.
There's something about the repetition of Reggae that I've always had a hard time getting on board with. The first 2 songs on this album are very well mixed, but it is interesting how deep and loud the bass is. It's not overwhelming but it is loud. There are certainly a lot of early hip-hop influences I hear. The 3rd song kicks ass. This would be a great song to learn on bass, very technical. Marley's vocal performance on the 4th song is great. The mixing is a bit more Inconsistent, especially noticed it in the guitars and bass. It fills the soundscape well, but my ears have a hard time deciding which guitar they wanted to listen to. Is Reggae meant to be session music? I don't know much about Reggae to be honest, but a lot of the mixes on this album feel like they could carry on forever. None of these songs truly feel like they end, as they bleed into one another. It may be because every song starts and ends similarly: a hand drum fill into an introduction of the rhythm section, and a slow volume fade into silence to wrap it up. Midnight Ravers has some interesting lead vocal saturation on Marley that compliments his voice so well, while allowing it to punch through the mix at you.
I definitely enjoyed listening to this, but will always feel I have an enjoyment / appreciation cap for reggae. Love the vibes though. 3.5/5
Great reggae album, great to kick back and do sweet fuck all.
Great stuff.
I don’t have much to say about reggae music and therefore this album but I like it. I don’t differentiate the songs very well but I find the rhythm consistently enjoyable to listen to regardless of what else is going on. It is like a chill 40 minute jam.
It's just really nice.
I feel bad giving this album this score, as there were plenty of parts of somgs I liked, but it always felt like it didn't go far enough into what I would enjoy, and would slip away from me being interested in the song by the end of each song, and that either happened with every song, or the song didn't catch me in the first place. I can completely see why this is something worth listening to, and I'm glad I did, but this is either not for me, or at the very least I am not in the mood at the moment, and probably won't be most moments of my life.
3.75
Concrete Jungle, Stir It Up, Kinky Reggae and Midnight Ravers. I think they just added different vocals to the same music. Besides the chorus of the songs I couldn’t tell you which song is which. 5/10
I sat through it. where is my medal? concrete jungle solo
I’m sure someone somewhere likes this album but I’m not sure that person is me
Really enjoyed it
It is Reggae music. It was pretty good. I wasn't particularly familiar with any of the songs. I wasn't moved by any of the songs and I don't have a desire to listen to the album again but it wasn't bad by any means.
Going over 500 albums without any Bob Marley and the Wailers, it's been interesting now to get three of their albums in a relatively short amount of time. I can understand how this was a breakthrough sort of album. I enjoyed it, even if I do get a little weary of the reggae beat after a time.
Turns out that I kind of dig the reggae music…at least with Bob Marley at the helm.
I'm really appreciating the opportunity to hear more of Bob Marley. There is some good variety here, both in lyrical themes, and musically --- there's a lot of that typical reggae beat but also a good bit of not that. I was especially taken with the first four tracks: Concrete Jungle, Slave Driver, 400 Years, and Stop that Train.
This isn’t a genre of music I like listening to in more than small doses. As such I am a bit skeptical going in. Concrete Jungle was a really nice surprise! Musically, it has that unmistakeable reggae beat but there is a lot more layered on that. The tedium I often experience with reggae tracks was nowhere to be found. It was a very interesting track. As the album went on I didn’t find any other songs that appealed to me as much as the first. I was a little disappointed that more of this didn’t stand out like the opening track, but it was a fine listen.
no need to listen. excelsius . roots rock reggae
I should go back and copy paste my review from past Bob Marley reviews. If you like reggee, there is nothing better than this. But I can't stand reggee. Sure THIS reggee has a history of positive social messaging. But I just can't stand the sound. I extend this dislike to ska as well.
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Lovely reggae
Believe it or not, when I was in my early twenties, I had dreadlocks and around five different Bob Marley t-shirts in frequent rotation. I didn’t even know much of his music, but I really leaned into that look. Bid odd that, innit? Songs I already knew: none Favourites: Concrete Jungle, Stop That Train, All Day All Night From the start of the opening track until the closing seconds of the finale, this album brought me happiness. I was swaying my head with a smile of my face and having a generally nice time. The songs all do sound somewhat similar to each other, so if you simply don’t like reggae then you won’t find much here for you, but if you’re open to it then this album is fantastic from front to back. There are catchy hooks everywhere and you’ll find yourself humming along to songs you may have never even heard before. Overall, an essential listen. I loved this.
This is the second Bob Marley & The Wailers album I've gotten on this list (the first being Natty Dread, which was actually my first album here), and I enjoyed Catch A Fire more. The instrumentation was great throughout the album; the bass lines really stood out to me, and I always like the clavinet use in reggae too. I've heard "Stir It Up" before, but I didn't realize how great the guitar solo in it is until now. The real star on this album is they lyrics; I love how the words express so much pain and anger, but the vocals and instrumentation are soft and peaceful. I'm not sure what message Bob Marley was trying to convey with that contrast in tone between the two, but to me, I felt like it made me more empathetic with the issues that were being sung about. I'm not a very big reggae fan, but I thought this album was great, and it's a stark contrast to the typical music from the seventies that I tend to gravitate towards. bu
Reggae just isn't for me. I loved Bob Marley when I was 18, but now the songs all just sound the same to me. I acknowledge it's well made at least.
Catch a Fire is a revolutionary album that solidified Bob Marley's position as a cultural icon and the most important reggae artist of all time. The album features a unique blend of reggae, rock, and soul, with socially conscious lyrics that reflect Marley's experiences growing up in poverty in Jamaica. The production on Catch a Fire is great, with the Wailers' tight rhythms and Marley's soaring vocals complemented by the innovative use of studio effects and instrumentation. The album was produced by Chris Blackwell, who was instrumental in bringing reggae to an international audience. Catch a Fire is a classic album that showcases Bob Marley and the Wailers at the peak of their powers with its themes of social justice and spiritual upliftment.
It was a good listen. I really liked some of the jam sessions, solos, and Bob Marley because of the honeymoon. Would listen again if you're in a vibing mood.
I haven’t really got much to say about this album, overall it was nice, had some cool instrumental choices and Marley’s vocal delivery’s are passionate and cool throughout. Despite this I found this album to just be more of a chill relaxed album and not really pushing any sort of musical extremes, in no way is this a bad album though, I did enjoy it but I felt this was more of an album that needed a time and place that suited it, I wouldn’t casually listen to this on a day to day basis. I can totally see why people would really enjoy this though but for me it doesn’t hit all the right spots.
Not a biggest fan of reggae, but this one has some nice tracks
I enjoyed, good music for cleaning the kitchen
Not for me
Don't understand why Bob Marley so popular
4 / 5 stars
One of the things I like about the 1001 albums is that it forces me to explore artists where all I know is their greatest hits. I wasn't a huge Bob Marley fan, but I'd never heard this record. It's lovely, varied stuff. Concrete Jungle best song.
Pretty chill. Generelly liked the Jamaican versions more, I think. Listened to the Deluxe Version on Spotify. + High Tide Or Low Tide + 400 Years + Baby We've Got A Date + Kinky Reggae
It's very good ... but not quite great. There are better reggae albums, including some by this band (if you consider Bob Marley and The Wailers a continuation of the Wailers, which, I think, is a stretch, since you have only one of the three core, founding members.)
Não consegui ouvir todo mas mto boas as músicas, nao muito meu estilo
Good Vibes!
smooth vibes
A bit one dimensional but a soothing listen with great groove. Nothing I'd specifically seek out again but definitely a standard for reggae music
Enjoyable and relaxing
Bob Marley is the first person most people think of when you think Reggae. He does the genre well, I like the instrumentation more than the vocals in this.
Really funky album, my first foray into reggae. Loved it!
Bob Marley is always a welcomed vibe.
Bob Marley is a cultural icon and a fabulous musician. Thanks to this list, I have unlocked a heightened interest in reggae and music from around the world. Love it.
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Catch A Fire's songs' lyrics deal with political injustice towards blacks and poverty, as is the case in much of Bob Marley's work. Catch a Fire is about the current state of urban poverty" and "Slave Driver" connects the present to past injustices, which are still ongoing themes today for people of colour. Best: Concrete Jungle Worst: Midnight Ravers
Está ok, es un disco clásico de Marley, que puede estar sonando de fondo sin joder a nadie. Pero es un estilo que no me llama tanto.
Very nice album, beautiful music
Truly great stuff
new genre of music for me, enjoyed a lot and would listen to again
These guys are great, such a vibe to this even on a snowy day in Yorkshire. Looks like this is kind of the Break Through album, I’ll save my 5 stars for some of their later work which are more jammed full of recognisable hits.
Five stars
This is a great album, it's nice to sit and relax to
A high 3.
I really don't understand how people can enjoy this drivel. Sure, it's not as aggravatingly painful to the ears as other 1's on my list. But it's soooooo boring that having it on drives me absolutely insane - as compared to silence which is massively more interesting. I wasn't able to stand half of any of the first five songs. Gosh, I really hate Bob Marley. Even if I were stoned out of my mind this wouldn't be anywhere near listenable.
Not a reggae fan
Always classic.
Enjoyable album, very slow and groovy. I wanted a little more kick to it. However, I will need to listen to the original released version and go over that as a packaged unit, instead of my accident listen to the deluxe edition first (huge pet peeve ugh…) A good album regardless, I’ll see if I can find the fire in it that I think is needed for me to have strong feelings about the record. No More Trouble, Concrete Jungle, Stop That Train
Not the best album for a cold day in North Wales. Reckon it sounds a million times better on a warm sunny beach with a cold beer.
I understand why this is on the list, but it just doesn't really do much for me. Relaxing vibes, but just sort of fades into the background.
pretty good rasta album!
Quite liked this, added
Pretty chill, easy listening.
Solid listen although monotonous (as expected of reggae).
Enjoyable and relaxing. Liked the bass lines.
A moodier, more downbeat Bob Marley album, but absolutely timeless and beautifully done. The songwriting is excellent, as always with these guys, weaving political themes into beautiful, soft melodies. The production is amazing, and these guys were such good musicians. An underrated album and a pleasure to listen to. 5/5
Grandísimo álbum
I don't like Bob Marley. Stir it Up is a fine song. I don't know.
so good
i can appreciate the style!!!
Best listened to in a dark room.
Skanking
I'm not high enough for this
This album is pure science fiction. Music, like no machine that will ever be created, has the ability to serve as a time machine that transports you to a very specific period of your life. I hopped on this album, pushed the triangular shaped go button and um..ummm...wheeewww was transported back to my college apartment.
This made me happy.
Bob is great.
Reggae arrives back on the list and demolishes my nitpicks about the other records. There are undoubtedly imperfections to listen for here, but Catch a Fire is my clear favorite Marley project so far. Its genius lies in the constant synthesis of something else by the band, a different something for each track. But the cribbing isn't because the core is bad: Mood comes across the wire perfectly; The album is a gem.
Stir It Up - song pantheon everything else is also mastery
Listened to thr first half, enjoyed the music and deserves another listen, but wasn't feeling it this day. Probably better listened to in the summer blasting from your car or in the garden
I was going to give this a lower score because it just feels so basic and simple, but the fact is every song was soothing and enjoyable despite hitting on some very heavy topics. Only knock is that it starts to sound a little same-y after a while. 4.5 stars.
Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Concrete jungle, 400 years
catch a fairaa
Great album. Just perfect as an example of raggae.
Classic! Love Bob Marley. Concrete Jungle, Slave Driver, Stir It Up, kinky Reggae, no more trouble. The list is endless.
This is going to sound weird, but I like Bob Marley songs not Bob Marley albums.
8/10
The tenderness in his music is so stark
Beautiful album. All of the songs are so good. Reggae has a tendency of reminding me of my childhood and putting me in a good mood. My dad would take me to work with him and sometimes reggae songs would play. Specifically Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Gregory Isaacs etc.
Awesome album
La musique me met le sourire aux lèvres, même quand le propos est plus profond. Une bonne écoute quand je suis down
Hard not to like this. Marley tapped into a musical lifestyle and it comes across effortlessly. While the songs don't deviate too much from the reggae beat, the lyrics are optimistic and the vibe is achieved from start to finish. Marley's voice is soulful and passionate, and the musicianship of The Wailers is impeccable.
Bob Marley has always been about as neutral in my music likes as anything. With the exception of listening for this project, I don't think I've ever chosen to listen to Bob Marley, but any time someone else plays it or I hear it happenstance I've enjoyed it. It was fun listening to the Jamaican versions versus the US releases back to back. It's pretty clear that the US releases were made to sound closer to the contemporary rock music of the time.
Liked this more than I thought I would, but still, reggae isn't my thing. 3/5
The one Marley album I own, this is the one I was told that I needed, and I just don’t get it. Reggae is not my thing at all. D-
I would probably give most reggae albums a 2 star nowadays, but this was more enjoyable than a lot of reggae I hear. There's something more musically interesting happening in a lot of these songs that makes it a more engaging listen. Didn't like it quite enough for a 4, but it was still good. My favourite song was High Tide or Low Tide.
The album has plenty of smooth, irie melodies Bob Marley and The Wailers are known for. On the other hand, this album has songs about more serious topics than I knew the band wrote about. I definitely cannot say anything bad about it, it was an enjoyable experience hearing the album from start to finish with a good mix of more serious songs with ones that are more light and loose. Overall, though, there was just not anything I would choose to listen to regularly, but a few songs that I would definitely return to later on when in the mood.
Bounces along pleasantly enough.
I- 9 II- 9 III- 8 IV- 8 ---------- V- 7 VI- 5 VII- 7 VIII- 8 IX- 9 PROMEDIO 1RA MITAD: 8.5 PROMEDIO 2DA MITAD: 7.2 PROMEDIO FINAL: 7.8 NOTA FINAL: LIGHT 8
Reggae
Great album
Good catchy reggae
Having overplayed Bob Marley a lot in my youth, I thought I wouldnt really get on with this. Turns out that despite me being a ‘big Bob Marley’ fan when I was a teenager, I’d never listened to this and I’d only heard a few tracks (turns out listening on repeat to Legend and Exodus is only a fraction of his work). Really liked this though and it’s made all the better for not being expertly produced like some of his bigger records. Really adds to it and brings out the other instruments more rather than the typical wahwah/drum beat combo which a lot of reggae borrows. Feels a lot more of a band playing than other records, even if they are purposely more minimal. Lyrically, I dont think you can beat Bob Marley for telling his truth and baring all. I’m also a sucker for anyone sticking it to ‘the man’. Here’s a little fact I found out recently, remember the kids show Arthur on CBBC? The theme song was sang by Bob Marley’s son, Ziggy Marley. I still know most of the words.
It's a bob Marley album, nice enough in the background on the right occasion but struggle to form a strong opinion.
I presumed all reggae sounded the same - I was very wrong, this album is coherent and full of individual crackers. Brilliant rhythms and artistry on display. Lots of complexity in the lyrics. Reminds me a lot of Tabac in Liverpool, they had reggae on repeat but at the stage of the evening we ended up there, I wasn't using my ears. Concrete Jungle, No More Trouble, High Tide or Low Tide - all great. Despite Kinky Reggae being a misstep, 5 stars feels deserved.
Not a big reggae fan but found this to be a nice mellow album. Some of the songs seem to blend together because they sound so similar. I probably wouldn't listen to this album again. Highlights were "Concrete Jungle" and "High Tide or Low Tide".
Hard not to like Bob Marley isn't it? Probably never actually listened to a Bob Marley album that wasn't a greatest hits...... I thought I would enjoy this more than I did. It was good but it's all fairly samey and very sparse lyrically, often just a few lyrics repeated throughout songs.... Perhaps that's the beauty of it! I swear the same baseline was used in about 4 songs I still enjoyed it though. Stir it up and high tide or low tide were the best.
It’s bob Marley
Mellow and pleasant.
These are GORGEOUS, especially "No More Trouble" and "400 Years"!! The lyrics/melodies are soulful yet foreboding, and the Jamaican rhythms remind me of sunnier days...
Not really my genre of music but it was enjoyable still.
You know, I didn’t think I was going to enjoy this at all. I don’t care for reggae but I found this accessible and palatable.
najbolja pisma-Concrete jungle Mellow zvuk klasican Marley al nije me zadivia,vise za individualno slusanje pisama po meni sve u svemu okej
This is a good Wailers album. I've always liked Bob Marley's music but honestly don't have a lot of exposure outside of a couple of albums, one of which being the Legend compilation. It was cool getting to listen to this one straight through and hear some deeper cuts. I plan to do this more with the Wailers other albums. Standout Tracks: Concrete Jungle, Stop That Train, Baby We've Got a Date (Rock It Baby), Stir It Up, High Tide or Low Tide.
Aika perus mutta hyvä reggae. Että siitä pisteet. Kinky reggae on hyvä.
Klassismille myönteisenä henkilönä arvostan Marleyn biisinkirjoitusta, vaikka tarkastelenkin hänen estetiikkaansa myönteisen mutta pohjimmiltaan ymmärtämättömän etäisyyden takaa. Merkittävän osan ajasta myös nautin Marleyn musiikista.
Eh fine. Rasta isn't my jam
Quite poor
A classic. Can't wait to hear it again
Its fine. Workmanlike. Reggae, even the best, washes over me, much like country and western. Its pleasant but leaves me feeling a bit empty. A down the middle 3.
Great opening track. The bass rolls in and just sends me into intended vibes. This seems like quintessential reggae.
Pretty good stuff, although a lot of songs sounded very similar to me.
Reggae groove, efficient. I liked it a lot.
Can't really be critical of reggae album, but despite being long it felt nice to hear. What you would expect from a Marley album... I was not transcended so I will not give 5... But definitely a I've many albums. Solid 4
Toch 1 nummer dat ik kende. Reggae is wel leuk, maar veel nummers lijken op elkaar
An easy-going listen with no weak tracks, very cool and consistently great. The perfect way to warm up on a snowy cold day in December!
Yassss
my favorite bob marley i've heard but i still don't connect with it
thats bob alright
Rootzy
surprisingly mid only song I knew before was stir it up 3.5
I grew up with people playing Reggae out of the open windows in Summer and it always put me in a chill mood. This hasn't got all the hits which is good since you get to hear the album fillers.
Not the best Marley I've heard but it's Marley and it's great all the way through.
Meh
Bob Marley and the Wailers are as always mellow but with thought provocative lyrics. I didn't like this one as much as Natty Dread
Classic Marley
A really good display on how great a musician Marley was. contains almost none of the well known songs but so enjoyable all the way.
Har ikkje blitt nåke reggae-meneskje siden sist
Excellent
It’s a bop.
Smooth, groovy reggae vibes from the master
I like a lot of the sounds of reggae but m9st of this album was too stripped down and low tempo for my vibes. I dug 3 tracks particularly but the rest I couldn't connect with.
stir it up (que xorprexa) i stop that train
Bob Marley goes hard. Some of these are really good others are mid.
Sorry Bob wasn’t into this one
Probably a 4.5 tbh. Rounded down as per protocol, but there weren't really any bad songs here. Those reggae grooves are super nice when you're in the mood.
Easy listening for this classic reggae mix that tops many lists of Marley and the Wailers best. Not enough of an afficianado to judge comparatively but I did like this.
This was a good album, with very nice vibes complemented by the beautiful mellowed voice of Marley. The additional layer of social commentary just makes it more than just an easy listen.
Nice and anjoyable
This was a fun one. Makes me want to be on a beach
Right album for the day. Sometimes a little laid back is best.
Stir it up nunca fue de mis favoritas, hasta ahora.
listened to again kinda ho-hum
the effort to create an album this good despite the fact that all the songs sounds more or less the same is truly incredible.
Meh
Its a fine and peaceful album. Would potentially listen to it again, but no songs really stood out
okay
Great reggae
Just supremely chilled and groovy. I was surprised to find this was as late as Bob Marley's fifth album - other than Stir it Up, I didn't recognise any of the tracks. But Bob Marley does what Bob Marley is best at, making awesome reggae
Another first listen to a Bob album. Another 5*s for a Bob album
Favourites songs: 400 years Stop that train No more trouble
Yet another one where it was fun to hear tracks I don't know from someone I've heard over and over. This was good -- CC may have sort of ruined me for reggae but enjoyed it. No More Trouble was favorite, I think
Album is solid, with a number of standouts. "Stir it Up" is a top 2 Bob Marley & The Wailers song.
Peter Tosh's songs stand out along with "High Tide Or Low Tide" on the expanded version.
Can’t get into it. Great band again. Feel like I heard the same song over and over again. Meh….
Was going to go with a 3, but I didn’t skip any songs. Although the songs all blended together and weren’t super discernible from each other, I didn’t skip one. I was jammin’, MON.
I felt the groove mon.
Great post-ska reggae songs. I would give this 3.5 stars. Not groundbreaking but a good listen, especially if you are on the beach with a mango juice.
I love it! short and beautiful - except for the obvious, I especially enjoyed the guitar playing throughout the album, with interesting chord progressions. Will definitely play this one more often. 4.5/5
Helt ok.
kinky reggae
- Beats ganz cool - Reggea ist gewöhnungsbedürftig - Interessanter Einsatz des Basses - Kann man sich nicht so lange anhören
I liked this, very chilled out.
Excellent album(s). I had listened to the original 1973 a few times before. But theres a 2001 version with a different track listing. Both are extraordinary. Greasy, groovy, moody, cool. The music is tight, era defining and unparalleled as far as reggae goes anyway. The lyrics are incisive, precise, enigmatic. Very listenable and there's nothing quite like this album, even in the Wailers back catalogue. A unique, edgy, exciting album I would always always recommend.
did not dislike as much as i thought that i would
There is a reason Bob Marley is a reggae king. Like it or not its chilled out Caribbean jams where the bass bounce, the guitar picks it up, the vocals are smoove. I know youve seen his posters on freshman dorm walls. I know you cheeses out there smoking weed to this shit. Its music for cruising. Its fun. Its slow. It make sense being on this list. Bob Marley is rad. Fuck off. Go get lost listening to this stone ass sober or high as a kite. Dont matter, dont matter at all. 3.5
It's a album of Bob Marley without any hit of him but it's good.
Not something I'd usually put on, but I enjoyed it a bunch. Cosy and relaxing.
Fun grooves, but all the songs sounds pretty much the same
Good vibes but entirely for me
WOOOOOOO
Album is funky and smooth and one of the best chill reggae listens. The first half of the album is very strong with rhythms and lyrics to match. Second half does not live up to the first half but still really great. Also this is a tatse of what was to come with a more instrepctive album later (exodus) my personal favorite. Favorite tracks are from stir it up, high tide or low tide, and stop that train.
Amazing album from one of the best. Really makes you feel like you are off in the heat of the islands even though the cool fall weather is starting to set in now.
The mainstay listen of drunk white people in Hawaiian shirts staying at Caribbean all inclusive resorts
Top tier stuff
Super laid back but still not a reggae fan
Skroz solidno
Pleasant and easy listening from start to finish. Pretty emotional.
todas las canciones suenan igual
Decent, but also seems like inoffensive reggae for white folks.
So chill. I should listen to this more often.
Chilling vibes, enjoyed it more than expected
I'm a bellend
Un disco increible, como todos los que grabó Marley, sin dudas hay que escucharlo antes de morir!
Bob Marley, nothing else to say. Legend
liked! listen to more reggae
Some groovy tunes but they all start to feel the same. Concrete Jungle and Stir It Up are both absolute classics.
pas amateur de reggae...
Great album. Beautifully chilled.
Classic for sure. I heard this was the first one Chris Blackwell produced and it sounds like a polished record versus the Desmond Dekker sounding records. Baby We Got a Date, Stir it Up, other great songs. Jamaican version has High Tide and Low Tide which I just heard in the last 4 or 5 years, which is also a good tune.
Nice album with nice tunes, relaxing and old school
Ég hef ekki haft mikið álit á reggae eftir að Lúlli vinur spilaði gat á Bob-Marley Legend í 10. bekk. Það kom mér því mjög ánægjuleg á óvart að mér fannst þessi plata barasta virkilega skemmtileg. Skal alveg hlusta aftur.
En platta jag en gång ägt utan att ha gett den en chans. Helt okej.
Me gusta mucho el reggae y Bob Marley es una leyenda por una razón.
Oh cool Bob Marley… The album opens with concrete jungle it’s a really solid tune to open up the album and I love the backing vocals on this. Slave driver is a great show of Marley’s lyrical talents. I like how the janky bass line at the star of 400 years forms into a fully fledged song and currently it’s the best song on here. I really like the verses to stop that train, shame the songs 90% chorus. I recognise the rhythm to baby we’ve got a date but I don’t know if it’s from a different song. Stir it up is a gooden I really like the trippy sound to this one! Kinky Regge is a nice sounding song but I can’t note anything particular here. The penultimate track no more trouble is slower and glummer than the others/ cool song! The album’s closer midnight ravers is of the same vein as the last song, I don’t hate it but it’s not one of my favourites. Side 1 is great side 2 is slightly unbalanced 3.5/5 rounding up to a 4.
I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did. Pretty solid stuff!
Some entertaining reggae. A bit lukewarm on it
Solid Bob album - maybe his best
Pretty good intro to reggae
You really hear the power of Bob Marley, makes you want to hear more songs from him...
Bob Marley created a solid vibe with this album. Reggae isn’t my usual style of music but there were some solid songs on this album. Favorites were Stop that train and Stir it up
Pleasant listen, but wouldn't find myself reaching to put the record on over others. 3.5/5
Its okay
Not my taste, nothing unexpected from what I knew. Generally mellow
打开了新的领域
Excelente sonido, bajos poderosos y una lírica madura. No esperaba encontrarme un sonido tan acabado en esa etapa, mejor que lo más conocido de the wailers
Super chill. Not boring.
7/10. Good album overall, but nothing really stood out from it
I could type the same thing I did for the previous two Marley albums we got. Instead, I’ll take this time to mention that listening to this made me think about the whitewashing that American culture did to revolutionaries like MLK and Marley. I think there’s a better word for it but each of them had ideas past “I have a dream” or “one love”. You can see that with songs like Concrete Jungle and Slave Driver. But at this point, Bob Marley has been reduced to his most palatable form for white Americans to consume - almost like a minstrel show. For some reason I am still disappointed every time I recognize this phenomenon despite how common it is. I guess I still have hope. 7/10
Great classic reggae from Bob Marley and the Wailers. Every track is a great example of reggae.
Unmistakably reggae, "Catch A Fire" has the sound of Bob Marley's earlier sound before "Exodus" but we can hear his messaging start to change. Most noticeably on the song "No More Trouble". This album is very much reggae, and it is very good reggae, the kind that Marley can produce. What it does not have though, is the cultural impact of the man behind it, at least not yet.
First 5 star, great listen
База
I feel about this album the way that I feel about essentially every Bob Marley album except Natty Dread (which is far and away my favorite). It's good but not ultimately that interesting. I think that this album is better than most, but it still feels like background music a lot of the time 3/5
all day all night - its giving that one dance scene from death on the nile. kinda bluesy. slow but nice beat. 7.5/10 baby we've got a date ( rock it baby ) - like the instruments. singing is slow. a lot of high choruses. 7.5/10 slave driver - similar beat to rock it baby. memorial for black slave history so not very cheery. 6.5/10 midnight ravers - similar beat. kinda chill. 6.5/10 kinky reggae - similar beat. bit repetitive. nothing special. 6/10 concrete jungle - bit faster. remains the same throughout. missing hype. 6/10 high tide or low tide - nicer, more smooth tune. soft singing. could be better. 6.5/10 stir it up - slow beat. repetitive. 6/10 no more trouble - kinda goes up and down on the volume and the speed. missing something. 6/10 400 years - slow. kinda boring. cool lyrics. 6/10 stop that train - very similar to 400 years. 6/10
4? This is just 11 of the same song, but I like that song. 3
Bob Marley. Reggae
Has some recognizable tunes. Overall music is of high quality and contains cultural significance.
dope i like it
Great album
I may not be too familiar with reggae, but I can see why this is a classic. Favorites: "Stir It Up", "Kinky Reggae", "No More Trouble"
Bob is always vibey let’s be honest, so this was obvi a goodie. Really loved 400 years, first few songs really pull you in and then last few songs wrap it up well.
I'd never listened to a Bob Marley album, and I'm glad my first was this one. What a glorious, gorgeous record. I'm going to play it every morning of my vacation next week. Added with pleasure.
so slow.
Bob Marley is love
tem um hit fundamental, mas a sequência se perde para mim.
7/10 Best song - Stir it up
Marley/the Wailers have better albums, but this is still a great collection. Musically it's just so rich and soulful. The mixture of the personal and the political is always interesting in the band's work. They always give you food for thought, delivered so sweetly. Although I prefer political Marley to love songs Marley,, "Stir It Up" is just one of the loveliest songs I've ever heard. Fave Songs (All songs, from most to least favorite, "released album"): No More Trouble, Midnight Ravers, Stir It Up, Kinky Reggae, Concrete Jungle, Slave Driver, 400 Years, Stop That Train, Baby We've Got a Date (Rock It Baby)