Catch A Fire

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Premier album de reggae, très très sympa

“No More Trouble” and “Slave Driver” are the two highlights for me. Ultimately, I still don’t care for reggae but I find myself better understanding its draw. I like the harmonies and background vocals more than anything else. The guitar is redundant, in both rhythm and tone, and I really dislike most of the organ throughout. I give it 6/10 mostly for its impact.

"Catch a Fire" is a classic album that transcends the reggae genre. It deftly blends raw, politically charged Jamaican energy with subtle, rock-oriented production flourishes, without sacrificing any of its original intent. At first listen, it appears to be a mellow, laid-back, groove-laden record - and it is - but when you begin to focus on the lyrics, the strong messages come through, underpinned by a deep sense of anger and frustration. It is a well-produced and mixed album. The sound is warm and spacious, containing a number of standout tracks such as 'Concrete Jungle', 'Slave Driver', '400 Years', 'Stir It Up', and 'Kinky Reggae' (the last two of which have always been my personal favourites). For the best experience, the deluxe CD edition is highly recommended. It includes the international Island Records release, which featured overdubs - such as 'rock' guitar solos and keyboards by Wayne Perkins and John "Rabbit" Bundrick respectively - alongside slightly increased tempos on certain tracks. Crucially, however, it also includes the original unreleased album as recorded by the band in Jamaica. This version features a much rawer roots sound, a different running order, and two additional tracks. While both versions are excellent, I prefer the original Jamaican recordings. First of all, it contains the superb 'High Tide or Low Tide'; why this was left off the 1973 release is entirely beyond me. More importantly, the overall sound and nature of the album is altered. There is a much greater focus on the rhythm section: Aston "Family Man" Barrett’s basslines are thicker and warmer, sitting right at the front of the mix, and Carlton Barrett’s drumming is far more prominent. There is also much greater clarity to the three-part vocal harmonies between Marley, Tosh, and Bunny Wailer, which sound raw and soulful. Without the added studio speed, songs like "Concrete Jungle" carry a heavier impact, and this applies particularly to "Stop That Train". Ultimately, it is a matter of personal taste, but both versions of the album make for excellent listening. Five stars. Side One - International Release 1 "Concrete Jungle" (5/5) 2 "Slave Driver" (5/5) 3 "400 Years" (5/5) 4 "Stop That Train" (4/5) 5 "Baby We've Got a Date (Rock It Baby)" (4/5) Side Two - International Release 6 "Stir It Up" (5/5) 7 "Kinky Reggae" (5/5) 8 "No More Trouble" (4/5) 9 "Midnight Ravers" (4/5) Total - 41 Average - 4.56 346/1001 185/346 albums reviewed were new to me.

92/100. Catch a Fire by Bob Marley and the Wailers is a great and iconic record. From start to finish, the album is a vibe, with rhythms that naturally make you move to the music. Beyond its infectious sound, the album delivers important messages through its well-written lyrics, making it one of their best records, if not the best. A timeless reggae classic.

Most of the songs sounded the same.

Monday, 8 June, 2026 Amazing record. Sounds great, lyrics are amazing. Band is tight as ever. The sound of Jamaica is transcendent.

me when I have brown sugar all over my booger wooger

Fantastic album. Bob is so in the pocket. underrated artist.

A good album representing the reggae rock sound of Marley & The Wailers. Stir It Up is the classic here, encapsulating a sound that is laid back, but still showing lyrical seriousness. It perhaps didn’t grab me as much as I was expecting, but still enough for 4*.

A very enjoyable collection of songs. The first two tracks ‘Concrete Jungle’ and ‘Slave Driver’ are probably the best tracks, though ‘Stir It Up’ with its atmospheric keyboards represents a nice change of pace.

Not my favourite Wailers album, but a fine example of their output prior to becoming a purely Marley-centric affair. Peter Tosh’s two songs (‘400 Years’ and ‘Stop That Train’) are certainly the equal of Marley’s offerings. Of those, ‘Concrete Jungle’, ‘Slave Driver’, ‘No More Trouble’ and ‘Stir It Up’ are the best, with the latter my overall favourite. The titles sum up the album’s lyrical themes: a mix of political and more love/sex-based songs. Instrumentally, the rhythm section is the highlight as expected, but there’s also some great keys/synths and guitar work throughout. Just enough for 4 stars.

Goated - Bob Marley has such a distinct and versatile discography, and this project falls nothing short of great. This project has a more matured sound as this was pretty late into his career, but it still manages to sound new and unique Best song - stir it up

Not the same caliber as Exodus but still an album filled with amazing songs. Very nostalgic.

I really like the soft vibe from the álbum, and i also like reggae sooo im a little suspect for saying its pretty good.

This was nice, it was fun to realize that songs I knew by other Marleys were, in fact, covers. Hearing the originals was fun!

It's just ok. It's not as groundbreaking or discernable as some of his other albums. Most of the songs sound about the exact same. I will certainly choose other of his albums long before this one.

Great listen, solidly between 3 and 4

O sea, no está mal, pero después de tres cuatro canciones sentí que ya todas las canciones sonaban igual y pues tampoco es un género que me guste o interese.

4/5 Very laid back listen.

Nice chill music, makes me wish I was on a beach somewhere with a beer.

3 stars

This list is teaching me that I have to be in the mood for a full reggae album, which only makes sense as its vibe is so distinct. And in the mood I've been for the last two albums I've received, namely "Natty Dread" and now "Catch a Fire" by Bob Marley & The Wailers. Apparently they were originally just plain Wailers at this point. Peter Tosh is lead vocalist on 2nd and 3rd tracks (inlcuding the quasi-famous "Stop That Train.") I'm giving this a 4, just as I did with "Natty Dread" which came out a year later than this. "Natty" is probably just a tad stronger. But more knowledgable fans of the genre can be the judge. Suggestion: Listen on a laid back Saturday.

Bob Marley and the Wailers transformed their genre. While a bit more somber (translate, less evident joy) than Natty Dread, Marley navigates the range of emotion with such subtlety and style. There is diversity without compromise throughout.

I like it too, this 6-1 to 6-3 stretch was all good

No soy nada fan del reggae, y el disco famoso de Marley me parece difícil de escuchar. Pero éste tiene una ondita de jazz que le viene muy bien y lo hace más accesible para los que no le entramos de lleno al reggae. Bien.

Dude, it’s Bob Merley. How could it be anything else but the right vibe? His live album was the first record I ever bought. Seen the documentary, the movie. I love Bob. His music, his image, his movement. Just a chill dude trying to do right by people. I haven’t listened to every album top to bottom, but I might. It’s just anytime he comes on, my shoulders relax a little bit, and I don’t worry bout a ting. This album was lovely, some really good picks, will be repeated and possibly end up in my crate. No notes.

Probably the most polished of their stuff that we’ve had so probably my favourite but I’ve given them a fair crack and reggae is just not for me

Every song a hit, summertime on a record.

To me this is the pinnacle of Reggae music (that I have listened to) the instrumentation on this is so good every song hypnotizing me with its sound making dance and eventually harmonize with the group. I have only known Bob Marley & The Wailers from the album exodus which is also great, but this album just has more of the things I love in music. PRIME EXAMPLE THE VOCAL HARMONIES in the music. You can hear so much of the impressions and other older R&B acts in this album as well. Beautiful album filled with beautiful music. Fav tracks: All of them

I feel bad for giving this such a low score cause I know that Bob Marley is iconic, but I have never liked Reggae as a genre and this didn't convince me otherwise either. 2/5

pinnacle of music bro

Great album!

I don't think reggae is really my thing, but I can respect the talent necessary to make it Favorite Song: Stop that Train

Not my usual cup of tea, but I can definitely see how this album was a major influence

perfect for chill summer evenings. good performance. liked id and will listen again:)

Cannot say I am a fan of the double album. Not really sure I need two versions of the same song. I mean if I am doing a deep dive, absolutely, but in terms of albums that are great AS albums: yeah, no. I Am a big fan of Bob, but even roots reggae gets fatiguing at over an hour. 4 Boolean: yes, I do suppose so

Not a reggae fan. I did like No More Trouble though

Better than expected but please, no more reggae

Oood

Such a great b side. Great groove. Brilliant set of rhythmic musicians locked in. Slightly sleepier for me on the first side, but the second half is absolutely brilliant

Thoroughly liked this. Great lyrics and music.

Enjoyed this. I'd listen again.

djamba e muito reggae

Solid as always with Bob.

Another Bob Marley another great jam session definitely an upgrade from his previous album on his list When you listen to a Bob Marley album kind of rejuvenate your soul man forces you to slow down and think that’s why I appreciate about his music. Definitely coming back to the album one song away from being a perfect five star who knows maybe that last song will grow on me and I will change this rating to a five star album but right now we’re gonna stick it with a four damn good album good job, Bob and the waiters

This is the Bob Marley sweet spot for me. Obviously reggae but slightly gentrified for those like me that aren’t the biggest fan of the genre

Not the biggest reggae guy but it always plays and has a very high floor. This of course is no different.

If you're looking for a certified reggae album to jam to, this is it. Musicians are tight, and it's a fine listen, but not much beyond what it says on the cover

The songs on this record are good. They're classics and easy to listen to. It's a classic reggae record but it's not really my wheelhouse.

No início me surpreendeu, mas ficou repetindo muito rápido .

Reggae sinistrinho

Mysm

I like an album with a message and there's a bunch of them here. It explores systemic oppression, poverty and even love. It is done in an excellent fashion. The musicians are excellent and you can tell just by listening to them how in sync they are with one another to paint these pictures and tell their stories. I believe that it is slightly weaker in comparison to Natty Dread but it is still worthwhile. This time it gets repetitive without fully letting the listener settle into a flow state. The standouts are "Concrete Jungle" and "Kinky Reggae".

Phenomenal album!

About as good as Exodus, which was released a few years later. Some definite weaknesses – especially compared to the best of the juggernaut year of 1973 – but pretty enjoyable nonetheless. Concrete Jungle acts as an excellent first track, presenting the very best the reggae genre has to offer. The massively over-repeated guitar pattern saturating the genre to no end, a fat, groovy bassline, a laid-back, meandering vocal line... Here's hoping, though, that Marley can offer more than just this. A couple tracks later: 400 Years is pretty cool. Makes it statement in a short, sweet 165 seconds. And those backing vocals stand out nicely. In modern music, even modern reggae, you don't hear too many secondary voices that repeat the main lyric a few beats later. This sort of style hearkens back to the 60s and 70s. Still a little underwhelming for the 1970s – when I think of that decade, I think of stimulants, of electrifying guitar solos and explosive drums and studio experimentation. In comparison, Catch A Fire feels like it doesn't take many risks. Stop That Train and Baby We've Got A Date (Rock It Baby) both take absolutely zero risks, so they're a little unsatisfying to listen to. The latter has a nice hook though (as I hear it, "rocket baby, rocket baby, toniiiightt"). Stir It Up is a solid mid-album track – I completely understand why it's the single – though again it doesn't take musical risks. Like, at all. The most interesting thing it does is include a spacey synth that does a sort of melodic back-and-forth with the wah-wah guitar. (Also, this group doesn't know how to pronounce "stir". The hook sounds like "Syria".) Then we have Kinky Reggae and Stir Up Trouble, two solid, straightforward tunes with decent guitar lines. Midnight Ravers is another forgettable track on paper. The texture is busy with percussive rhythms and organs and interacting vocals... but it's missing a creative spark for me. What a darn relief it is to have a tonal switch-up in High Tide Or Low Tide. A ballad, Beatlesque backing vocals, and something (anything!) other than reggae. Whew. All Day All Night is somewhere between. Again those backing vocals and chord choices work absolute wonders. 4/5 Key tracks: Concrete Jungle, Stir It Up, High Tide Or Low Tide

Haven't heard most of these. Was pleasant. 3.6/5

Nice to listen to a full album and not just the greatest hits. Some known bangers and some new ones

Optimistic sorrow

Fav song: No More Trouble

05/28 Was okay. All his albums pretty much sound the same

pretty good album . id say its very hippie (?) and sounds like something my grandpa would listen to . it has some good tracks, i really love high tide low tide (jamaican version) and slave driver . i actuslly quite enjoyed this album and even though its not one of my favorites nor my go to genre , this is still a solid album that im sure lots will like ! this would be good on beach days #tbh

8/10 Kinky Reggae

There are albums that are considered untouchable classics, records that shaped an entire genre and influenced generations of musicians. Catch a Fire by Bob Marley is undoubtedly one of them. And yet, sometimes even universally praised masterpieces simply do not connect with you personally. That is exactly my relationship with this album — and with reggae in general. I fully understand the historical importance of Catch a Fire. Marley helped bring reggae to a worldwide audience and became a cultural icon far beyond music itself. His messages of unity, spirituality, resistance, and peace resonated with millions. But despite repeatedly trying to immerse myself in this music, I have to admit: reggae and I simply do not fit together. Part of the disconnect comes from the philosophy surrounding Rastafari and the concept of Jah. I respect its cultural and spiritual significance, but it remains something very distant from my own interests and worldview. Because of that, a major emotional layer of the music never truly reaches me. Musically, I struggle even more. The laid-back atmosphere and the constantly rolling rhythms feel too uniform to my ears. What many listeners experience as hypnotic and relaxing comes across to me as repetitive and uneventful. Even when listening carefully, I rarely find the dynamic tension or melodic surprises that keep me engaged in other genres. And it is not for lack of trying. I have explored not only Marley’s work, but also artists such as Peter Tosh and Jimmy Cliff, both legendary figures in reggae history. I understand why these musicians are admired, but the music still leaves me emotionally untouched. In the end, that is perfectly fine. Not every celebrated genre has to resonate with everyone. I can appreciate the cultural importance of Catch a Fire while honestly admitting that it simply is not for me. Music remains deeply personal — and sometimes acceptance is better than forcing yourself to love something just because it is considered a classic.

"Catch a Fire" is widely considered to be the Big Bang of modern reggae. Although reggae music existed before this album, sonically it was much closer to ska than this 'modern' interpretation, for which Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and the Wailers are considered pioneers. The influence of the British record label Island Records should also not be underestimated. It ensured that the music was recorded and produced more professionally, and made more recognisable and danceable for a white audience. Marley, Tosh and the Wailers popularised themes such as racism, poverty and oppression, which are as promiment as love songs and the (glorified) use of marijuana. Listening to this debut album, it’s striking just how low-budget the production was. This is even more apparent when you listen to the album’s ‘Original Jamaican’ recordings in the Deluxe version, which you can then compare with the overdubbed Island recordings. I’m not a reggae fan, and I don't think I ever will be. However, I have always found Bob Marley to be the most interesting of all reggae musicians, especially given that the band and their sound were so iconic that they are still being copied to this day. You can hear the band's raw and somewhat rough-around-the-edges beginnings here. At the time, it was certainly a sensation: politically charged music from the Third World which, in retrospect, is more historically significant than musically compelling. Marley & Co. achieved this better and with greater confidence on their subsequent albums.

To me, this is the platonic ideal of optimal background music

me name bob

I really wanted this time to confound my preconceptions, but alas: I’ve left this still feeling that Marley has been mythologised beyond all rational engagement. Simple instrumentation, simple lyrics, minimal variety, wrapped in an undoubtedly compelling narrative. Fine, I guess, and still open to being confounded by the other Marley albums on here, but for now it’s a two.

i can see how marleys reggae stands out, with some songs adding new textures. really enjoyed this one

Catch a Fire is the sound of reggae stepping onto a bigger stage without sanding off the grit that made it matter. Released in 1973, it was the Wailers’ first album for Island Records, and it is widely treated as the record that helped carry Bob Marley & The Wailers from Jamaican giants into international focus.

Everything was so similar...

Really enjoyed this one. TOP Songs: Stop That Train, 400 Years, Midnight Ravers

Will always and forever love Bob Marley

This project has helped me to appreciate reggae a little more which is nice. I thought this was pretty interesting. Maybe not quite as good musically as Exodus, but there's some sharp political messaging here.

I can see why people like this. It's not anything that I could listen to repeatedly and get a lot out of it, but it is iconic sounding. For sure.

ok até, mas meh, 2.67

For someone who’s listened very little to Bob Marley this album sounded exactly how I expected a Bob Marley album to sound

Essential, of course. The title track and “Stir It Up” are swoon-worthy.

Really enjoyable on a sunny day

Decent album.

Brought back memoirs of being a young teen working in Camden Market in the mid-80’s. A few of the stalls played Reggae and there was an excellent second hand vinyl seller near my stall who seemed to play it all summer long. This isn’t the best Marley album though so only gets a 3 from me, and mainly for reminding me about the market job.

Bob Marley has been completely ruined for me by working in retail in the early 90s and Legend being one of three albums played to death at Christmas because they sold in droves whenever you put them on. He's linked in my head with Simply Red and Tina Turner. I really can't separate it from that so I'm giving it a 3 which is not really fair.

Not really my thing. I always enjoy about the first twenty minutes and then start to get a bit bored.

El bob muy cool

Congratulations. I listened to Bob Marley before I die. Do i get a prize or something?

Not my tempo

Chill de cojones Las letras merecen más atención Get up stand up será siempre mi canción favorita de este álbum.

tosi semmoset kesäilta bissen kans vibat tulee näist biiseist. vähä ehk liian hidas ja ilonen mun makuun mut tosi solid kyl. biisit vähä liian samanlaisia koko albumis eli olis tarvinnu enemmän vaihtelua, mutta semmonen solid 6/10 albumi, uudelleenki vois kuunnella muttei mitään maailmaa muuttavaa. lempibiisi: No more trouble

10 одинаковых песен, состояших из одной-двух строчек припева и вокализных завываний на скучные инструменталы.

Great easy listening for me. Listened to it a few times through. Perfect concentration music for me.

Reggae just ain‘t my thang.

i liked some of the songs, overaal it was good but i dont think taht i will listen it on loop more like i need to be specific mood

good

I'm not generally a reggae guy, but this album was a very nice listen for me. There's a real feeling of relaxation that comes from listening to Bob Marley sing and the instrumentation on these songs. I still don't think I'm too big on reggae but this was very pleasant for what it was.

Liked it more than I thought. A lot of reggae blends together for me, but this had some standout tracks. Fun listen.

I'm always up for some Bob Marley! Chill, thoughtful lyrics, over an uplifting reggae beat. Looking forward to more albums as my education was limited to the Legend Best Of so far.

very catchy tunes

preferred natty dread

great, soothing, heartwarming, lovely dependable Bob Marley

I accidentally listened to the deluxe version—the Jamaican versions—first and omg it’s better. I love bob Marley and every wailer and listening to this while studying racism and slavery in the Caribbean felt crazy

Favorite track: No More Trouble

5 stars. No notes. Stir It Up x 100000

If I were to find myself locked in a bunker and there was only one CD in it for me to listen to forever, I wouldn’t be mad if it was this one. There are so many absolutely classic Marley tracks on this record and Stir It Up is an all time great. No skips

One of the earlier installments in the string of stone cold classics Marley dropped in the 1970s. This is a bit of a transitional work -- the sound is still rather flat, the band is not amazing. But it's a pleasure to hear the Barrett brothers doing their thing, and it's fun to encounter the handful of true classics inclulded here, plus the rest of the songs are at a high standard. Not sure I've ever listened to this one start to finish. Baby We've Got a Date is an unexpected standout that I was not familiar with. Of all the many, many westbound and/or stop-that train songs in reggae, Peter Tosh's Stop That Train is the dullest one I can think of. It's not bad, but ... truly disappointing, nevertheless. His 400 Years is a sneaky classic, though.

Very, very big music in my life. Driving up to counseling school I listened to Bob most days. As part of my capstone project at counseling school I wrote about Bob's music as spiritual teachings. He is a legend now, much bigger than he was in life, and his music continues to influence reggae specifically and pop music generally.

There's not much to say here. Very familiar with everything on here, even if I'm not sure I ever listened to this exact record. I wouldn't say I love every song on here, but it's still just so good.

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes YES thank you. 4.0/5.0 Best Song: Stir It Up

A lovely listen, a lot of fun. He really was a cut above from everyone else. You could just listen to this all day. Best Track: Stir it up

Another artist who I only really knew as a symbol, so it's nice to see that there's a reason he's so iconic. Rock solid album, some really excellent tracks. Fav track: 400 Years

i didn’t enjoy this as much as the other bob marley album i had but i still thought it was smooth

Je crois que l’algorithme savait que j’étais avec mon père ce wk

Great vibe on this album. I enjoyed this and it was better than I expected. 7/10 Top song Stir it up

Not a reggae fan

Pretty chill album, nice experience.

A strong 4. I love this older, more grainy era Marley. The songs are all fantastic and district, while displaying all the reggae trademarks. It’s the classic reggae sound with Marley’s exceptional songwriting added.

another musical Midas - everything Bob touched turned to gold. I actually like reggae so much more sober! (having abandoned the herb many years ago). that's weird, right? I especially love dub. But I've listened to most of the Marley catalog and I can't find anything but brilliance. The Wailers were a force as a band, that bass is ferocious on the remaster. I'd have to put Bob in the running for greatest musician of the 20th century along with Ella, Louis Armstrong, Miles. He's certainly the most requested artist in my last 30+ years of doing cover gigs. Peter Tosh was a great partner for him too, it's a shame they had a falling out. The grooves almost defy space-time. I swear I don't smoke pot LOL. Jah Rastafari ✌️

I think it's definitely a "mood" LP, elevated by excellent vocal production and lyrics.

Reggae is not my favorite but if I’m going to listen to it, it’s gonna be this

I had this on while I was working, and it did the job perfectly. Nothing too demanding, just a solid album that made the day a bit more enjoyable.

Such an easy listen.

Not a big reggae fan, however this surprised. Only ever heard the greatest hits. This was decent and will get played again.

dope

Reggae classic. Social commentary with happy background

Good

I don't know the history of reggae music, but Bob Marley is iconoclast in that field, so this feels like a satisfactory place to start. And I did like the album while it was on. It was...fine. But as it continued, it started to get tougher to differentiate the songs from one another. There's nothing inherently wrong with an album that's just a "vibe" but I was hoping for something more. It's pleasant, but I'm struggling to find more words to write about it...

Bob Marley’s Catch a Fire is one of those albums that instantly transports you. The moment the first notes of Concrete Jungle hit, there’s this unmistakable blend of tension, groove, and sun‑soaked rhythm that feels like stepping into the Caribbean breeze. The production is smoother than the raw early Wailers recordings, but it still carries that unmistakable roots energy—tight basslines, smoky guitar licks, and Marley’s voice cutting through with conviction. When I’m actually in the Caribbean, this album becomes something else entirely. Songs like Stir It Up and Kinky Reggae feel tailor‑made for slow afternoons, warm nights, and that relaxed island rhythm. It’s almost like the music syncs with the environment—suddenly every track feels deeper, richer, more alive. But I’ll be honest: outside of that setting, it’s not always my go‑to. I love it, but it’s more of a mood album for me. When I’m not in that laid‑back, sun‑drenched headspace, I tend to reach for other Marley records or different genres entirely. Still, Catch a Fire remains a classic—an album I appreciate deeply, even if I don’t spin it every week.

Mellow and sweet

cool!

Love the message. Not a huge fan of reggae. But it’s good.

Love that bass

I think Bob Marley got a little shafted for me. Back in college in the late '90s, the best of Bob Marley was the album pretty much everyone had. That was tremendously overplayed to the point where I was kinda pushed away from reggae as a whole. I've come back to it and enjoy some of it, but I've still just never gotten into Bob Marley. Musically just mid.

Solid overall. The first half of the album was better than the second. If they kept the quality of the first half, I probably would have rated it's a 4

This is the third Bob Marley entry on the list - the list maker must be a fan. I listened to the original release (nine tracks). Johnny Nash covered “Stir it Up” in 1972 and his version hit the top ten. This album is better than the earlier Marley albums - each instrument is distinct and the music is tight. A good reggae record and good enough for four stars.

Terrible album cover, hinge and all. Album was fine; I didn't realise 'Stir it Up' was called that (due to vowels). Classic lyric: "Their mind is confused with confusion"

Not my fave genre but a very fun listen!

This was enjoyable and cruisy. As a prominent beat lover I have been trying to figure out why I don’t love reggae and think its because the BPM is not frenetic enough - which is absolutely a me problem cause these guys are clearly doing great stuff.

We all know this is very much my speed. Not my fave Bob Marley but was delightful for my morning walk (Stir It Up is #1 for me)

I feel like this was “a vibe” but didn’t really rise much beyond that. Possibly a factor of most songs having a similar tempo and also probably not intended as music for marking French exams to

This all sounds great but I don’t know if I can sustain full albums of reggae personally

concrete jungle wet dream tomato i am fired up favorite song: concrete jungle

I'm not a reggae fan but this was pretty solid. 5/10

Veľmi dobrá muzika

Great

Hab das Album so zu Teilen gehört, find's echt gut

Dieses Album hat meine Liebe für Reggae entfacht, glaub ich.. Ich bin seit gestern auf einem Deep Dive in das Genre und habe schon mehrere Alben gehört. Die Rhythmen sind in der Regel fast schon hypnotisch und mit jedem neuen Song kommt eine neue musikalische Frequenz hervor, die sich zwar für viele Leute identisch zur vorherigen anhören möchte, aber dann doch ein wenig von dem vorherigen Song abweicht. Das bietet halt ein sehr rundes Erlebnis, vor allem wenn man ein Reggae Album von vorne bis hinten hört, oder sogar, wenn man einfach ganz viele Reggae Songs hinter einander hört. Die Musiker scheinen alle eine ähnliche Sicht auf die Geschehnisse um sie herum zu haben, aber die Kunst, die daraus entsteht ist halt immer noch vielfältig und individuell. Ich lieb's!! 5/5 Sterne!

está bueno, pero no es mi estilo

good, chill and vibe

Enjoyed it, but the songs are a bit too repetitive. I don't think these are Marley's best written songs. I was moved by some of the lyrics about the long suffering of his people, though. Those resonated with me. The love songs, however, not so much.

Knew most of the songs and liked several of the ones I didn’t know. Bob Marley feels like peace, when listened to it.

Small doses. I can take Regaee in small doses. Not an album. Not even one at 40 minutes. Not my jam. Maybe because I never was one to get stoned? I just feel like once you've had 2-3 minutes of Regaee and you think kind of a cool beat, you've heard all it has to offer. Sorry Bob, and to all those that love this, I can only muster a 2.

Reggae is an anomaly to me. While I enjoy it and can really jam to many of the songs, an entire album or concert is too much for me. If I’m in the mood and I take the time to listen to the lyrics, I do really enjoy it more. But, honestly, I do not take the time to do that either any music too often. I miss the days of bringing home an album or cassette with the lyrics and liner notes. I learned so much about the album and artist. That all being said, I enjoyed the album but reggae songs are typically songs I have in a mix with other genres.

Great beats

It's pretty good Reggae, but nothing special compared to some of his later albums.

La mejor vibra, clásico. Genero que disfruto mucho y los mejores en lo suyo. Buen álbum.

Сара 4,5 Марко 5

Enjoyed this way more than the hits-laden album of theirs that's on this list.

I really like this - hadn't listened to much marley before. Great feel, like the lyrics a lot too.

Way more mellow than I thought it would be—I absolutely loved it

Starts strong, gets boring, revives, bores me out. Definitely listenable but not my jam lolz

Rockier, bluesier than expected. Guitar work across the album is exceptional. Favorite two songs were the "Jamaican Versions", so I imagine I'd rate that version of the full album higher. Still a very good listen. Light and enjoyable at times; heavy and contemplative at times.

I wasn't familiar with this particular album, but I know the majority of the tunes. Marley and band were such good musicians, songwriters, singers. Love this so much.

fin fin - dog rimeligt ensformigt, det trækker ned.

*65 Ganske fint album. Eek a mouse, Barrington Levy, mv. har gjort det mere i min smag. Men hatten af til Mob Barley.

Jeg forstår godt at folk kan lide det - det er bare ikke min musik.

Jeg hader det ikke, men jeg elsker det godt nok heller ikke. Ville aldrig sætte det på af egen drift. 2.0

i den rigtige setting er det simpelthen genialt, men uden sol og strand falmer det lidt. Holder bestemt stadig og altid bonuspoint for at lave et album med noget på hjerte

Bouncy bouncy. But it’s growing on me. A nice album.

stir it up is the clear front runner on this album. i dont think its as strong as exodus, but still a delightful album to listen to.

Don’t think I was in the proper setting for this, just driving around in my car. Always love bob marley but this one felt a bit too repetitive with some of the songs.

I really can't complain about a Bob Marley album to kick off the weekend. I was only fully aware of Stir It Up before this listen, but so much of it is fantastic. Bob will always have a special place in my heart.

This is a 4-star album. It has some of Bob Marley's best songs on it, but it's not his best album. It's really solid, and scratches that reggae itch. I know this isn't a perfect 5, but I'm such a sucker for Bob Marley, and "Stir It Up" is my favorite song of his, so I'm going to give it a 5.

"Mind is confused with confusion" that's what I remember from this album from when I was mowing my grass. The genre is fine. My perspective is unfortunately tainted by my history with an archetype of person that would bring Jack Johnson and Bob Marley to their suburban white beach vacation. I don't know how to reconcile all of that but I do know that at a subconcious level I just have more fun listening to Toots

pretty good, used it for chill background music, liked stir it up

It's a cool album. Its hard to appreciate music that was groundbreaking to the point it was widely imitated. I wouldn't rush to listen again but it was an enjoyable listen

5/10

Ok

5 out of 5. Well damn this was a solid album! Great melodies and Marley's singing was top notch.

Not a fan of reggae so therefore low rating, but it’s not bad or anything just not my cup of tea.

Went into it thinking I wouldn’t like it, but yeah this was actually really good. Just a really nice vibe all the way through. Favorite track(s) Concrete Jungle Stir It Up Kinky Reggae

I'm a fan of reggae, so it's disappointing that of the 5 Jamaican reggae records in this list 3 are by Bob Marley. Marley did a great job bringing the music to UK rock audiences and being the first "World Music" superstar. But most of those who explored the genre further found artists they prefer. This record is bland, a bit slow paced and Bob isn't the best singer in reggae. There's better version out there of Stop This Train, and Concrete Jungle - seek them out.

Not a particular fan of reggae, but when it’s done as well as this I can understand why it (and Bob Marley) are so popular. Undecided as to whether I’d revisit this specific album, but not bad at all.

Really like Bob Marley. This album is laid back and cool, regardless of the lyrics. Stir it up is a great track. Probably not his best album, but still very good.

Oh we're groovin' and chillin' with this one! Important political commentary too. Really nice, considering this is one of my first exposures to reggae as a genre. I had a constant little grin on my face while listening.

To me Bob Marley is the music for the afternoon after a big night out the day before. Relaxed and chill. Social commentary when you listen to it. The earliest of three Bob Marley albums on this list. Only one song I really recognise. I wouldn't have put the album on but good to broaden my listening, that's why I'm here.

I'm not really a massive reggae fan but Bob and The Wailers are just great. A couple of well known ones and the whole album was chill and good listen.

ganz gut, was man von bob marley halt erwartet, gute prise politik aber nicht sooooo meins und ein bisschen langweilig

ja

It was fine

A classic, it's great to hear so many songs that aren't just popular singles

really love reggae, the vibe is amazing. This is not a masterpiece, there are better, but is pretty good, i enjoyed this very much. 3.3/5

Surprisingly ahead of it's time, great lyrics and vibes, very good album.

Strong start but last songs could not compare

Phew...

Concrete Jungle was decent and funky. Everything else was a boring and I did not enjoy at all. The more I listen to Bob Marley, I more a hate his music

7/10

Sometimes all you need is some cool vibes.

Ist halt reggae, aber dafür überraschend angenehm zu hören (beim durchlesen vom SpaceApps Lab idiotentest)

Really enjoyed diving deeper into Bob Marley's music, cuz his greatest hits have always been a major part of my life. Really good album. Concrete Jungle was my fav song and first listen of the album. Midnight Ravers and No More Trouble were my other highlights

I feel like reggae is one of those genres that's really better as a song in a playlist than it is in an album. Cause when you can hear one song and then move on, it's a lot of fun. It's pretty mellow, just a pretty good vibe. But when you listen to 9 songs that all have interchangeable instrumentals, it becomes harder to just enjoy it. It feels like a slog, because it feels like one 35 minute song instead of nine 4 minute songs. Favorites: Slave Driver, Stir It Up, Kinky Reggae

Yet another Bob Marley album. And again it's alright, albeit a bit cheesy, but I already knew that going in. This one is especially light on hit songs, though. More of a unified thing, probably. Key tracks: Stir It Up

Still not my Fav Marley - but like every Marley Album a good time with so many classic tracks. Stop That Train, Stir it Up, Kinky Reggae...just put it on..relax and enjoy life for a moment and listen to the social message.

Great album, love the lyrics and the guitar

Third Bob Marley album so far and it’s another fine piece of work. Sharp playing, crisp production, great tunes.

Good solid 3. Perfect gentle Saturday afternoon listening. A lovely clear album.

TBH not that excited for another Bob Marley album. But, maybe I'll love it! I think my overall issue with Reggae is the insidiously happy beat. It starts to grate on me over time. But this, so far, is good in an unflashy way. But yeah, I'm half way through and getting very fatigued by the relentlessness of the beat.

5/10 Not bad, but it's way too repetitive. Same beat throughout the whole album. There's nothing really impacting me or getting to me. Not a difference between every song

Denne satt jeg på, fikk ikke med meg noe siden jeg var konsentrert på noe annet. Men grei som bakgrunnsstøy om ikke annet.

the best vibes. really dug "High Tide Or Low Tide - Jamaican Version" and "Stir It Up"

24-Apr-2026 4/5 Catch A Fire (1973). Bob Marley & The Wailers I listened to this one over the course of the day. I've been listening to more reggae in the last couple of years (during woodworking in the garage) and have gotten accustomed to reggae other than what I now consider to be more "popular reggae". Stuff we used to listen to years ago, Bob Marley's Legend, UB40, even some of the Peter Tosh stuff kind of sound so commercial to me now - but perhaps only because they are sometimes overplayed? This album definitely had a more authentic/traditional feel to it - very low key and relaxing.

I think I've heard the songs from Legend so many times that I tend to view them as worn-out and cliched. Which isn't a problem with the songs or Bob Marley in general, it's a problem with me! Hearing these different songs - or in a couple cases - alternate versions of songs I hear regularly, was a refreshing change. I enjoyed every song and appreciate the artistry that went into making it.

3.5? Very nice

A little strange that this album is here instead of Burnin'. Catch a Fire and Burnin' are basically 1.0 and 2.0 as far as I'm concerned. They tightened up the production and arranging a whole lot on the latter I think. Like, Natty Dread and Exodus are also on this list and I think those are 5s without hesitation. And I love this album too! But Burnin' is a 5 to me cuz it takes what this album has and expands on it. So I guess 4 for this one, like a 4.5.

I've never been the biggest fan of Reggae, the music and the trustifarians who love it tend to put me off. This hasn't really changed my mind that much. It's bland and inoffensive but the fact that the rythym is the same throughout gets a bit much. It's fine. If this is some of the best that the genre has to offer then I won't break my back trying to find more. Best Tracks: Concrete Jungle; Stop That Train; Stir It Up

Top Album. Some classics that then became greatest hits. Super interesting for me to find hidden gems like "High Tide or Low Tide"

It was fine. Every song literally sounded the same. My favorites were probably Concrete Jungle and No More Trouble. Overall, I would give it a 3.2/5!

This might be another 5 stars I give to Wailers, apart from obvious one I have to Exodus. Side 1 is so good. Definitely top 3 album for me, already rated 4.5 on RYM, so I think this deserves a bump here maybe, but I can't remember side 2 so we will see today.

Decent. Not my favorite Bob Marley album but it was pretty good. Some good songs. I've always liked the production of his album and how they are recorded. This one is well recorded and sounds great!

I’ll always prefer Exodus which just grows and grows for me but this has the feel of a song cycle, rather than a collection of material plus singles.

Every song was very relaxed and chill but i dont know if i could have told any of them apart if i listened to them blind definitely something id play i the background of hanging with friends, probably stoned, but it'd feel weird to listen to it solo, for me anyway

Yep, that's reggae...

kinky reggae is my unexpected pic I love reggae now

Really good album. But not my favorite Marley.

Lol. This album was selected for our group on 4/*21*... A day late. I've dabbled in some reggae and generally enjoyed what I have, so I'm enthusiastic. ******* So, I was in the mood for and (for personal reasons) really needed some mellow stuff. Marley and Co. did not disappoint. "Concrete Jungle", "Stop That Train", "Stir it Up", & "Kinky Reggae" were all top notch. The whole album was well produced, had a clean sound, and even though it was on in the background I could tell it had some politically charged lyrics in it. This is exactly what I expected and I got what I came for. That, actually, is my primary criticism of the album -- and most of reggae in general. It's suffocating 'same-ness'. It's a very distinct form of music, but it is also very rigid in that regard. A limited palette of instruments (better have a steel drum on there and it **better** open almost every song!) and the often languid tempo to most of the arrangements. It's great for a time, but I have to space out my listening, otherwise I bore on it quickly. (4/5) This album is probably some of the best reggae has to offer, but that is such a pigeon-holed category. I'd love to find some 'experiments' in this style to see how it could *vary*.

This is one of those albums that I appreciate more than I enjoy. The lyricism is off the charts, and its humanitarian messages of freedom, peace, joy, and harmony in the midst of political upheaval still resonate today. The cultural and geographical influence of Bob Marley (and The Wailers by proxy) can't be overstated, even if a good bit of that influence has been reduced to colorful carribean garb and gonja jokes. But this is reggae, and a lack of musical variety permeates not just this album, but the genre as a whole with a boom-CHIKKA-boom-CHIKKA-boom-CHIKKA-boom that really starts to grate on the nerves after a few tracks. Despite all of the attempts I've made to get into Bob's music, it still isn't something I would put on without prompting, and hits a ceiling of 3/5 for me.

Variety: 2 Adequacy: 5 Listenability: 5 Uniqueness: 2 Emotionality: 3 = 3.4 rounded down to a 3 "So you couldn't make them out in smoky place// In that musical stampede, where everyone is doing their thing" Aside from Elvis, Bob Marley is the only other dead musician I remember there being treated as legendary when I was a kid. But not until middle school, though surely I would have heard "Stir it Up" on the radio or in a movie before then. I had a friend around then whose mother LOVED Bob Marley and so was exposed to it primarily through their house. I can't say I fell in love with the man's music, but I certainly developed an appreciation. At least enough to dive into hits collections, give most of the big albums a listen, and read the occasional biography piece. Looking forward to revisiting this. THE TRACKS Side one "Concrete Jungle" - Funky, moody stuff right away. One of the best to ever do it at getting the feeling of despair across in his vocals. Musically the Wailers I don't think I've ever found a fault with, so not expecting too many surprises here, and we don't get any. "Slave Driver" - Brutal stuff disguised under a relaxed and chill beat. Which makes it all the more effective when it dawns on anyone paying attention to the lyrics that this is a song about revenge and retribution. Those claps, and the background vocals... damn. "400 Years" - We get quite a change up in the sound here. Peter Tosh takes over the vocals here and it's a welcome bit of variation, where I was expecting this to be the Bob show the whole way through, but musically this one doesn't do it for me. "Stop That Train" - Pretty middle of the road entry hear with Tosh taking lead vocals again. Bit more of a soul influence here I think. I could imagine a different arrangement of this on an Al Green album maybe. "Baby We've Got a Date (Rock It Baby)" - Marley is a guy whose stuff I've always found very tasteful, tame even, despite the sometimes heavy subject matter. And maybe that's part of the mass appeal. But this about as pleasantly toothless and sexless of an example of the "hey let's bone"-song variety as I've ever heard. Side two "Stir It Up" - And we come to the only all time classic on the album. A beautiful song written for his wife. Or was it? Is it a love song about weeeeeeeeeed? Who knows. It's lovely and bouncy and possibly the epitome of laid back, and will forever have a place in the back end of college party playlists as a wind-down slow jam. "Kinky Reggae" - Definitely the horniest song on here. Bob, you dog, you... It's still couched in metaphor, but the nightlife here sounds so much more interesting than whatever was going on two songs back. There's a also a lot more going on musically here, and the energy is n point for this trip through the seedier parts of town. "No More Trouble" - Marley and company thrown down a crunchy, catchy reggae spiritual here. My favorite background vocals on the album from Rita Marley and Marcia Griffiths. Awesome stuff. "Midnight Ravers" - Strong close to the album as we get a dark apocalyptic vision that you could technically dance to. HIGHLIGHTS - "Slave Driver" - "Stir It Up" - "Kinky Reggae" - "No More Trouble" - "Midnight Ravers" MIDLIGHTS - "Concrete Jungle" - "400 Years" - "Stop That Train" - "Baby We've Got a Date (Rock It Baby)" LOWLIGHTS *crickets* FINAL THOUGHTS Marley is one of the greats, and rightly so, and a fine entry point for anyone getting into the genre. I think he also scares a lot of people off who think this is all there is. Kind of like Dylan in that way I think where there is so much material that sounds similar in execution. But there's a lot of varied stuff, especially if you go back into all the 50s and especially 60s influences. I remain an appreciator of Marley and the Wailers, but they will never be my go-to when it comes to reggae ( that would probably be Toots and the Maytals). I much prefer Burnin', Natty dread, and especially Exodus to this one. Not sure if we'll be getting any more of these guys on the list though. PLAYLIST ALTERATIONS - Take those highlights, mix them up with selections from the next several albums, and fill the bowl up. Make sure to check the water levels and airflow, then sit back and take a big hit FURTHER LISTENING - Studio One Selector by Various - Satta Massagana by The Abyssinians - War Ina Babylon by Max Romeo and The Upsetters - Super Ape by Lee Perry and The Upsetters - Equal Rights by Peter Tosh - Inchpinchers by Wailing Souls - Heart of the Congos - The Congos - Funky Kingston by Toots & The Maytals

A day late, huh generator? Giving me Bob Marley and the Wailers on April 21. The slow tempo made you late. The image of Bob Marley in pop culture overshadows the fact that Bob Marley and the Wailers put out some of the best reggae music around. Its Jamaican origins will forever bring to mind the Caribbean. However, it’s also a music that makes me feel like a tourist. I enjoy it, but only for the short time I’m around it. In my mind, it’s a music for warm nights, full of contemplation and conversation. We can talk about the far past or we can just talk about tonight. This album is a mood. One I’ve sat with all day and not wanted to disturb. It’s a good mood. I like this mood. It’s soothing even when the conversation gets heavy. But that’s not for me to get into right now. Still, it’s a 4/5.

it's alright

Not bad

Git save no besseri vo ihm

What a vibe. Very socially conscious and groovy at the same time. I have very little experience with reggae but really enjoyed this one!

Smooth, groovy, political, and psychedelic. A couple really great guitar solos and of course his iconic voice. Really good stuff

one thing you can't deny about this album - the instrumentation is tight beyond belief, but then do you expect much more from peter tosh and the rest of the wailers? i do think this album still has filler on it, even though its been tightly cinched, but i'm always glad to hear bob's voice.

I feel I'm biased right off the bat because I listened to this while gaming in the summer. Couldn't get much more fitting than that. Anyway, I'm chillin'. Faves: Concrete Jungle, Stir It Up, High Tide Or Low Tide, Stop That Train

I know this is sacrilege, but I find quite a lot of Bob Marley’s music quite dull and plodding. I like reggae that’s harder than this.

I famously love reggae Playlist add: "No More Trouble"

I thought this was "just fine" at first but the more I revisit it the more I like it. Favorite track is Stop That Train.

This was a great, laid-back sounding album. I feel like this is a great example for "less is more". I don't feel like it was overly complex, but everything did fall into place nicely. Very easy listening!

3.28

Strong 8

This album does not let up, from powerful protest songs to sensual ballads to slice of life narratives. Throughout it all, the group maintains infectious grooves layered with creative arrangements. On top of it all, somehow the person playing with a phaser on "Stir it Up" managed to make it into one of the sexiest sounds in music history.

Slaaveee driiiverrrrrrr

(I've never listened to music "intentionally" before). I did not know Bob Marley was actually cool. I thought some songs were boring, but No More Trouble and Midnight Ravers were surprisingly cool. 400 years and Stop That Train weren't surprising, but were pretty cool.

i like it so much, its has summer vibes.

So I guess I've like reggae this entire time. It's probably the heightened focus on male vocal harmonies and spicier guitar tones that make this one for me. Catch A Fire doesn't feel like the same song in the same style 9 times, but a fluid translation of the style on every track. This is a fancy way of me saying that it's a very solid Wailers record, but not the absolute greatest work by them or Bob. It's might be the most rock-flavored I've heard. Stir it up (8/10, 4/5 on this scale)

Rate: 7/10 Teniendo en cuenta que me gusta el reggae, pero no es mi género más escuchado.

Very relaxing and soulful.

Groovy. Took me too long to realise the album repeats.

Venga, per ara de tots es que duc escoltant es es meu preferit, tampoc per tirar coets però entenc molt més sa vibra. A nes principi pensava se me faria repetitiu però no. M'he guardat bastantes cançons, no mo posaria per anar per es carrer escotant música però de mentres fas feines o així està bee!

scream very 'Bob Marley' vibe!

Great album all the way through. Favorite songs: Midnight Ravers, No More Trouble, Stir it Up

Love stir it up and this is a great album but not my favorite Bain Marley

Meh. Creo que no puedo separar el arte del artista en este caso. Sé que es un álbum re importante por el tema de la esclavitud y los derechos de las personas de color, pero solo pienso que Bob Marley era un hdp con las mujeres.

Not a massive Reggae fan but this album floats by amiably. Catch a fire and Stir it up are stand out tracks. 3.2

Maybe this is considered a great reggae album but I don't know the genre much and from what I have heard in my life there's never been a point when I've felt a desire to explore it further. Every song sounds identical to my ear and although not unpleasant, this album doesn't change anything for me.

Gets a little repetitive but good music to chill out to. Exodus was better.

it was very summery and i liked it, it just didn’t match the vibe of the current season i’m in.

Good album of downtempo reggae. Classic sound with Bob's voice and female backing vocals.

Very relaxing, more dynamic and chilled reggae, thoroughly enjoyed. Good reminder I need to listen to more Bob Marley.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I can enjoy some Bob Marley Favorite song(s)? Stir it up Overall Thoughts: Great Friday, fun and easy-going.

Oh, more Bob Marley. Yaaay. File this under the Velvet Underground section of influential artists I never want to actually listen to. One record will do, I get it! Especially reggae, which just drones on and on. Look, whatever. Not for me, DNF since I know it's not for me.

Also liked it! Probably between a 4 and a 5.

I really don’t care for reggae all that much. It’s a style of music that’s so circumscribed, so locked-in to being its one thing, that there’s not much room for the things I love. In this case my general distaste for reggae is in conflict, here, with my admiration for Marley’s songwriting genius. There are great songs on here. But, then again, Marley wrote even better songs on other albums. Best track: “Concrete Jungle”

Iconic Bob Marley, reggae rhythm, exotic

was very good! its gonna take me a while to get used to it because its just far away from anything i usually listen to. good album

Album chill. Con este album Bob Marley se hizo conocido globalmente. Tiene dos discos, uno mas autentico y el otro mas producido para competir con bandas actuales de rock. Overall, esta bueno.

Some of the best Bob, ja man.

Reminds me of summers back home

regge

I don't really like Bob/most reggae. This was fine.

Seems more important in terms of influence than quality. Nothing wrong with it and some quite good songs, but doesn't really compare to some of his much better later albums

Such a tight band and a great groove. Love the sound of a clavinet through a wahwah pedal

It's a pretty rootsy reggae album that still introduced some rock and funky elements in places, which kept it decently fun and interesting. The production was pretty interesting, too, as it incorporated techniques from more mainstream music like more creative panning, as well as use of special effects like reverb, delay and flange to create a more psychedelic soundscape. I however, didn't like how the bass in some of the tracks was causing the rest of the mix to distort, but it got noticeably better in other places, which also meant the mix was a litle inconsistant. The players on this album are locked in, playing consistantly and tightly on tempo and rhythm the entire way through all the songs. Concrete Jungle is probably the best example of a song on the album that has all the musicians playing well together, but also incorporates more rock and funk elements that i mentioned earlier. I have to add that this is a very political album, and it is not a hidden message or anything metaphorical at all, just an upfront longing for love and peace, the best example being lyrics in the songs Stop That Train and No More Trouble. Baby We've Got a Date was the first skip on the album, having no real substance aside from being a sex song and the same rhythm as the song before, same goes for Kinky Reggae, which is my least favourite song from this album. As for my favourites, Stop That Train and Stir It Up are probably among the better and more interesting songs, for having a more unique feel and rhythm, as well as harmonic elements. A super nice solo makes its way into Stir It Up, which was a great surprise. More improvisation and jamming would have been very welcome on this album. Overall, Catch a Fire is a simple, relaxing and fun album, and is the roots of modern reggae music. Although i did ultimately get bored around halfway through every song, with the exception of a few, it was an enjoyable listen. Track scores: Concrete Jungle 3/5 Slave Driver 3/5 400 Years 3/5 Stop That Train 4/5 Baby We've Got A Date (Rock It Baby) 2/5 Stir it Up 4/5 Kinky Reggae 1/5 No More Trouble 3/5 Midnight Ravers 4/5

Bob Marley always reminds me of the trend in the 90s where they would this great upbeat music & give them the most depressing, dour lyrics possible. Like Hootie & the Blowfish or Blind Melon. The difference is that Marley makes the music & lyrics uplifting. The dour, depressing stuff is from turmoil but still happy sounding. Its odd kinda. 3

Some good ones. But his later LPs are better.

Très beau reggae, cool, belle ligne de basse très présente.

I didn't finish it but it was awesome, love this guy and the way he makes me feel

Uno de mis favoritos de Marley

What a stupid tra la la music!

A true classic travelling through time

I'll say it: whatever

I'm not very excited about reggae but I decided to enjoy the art of Bob Marley and I was surprised. Very good.

Great reggae album. Nice groove that sometimes lasts a sweet melody.

liked thevibes

A masterpiece, you can hear the characteristic sound of this man with his riff guitars and chill vibe. Is all a pleasure to listen to it. Easy to listen when ur at the beach chilling out.

Good album. I'm not a big fan of reggae, but I actually enjoyed this one pretty much. The bass sounds is really good.

I enjoyed this record more than Natty Dredd. Great vibes all around and maybe more political. Stir it up crushes

Enjoyable, but not Bob's best. Not sure that this needs to be on this list at all with Catch A Fire already on it.

not a fan of reggae but it is not a bad album.

Me gusta el reggae pero este álbum se me hizo muy largo.

I was always going to enjoy a Bob Marley and The Wailers album. It's the most relaxing sounds and his voice makes it smooth. It didn't grab my attention too much but did not dislike

I only have listened to The Greatest Hits and outside of "Buffalo Soldier" those are a pretty lighthearted affair. I grew up in Florida and God knows most of those songs, along with Buffet's greatest hits, were on repeat to the sunburned tourists getting drunk on their rum punch and pina coladas. That is all to say that the lyricism, in particular, is a revelation in this album. Slave Driver, Concrete Jungle...those are far from the tourists ears. Sonically incredibly sophisticated. Great album!

Concrete Jungle was good, and everybody knows Stir It Up. There's a sameness to the steel drums and rhythm across the songs that makes it easygoing enough to get political messages across in a non-offensive way. I know Bob Marley is legendary, but reggae just isn't my style.

Muy buenos los primeros temas sobretodo. Relajante. Para escuchar con auriculares sobretodo para apreciar el bajo

it’s interesting - didn’t expect the commentary on slavery and my fav has to be 400 years for sure

good album 4/5

too droning to be anything more than (good) background music for me

Closer to Motown soul than you might expect.

You know what you’re getting with Bob Marley. And while reggae as a genre is not something I regularly reach for, this album was quite engaging and well mixed - it might be because only one song was familiar. (In truth one reason I do not seek out reggae is because played out in high school. This album sounded great on my APP3s. I would listen anytime. 4/5

i just love a bit of reggae it’s got a nice vibe and the music is sick

Wow -- this is fantastic. Stir it Up is the only song that I've heard before, though every track has a vaguely familiar quality. Exquisitely performed -- bass and drums are in lockstep. Vocals and harmonies are tight, and Marley's guitar has a dry staccato sound that gives that quintessential reggae feel. Apple music has a deluxe version of this album that includes a 'Jamaican' version of each song, which are essentially stripped down and demo-like. The finished versions include more production like organ flourishes, backing vocals and studio effects like reverb, adding depth to the sound. It's fun to hear the evolution in the different versions. Discovering this is exactly why I wanted to do this!