Catch A Fire

Classic Bob

8//10 Been sleepin en Bob Marley. Veo por que antes de escuchar hip hop fumaban con esto mota. Guardado

I was surprised to see some of the negative reviews; who doesn't like Bob Marley?! I'm not familiar with his albums (like many, I'm extremely familiar with his greatest hits) so can't comment on how it compares, but despite not being packed with the hits I'm familiar with I really enjoyed it. On first listen the tracks in the first half didn't stand out, and the album really took off from Stir it Up onwards. However on second listen I found it more consistently paced. Nice blend of political and non-political subject matter. I'm looking forward to checking out more of his albums.

3.75/5 - Pretty good. Not my fav from Bob Marley. The overall sound has an easiness to it while conveying some dark political messages/expressions. "No chains around my feet but I'm not free" - Concrete Jungle "Every time I hear the crack of a whip, my blood a-runs cold" - Slave Driver He also has some romantic themes in some of the songs to reinforce having this easygoing sense/flow.

I’ve always really liked Bob Marley even if most other reggae left me indifferent. Really nice to venture being the greatest hits. Good music for anxious times.

I love Bob Marley. This is a great album. He manages to take some really heavy themes and make them inspiring and uplifting.

Easy skanking man. Just a great blast of pleasant jams with seriously dark subject matter. In 1973 this sort of Afro-centric music woulda been pretty shocking if white Americans listened to the lyrics. I love that Tosh gets some time in front of the mic on this record. I wish that woulda been the case more often. Exodus is still a better whole package for me, but I’ll definitely put this one on again.

Still good but not as fire as the other BM album on here

OVERALL: The only Bob Marley song I've heard before this album was No Woman No Cry. I think I kinda know why now, because this is pretty boring. It's really good, but also really boring. As harsh as that sounds, I still really like this. There isn't a single song that I wouldn't give under a 7 except for maybe All Day All Night, which is a bonus track. Every single song has really nice vocals and instrumentals that range from pretty nice to really damn good. The lyrics on some of the songs are kinda bad, such as Kinky Reggae, but the first 4ish songs more than make up for lyrics, and most of the lyrics are fine. Also everything uses a fade out outro. After listening, I can't really remember what a lot of these sound like. Looking at my song ratings, I probably would've given this much higher if it weren't as boring as it was. Boring does not equal bad, but it does lower the rating. Overall really good and definitely deserves to be here, but it can be pretty boring. SONG AVG: 7.875/10 PERSONAL RATING: 7.5/10 Concrete Jungle: Very nice. Incredible vibe, fantastic instrumental, great vocals, just really good overall. Nice lyrics. I can't think of anything bad about it other than the fade out outro. Very good reggae. Extremely replayable and enjoyable. 9.93/10 Slave Driver: Great message and lyrics. I didn't know this, but catch a fire means go to hell and slave drivers are slaves who enforced slavery. Very confrontational and blunt about it's message, however it doesn't really match with how the song sounds, which is an absolute vibe. Very nice overall, can't think of anything wrong with it other than that it uses a fade out outro. 9.25/10 400 Years: Genius really messed up the lyrics, like half of the words are missing. Another really confrontational song about slavery, however I think I like this more than Slave Driver because I prefer its atmosphere. 9.35/10 Stop That Train: Really good overall, but I don't really like the part around 1:00 - 1:30 and other parts that are kinda doing the same thing. The instrumental is a bit weirder, especially the percussion, but it works. Very good vocal harmonies. It feels emptier than the other tracks, but it works. Also fade out outro. 7.75/10 Baby We Got A Date (Rock It Baby): Nice vocals during the chorus, still has the same style as the others while being different in lyrical topic. The lyrics are kinda bland and basic, but Marley's singing is pretty good so it passes. It feels like it's 2ish minutes long while being basically 4 minutes long. It unfortunately uses a fade out outro. 8.85/10 Stir It Up: Apparently this song is extremely popular, this is my first time hearing it. Nice bassline. Both beautiful and funky, I understand how this was a hit. Very nice to listen to in the background. Unfortunately I find it a little boring outside of the really funky second half, and it also uses a fade out outro. Still good though. 9.1/10 Kinky Reggae: Booga-wooga. I like the instrumental and the vocals are pretty good. I'm pretty sure this is supposed to be the fun song, and it's good I think at doing that. Lyrics kinda suck and I can see how it could be annoying, but I like it. 7/10 No More Trouble: I love the instrumental, easily my favorite on the album. Great chords, drums, and backing vocals. The word no is used at least 29 times if I can count. Obviously the lyrics are repetitive, but they get the point across. The lyrics bring it down by a quarter of a point. 9.75/10 Midnight Ravers: Same as No More Trouble, but more interesting lyrics and slightly worse instrumental. It could be about homophobia, which is pretty bad, but I hope it's about women in other cultures or culture shock. With that being said, this slaps. The chorus is very good, and the instrumental is very nice. Also uses a fade out outro, so uhhhhhhhhh 8.65/10 High Tide Or Low Tide (Bonus Track): Decided to check this one out since people said it's good. Very melancholic, extremely good. I really like the cause, and it also helps that it sounds very good. 9.85/10 All Day All Night (Jamaican Version) (Bonus Track): Decided to check out this one because why not. More interesting than the others, but also probably worse. I have mixed feeling on the backing vocals, but the instrumental is pretty nice. Great vocals. 7/10

Classic Bob Marley. Relaxed vibes. Some very sweet songs.

I got Bob Marley pilled

Really cool and awesome look into reggae music as someone who's never really listened to it, definitely gonna replay it

Pretty fun.

I needed this today. Very nice and chill good stuff

Groundbreaking album from the original wailers. Many songs from this album remained played live as in Babylon by bus: concrete jungle, kinky reggae, stir it up, no more trouble... Strong work from Tosh as well.

Probably not my favourite Bob Marley, but notable for being the one that made reggae famous. I give a 4 out of sympathy as some titles are not as good as the others.

Surprisingly good!

Love some Bob Marley

Mega chill

This is the most I've enjoyed Bob Marley, and an album I will revisit.

Enjoyed this album more than “Natty Dread” but can only take reggae in small doses.

7.5/10 Fave track: concrete jungle

Bob Marley. I was looking forward to the album. After listening to it, I realize that it's not my favourite album. But there are some great tracks on it. I liked Stir It Up and Kinky Raggae the best. 4/5

yah man

Damn this was good. This album just felt so good to listen to, it's so uplifting and feel good on the surface, but if you dig a little deeper you then find so much amazing social commentary too.

I had somehow never listened to a whole Bob Marley album before, though I have heard a few songs before. I enjoyed this one more than I have most of the other stuff on this list so far! I could definitely see myself revisiting.

DEEP pocket, and political messaging delivered with style and grace

Classic, 8/10

Great album.

Day3: 1. Catch a Fire 2. Illmatic 3. The wall It is a chill mood I really liked for doing my things with this sound in the backroom, so yes, for now, it is my favorite.

Concrete Jungle 4 Slave Driver 3.8 400 Years 4 Stop That Train 4 Baby We've Got a Date (Rock It Baby) 4.2 Stir It Up 4.1 Kinky Reggae 4 No More Trouble 4.3 Midnight Ravers 3.8 Score: 4.022222222

I don’t get why this is “Bob Marley & The Wailers” when it’s the original trio of Bob, Bunny, and Peter. You can see on the album that it just says “The Wailers”. I understand Bob wrote most of the songs, but it feels as though they’re erasing Bunny and Peter. As far as the music on this album, it’s fantastic as always. Both political and groovy. Very well done to all involved parties. Love this. 4/5

I’m not super familiar with Reggae genre, but this was a good album, this was good dance music and the songs were all very consistent with one another so I felt like a cohesive project, I did find a few tracks here and there a tad boring, but that’s just my personal opinion. Apart from that this is a solid album and I can see why it made this list. Favorite Tracks: Concrete Jungle, 400 Years, and No More Trouble

Genre defining. Not my sweet spot but still holds up in an odd way for 50 years.

Único real y verdadero drama de deudas y cultura. Marley las pasó duro sosteniendo su maravillosa música.

Like many people I think Marley's music is best enjoyed while fairly baked and completely relaxed. I don't think this album is a revelation or anything, but it is definitely relaxing. I don't have the ear that some people do for reggae music, but I can appreciate a groove well enough and this album has that throughout. Stir It Up, No More Trouble, and 400 Years were my favorites but a lot of the songs blended together, which unlike plenty of other albums, isn't a bad thing here. This is a 3.5+ for me, not quite at the 4's I've given before, but I'll round up because it's much better than average and I never wanted to hit skip.

Takes me back to reggae night at the Blue Room.

This is what I hear in my head when I think of Reggae

I much prefered this to Natty Dread, which I found to be missing a spark. Even though I didn't really know these songs beforehand These songs were so chill and I really liked the vibe. A really enjoyable listen 4 ⭐️

Veldig Bob Marley-ete. Som å sitte på en strand

Oozes quality

The Wailers are just so much better when Peter Tosh is in the mix. He's the perfect counterweight to Marley.

It’s a reggae album. You either like it or not. I do.

A very solid start to a legend. It feels like none of his major hits are on here but I like this album. It's pretty creative even though it's within a genre that gets very repetitive (for me). 400 years is epic. Slave Drive, Stir it Up and Concrete Jungle are very bouncy in vibe even if lyrically they're more intense. A solid debut for a future classic maker (Exodus will get a default 5 stars once it shows up on here)

First listen. Second Bob Marley album for me. Quite good.

I think being a white boy who found Bob Marley while in a liberal arts college gave me a much different perspective than should be. Like many of us I learned about Bob Marley through the epic album Legend which is a compilation of his greatest hits. But I think albums like this really give you an opportunity to see Bob Marley for what he really was: an activist and a revolutionary. Stop It Up is a great song. However, other songs like Stop the Train (my favorite on this album), 400 Years and Slave Driver really give an idea that he was fighting for something much bigger than for 1990s middle class boys to be sitting around a college campus listening away. This is as historical as it is relevant even in modern day.

Always nice to be exposed to more Bob Marley. The only hit on this one was "Stir It Up" but I noticed the rest of the music was rooted in more social conscious lyrics. It sounds like Bob and the Wailers were quite influenced by the 60's soul movement. Some of these songs feel like direct descendants of Sam Cooke's " A Change Gonna Come". More Bob in my life is always a good thing. While it doesn't compare to the compilations, I'll still be revisiting this one.

Gooooood stuff. I had no idea reggae was this good.

Det är fortfarande bra. Men förra skivan innehåller lite fler top notch-låtar. Men bobban är fan grym!

Inte riktigt på samma nivå som Exodus, men detta är också en otroligt bra skiva. Stark fyra.

Det är ju iofs Marley, men han har gjort bättre plattor. Fyra

brilliant as expected

It's a great album. Quite a lot of songs that are superb.

effortlessly perfect……happiness and tranquility enducing

Marley and the Wailers mastered what still seems like an impossible task: making reggae not sound boring.

Listen more Bob

4/5

It's hard to imagine this is one of Bob Marley's first albums as it's pretty good. It still has the feel of a Marley album without the fine tuning the later albums have. It also feels more like a Wailers album as they are more present in this album than in later ones. Overall pretty good but isn't as good compared to later Bob Marley albums.

When I’m in the mood for it, it hits the spot like nothing else. 4/5

This is the Bob Marley sound, all right!

Great album. A lot of Bob Marley stuff I had never heard before. Once again didn’t listen to it all but skipped through. It was good, but only so much Bob Marley I can personally listen to, but I understand why he is an icon in music and pop culture

One of the best reggae albums

Awesome

January 14, 2025 HL: "Slave Driver", "400 Years", "Stir it Up", "Kinky Reggae", "High Tide or Low Tide" (bonus track) Marley 3/3 starting the day off right decided to immediately follow it up with Burnin' (1973), a somewhat darker affair recorded around the same time. Yet it has its share of uplifting-sounding songs, like "Small Axe"

Not too much better than reggae in the morning, especially Bob Marley reggae. 4 stars or B+.

Off beat syncopated chords get a bit repetitive after a while but I still enjoyed this

Relistened to this great reggae album showing early bob marley with a more traditional and raw style of reggae. Best early bob marley album and a chill listen

Enjoyed this more than most reggae. Preferred the regular version to the Jamaica version but both are good. Standout is "Stir It Up".

bummare

Very nice

Such a great album to generate for Friday. What a great way to ease into the weekend.

I wish I had something more profound or insightful to say about the lyrics or subject matter. In the end I just really enjoy listening to it; really good vibes for a Friday afternoon.

I'm not the biggest fan of the Reggae genre as it always seems to lean on that smashed chord rhythm lending to songs sounding similar. However, the way Marley mixes it up with these songs is pretty great. I had only heard Stir It Up previously, but all of these tracks are smooth and I would definitely pick the album up again.

Day 4: Catch a Fire - Bob Marley & the Wailers. Catch a Fire is an album by the reggae band Bob Marley & the Wailers. Bob Marley is a reggae pioneer. He may just be the single most well-known and important reggae artist of all time. In my opinion, reggae music is a great genre of music to listen to when relaxing. The lyrics are great. The melodies are memorable. Tracks like Stir It Up are stand-out tracks, in my opinion. Bob Marley is a really inspirational figure, and was a notable activist for Jamaica. In my opinion, 1,001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die is seriously lacking in reggae albums. Unfortunately, I did get a little exhausted towards the end of the album, but that's a me-problem, rather than a problem on the album's end. Personal Enjoyment: 3/5. How Much It Belongs Here: 5/5.

Pretty good

A true classic

Loved it

8/10 Classic Bob Marley. Found a recipe and stuck with it Favourite Song=Stir It Up

Not a huge Marley fan but this is a great record nonetheless.

Hard to rate. I like reggae but a little cold on Bob. This is clearly a strong album but I didn't love it. Will probably revisit so it meets the 4* threshold but not for the reasons that set the threshold. Curiosity alone though is something

8/10 Nothing bad to say about the album. The rhythmic section is incomparably amazing. I am not able to give it 5 stars however, because I do not think this album has some legendary status. Favourite tracks: Stir it up Least favourite tracks:

This was the perfect album to start the day with. Maybe not everyday, but yesterday, it just hit right. Lots of Marley songs that I hadn’t heard before, and everyone was enjoyable. Awesome vibes, loved it.

This really surprised me - I'm not a big fan of reggae, but I really enjoyed listening to this album. There's a really consistent vibe throughout, it's easy to foot tap along with, and some of the electric guitar is very bluesy in a Jason Isbell-like way. Wouldn't listen to this on repeat, but I'm glad I listened to it at least once

8/10 Good mix of songs, some good storytelling

The first album, a classical piece of the roots reggae world, is the best of the Wailers. I love it to death. So why just 4 Stars? The original Jamaican versions are way better, more magical than the versions that got released later with the additional overdubs by Bob Marley and Chris Blackwell. You can understand why they added organ or electric guitar but it takes a certain rawness away from the songs.

One of the nice reggae albums from Bob Marley :-)

Fond memories jamming to this in the Minnie Winnie back in the day. Still slaps!

Bob Marley without the big hits. Definitely holds it's own

для расчилла, кайфа, расслабона, плюс вайб активити

A soulful offering from Bob. Plus there's a real band sound throughout, and not the one man show that was to follow. A work in progress ahead of the world superstar that was to follow.

Enjoyable reggae record! 4/5

Fun listen! 4/5

Reggae ftw. Favorite track: stir it up other picks: concrete jungle, slave driver, no more trouble

Odd choice for the beginning of winter, but I did like this one. Perfect album if you need to relax a bit.

I enjoyed it. I probably put it at around 3.5, but for the hell of it I’ll give it a 4.

I was expecting some good reggae going in and it definitely delivered, Marley does not disappoint. It was surprisingly varied, but maybe I just don’t know enough about the genre.

Not totally sure if I’ve heard this before but heard a couple other Bob Marley projects. Listened to it while running around Clairemont. Pretty chill nice listen but not too many standout tracks.

Täähän on aika hyvä pläjäys! Tykkään ehk viel enemmän Survivalista mutta kyl tää menee nelosen puolle. Tykkään siitä että tässä ei kaahata vaan tempo on jopa aika hidas paikoitellen. 4/5

good to listen to on a hot summers day with some beers, terrible to listen to while at work

Really enjoyed this album. The album varied in style and topics. One of his best albums.

Marley kept his classic style in it and he sounded very good and the band worked together well with the lyrics and his voice

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Catch A Fire This album is a banger! So many good songs packed into one cohesive project, no filler, just straight reggae classics. This is the first reggae album I've heard, and honestly this might be my favorite genre. What I like about Bob Marley here is mostly the song-writing that he does, it's really passionate the way he sings and talks about multiple topics all into one. I'll definit revisit this album again some day, it's that good! 1.- Concrete Jungle = 9/10 2.- Slave Driver = 9/10 3.- 400 Years = 9/10 4.- Stop That Train = 9/10 5.- Baby We've Got a Date (Rock It Baby) = 8/10 6.- Stir It Up = 10/10 7.- Kinky Reggae = 8/10 8.- No More Trouble = 8/10 9.- Midnight Ravers = 9/10 FINAL SCORE = 8.8/10

This one was nice to say the least. I’ve surprisingly haven’t heard a whole lot from Bob Marley and The Wailers. I’ve only ever heard the hits from Bob Marley, and I’m glad that I checked out an album that he was involved in. The chill vibes here are immaculately done, it’s what I expected when listening to something like this and those expectations were greatly met. The playing here is great, there’s great performances all around. Catchy songs and choruses also fill this album. Bob’s recognizable vocals, lyrics and the group vocals greatly contribute to that. However, like most Reggae, it can start to sound and feel the same after listening to it for a bit. It can feel repetitive at times, in a good and bad way. While this album has its problems, it’s still a good and easy-listen. I’d recommend it, as a beginner album for reggae and in general. Very well done album. Rest in peace Bob Marley. 🫡

Classic Roots Reggae

I’ve heard this album at least 50 times. Basically the entire Marley discography is all I listened to like 15 years ago. Great stuff with a couple absolute bangers on here. This is one of the albums that has a more melancholic sound while talking about political topics that were very heavy for music that is normally associated with weed and happiness. 8/10

I love the mellow but powerful statement "catch a fire" for slavers, firmly telling them to "go to hell". A statement of Marley's utopia-- a new land without oppression, and liberation to have awesome sex. The music is familiar, the Marley reggae groove, perfect for a nightcap. And, of course, such great influence throughout the world. 4/5

This album was a great, relaxed way to start the day for me. While the record doesn't have a lot of standout moments for me, the chilled reggae vibe is apparent and consistent throughout. Couple that with the nice blend of protest music and more whimsical subject matter, you have a perfect representation of the genre. Notable Tracks: - Concrete Jungle - Stop That Train 7/10

Entspannte Reggea-Musik 4/5

Not as “revolutionary angry” as some other albums, it’s still in the classic Bob Marley wheelhouse. He won’t lose any fans listening to this album. This is just that classic Marley reggae that I personally couldn’t never find a replacement for. Does this album make me want to give it another listen soon? No, that is the only fault in it and my rating system. A good music presentation for any occasion I could think of, just not jaw dropping. Choice cut: Stir it Up

Love Bob Marley. Love this album.

Catch a Fire is the second Bob Marley album I’ve encountered on this list, and it’s pushing me to reconsider every cheeky jab I’ve taken at reggae over the years. This album is where Marley and the Wailers took their sound to the world, fusing reggae’s raw rhythm with rock’s edge to reach listeners far beyond Jamaica. It’s a genre-defining release, capturing the struggle and passion Marley would soon be famous for. Tracks like “Stir It Up” and “Concrete Jungle” are among his best, showcasing his early songwriting power and magnetic presence. While Marley would go on to refine and deepen his sound, Catch a Fire feels like an essential stepping stone—a moment when reggae’s voice first truly began to resonate globally. And that original Zippo-lighter album cover that flips open sideways? Pure genius and easily one of the coolest album designs ever made. Did/Do I own this release? No. Does this release belong on the list? Foundational. Would this release make my personal list? You have to have at least one Bob Marley album. Which one I would add is yet to be determined. Will I be listening to it again? I will be glad to.

it's a classic, but not a personal favourite

all time classic

This is a very good album. Bob Marley is a fantastic talent for writing accurate social commentary lyrics that’s still work and are applicable to this date! There is anger and happiness on top of great music in this album. Favourite song: Stir it up and concreate jungle are great songs. Least favourite: All songs were good. Album artwork: Cool cover.

What a great way to start the day.

Good vibes

Favourite songs: Stop That Train, Stir It Up, Kinky Reggae, All Day All Night Least favourite songs: Midnight Ravers 4/5

I really did feel like I was on an island.

One of the reasons why I love this project is that I would’ve never found out that I actually enjoyed Bob Marley’s music. I’m 30 albums in, and got two of his albums so far. Both are great stuff.

I didn't used to like Bob Marley cause he was the only Reggae artist known to white people, but this is pretty good stuff and I especially appreciate the songs from peter tosh (without even knowing they were written by him until now). Not so much into kinky reggae

For some reason, I’ve almost exclusively listened to “best of” albums from Marley, which I never do with other artists. Very cool to hear an actual studio album. Great album overall and a lot of killer tracks! Some tracks are a bit generic/very similar though.

Good Bob album. Couple hits and repetitive but still enjoyable

Hard to go wrong here. Great lyrics and smooth fun beats.

cool

Good stuff but man did it make me move slow at work.

Enjoyed this album a lot. Funky reggae guitar riffs and a great beat. I'll be listening to more Bob Marley for sure.

Not a bad album but not Marley’s best. Stir it up was my favourite.

nice

Chill done well

Enjoyed it. I'm more into the hits, but it was good to dive into an entire album.

Muy bueno

Introduction to the wonderful world of Bob Marley. Reggae is so fucking great.

It's just some damn good reggae, not much more you can say about it.

i don’t think there’s a single bad song on this album. not as good as exodus imo, but still a great reggae album

Didn't listen this one, but it's nice music.

impeccable vibes

I'm pretty new to reggae as a genre, but this album gives it a serious boost up my charts. Groovy. Soulful. Funky. Heavy. Playful. Sometimes there's this Bossa Nova ease and charm. Thanks 1001! 🙏

Bob Marley was never my true cup of tea, just something I like to sample. I could listen to bits and pieces here or there, but never an entire album. What do I think of ‘Catch A Fire’, though? I thought it was very good; and I'm glad I finally did listen to an entire Bob Marley LP. However, I also find it hard to really review. Marley had an uncanny ability to apply brutal, raw, and honest social commentary over the most chill, Caribbean flavoured reggae music. This album is absolutely full of examples of this. 'Concrete Jungle', 'Slave Driver', '400 Years', 'Stop That Train' and 'No More Trouble' are particular highlights. Subtle melodies, restrained yet intricate musicianship, and Marley's unique vocals all contribute equally to create an album that just clicks the very second it all starts. I have listened to this twice since it popped up on the list, and enjoyed it immensely both times. Which is why, even if you're like me and not a huge fan of reggae as a genre, I would recommend listening to it. Because it might turn your mind around. I was afraid this would go down as it did with any pure blues album I get; where it's a genre I'm not really into in its purest form, but only enjoy it as a flavour on something else. Yet reggae might now just be something I can explore later on down the road to expand my tastes. 'Catch A Fire' works as both great music and a phenomenal statement piece. The contrast between truthful lyrics and pleasant instrumentation can be a bit jarring. But you really do start to gel with it as the album goes on. 4/5

Who doesn't enjoy a bit of Bob Marley? It's such great, happy-feel-good kind of music! Probably not the sort of album I would play a lot, but it's really fun to give it a spin every now and then. The production on the record sounds incredible and the music itself still holds up today. It's a genuine classic!

Fun album

Steadily good across its 44 minutes. Not filled with hits but an excellent album nevertheless

Reggae!!

Beautiful vibes

Great album with some solid tracks such as Midnight Ravers, No more trouble and of course Concrete Jungle. However, with all its charm it isn’t a perfect album, all day all night for example wasn’t a song I’d put up there with the rest of the album.

Such a surprise! First album offered and an artist I've loved for years! Brilliant songs and great vibes.

Honestly not that bad, i haven't been a huge fan of him, but it was great for study sessions

Great album. Will definitely listen to it again. No specific song stood out for me.

Very relaxing

Bob Marley, schysst ganjamusik. Först trodde jag att denna skivan skulle vara lite långtråkig (hade inte hört några av låtarna innan) men den var överraskande varierad och passade perfekt till att handla på Willyz. Track #10 Kinky Reggae en favorit: "she had brown sugar all over her booga-wooga", boingoingoingoing. 4 stjärnor.

Classic reggae imperative.

Love some Bob Marley. Liked this one more than Natty Dread. Standouts: Concrete Jungle, Slave Driver, 400 Years, Stir It Up, and No More Trouble.

Klassisk Bobban. Gillar Kaya mer, men vafasen liksom.

Great, instrumentally diverse, fantastic performances and songs.

uhh han glaub nanie es reggea album am stuck glost concrete jungle findi sehr en geile ahfang die nächste zwei lieder sind naja, aber stop that train fühli wieder recht de offbeat isch hslt eifach chli dominierend amigs oah s solo vo baby we've got a date isch mega cute bin chli verpennt und gnüsses gad recht hahahaha STIR IT UP KENNTMER JA seehr geil, und easy catchy hahaha han tüfi erwartige für kinky reggae gha aber ich han gad e gueti ziit seiter amigs auno stinky reggae?? de break bi no more trouble easy cute jaa es isch natürlich nöd s abwechsligsrichste album, zumindest us kinere sicht aber ich han e huere gueti ziit gha. wenns länger gange wär hetti vlt meh müeh geh aber eso hanis mega gnosse

Pretty good, this was my first time actually listening to Bob Marley. This album made for some good background music as I did chores around the house. It was short and sweet, and I don't really have much else to say about it. Low 4.

So, what a great first start to the 1001 album challenge!! I was a bit daunted at first when I saw 20 songs… but then I realised I had got the wrong album 🫣😮‍💨 Overall, I really enjoyed this album - more than I expected to! It really made me want to groove! I can see myself listening to the album both when I want something chill as well as when I wanted something good vibes (which I want a lot haha!) I particularly loved High Tide Low Tide! My one critique would be that some of the songs sounds slightly repetitive and, as a result, slightly boring! In all honesty, I don’t know how often I’ll come back to this album!

Sometimes reggae feels quite samey to me by the end. It's nice chill music though

Although Bob Marley is revered by many I have never been a fan of his music. I recognise the importance of Reggae music but I don't enjoy it personally. I haven't listened to a Bob Marley track in some while and thought at times whilst listening to this album, vocally he sounded quite weak in parts but that is probably down to the nature of the song and my ears. It has to be in this album list because Marley was a major influential figure. The reason I am giving it 4 stars

I won’t Stir It Up. I want No More Trouble, just this album.

Bob fucking Marley.

If I wasn't from Jamaica then why would I wear this hat

All my problems just float away on a blunt

Jah

-Appropriately, I was very drunk and high while listening to this so maybe my review is biased?? but damn this hits hard. the first few songs don’t do it for me quite as much but the second half or so is godly. amazing rhythm -Favorites are Slave Driver, Stir It Up, No More Trouble, Midnight Ravers, and All Day All Night

At this point I am really struggling to think of something new to say about Bob Marley. It's good, okay?

Marley, Tosh and Wailer never failed to produce world class and genre defining music. Catch A Fire is no different.

my first reggae album ever and it was a pretty good intro to the genre! i loved the politically charged lyricism on here, didn't leave any room to sugarcoat the effects of slavery on the black community. hopefully there's more to come on this list :))

I like that one song, where they play that reggae beat? Ok, so I really liked Exodus and was pleasantly surprised at the variety in the music, after expecting an album of the same reggae beat throughout. Well, this album unfortunately met my expectations of every song sounding similar. It's not a bad sound - these songs are all really good and the band sounds great (especially the guitars). But a full album of similar sounding songs is always a minimum of one star off for me. Concrete Jungle was probably the most unique, particularly the first 30 seconds, but then went into basic reggae (with some really good guitar soloing). No More Trouble teased a non-reggae beat for almost one whole minute! Favorite Tracks: Concrete Jungle, Slave Driver, 400 Years.

It's great to hear the Wailers far away from American tourist traps, when their social and political themes shine through instead of being drowned out by bros joking about blunts. Now, this album does have some fun and literally some kink in it too, but there's so much more to their music than not worrying about a thing. This was a great listen and I will absolutely revisit this soon.

Thoroughly enjoyed this album. Brought me happiness, concern, and serenity. Just loved it and I will return. I feel odd saying I appreciated the simplicity because it feels like it dismisses the complexity I know is there. But, really, I enjoyed how it’s deliver in a seemingly simple manner. So soulful.

This album just makes me want to grab a good chair, some cold beers and smoke a joint while enjoying the vibes. This is the first full Bob Marley album I've listened to and I can understand why he was as big as he was. Easy to listen to with some stand outs like Stop That Train. I'm excited to come back to this one and further explore Bob Marley & The Wailers.

I like this era of reggae Tosh and Marley together, and while I hadn't listened to this album through before, I knew a lot of the songs - 400 Year or Kinky Reggae probably my favourites.

It is beautiful and wonderful. It feels like a big Jamaican hug. Sitting on the beach with family and friends, appreciating, love and sharing our current world, life and blessings but also believing we can have more and dreaming of how to change the world so we can get there.

yes! I like this reggae music on a Sunday morning.

I love Bob Marley. He sings of deep cultural experiences and his reggae is perfect for campfires, weed and straight chillin. He has a calming effect on my human spirit, and he really is pure Jamaica. Thanks for the great tunes, Bob.

Vibes 1000000%

Love some reggae, and this is good reggae

The consensus is swelling: 'Catch A Fire' by Bob Marley and The Wailers - their first for Island Records and first of two records from 1973 - is now considered their best album. When I was a kid, 'Exodus' seemed to be the Big One, but of course, nothing compared to 'Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers' as the ultimate collection of songs. To me, I'm still sceptical if the album form is really the way to understanding and appreciating The Wailers since reggae and dub music was mostly presented in singles, EPs, and 12 inch records. But then again, Bob Marley and The Wailers were reggae artists operating in a rock-and-roll framework; on 'Catch a Fire,' it certainly shows. I used to think that people liked the origin story of this record more than the songs itself, with the origin story consisting of big-baller moves from Island Records head Chris Blackwell, breaking new ground for reggae with the album's pioneering use of a state-of-the-art studio, and wildly ambitious and inventive album art. But no, the songs really ARE that good. "Concrete Jungle" is as moody of an album opener as it can get, though I think the live version from 1979 is much better. "400 Years" begins with the type of dissonant guitar drone that would be just at home on any indie rock record from the 80s and 90s. I'll admin that I have a soft spot for that children's toy-like synth tone you hear in the chorus; it basically sounds like tiny icicles forming, which feels insane to see given the very hot climate. "Stop That Train" has tambourine that is panned so far to the right and so off and away in the distance, it makes you think that it's a sound in your natural surroundings. "Baby We've Got A Date" has some of the most unbelievably sounding slide guitar. Is "Stir It Up" the most liquid sounding song of all time? Just pools and pools of warm, teeming energy that you shimmer and ripple throughout the song. I never tire of it. To promote this record, Bob Marley and The Wailers opened for Sly and the Family Stone, who in 1973, released 'Fresh,' their last truly Classic Record. Imagine seeing both Bob Marley and The Wailers during this period AND Sly and the Family Stone on this tour? It makes one reflect on the audience and say, "God, I see what you have done for others..." Iconic album art - both versions. A

Stir it up and concrete jungle are classics

I'd probably really enjoy this on a Jamaican beach. But I think this is not the best of Robert.

Really great reggae album, so bouncy and fun

Awesome. Fun. Some familiar ones some deeper cuts

They’re call but I do admit that it sounds a bit same. A greatest hits would definitely get a 5. Best listened on a yacht in the Caribbean with the wind blowing through your hair

Yeah. The man

Great reggae album.

Ya man

I've heard of Bob Marley and the Wailers before, particularly the song "Stir it Up" from this album. As a reggae staple, they're generally pleasant, and I enjoy the rollicking guitars and meaningful song construction. They sound more involved than what could be pigeonholed as background music, especially with the large lyrical depth ranging from love like "Stir it Up" to political injustice like "Slave Driver". The only problem I have is the similar sound and tempo carried across most songs, though that seems to be par for the course with the reggae genre. I will give them credit for some variance such as the slow burn intro to "No More Trouble" and the slide guitar work done on "Baby We've Got a Date (Rock it Baby)". Overall, Catch a Fire was an enjoyable listen for its style. If you are into reggae or curious about the genre, then give it a listen.

Well-crafted and pleasant to listen to 3.6

Very solid. Well produced. Enjoyable listen. 4.0

enjoyed throughout

An awesome album. It had some great songs all the way through, and I only recognized one or two.

4/5

To have this as your first album... wow. Happy that I voted Natty Dread as a 3 because this is far ahead for me - 4.1. Latter half was excellent, perfect for the heat in London this week.

nice one

4/5

Very solid early effort from The Wailers. Stir It Up is an obvious highlight, but I actually love Peter Tosh’s contributions on this one (especially Stop That Train). I think some of the later albums are better, but it’s still a great album and Marley is always welcome on my speakers.

liked it

Not the most obvious Marley record but a beautiful one with a tinge of darkness and wit, yet still a great reggae record. I mean the evergreen and global omnipresence of Bob Marley is an interesting comment on the Euro / American centric bias of musical culture - and this could easily be as, or more relevant to global audiences than say Abbey Road. Maybe comparing apples and oranges but definitely relegating this to a genre album would be a crime. Try playing ‘Stir it up’ anywhere in the world and just watch a crowd melt. Maybe one exception as sometimes reggae is the coriander of musical genres but man is it amazing if you get past it.

Fun album! Good to hear the early up and coming sound that they had here. Stir it up is a solid track. Concrete jungle was deep. Not much for roots music in my life, so this was neat exposure

I've never really gotten into reggae; I enjoy it, I just don't fully "get" it. Maybe it's just being raised a punk. That said, I am softening towards the genre and it's a record like this that shows me why: solid playing, great lyrics, and good music. Hard to beat, I guess. Favorite tracks: "High Tide Or Low Tide", "Midnight Ravers"

I forget how political this album is, still lots of head boppers

Some lovely moments!

It's pretty good

8/10. Very enjoyable. Calming. Gets a little bit repetitive at times in my head sometimes which holds it back from the 9.

Solid album but not my favorite Bob

Wasn’t sure if I’d have time to get to this today but yayyyy I had time and it was the perfect sorta album to listen to while being in boring meetings all day and finally having a chance to listen to music again while finishing up the work day. Another case of “a couple songs really stood out, but most were just generally nice to listen to.” No real complaints. Really nice.

vibes-oriented

Great album. Reminder of Marley’s real genius. Don’t listen to a lot of reggae but this was fun.

Really enjoyable, who knew they had more than 3 songs and they're actually really good. Best song - Concrete Jungle

I wanna smoke week ahahahaha

you must ask yourself how can vibes be so immaculate, stir it up, midnight ravers, and stop that train go so hard

Great album really enjoyed it

A great album for those that love that reggae sound. A bit political, social, and sweet.

18 Junio 2025 cuando escucho actually. Puro reggae, like salsa, difícil que no me gusten temas. Same vibes. Todo cool so far. Slave driver me aburrió un poco, lo demás fire as usual de parte de Marley. Pretty cool, ya quedan alt versions. Solid 4.

Pretty good. Stir it Up especially. This is classic and sounds great.

Sympa au bureau un lundi :) (mais un peu redondant)

Mostly enjoyable, a great vibe, although some of the songs are a little musically repetitive.

Loved it I should listen to him more

Great album !! Very enjoyable to listen :)

Preferred natty dread more but still awesome. I need to pick up

I'm seeing the appeal! I really got into it from 400 years, and then I was vibing out with my homemade strawberry milk

я включил и начал читать регги про работу. Это хорошо.

Ya Mon! It was lit and should’ve burned longer. Classic sound.

Great album. Not a lot of huge hits, but it is consistent and "clean" all the way through. It feels and sounds refreshing, and it is laid back and "cool" all the way through. Definitely a solid album I will put on again.

Just pure joy. It's catchy and relaxed and positive vibes.

Enjoy Marley’s reggae even though I’m not too familiar. I see in the comments that the lyrics have a bit more depth but as usual my ears treat the vocals as an instrument far more than commentary. Easy to zone out and imagine chilling on the beach, drunk and/or high, which is a welcome fantasy on so many days! 3.5/5

Bow down! This really is one of the greatest albums of all time, and Stir It Up is one of my favorite love songs. I've been listening to a lot of reggae on SomaFM's Heavyweight Reggae station recently, and so this really pops up as exceptional work.

Pretty good but not my favourite

I'm not a huge fan of reggae but this is clearly a good album. I love the raw sound; the lyrics are meaningful and impactful.

Rasta Vibrations.

It was pretty good. Reggae still doesn’t resonate with me not matter how many times it pops up on this list.

It’s funny how great albums made by artists at their peaks tend to have these quotidian origin stories. The Wailers were broke and stuck in the UK, so they took a $6,000 advance to get home and gave Island one of the greatest reggae albums of all time in return. These artists, either together or on their own, would go on to make better albums, but this was an incredible record to introduce millions of people to this genre. Everything that makes reggae music great is present here.

This is just a collection of good vibrations. One of the finest voices in music

Always love me some Marley

Just a great album 4.5

Pretty good. There are some better Marley songs out there, but nothing wrong with this.

Good lazy vibes. Stand-out: Midnight Ravers

Great album.

This is the reagge sound of the west. We hears this and it was a genre. This one is good because you get a could hits but it is much more of a Wailers album overall. I love the keyboard.

Even on a rainy day while in a terrible mood, Bob Marley still hits

I'm embarrassed to admit that I've never really listened to a whole Bob Marley album (with or without the Wailers), but this makes listening to this album a great treat for this unwashed member of the masses. I get it why the even-higher rated "Legend" isn't included in this collection, but it's nice to get such a complete album like this, with only a few songs not quite as strong as the others, and to have Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer involved in its creation.

i love me a bit of reggae, especially if its kinky

Stir it up! Nice and chill.

Very fine reggae album, one good hit, but mostly just vibes. Clear meaning in the songs that give this album depth

Could grow to be a 5..

Really good. 8.5/10

Very good listenable album. Fun change from mostly 90s music

“Catch A Fire” is a reggae album by Bob Marley & The Wailers. This album is cool and really grooves. One of the greatest reggae albums, “Catch A Fire” gives newfound appreciation to Marley and the genre.

Solid, not my favorite Marley album but he’s still a legend

If I’m not mistaken there’s 3 Bob Marley albums on the list. This is my favorite. Exodus is too sweet, Natty Dread is too bluesy. This hits the sweet spot right in the middle. Favorite song: no more trouble.

shit

I really enjoyed this. Holds up really well. Just makes you tap your feet.

It makes sense that this one runs a close second in popularity to Legend. The vibes are very much alive here and the two Peter Tosh sung tunes were also a nice standout. Hard pressed to rate any Marley album lower than 4 stars. The fire has been caught and is burning bright.

Enjoyed this one a lot. Immaculate vibes. Gonna go listen to this once more and imagine I’m not working all day…

I enjoyed this much more than Natty Dread. Felt more like the accessible reggae you’ve come to expect from Mr. Marley. Plus it’s how you pick up chicks. You go “Baby we’ve got a date” and then you whisper in her ear in parenthesis “rock it baby.” And you’re in.

In my review of Natty Dread I said I would never rate a Bob Marley & The Wailers album less than 4*...so that makes this exercise pretty easy. Not quite sure if I like this album more or less than ND, but the vibes continue and I'm here for it. 3.75/5

This might be THE Bob Marley & The Wailers album. It's already the second one I've received on this list and I think I slightly prefer it to the only other one I've previously listened to (Natty Dread). Politically charged and also a little tender at points. 'Concrete Jungle' is a great opening track indicative of what's to come for the rest of the album.

I’ve never been big into reggae, not because I don’t like it but because it’s never been something I’ve had a lot of exposure to. But listening to this, you can tell why Bob Marley is the most well known - it’s reggae through and through, but with some really poppy hooks that make it more memorable. Very enjoyable listen on a Friday.

Ja very fun en easy! Leuk om ff niet de hitjes te luisteren

Silid album that was easy to listen to.

This was a very sweet listen. I feel ashamed to say that I've never tapped into the albums of legendary Reggae artist Bob Marley. He was given the unfortunate fate of being stuck in my endless backlog. Now that I think about it, I don't think I've dived into Reggae too heavily in general. I've certainly heard Reggae before, and this album fits the exact image I had of the genre in my head. Most of these tracks contain pretty "generic" Raggae-type grooves with thick basslines, a slow and varied set of stuttering drums, and skank guitar strumming. It's really what's on top of those pieces that sort of "fill in the blanks" and adds a discernable texture to these songs. I love the electric guitar on the song "Baby We've Got a Date" for instance, it's psychedelic-esque and ends the track off beautifully; it feels like sailing into a sunset. I love the synth closing up the following "Stir it Up". The clav and organ add a subtle dramatic edge to the song "No More Trouble", one of my favorites here. The common theme between all these instruments is how easy-going they are. They're textured, wide, and filling. I sort of dismissively mentioned the other instruments earlier but that wasn't my intention; the backing band does exactly what it needs to do. The bass is incredible, comprising entirely of the lower end, it sounds so clean in the mix and is incredibly melodic. It's what drives the heart of all these songs. I also enjoy those little drum fills which are, again, a pretty common Reggae staple. Marley himself is an incredible vocalist. He's a powerful but lowkey singer, saying so much with a relatively restrained and held-back style. He's also accompanied by backing vocalists on quite a few of these songs that help fill the large gaps left by the sparse instruments. This album is dubbed "Roots Reggae" due to its focus on political messaging. I'd say that's surely the case on the first few tracks, especially on "400 Years", one of the many songs referencing Marley's Rastafarian alignments. I interpret "No More Trouble" as a yearning for something simple, or a return to form and a call for passiveness. With that said, a few of these songs take on topics of love and playful intimacy, like "Stir it Up" and "Kinky Reggae". I think more than anything, I love how chill this album is. Maybe that sounds stereotypical and shallow, but there's something so satisfying about the way the instruments groove so patiently and calmly. It feels like a breath of fresh air.

Chilling

Overall, great album that I have heard some of the more popular ones but never listened to the whole thing. If I was high at the beach it would definitely be a 5, at my desk at work it is only a 4.

I'm a sucker for the fat and dubby bass tone on this record. The instrumentation, especially for the guitar, drums, and bass were nice. I don't really care for the lyrics but its a nice-sounding record.

Mellow reggae that captures the roots and of Jamaica and tells a political message, far from the commercial releases of around that time. Brought reggae to the mainstream.

pa estar full chilling d locos

Fantastic, wish they used the spliff cover art.

3.6 Having heard Stop that Train so many times by JGB...I forget it's a Wailers song ..and technically a Peter Tosh song. Sweet gospel sounding reggae infusion💕 Here we are in 2024 and still in love with Bob Marley. With the release of One Love, his story and history are still alive. Here is a prime example of why. Reggae isn't for everyone, but you can't deny the simple soulful rhythms and songwriting. This music gives me relaxation and groove like no other outlets, and I think I do in fact smell ganja exuding from every note. Does it make everyone's shoulders move back & forth like mine upon hearing it? More kinky reggae please!

Good music and vocals. Will definitely listen to again

It's great! It is such a chill relaxed album. Listening to it immediately makes you feel like you're on holiday on a beach somewhere tropical. 4.25 stars

Not Bob Marley's best album. It's still Bob Marley though. Truly a visionary artist whose music has inspired generations. What makes his music great for me is its versatility. If you want something to throw on in the background, Bob Marley. If you want to listen to some emotionally impactful music, Bob Marley. If you want to smoke, Bob Marley.

kinky regge hehe

solid 4 stars.

Reggae. Algún megahit. Venga, un 4.

Pretty cool record. I've never really been into reggae so it's hard for me to be critical of this record. I do love how they're able to put political messaging into music that sounds so light hearted. Overall it was an enjoyable, easy-listening record that I will likely revisit.

What a gem! Bob Marley has been in my life for as long as I can remember. I've listened to so much of his music, but I'm ashamed to say, I've never gone through this record. I listened to the Jamaican version as well as the studio version. It was fun to compare and contrast, with the Jamaican version being more stripped down and Ska-like. The original studio version has that more classic full Bob Marley sound that we all love. I'd love the social / political / historical nature of the songs and concepts in this record. I think people often forget about the political nature of Bob Marley's music. Even though this is a good example of the evolution of that classic Bob Marley sound, I really like the R&B / Soul influences in this record. He's really leaning into American R&B, but then taking it a totally different direction with the reggae / ska / dancehall sound. One Love! 🇯🇲 ✊🏼🦁

The sound of a whole genre going overground. Also the sound of a rough and ready local music scene being given a very well judged polish to help it on it's way. I often complain about over-production and commercial sounding albums, but sometimes just knocking off a few rough edges and warming the sound up a little with some accompaniment goes a long way. As here. You can listen to the "Jamaican" version of this album, i.e. without Island Records interference, it's still great due to the strength of the songs and performances, but this version is just perfect. This is still truly 'The Wailers' as Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh are still here and Tosh in particular as musician and song writer, before it became the Bob Marley show. So many great songs, and the influence of the band’s visits to London can be clearly heard. The perfect starting point for new reggae fans, and a milestone for those already on the journey. Ideal balance between rootsy Jamaican music and world wide pop success, with simply stated political points too.

This is a pretty significant improvement on Natty Dread for me. The arrangements are a lot more varied throughout this album, and the content is a lot more, um, comfortable to listen to from an icon such as this. Favorite track: Concrete Jungle

I could just listen to this all day. Lovely.

Bob didn't invent reggae, but this album helped refine it. Excellent groove throughout, with luscious bass.

A classic.

First timer. I was dreading this a bit because 1. Its a double album(where half the songs are just different mixes(?) of the same song. And 2. Because Ive never really *gulp* enjoy3d reggae. But about 3 songs in and I was really enjoying myself. I think the wide ranging textures and the beautiful sultry and playful basslines sucked me in. My favorite track besides all of the other standouts was 400 years. There was something so haunting to how it begins with that minor chord and the immediate slow down that just grabbed my attention. Great one. Will definetly throw this on again!

Good beach music!

Fun stuff. 3.5/5.0: Very Good

started off rough with the songs sounding way too similar, more variation toward the end which made the songs much more enjoyable

Not a huge reggae fan, but I like this record quite a bit. Reggae can start to sound the same, but this one had some great songs and some very good ones that held my attention.

Rustagh

stimmige hintergrundmusik mit botschaft. und Stir It Up, kennt man!

This sounded like a precursor to the bigger Bob hits I’ve heard. I prefer the production on the later stuff but this was pretty good.

I still don’t get it

Solidno, poslusao bih opet, tesko ljeto

Bop Marling :)

Love Bob Marley

Годнота. Понравилось. Пришлось по настроению.

3.5/4 I'm rounding up because it's Bob. 😅

I mean, it's Bob Marley.

I've gotten the greatest hits of BMATW, so this is my first listening to a studio album. It's exactly what I've expected from the artist. I wouldn't say no to listening to it again, but it wouldn't be one of my top 100 if I had to pick an album to listen to.

Hypnotic. Intriguing. Expanding. An incredible moment in time that transcends easily to today.

Liked Jamaican version better than other

Bob Marley but bluesy? Sign me up.