Exodus

So reggae is not a genre I am really interested in at all. So when I say that this album is really good I mean it. We used to sing three little birds in primary school assembly and I can never get sick of it.

I'm not a huge fan of reggae, but this album is pretty undeniably good.

Not usually a reggae fan but I've always liked 'Jamming' since I heard it in S08E12 of The Simpsons so I'll give it an extra point for nostalgia

The first half of this record feels like reggae boilerplate. The second half cooks.

BEM melhor que o anterior que passou por aqui a meses atras hein

achei esse mais reggaezudo, mais focado no pianinho guitarrinha e trompetim, sem perder as letras políticas. delicinha demais!

I get why 𝘌𝘹𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘴 is considered a landmark album — Marley’s presence is magnetic, the groove is steady, and the message is clear. As the face of reggae, he delivers songs with conviction and spiritual weight.

But as someone who struggles to fully connect with reggae, much of the album blends together for me. The rhythm feels unchanging, the energy restrained. It’s undeniably well-crafted, and the second half in particular is full of iconic tracks — yet emotionally, it never fully lands.

Respect for the voice and the vision. Just not my sound.

Everything is going to be alright!

Easy five stars.
Let yourself feel the vibe and float through this one.

Album was released in two sides and the first side is distinctly weaker. First four tracks are ok but forgettable. Album really picks up with Exodus. The songs on side two are some of Bobs greatest hits.

3.5/5. Raising to a 4.

I pretty much had any love for reggae knocked out of me when I used to share a student house with someone who listened to it incessantly. So when I saw Exodus pop up this morning I let out an audible groan. But it has surprised me. Not only because it has so many hits on it. No, the surprise is that the tracks I am not familiar with are so good too.

Some really good songs on there, but i'm not made for a whole Reggae album

Marley is a good vibe, and this album is more of the Marley I'm familiar with. 4*
Highlights: jammin, one love, three little birds

Not my favorite Marley and the Wailers material by far, but it does contain a lot of very well known and "Classic" tunes. Hard for me to separate this from the rich. white, pseudo-hippies I went to high school and college with, but it undeniably is some really strong roots reggae.

For every person writing reviews on this site who just doesn't like Reggae, doesn't get it, or whatever negative reaction they have to the genre is a person like me who simply can't get enough. I like it all - the first wave ska, the sound system era, dub: it's all good to me. I love the hypnotic repetition, the deceptively complicated polyrythms, the vocals, the patois, the anti-authority line that runs through it all.

The almighty generator has blessed me with the second Bob Marley album in as many weeks, and both for over the weekend, which is when Reggae is properly appreciated. Here especially with the heavy biblical overtones both straightforward and subtle. "Movement of Jah people" is uttered in a way to be all encompassing. Jah people is all the people, all mankind. If you are not actively being oppressed Jah wants you to stand up to those who are.

The run of songs up to the end is beyond criticism (with the possible exception of "Turn Your Lights Down Low," but it's hard to fault the man for flexing his soul muscle, it wouldn't be reggae without that). Exodus. Jamming. Waiting in Vain. Lights Down Low. Three Little Birds (the best of ths bunch?🤔). One Love/People Get Ready.

They're not trying to do anything avant garde, they're not trying to keep the record company happy or win a rap battle or be more metal, or any other off-topic motivation. They're just adding beauty to the world and they're so good at it they get to tag a message to it here and there.
This is why I listen to music.

Definitely scores high on the vibes department, it's chill and relaxing to listen to. Carries a powerful message for the time it was recorded in, so I don't think that disassociating the context from the music here can make you truly appreciate it.

Obviously Bob is monumental in so many ways. What I disagree with - is having 5 or 6 of his albums in a top anything list. Reality is reggae by in large sounds samey same and afterwards if you played a random non-hit single .....I doubt anyone would know the name of it.

Listened to this a few times, kept growing on me!

So chill, so fun, so classic. It is a great album.

I’ve never been super into Bob Marley. I, like everyone in the world, owned Legend on CD at one point in my life, but it didn’t get a ton of play.

Recently though, Redemption Song (not on this album, but my favorite of his so far) and Three Little Birds have been in my rotation when I need Alexa to play a song or two while I do dishes or something.

Anyway, I’m not sure I can’t not give this a 5. It’s really good top to bottom, and certainly my vibe. I’m NOT super into Bob Marley now, though.

Let's make a fun dance genre about your creepy religion and make it sad. It's a no for me bro. I know it has to be here but how did this become the genre defining album?