Natty Dread

by Bob Marley & The Wailers

Natty Dread cover art

Released in 1974, 'Natty Dread' marks Bob Marley's first album without former bandmates Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, establishing a new musical direction credited to Bob Marley & The Wailers. The album blends spiritually charged Rastafarian themes with sharp social and political commentary on tracks like "Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)" and "Revolution," while also featuring the iconic, nostalgic anthem "No Woman, No Cry." The production, co-produced by Chris Blackwell and The Wailers, achieves a clean, potent sound that balances the foundational rhythms of bassist Aston Barrett and drummer Carlton Barrett with the introduction of Al Anderson's blues-influenced lead guitar and the rich vocal harmonies of the I-Threes.

Genres

  • Roots Reggae

Tracklist

  1. Lively Up Yourself
  2. No Woman No Cry
  3. Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)
  4. Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock)
  5. So Jah S'eh
  6. Natty Dread
  7. Bend Down Low
  8. Talkin' Blues
  9. Revolution
  10. Am-A-Do