Legalize It

I love it, such a vibe. Maybe not an everyday listen, but under the right circumstances... Favorite track is Ketchy Shuby.

Ketchy Ketchy Shuby Shuby Tonight

Very good vibe for a summer day.

After a rough couple of albums, this was a breath of fresh (we'll certainly pleasant smelling) air. it manages to be serious and funny while maintaining an air of fun and some great pop melodies.

One of the finest reggae records of all time.

Alarmingly chilled but Powerful in its message. The title track tends to get treated like a novelty song, which it is, although it hides a message of political and religious freedom to invite the 'erb. Pure '70s reggae with an overlay of dub

'Genre' usually fails as a metric to contain my taste in music, but Reggae has so far managed to be the exception. Like, I'm okay with having maybe 15 minutes of it but then I'm good, thank you. And those are already taken by some Max Romeo and Toots & the Maytals' "Pressure Drop". That said, I didn't have a horrible time with "Legalize It". Will it allocate more minutes to the Reggae in my life? Nah, likely not. But that was alright. [just fed the cat, bopping to "No Sympathy" in my head] Quite alright. And yes, legalize it! Duh.

Nice, easy listening (which is probably the point) I felt something was missing though As I'm right out of Ganja

hyväksyttävää hörhöilyä.. sanoi että älä kritisoi meikä tottelee... valitettavasti ura päättyi ultimate huumeeseen... lyijjyä päähän.... harvemmin kuunnellaan reggaeta joka ei ole bob marley tai suomalainen prodigy 'JUKKA POIKA... toki hänellä läheinen konnektio bob marleyhin mutta itseasiassa ei koskaan edes tavannut jukka poikaa (koska hänet ammuttiin päähän). laillistakaa marijuana, mitä seuraavaksi? Marin MURHA??? ehkä kannattaisi heh.... #jauho jengi.... hehhheh.... no sympathy

This honestly might me my new (okay, first) go-to reggae album.

Pretty good album, very chill way to start the day. "I bet Peter would be proud of the current state of legalization of weed, not only in the USA but across the world." I thought to myself as I hit my oil pen that I bought legally from a store for 30 bucks. I own this album and Peter Tosh's 1987 album "No Nuclear War". I personally enjoy the No Nuclear War album more than Legalise it, but both are great.

I think I've heard the name Peter Tosh before, but I wouldn't have been able to tell you that he sang ragae, nor could I have told you any songs he sang, let alone listen to any of his albums. I am pleasantly surprised by this album. There's a bit of a guitar solo in No Sympathy that is very catchy. I like the vibe for sure. Hitting the spot today. 4 Stars!!

Cruisy summer reggae vibes on a cold winter morning…..oh legalise it, don’t criticise it

Dejligt album. Mere melodisk end jeg er vant til fra reggae

I’ve smoked every day for almost 15 years. I still hate stoner culture and songs about weed. Considering that, this album was controversial at the time and Peter Tosh is a reggae god

I really enjoyed listening to this.

For regagge, this is lovely.

10/10 4/20 ;)

I find reggae pretty easy to enjoy... smooth, approachable, cool funk and has that easy-living island vibe. Though the title track is a bit BLUNT (lol) with it's message, tracks like Burial, Let Jah Be Praised, and Ketchy Shuby are groove worthy. The rest of the album is easy to enjoy.

3.75

Ah, my favorite kind of reggae, the pro-legalization kind! I’d like to see a bible thumping reggae band honestly. “Let’s get together and feel alt right!” Though this feels a bit repetitive after a few tracks, it’s a good time with comforting vocals and solid jams.

There's a few on here I've heard before and just attributed to Marley. I obviously don't know my Reggae.

4/5 legalise it

Normally not my thing, but this was enjoyable

This is a good album. Better than I thought it would be. Doesn't bore me. Incorporates more than just Raggae, and the song order is good too. Rounding up on stars, because it deserves it.

"Legalize It" is the debut studio album by Jamaican singer-songwriter and former Wailer Peter Tosh. One genre listed...Reggae. The album was recorded at Treasure Island and Randy's in Kingston, Jamaica. The lyrics and tone of the album are his response to his ongoing victimization by Jamaican police and a political piece pushing for the legalization of cannabis, particularly for medical use. The album hit #199 on the US charts and #25 on the UK charts. Drums, the reggae beat and female backing vocals open "Legalize It." Tosh is singing to legalize cannabis as doctors, lawyers and nurses are smoking it; it's good for you, don't deny it. Horns are added to "Burial." This has a funkier groove actually bouncey. Anti-violence and anti-colonialism. A rock and roll and bluesy guitar highlight "No Sympathy." The blues guitar works perfectly with the reggae backbone. There's no love, no good word, no sympathy from his friends. "Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised)" adds a piano. The music is layered. Very much a spiritual vibe. Fear not of the evildoers for they will be cut down. Tosh slows things up on "Till Your Well Runs Dry." A ballad with a slide guitar. Another bluesy feel with the backing reggae. A melancholy tone as Tosh tells a woman who scorned him, where is she going to go when her well runs dry. This is great sounding music that mixes it up with a bluesy and wah wah guitars and a ballad. Tosh's emotional vocals are personal and sometimes spiritual. All songs have the underlying reggae to some extent but a few are more blues and rock and roll. I like that change of pace. A very good album that mostly everyone should like.

Fire

Very chill, very legal

Great reggae album. Would listen again.

I went into this expecting it to sound similar to Exodus, but it has more of a energetic sound to it, which barely puts it above the Bob Marley record to me. Plus, it's better mixed, methinks.

Great album! Put more reggae and ska on this list, seriously. Ketchy Shuby was my favorite song, I was happy to hear the album end with an instrumental reprise of the same song.

Hey it’s legal in Massachusetts. Mission semi accomplished

Enjoyable the whole way through. Chill, relaxing, well made music. Helps that I agree with the message too!

Cool Reggae album by an artist I had never heard of. I like how diverse this album is in sounds despite being clearly reggae. There are some solid guitar licks that creep up before dropping into a reggae groove. While I dont smoke, Legalize It is still a jam. Good stuff.

An enjoyable reggae album

I agree. Why not legalize it. I think it’s harder for some people to get into reggae because it isn’t as common as other genres. If it isn’t Marley, they won’t bother, but Tosh does an incredible job on his debut album of giving the music a good deal of range. That goes for the writing, lyrics, and instrumentation. This is a delightful album that doubles as an effective protest album. 4/5

Peter Tosh steps out from the shadow of Bob Marley with his debut solo album. Good stuff, very listenable.

Het is reggae. Als zo'n album niet te lang duurt kan dat qua cijfer eigenlijk nooit eindigen in een tranendal. Mensen die wiet zien als een wondermiddel zonder nadelen vind ik altijd vermoeiend, dus de titelsong vind ik matig. Niet dat ik er echt aanstoot aan neem verder, wat mij betreft ligt het vanaf morgen naast de platte peterselie in de schappen bij de Appie. Er zijn andere tracks op het album die me wat beter bevallen, zoals 'No Sympathy'. Uiteindelijk is mijn probleem met reggae dat ik het vaak wel lekker vind, maar dat ik er zelden echt heel enthousiast van word. Ik heb de 'Bob Marley and the Wailers Live!' LP met de legendarische nummers 'Geen vrouw geen gejank' en 'Ik schoot de wijkagent (maar ik schoot de handhaver niet)'. Die vind ik wel echt heel lekker om te luisteren wanneer de zon schijnt en ik met de deuren wagenwijd open aan het schoonmaken ben (één keer in de twee jaar dus), maar veel reggae voelt voor mij als 13 in een dozijn. Ik heb lang gedacht aan een 3, maar ik moet zeggen dat ome Peter hier net genoeg variatie aanbrengt waardoor ik wel een 4 kan uitdelen.

Pretty solid reggae album.

If you like Marley, you'll like this.

Came into this expecting samey one trick pony songs about weed. Fucking loved it! I'm not a reggae fan, but this has opened me to it quite a bit. Maybe I'm not a fan of non Jamaican reggae? Really varied in subject, tone and style. A really good, complete album.

Once this album got going, it was excellent. Starting your first song all about legalizing weed is not very inspiring, but eventually it kicked in. Peter Tosh has a lovely voice as well. If you don't like reggae, this isn't going to change anything, but otherwise, dynamite album.

Sehr entspannt. Noch wenig Reggae bis jetzt gehört

It is nice to be pointed towards a genre that I would otherwise overlook.

Glad to be exposed to some reggae that's not Bob Marley. I don't plan on becoming a fan, but this was nice accompaniment to my work today.

Some solid reggae. It’s a bit repetitive sometimes.

ну прям понятный регги. Базовый алкоальбом: коктейль illegal

Ну. Регги. База. Мне кажется, здесь ещё со звуком хорошо поработали, добавили каких-то прикольчиков мелких, не просто регги ритм.

Very pleasant hearing some classic non-Marley reggae. Chilled vibes! Fave tracks - "Legalize It" is a classic, of course. "No Sympathy" and "Till Your Well Runs Dry" also stood out...

I appreciate reggae music, and this is an excellent example of the art form done well. But reggae tends to meander for me. The songs tend to repeat the same hook over and over again for a few minutes and it's over.

Reggae in seiner schönsten Art. Legalize it!

A little bit more commercial than one might expect

Loved this - powerful and uplifting. Much preferred to The Wailers' subsequent offerings.

There's such a laid back sound to this album. It's got.a great analogue vibe running through it as well. You Don't Miss Your Water was a surprise - soulful reggae at its best. Deffo not... tosh.

It's a shame, but a fact, that all reggae must be judged vs. Bob Marley. Most can't even remain in the same conversation. Peter Tosh and legalize it do just that. Nice work.

Nice to see some reggae here, listened to a bunch of Wailers albums but not heard too much of the genre outside of that, unless you want to lump some Dub stuff in there too. It's a great listen though, it can be repetitive but those basslines and the production always keeps you hooked.

Good hard reggae, done well. Not quite at Bob levels but close.

Legalize it, i will advertise it! This was an easy listen! I'd really enjoy it on a slow Sunday!

This is a classic record. I've enjoyed it before, and am enjoying it now. I don't think anyone is going to be blown away by the performance, musicianship, production, capture, mastering... but it's fun to listen to.

great reggae but he gets some things wrong at the same time. Ganja is not good for asthma haha

Not sure about the exact connection between reggae and marijuana, and I'm too ignorant to talk about it. What I'm sure is that this marijuana-sprinkled piece is the most whimsical and psychedelic reggae I've ever heard for a while. And I love it.

catchima catchima goochi ma goochi tonight

The most quintessential reggae ever right?

Too much liberation and ganja for international superstardom, but his songs were at their best Marley's equal

Album 257 of 1001 War - The World is a Ghetto Rating : 4 / 5 I've heard this a few times now and like it more each time. I feel it is on par with Marley.

Bob Marley before it was cool

4.1 - Another classic non-Marley reggae record to add to the rotation. Thank you, Mr. Dimery! I like the layered guitars swirling over rich percussion. I like the songs themed tightly around sex and ganja.

Good, easy to listen to reggae album, will definitely check out more Peter Tosh, especially in summer!

11/21/23. Reggae isn’t my favorite genre since it’s a bit repetitive, but this album represents the genre in a great way. It helps that the artist worked closely with Bob Marley to understand and execute the chill vibes with this one.

Classic Reggae from Peter Tosh, enjoyable.

Honestly enjoyed this more than I thought I would, I've never really listened to Reggae before. So catchy and so soothing and pleasant at the same time. I especially liked Watcha Gonna Do and Igziabeher, but I'll admit that it was Legalize It that was stuck in my head for the rest of the day.

Great reggae album. Really vibed with the second part of the album.

3.5/4

Relaxing reggae tunes. Pretty cool. Legalize It is fun. Good, but didn’t blow me away.

didn't seem anything too musically amazing here, but also really enjoyed it as something to chill to

Good short listen

Nice nice nice

Just as great as Marley, well of course, he’s a Wailer!

Un bon album de reggae qui se laisse écouter. Sonne un peu plus "raw" considérant que ça vient d'un membre de The Wailers. Pas un album parfait mais définitivement à réécouter. 8/10

I'm not at drug guys but i love music. Good album give it a try. 4/5

I'm not a big connoisseur of the genre, but it's certainly one of my favorite reggae albums. The warm, tropical-mellow mood is 100% there and the catchy vocal lines are great. Love this one.

Another classic rasta album. Many states in the US have followed this albums recommendation, though not sure if the law makers actually listened to this album. I enjoyed this the same as I've enjoyed the Marley albums. Jammin!

Nobody write a melody like Peter Tosh! There are so many good tunes on this one, the title track probably being the weakest point in an album with basically no holes. This is as solid a reggae record as you’ll find.

Nice and mellow. Some of his medical claims about the green stuff are.... dubious

I'm enjoying this. Not come across him before. I was rather apprehensive that the whole album would be about marijuana, but thankfully not.

HL: title track, "Burial", "Why Must I Cry", "Till Your Well Runs Dry" do it August 2, 2023

You're telling me this guy was saying 'legalize it' in 1976 and it just happened within the last few years?

DONT CRITICIZE IT

Whatcha Gonna Do has the boldest exploration statement on the album, apparent pedal steel. The note is the first such I've heard in reggae and apparently false, contra the rather deadly seriousness of the project. Musical joy shines through, though, with variance that skillfully carries the record.

Very good Reggae. Will spend more time with it.

You can't get any more apt than that in regards to the title. Peter Tosh's debut blazes and fills the air with an aroma that is hard to resist and is charming in a way that becomes more apparent further down the line. In short, not only will this grab your attention but keeps it with its slew of surprises within the grooves. Favorites: Legalize It, Whatcha Gonna Do, Why Must I Cry, Ketchy Shuby, Till Your Well Runs Dry.

Ah, it's what it says on the tin - good fun classic reggae time to me.

This was perfect listening to accompany my very warm sunny afternoon on the terrace! A great sample of reggae music I'd heard the title track before but it's just great, great message, great vibes and sounds, lovely stuff.

This was a banger. Not usually into reggae that much except for the classics but I really got on board with this.

Sad can't be stoned at work, very chillaxing

Solid reggae album, second one I've listened to. Not perfect, but a good album to vibe to. 7/10

He just like me fr

Outlawing a plant that grows freely in nature is an absurd and outdated concept. Legalize it. 🌿 🌿 🌿 🌿

Gets me high on my own supply.

reggy is a bomb roots reggy is an atomic bomb

The kind of music that makes you want to pass the dutchie on the left hand side

Nice reggae album, sadly I wasn't smoking a big fat doob while I was listening As a Canadian I hope Peter Tosh would be pleased to know we have legalized it, though we still have a long way to go in terms of reparations, research and pardoning crimes of course

Really solid and pleasant listen in a genre that I'm not as familiar with. 4/5

With classic blasts like the title and opening track and Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised) this album is must own or at least must hear for anyone wanting to explore Reggae's golden era. Peter Tosh is a pivotal figure in the history of music. Their is very little filler on Legalize it each song having a charm that transcends the narrow label of reggae to become simply good pop music. 4.5 stars

A solid reggae album. There's not much to find fault with here. The instrumentation is lush (love the drums) and the musical skills are on point (not a surprise given that Tosh and several of his bandmates were ex-wailers). In California circa 2023, where marijuana is legal for medical and recreational use, the album has lost a bit of its original subversive edge, but it is good music. Set a good mood for a long work day ending in a board meeting for me, lol.

I was just talking to someone about this album. Back in the '80s, I worked at local record store. A young girl came into store one day looking for Reggae music. She just got back from Spring break and fell in love with the Reggae her friends were playing but she didn't know any of the artists. I recommended Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh (this album). She came back the next day crying. Apparently, what she had heard was UB40. Ah..Ha ha haaa. I think this is a great album and would recommend it to anyone looking for Reggae.

It's interesting to me that I can listen to a reggae jam and not get bored (unlike yesterday's Quicksilver album). I never heard reggae until I got to college and Bob Marley flowed out of so many windows on campus. Once I discovered Peter Tosh I tended to dig him over Marley. When I first listened to Legalize It (the song) I was blown away that someone openly professed their love for the ganja! I wish he were alive today to see the cannabis reform that's going on around the world. Maybe it's due to the song and his open admiration for the herb but I just love him and I love this album (but I like the album Mama Africa even more). Upon this listen (and I listened two times by myself and also caught some of Andre's listen) I finally looked up "umara composis." It's menstrual pain (and yes, tamjee can help).

This is the second reggae album I've gotten so far; both within this past month. I always thought I didn't care for reggae but I realize now that's not true. It's super pleasant listening and peaceful, in a way. It feels neither rushed nor slow, it just does its thing on its own time. I'll be saving a few of these songs for my 1001 Highlights playlist.

Really great reggae album from start to finish. The only songs I knew going in were "Legalize It" and "Ketchy Shuby" but there are so many solid tracks here. In fact, I think the title track might be my least favorite of them all. It's a great message, especially considering the year it was released, but it's a repetitive song.

Loved this, listened too it late at night and I don’t normally listen to reggae but listened to it 5 times especially loved no sympathy

This album has staying power for something that came out in 1976, you've got to give it that. I recall these songs getting frequent play on college radio back in the 90s and imagine it still does in some quarters. That's funny, because the title track is one of the least interesting things on the album. This album is much better than I remember it being. It's a real classic for its genre and shows that Peter Tosh's talents weren't limited to what he could do in the Wailers. The songs have a variety of moods, delivered with depth, conviction, a dash of humor, and an earnestness of feeling that I'm really enjoying. Fave Songs: Burial, No Sympathy, Why Must I Cry, Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised), Till Your Well Runs Dry, What'cha Gonna Do?

Actually really nice music and pleasant to jam to. 7/10.

Great reggae music. Easy to just listen to and chill out. Being stoned made this album a lot better. It was also nice being given so many mixes of the songs.

Peter Tosh was one of the founding members of the Wailers (Bob Marley's backing band) before branching off on his own. This is his debut solo album, and covers topics such as the legalization of marijuana, poverty, and religion. This was some great reggae, not as polished as Bob Marley's stuff, but still very good all around. There were some tight guitar solos, and phenomenal beats throughout. Overall, I really liked this album. Very easy listening. I will definately revisit again! Favourite songs: Burial, Why Must I Cry, Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised), Whatcha Gonna Do, Ketchy Shuby, Till Your Well Runs Dry Least favourite song: Legalize It 4/5

Brand New secondhand is such a devastating insult

Very enjoyable, relaxing, good times

Not listened to much Reggae - this was pretty decent

Already started laughing at first song. Very fun relaxing album.

Si

I always preferred Tosh’s voice to Marley’s. This record is really good but it’s no Equal Rights.

What an amazing debut. I always liked Peter Tosh because of the harsher political edge he brought to roots reggae. This one in particular pushes for the legalization of marijuana in Jamaica. Great songs on here.

Classic reggae!

Like most Americans, I haven't delved too far into reggae beyond Bob Marley. This feels pretty similar, maybe a bit more of a mellow vibe. Hard not to like it. And I fully agree, it should be legalized. 4 stars.

Great reggae album.

Listened Before? N Grooovy! It's nice to hear some alternate Reggae instead of Marley. Love the weed theme and it seems like he was quite the guy. His death was brutal and a wild story. "The Day the Music Died" - Jamaican Version. Incredibly sad. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Legalize It

Great smooth reggae

mellow

Would revisit

Stoner reggae, but good.

Classic reggae, especially "Legalize It." I've always thought that it was pretty savvy of him to speak Capitalism in the song: "Legalize it and I will advertise is." Nothing like appealing to the greed of those in power. "Brand New Second Hand" was the only other track on this album that I was familiar with, but the entire album's solid. "Burial" is nice and funky, and "Why Must I Cry" has a pleasing little guitar solo in it. The only track I didn't particularly care for was "Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised)." Everything else was great.

I very much enjoyed this album. I've seen him live & it was the smokiest show I've ever attended. Solid listen.

Nice smooth album to help me get through the work day.

I'm a very casual reggae fan, only owning 10+ essential albums at home (by Bob Marley, Toots And The Maytals, Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, Lee "Scratch" Perry/The Upsetters or the Congos...), plus a few Trojan and Studio One compilations. If I had a little more room and money to spare, this one would be part of my collection for sure... But since I already have the historical title track on CD somewhere, I didn't go for it. Don't get me wrong, *Legalize It* is still a fine album. The songwriting can be very good sometimes, and some of the arrangements are top-notch. Take "Igziabeher", for instance: its dreamy piano flourishes, to which Tosh adds enigmatic wind sounds at the end, make for a trippy listening experience. Nice way to praise Jah, Peter. Here are the sort of nice touches that can take the genre up to the next level. Admittedly, some of the tunes are still a little light on the ear, especially compared to Tosh's former band, The Wailers. That comparison may seem unfair to a certain extent--Tosh is a more than decent songwriter--yet one can still sense this record sometimes lacks the mystical intensity of Marley's vocal performances, or the full-on inventive quirkiness of Lee Perry's productions, or the sheer soulfulness of Toots And the Maytals. But I can still get why *Legalize It* should be an album you must listen to at least once in your life. And this even if you're only a *casual* reggae fan, with not enough shelves in his living room. Number of albums left to review or just listen to: 839 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory: 88 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 39 Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more important): 33

This is a great listen.

I understand why I've never heard of Peter Tosh, but he knows how to put together a solid reggae album. Although there are only a handful of standout songs, this album is very easy listening. I found out I like reggae more than I expected! Best Songs: Legalize It, Till Your Well Runs Dry, Ketchy Shuby Worst Songs: Whatcha Gonna Do

The first song is really hard to get thtough, but after that it actually gets pretty good. 3 Best reggae album yet 4

Cooking outside, overlooking a lake, listening to this album. Just needed some weed to complete the vibe. -1* due to it not being legalised.

Yep. Chalk this one up to another Reggae album i've not properly listened to. Great stuff

This feels so cutting edge for the time, the sound, the album cover. I would have thought this was a late 80s or 90s album. I like it!

Enjoyed it much more than expected, many of the songs were so easy to listen to with some being very catchy. Haven't listened to much in this genre but I'm sure there will be more to come. Favourite Songs: Legalize it, No sympathy

Peter Tosh almost at his best.

It's good, loved the last song

Vaguely knew about Peter Tosh, but I had no idea he was a part of the Wailers until I got this album picked for me! Absolutely wonderful Reggae. Calming and catchy, just like it should be, and a nice break from the typical Marley dominated Reggae I'd been listening to. There were only a few places where I felt the album faltered a little, but overall it was a joy to listen to.

Not my usual type of listen, but quite enjoyed it

A-fucking-men.

Classic Reggae sound. Haven't heard this album in a long time and really enjoyed it. Such a summer vibe.

Legalize it

Good tunes, reggae up there with the greats.

Peter Tosh and Bob Marley are like the Lennon & McCartney of Reggae. Both are absolute pillars of influence in the genre. While Marley gets the lion's share of attention, this album proves how capable and even masterful Peter Tosh was in the absence of Marley.

On par with Bob Marley's best.

Powerful, dank and dirty. 4.5.

Catchy tunes with plenty of depth, assuming you don't mind reggae.

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Reggae is better when it's not boring bob

A reggae classic

As far as the genre goes, this is pretty clearly at the top with Marley. Not music I’ll likely listen to again but maybe on a beach vacation or something.

Iree! Good stuff. Treading familiar ground, but still nice. Makes a giod companion piece to Bob Marley's Uprising.

Een van de muzikanten van Bob Marley die een eigen carrière begon ... Ik vind het eigenlijk nog best leuke muziek om naar te luisteren. Het eerste nummer is wel heel stereotiep, maar daarna is het eigenlijk best genieten. Naast het typische reggae ritme heb je geinige gitaarsolo's, wat electronische geluidjes en zo af en toe een heel poppie melodietje. Ik denk dat dit zeker in zijn genre een heel goed album is.

Every song on this album is catchy and interesting. No low points. Great example of classic Reggae.

Great chill music for the backyard

A grower. Has a lot of rasta spirituality infused in it. Took a while before I liked it, but it's good. Best song: Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised). Worst song: Ketchy Shuby.

Good

Super vibey!! Not as good as Exodus for me personally, but would definitely listen again.

As good as any Bob Marley album

3.6 enjoyable

I thought it was a solid 3 but then I was looking through for special mentions and more than half the songs - so I guess a 4 then...

No sé, siento que no necesitaba escucharlo antes de morir, pero sí que me parecieron chidas Igziabeher y Burial, no me esperaba un sonido tan dark en este disco y no simpathy de hecho está bastante simpática. Mood: Me da dos motas, por favor

Un dels clàssics del roots reggae, amb temes mítics, com 'Legalize It' o 'Till Your Well Runs Dry'; i d'altres també top, com 'No Sympathy' o 'Why I Must Cry'. Encara dins l'ona dels Wailers, un disc a l'alçada dels de Marley en aquells anys

Alles groovt erwartungsgemäß und doch ist das ein Reggae mit bluesy/folky Anteilen, Klavier Einsätzen, Dub Andeutungen, überhaupt super Songs, die eine oft generische Selbstbezogenheit des Genres mit Leichtigkeit transzendieren. Tolle Platte. 3.9

Mellow reggae. This is great weed smoking music haha

I'd never heard of this album, artist, or the main song before, and man what I had missed out on. Glad to listen now.

Great reggae

4.1

Would have been timely on 4:20!

Actually pretty good. Definitely see how the rhythm section influenced other bands I like.

This was pretty good! Legalize It itself is very good song, and the album (while short) is really solid. I think I'll definitely come back to it.

Not a big fan of Reggae but this was nice to listen to.

Old School Reggae

No-one is going to say it isn't sincere. But it does get a bit samey. The tracks all mice along at much the same tempo and with the same serious intention. Ketchy Shuby is probably the standout.

Big vibes, favourite song is no sympathy

I dunno, it’s reggae. I liked it but wasn’t that unique to me.

Listened

I like this better than a lot of reggae, but I'm still not a huge fan. It is distinct enough from Bob Marley's music that it begins to escape his shadow. Favorite track: "Igziabeher"

This was fine. Would I listen to it again? No.

Now that it’s legal, this doesn’t really work.

Turns out I quite like some reggae tunes. This is pretty good. Not sure what the title track is about though? If he could just have been a wee bit clearer, I might have got it.

Vibey

Not my cup of tea, but it was quite a fun listen.

a lil repetitive for me

This can be corny, but the musicianship is undeniable. 3.0/5.0: Good

not as good as the stuff he did with the wailers

It was a good album with good lyrics but a little to slow for me.

Tosh solo debut Legalize it Watcha gonna do

Never heard the album, but know some of the songs. Enjoyable reggae but a bit of a downer. Trivia: The floating man in a suit emoji🕴️is based on a Peter Tosh photo. "And when me shuby You feel ketchy"

I believe this is ... yes ... reggae. Weed, love, oppression, and especially oppression of weed love, yah?

Solid 3.

not really sure what to say about this album. its solid reggae. just, really solid reggae. its kinda hard to pick out a favourite track. i really do enjoy the whole thing more or less equally. the instrumentation has a good variety to it so it avoids feeling samey in the way reggae albums sometimes do, but at the same time no track stands out to me as particularly strong amongst its surroundings either. if i did have to pick it'd probably be "igziabeher (let jah be praised)" cos i do particularly like the moodier tone and the bluesy piano part, and the sound effects are a lot of fun. but it's very close. oh, and "burial" did catch my ear too but mostly cos i recognised a chunk of the lyrics from elsewhere. i guess cutty ranks lifted 4 lines from it for "limb by limb" a couple decades later lmao all in all, it's a good listen. i'm giving this a 3 for now, but honestly i could see myself giving it a 4 eventually cos it's definitely been growing on me as i listen back to it. keep an eye out i guess?

That’s a half decent reggae album. Listened to it in the garden on a hot summers day. What more could you want

I enjoyed this but wasn’t especially engaged by it, even though I listened to it twice back to back.

Favourite Songs: No Sympathy Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised)

it was alright.

Didn’t actually listen now but I’m doing it now so will let you know

Legalize It is a surprisingly varied reggae album that constantly bends into other genres without losing its laid back core. The title track sets the tone with a mellow groove and an extremely straightforward message, but the album quickly becomes more interesting from there. “Burial” stands out immediately with its use of horns and a rhythm that feels smooth and hypnotic, while also proving that Peter Tosh had a distinct sound outside the shadow of Bob Marley. Songs like “Whatcha Gonna Do” and “No Sympathy” bring in harmonica, synths, and blues influences, giving the album a wider musical palette than expected. The genre experimentation continues throughout, from the ballad-like “Why Must I Cry” to the blues-heavy “Till Your Well Run Dry,” which might be the album’s best example of blending reggae with another style. Even when the closer “Brand New Second Hand” feels a bit safer compared to the adventurous tracks before it, the album never loses its charm. More than just a reggae record, Legalize It feels like a showcase for Tosh’s versatility as both a songwriter and performer.

Non-Marley raggae is fun. I have to remember that this whole "Legalize It" theme was not as ubiquitous in 1976 as it is now. I'm going to guess it made this feel a lot more edgy and rebellious back then. I remember watching the Peter Tosh "Behind The Music" on VH1 forever ago, and I know he was all in on legalization - it was like his whole personality, in my memory.

One of the better albums in a genre I despise.

Softer than expected and enjoyed it

I'm not usually a fan of reggae, and expected to be bored by this album...but it was pretty smooth, varied enough to maintain interest, and not long enough to outstay its welcome.

Not bad! Lacks the emotional punch of Bob Marley but good for speakers a sunny day.

I have really not been a fan of reggae music on this list so far but I was pleasantly surprised. I didn’t have high hopes when the first song was all about how he likes to smoke weed but the musicality was but better than I was expecting. Still suffering from a real lack variety and innovation, but not bad.

I like reggae and I like this album, not his best but still solid.

J'aime bien le reggae globalement. Playlist pick : Ketchy Shuby

GOOD FOR TUBERCULOSIS The title track is a stone-cold classic, but I find the rest of the album pretty generic by comparison. He has a ton of good songs on his other albums, though- check out "You Gotta Walk," his cover of "Johnny B Goode," and the iconic "Mystery Babylon."

A nice album from one of the Wailers. The title track has to be the highlight of "Legalise It". It seems to age better with every passing year. "Till Your Well Runs Dry" is the underrated song on "Legalise It" As for everything else, it's your standard reggae. 3 stars for "Legalise It".

Classic but meh

weed man...

While reggae as a genre does not strongly connect with my taste, I feel this is the kind of music that is difficult to fully understand without knowing its cultural and political context.

Jah mon

enjoyed, downloaded 1,2,4,5 and 8

Reggae. But pretty good if a bit repetitive.

What is the subject matter of this album? :)

I've always found this kind of music to be pretty boring. I respond a lot ot tempo and energy and this is pretty much the opposite. That being said I'm not mad at this, it's not really bad, I just lose interest Standouts Legalize It 3/5

reggae, 1976 -> 3

Legalize It - 4/5 Burial - 3/5 Whatcha Gonna Do - 2/5 No Sympathy - 4/5 Why Must I Cry - 4/5 Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised) - 3/5 Ketchy Shuby - 3/5 Till Your Well Runs Dry - 2/5 Brand New Second Hand - 3/5 Average score: 3.1/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ i knew this would just be pretty standard reggae just judging the cover. nice weed song though 🍃

ja ganz cool. also chill, reggea glaub ich

Imagine in your head what reggae sounds like and you have this album. You have that introductory drum fill that most reggae songs seem to have and lyrics about weed and god. I agree with the album's pro-cannabis message, but the subject matter does get tiresome. Apparently this is one of the first reggae album to use a synthesiser, and gives otherwise forgettable songs a unique flair. I'm impartial when it comes to the genre and this made for easy enough listening. If you hate reggae, this album isn't going to be one that will change your mind.

The message continues all these years later.

# Album Name: Legalize It # Artist: Peter Tosh # Rating: 3/5 # Comments: Bang Average reggae # Top Tunes: # Would I listen to it again? Nah

Bob Marley but just not as good....

decently catchy fav song: Ketchy Shuby

It’s a bummer this came up a couple days after 4/20. Would’ve been neat. It’s a solid album. I’ve always enjoyed reggae music. This is no exception, of course. The music is good, the lyrics are pretty classic fare, the vocals are doing what they’re supposed to (especially the backing vocals). Nothing really jumped out at me, but it was a nice experience and I’ve got no real dings for it.

Breezy, relaxing and delightful reggae album. Great songwriting and musicianship.

Legalize It - 2.5/5 Burial - 3.5/5 Whatcha Gonna Do - 3.5/5 No Sympathy - 3/5 Why Must I Cry - 3/5 Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised) - 3/5 Ketchy Shuby - 3.5/5 Till Your Well Runs Dry - 3/5 Brand New Second Hand - 3/5

Enjoyable enough. Probably better when toasted. 🌳😶‍🌫️🌳😶‍🌫️🌳😶‍🌫️

3.5

This isn’t my thing, I suppose, but it’s well done. And I enjoyed it.

Great reggae album from the former wailer

Decent Easy listen Not bad Not complaints

Well, that’s reggae, I guess

Для разнообразия норм, но если что очень сильно осуждаю все названное в первой песне.

Лучшая песня: No sympathy Худшая: Legalize it Пара песен понравилась, три скипнул. Тяжело слушать регги долго, особенно если оно монотонное

The music was light and breezy; however, the melodies and lyrics were very repetitive. It was fine listening to this album once, but I got a little bored with it.

Not my favorite

Reggae is one of those genres I like to have in the background. It just automatically put you in a mood. It didn't stand out to much to me but I heard the title track before.

oof that made me want to spark up a fatty lol legaliiiiize it yah mon one love..love Tosh, but my heart belongs to Bob, who I listen to endlessly..not Peter Tosh - his voice is stoned he makes me feel stoned and I wanted to take a nap after I listened

That's some quality sh*t.

I like the minor key reggae stuff there's a lot of it here. Legally I agree with homeboy - just wish weed wasn't a boring ass drug. Give me a whiskey any day.

I liked this one. Pretty good. 3 stars

It was fine, not super memorable. We get it...you like weed. Cool. Still, it was easy to listen to in the background.

I had never actually heard this album in full, and I enjoyed it a lot more than expected. Instrumentals are a bit repetitive, but that's kind of a constant in music conceived to be listened with botanical help. The choruses mostly annoy me, but fortunately there's not too many of them. I'm not too big either on the more "country" songs like Till Your Well Runs Dry. On the other hand, most songs are quite pleasant to listen. They do the job as laid-back background music, and sometimes even rise above it - No Sympathy is a straight-up classic, while the piano and ambient sounds in Let Jah Be Praised really help create a special atmosphere. Really not bad overall, and different enough from Bob Marley that it deserves a place on the list. I'm probably never gonna listen to this album on my own, but the list did help me see reggae in a new light. 5/10

Sounds like they didn't need the legalization. Not bad, good vibe, but it's not always in tune.

Reggae really depends on my mood. I think this is a good album but it didn’t blow me away. No Sympathy is great!

I don't know if I'm in a weird mood or something, but nothing really hits lately, either in a positive or a negative way, including this album. My sixth three star rating in a row. There are a couple of highlights here, but I doubt I'll revisit this album in its entirety any time soon. I'm not the biggest reggae guy, though, so maybe that plays a part as well. Favourite track: No Sympathy

Pretty good reggae but feels like it falls short of bob marley Good member of the wailers Peter Tosh was

I’m not super into reggae. I guess the conventions of the genre are very strict, so it’s not a unique observation that it all sounds the same. This was fun and pleasant enough. The highlight was Til the Well Runs Dry, because it broke the reggae format during the verses.

3.5

I know reggae is meant to be laid back, but there still seems to be something a bit lacking on this one. Still, it’s reggae, which is kind of like pizza. In that even not great reggae is still good.

This is a cool album. Reggae is such a fun genre.

This album reminded me that the original, “classic” reggae is generally boring. Maybe atmospheric and such, but boring. No Sympathy and Igziabeher are quite good though.

Good album, would be better to listen to in the sunshine. The songs were all very samey though

Listened on headphones, really brought out the bass that drives the sound: good stuff.

I thought this was a pleasant, enjoyable album, but I didn't really find it to be great. A little bland for me, even if there wasn't anything particularly bad there. Overall: 3/5

Starts off with his biggest hit "Legalize It", which is a classic Reggae song. "Ketchy Shuby" is very, very weak. Thankfully "Till Your Well Runs Dry" picks it up, maybe best song on the album. Overall not bad, not great. 3/5

It’s fine! This doesn’t go a long way to convince me that Bob Marley and a select few other tracks aren’t the only reggae i need. Overall inoffensive, wouldn’t try to tune it out if it came on at a record shop.

3.5

Eh, few good songs but also so much weed inspired music I can take.

Torn between giving this a 3 for good and a 4 for great. I guess compared to Wailers offerings, it would be a 3. But, should I make that comparison? I'm inclined to since this album has so much Wailers DNA on it. Most of the band, the I Threes, and a song co-written by Bob Marley. Without hearing any Wailers beforehand, I'd call it great. But I guess the reality is that it's good. Well written songs, good vocal performances (especially from I Threes feat. Bunny), and some deep grooves from the band, but nothing that gripped me so bad that I'm rushing to hit it again right away. I guess I can come back and change that if any of the Wailers albums on this list aren't as good as I remember (doubt).

I do really like Peter Tosh, and legalise it is a classic track, but the rest of the album was just ok, and I love my reggae

This was just ok for me. Peter Tosh is a legend but his voice does not carry much animation or liveliness. Decent singer though but I felt like I was losing interest halfway through

Letkeetä reggaeta. Bob Marleyn bändikavereita. Pari kappaletta tuntui vähän monipuolisemmalta, mutta muuten ihan perus reggae. Parhaat: Legalize It, Ketchy Shuby,

Ive never listened to a Reggae album before ao dont have anything as a genre-reference This was however, unexpectedly cooperative to the ears....a solid 3.5 stars (surely there is a Bob Marley in the list somewhere so I know how accurate my shot in the dark was)

Not a bad Reggae album. Notable tracks include Whatcha Gonna Do, No Sympathy, Why Must I Cry, Igziabeher, Till Your Well Runs Dry.

엄청 긴데? 울 엄마보다 나이많음. 오 좋은데

enjoyed it more than i thought i would

Not sure this should be in this list, but I did not totally dislike it. It does all sound the same after about third song.

It blended together as one

7 / 10

This was a quintessential Reggae album, and to me pretty all but 1 song sounded the same. It wasn't bad just you need to be in the mood for this. Also a hot ass day, a Red Stripe and a fat joint would help...

Reggae is always nice to listen to but I feel like it doesn't ever do quite enough to get above a 3

Everything about this album's presentation is ballsy and deserves some acknowledgement for that alone, but the music doesn't really hold me. Very repetitive and not that engaging in most cases ("Burial" really wowed me in particular however). I think I'm more aligned with dub at the moment than pure reggae but we'll see once I dive into the other essentials that are on this list and beyond. I wonder if my opinion would change if I smoked pot. Probably.

listening to this while feeling anxious after a legal pen hit, wondering if i’m getting a little too old to be smoking weed on a regular basis. probably the opposite effect intended by the creation of this album.

It’s a nice reggae album, but without the first song, this album wouldn’t have been remembered.

I agree, Peter Tosh. I’ve been transported to either a dive in Jamaica, or the local smoke shop down the road. I’ve never heard these songs, but I’ve heard all these songs. I think my favorite part is the bass performance. Less is more! Love it. 3.3/5.0

If Marley was the social consciousness of the Wailers, Tosh was the recreational consciousness of the Wailers. They sound very similar, but where Marley was making songs racism, unjust institutions, and colonialism; Tosh was more concerned with the mind altering and expansion of his mind through weed. I'm not throwing shade at Tosh, as the music is great, but commercially it's understandable why he wasn't as big as his former bandmate. All this said, he did lean into the social message later on, but in my opinion he didn't do it as well.

208/1089 a nice reggae record. very pleasant to have on in the background and the intention of it is cool. That said, it doesn’t necessarily stand out to me as something that i’m interested in returning to fave: Brand New Second Hand 54/100

Interesting to hear some country-reggae, but this album is relying on its title for sales.

It’s reggae, it’s fine. Not all that memorable

6/10 This is Peter Tosh’s first album after departing the Wailers, although there is plenty of crossovers in personnel from his time with Bob Marley, including Rita Marley and Judy Mowatt’s backing vocal contributions, so it’s not exactly a massive step away from what he was working on prior to going solo. As you’d expect from a man who wrote some great songs with his former band, there’s some good stuff in here. When he’s able to catch a good hook, Tosh knows what to do with it and he builds some really engaging tracks. It’s rhythmically compelling, as reggae often is, with the interwoven layers of so many grooves creating an ever shuffling backdrop that, at the very least, keeps your toes tapping along, and the instrumental work is really well performed, sitting deep in the pocket while remaining laid back and groovy. Unfortunately, the amount of material that Tosh wrote for this record does just feel a little on the thin side, a fact emphasised by the inclusion of a track that he’d released with the Wailers 6 years prior, and a few other tracks that have co-writer credits from other members of his former band. There are tracks that just circle around a single idea too much to really connect, and others that are decent enough, but are a little too middle of the road to fully engage the ear. He does pull off a few gems though, with tracks like Why Must I Cry, Ketchy Shuby and Brand New Second Hand. The biggest problem here for me is that it feels just a little too uneven in quality, and the highs don’t really do enough to counteract the lows. But it wasn’t bad either, and I’d be interested to hear more of his work. Legalize It - Ah, that classic reggae drum roll gets us moving. This is a nice, laid-back swagger of a track. It’s a little one-dimensional to be honest, with the same short chord structure underpinning the full 5 minutes, but it’s a nice enough vibe and there are moments of variety thrown in by the bass player and drummers that add a bit of extra range. I think he might need to check a few facts though. I’m not convinced that smoking weed is really that good for asthmatics. Burial - The strolling bass on this is really nice, as is the reverb-heavy guitar that pops in and out. The layering and blending of all the rhythmic playing creates such a pleasant sound bed. Again, it’s a touch one-dimensional, but the vibe is great. There’s some really nice playing and it’s so groovy and in the pocket, it’s just a shame they don’t really do much more with the underlying structure. Whatcha Gonna Do - There’s more of a nice shuffling lilt to the beat here. The synth part is a bit aimless and high in the mix, which is weird. Other than that, we get a bit more variation between the different sections, which is good. It does sound oddly like some kind of reggae nursery-rhyme. I mean, I’m here for it, but it’s a little strange. No Sympathy - Ah, we’re getting into something with more range that also doesn’t sound like a nursery rhyme, and it’s a Tosh written song that was on an earlier Bob Marley album. There’s a solid vibe to this and that bass line gives it a real weight. I like the chord holds that get used here and there to add a bit of rhythmic depth to proceedings. It feels like there’s a bit of extra freedom for the instrumentalists here and some lovely fluid guitar playing in places. There’s nothing too hooky about this, but it’s got a great feel to it. Why Must I Cry - This is great. It gathers up a lot of the best elements of the earlier tracks and delivers a compelling groove with some solid hooks and a nice, bouncing rhythm. The playing is great and the band are all just hanging out in that pocket. The way the chord structure moves around is expected in some places and unexpected in others, but satisfying whichever way it goes. The guitar solo is so smooth too. Great track. Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised) - There’s a shift in tone here. It’s got a darker edge to it and the production makes it feel a little more oppressive, with more reverb and the legato organ tones. The section that used a lot of sound effects reminded me an awful lot of a similar section in Revolution by Bob Marley, at least from a lyrical and rhythmic point of view. There’s some great piano playing in this track that adds a bit of light to the darkness, but it’s not the most musically satisfying of tracks other than that. Ketchy Shuby - We’re back in the vibe now. It’s nothing too complicated, but it’s a catchy little number. The groove is solid, there’s enough variety between the verses and choruses and that chorus is an infectious hook. It does drag itself out for perhaps a touch too long, but just let that vibe swallow you up while Peter Tosh tries to sweet talk a lady into his bed. Till Your Well Runs Dry - A nice, smooth opening here that eases us into the track really nicely with some great guitar playing. And then the beat kicks in and this is another great groove. It’s nice to have a track like this with so much tonal and dynamic range between the verses and choruses. The bouncing rhythm of the chorus gives it a great base and it’s a suitably hooky lead vocal. As with the last track, this does perhaps pull things on for a little too long, but it’s a nice track nonetheless. Brand New Second Hand - This is another good one. The groove and backing vocals are excellent, and the whole thing has a great, shuffling momentum. It’s got a really satisfying and engaging chorus too. The blend of rhythms is great and there’s some more solid lead guitar playing that just dances over the top of everything. There’s not much compositionally complex about this, but as with much of the album, the vibe is solid.

Oh hell yeah, Peter Tosh! Legalize It is reggae, as you would expect from one of Bob Marley’s Wailers. And Tosh creates such playful and chill reggae. The title song’s name is amusing in 2026, but society, and the law, was different forty years earlier when this album was released. I admire Tosh’s commitment. 3.5

This album immediately kicks off with the title song "Legalize It", serving as a reminder of how long people have been fighting for the recreational use of marijuana. I am not an expert on the reggae genre, and as far as singers with actual Jamaican roots, I don't know much beyond Bob Marley. So I really enjoyed getting to hear Peter Tosh as a less mainstream alternative and an additional reggae "voice". True to what I know about reggae, he was able to present meaningful and important topics against a backdrop of catchy cultural music.

Fav: when the well runs dry 3/5

It’s nice. I’m just not that into reggae. I gave it the old college try but it’s never been my sound.

2/4 Not bad reggae album. Don't see myself listening to it again.

Reggae of course. Fairly standard fare. Whatcha Gonna Do has a pleasing basic progression like a lullaby. I normally like reggae but there's not much here to excite me. Bit samey and preachy. Best track - Whatcha Gonna Do 2 or 3 stars? It is listenable and nothing has actively annoyed me, so 3

Kind of funny.

Good sounds good stuff

This was enjoyable listening and obviously legalise it, but did not feeling strongly about any song in particular

To me this wasn’t super remarkable but sitting outside on a lovely Friday evening in summer listening to this was quite a vibe

The first 30 seconds of Reggae songs I’m alway like ‘sick! This is great!’ And then the rest of the song happens and I’m no longer inspired. Sounds good though just not that interesting to me.

Spark up

Absolutely fine. I think the album is about weed.

Liked it more than expected, but an entire album is too much and some songs were a bit too much an ad for weed.