Reviews (page 5 of 7)
As much as I loved Bob Marley's legend, I really don't like this album. Feels too primitive in some ways? Like old punk. I respect it. It's the roots of a genre I adore...but I don't listen to it hardly ever. This album was a little better than I expected it to be. It's engaging. It's hard to be map listening to reggae!
Legalize It is a truly terrible song. The rest of the album is a lot better, but goddamn I cannot believe that first track has fans. This is way more layered and varied than the UB40 album I listened to. Really was tempted to give it a 1 based on that first impression, but y'know, this is pretty good.
Pleasant. Like a beer by the pool. I have no sense of the reggae scene to know if this was groundbreaking. Because it sounded incredibly simple
mildly diverting but nothing earthshaking
A good non-Bob Marley reggae album. He's very good, but will always be in Marley's shadow for me.
Pretty chill, I could see myself listening to this on a hot summer day
3 stars
As an album, didnt really make sense, but good music
Good old fashioned reggae. Sounds like the 70s. Not where I’d hang my hat but a good listen nonetheless
Solid without being spectacular
Really good album. Peter was great songwriter/guitar player.
Illegal or not, this man will find a way to smoke the devil's lettuce. Good album, but there are better contemporary reggae albums
Decent reggae
solid reggae album
Expecting a rough listen, I tried to tease out which tracks to prioritize listening to. As it turned out, these were the worst and most boring tracks of the album. For some reason I kept listening, and was rewarded. A mixed bag for sure, Legalize It has a handful of good songs: Burial, Why Must I Cry, Ketchy Shuby, Till Your Well Runs Dry, Brand New Second Hand Weak 3
Solid.
3/5
a fun listen
Standard reggae. Fun to switch it up but won’t come back to this probably
Pretty standard reggae beautifully done
Not a big reggae fan, but this was a nice listen. Some fun songs, some pretty decent harmonies. It’s nothing great but a pleasant and easy listen.
I definitely prefer mainline Marley, but this record was still solid.
# 313 : It's old school Reggae, it not too bad. Kinda fun, a bit catchy, and a little bit political. Yah Mon
Thoughts before listening: The ultimate high school and college stoner's anthem. While I was never much of a stoner myself, my friends certainly were so I have heard "Legalize It" plenty of time. I also owned a Peter Tosh greatest hits compilation at one time, and while most of the reggae I have ever listened to has been Bob Marley, I got really into that cd for a while. I am pretty sure I have never heard this album, but something tells me I will recognize more than just the title track. Review: This is pretty good. Peter Tosh came up as part of the Wailers, and his sound on this album certainly stays in a similar space to the music being put out by his more famous former employer. I will say, with my prior knowledge of Peter Tosh being his Essentials album, this record feels a bit like a let down. This seems to be the case with a lot of reggae artists where their compilation packages outshine the studio albums. Hell even with Bob Marley, his most well known album is Legend. Legalize It has some good songs that I am adding to the playlist (the title track, "Why Must I Cry", "Igziabeher", "Ketchy Shuby"), but as an album, its 3-stars.
Pensé que sería una oda a la marihuana, pero hay más que eso en este disco. De hecho, salí de aquí con una buena canción guardada en mis listas: No Sympathy
This seems like a nice solid reggae album, pleasant to listen to but not to my general taste. I didn't care for the title track, but the rest was fine.
A rather short and simple Reggae album. Not bad; not great. 6/10
It's not really my type of music, but I've never really given reggae a chance, and this album has lots of good moments throughout. I like it, and I would recommend to the right person, but I still don't think I'm gonna be reaching for reggae in my free time anytime soon, and this album can't really escape that. It's good for what it is.
It was fine as background music but didn't move me at all.
Added 3 tracks to the 1001 Experience Playlist, could've been more or less and I probably wouldn't've missed any or sought anymore out. A classic reggae album just not something I'm crazy about
A fun lighthearted album with only subtle political tinges. Tosh steps out from under Bob Marley’s shadow and reveals himself as a creative force in the genre. There is a sweet simplicity to these songs that is a strength as much as a weakness. Highlights are the Marley co-authored Why Must I Cry and the spicy closer Brand New Second Hand. Three point five.
It's nice to hear that raggea can be made by more than just Bob Marley. I listened to the album, but I wasn't very interested in it. The track Legalize caught my attention though, because after the legalization of cannabis, the discussion on the subject continues to be big, fierce and emotional. 3/5
Despite the fact that I tend to find reggae pretty repetitive, this one I actually enjoyed a good amount. I think it had a good amount of Soul and rock influences which helps me a lot in a genre I'm not fully familiar with. Fav songs: - Legalise It - No Sympathy
Not bad, I enjoyed the fun vibe of this album.
Ratings: 5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background
first listen pretty forgettable
It’s just about Ok
I know his name and (to some degree) his legacy, but I haven't previously listened to an album by him, so this was a nice introduction to the former Wailer. A mellow listen, but with something to say on a number of the songs (including the title track, despite also being one of the weaker songs on the album). "Burial", "Ketchy Shuby" and "Igzabieher" are probably my favorites of the lot, the lattermost mainly because it's pretty cool to get a religious prayer set to reggae.
Not something I would normally listen to, but I enjoyed it...does sound a bit repetitive on occasion.
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"
One of Reagans best records. It really has some very cool songs. But you can hear, that it is from a different era.
Well we still haven’t yet
dude weed
This is fine, but I think reggae music as a whole suffers the same problem reggaeton does. When your genre is based off of a specific rhythm (in this case all upstrokes emphasizing the off beat) it makes it hard to distinguish songs. I think Peter Tosh does a good job adding unique sonic palates to each song to distinguish them, but I could have used a little more rhythmic diversity or tempo variations.
Well i mean
Nice reggae, nothing new, just a very streamlined, inoffensive listen
Understandably Wailers-ish and good enough to make the list, but it ultimately just fades into the middle of the bell curve for me.
Okay reggae album.
I like reggae, and I like the message here, but most reggae songs sound pretty much the same to me.
Not stoned enough when I listened
Blaze up da weed
a little reggae every now and then is good for you. this is quality.
Jamaican Reggae.
This was fine. Groovy and chill. Not truly amazing but very nice.
You are a towel.
Not bad, but not really my thing. Probably wouldn't put this back on very often, even though nothing about it really rubbed me the wrong way. 2.5/5
Reggae just isn't my thing. I think as far as reggae goes, this is great. That being said, great reggae tops out at 3/5 for me. 3/5
I’m still not a reggae guy, probably never will be, also not a weed fan, but this is a little better than usual. There’s slightly more variety and Tosh has a decent voice. Won’t return to it, but it’s fine. C-
An OK reggae album?
Prima album, maar ook weer niet echt spectaculair. Veel van hetzelfde, en weinig topnummers.
Great listen. Really grew on me as it went along
After 148 albums, I finally did a reggae album with Legalize It. Honestly, It is kinda weird that an album about trying to get weed legalized is a reggae album because i would honestly expect that more from a hip hop album (heck, some of the ones i have done already talk about that in some of the lyrics) but i guess it does add to it's interestingness. The album itself is fairly above average even if it does sound a little sloppy. This was just one of those cases where i got used to the sloppiness of the composition and it grew on me. One thing i can't excuse though is that weird noise in Till Your Well Runs Dry which kinda sounds like someone drinking through a straw. This album is for me is a rather light 3. Best Song: Whatcha Gonna Do Worst Song: Till Your Well Runs Dry
Very rastaman, kinda liked the vibe. Cheerful, life-is-good feeling is guaranteed.
Just chill background music
Really good! Peter Tosh wasn't on my radar. Too bad he didn't live to see legalization.
Ik helt sikker på hvad det er han gerne vil gøre lovligt, men det er i hvert fald catchy!
Jah mon! Reggae kan jo godt fungere uden Bobben
I much prefer Blackheart Man by Bunny Wailer. Not a bad album though.
Lots of fun, super chill reggae but a little repetitive by the end
It was fine
Pongo 3 estrellas porque no soy un amante del reegue pero no es mal disco suena bien y este hombre es un referente del genero
Ketchy Shuby is kinda Katchy. I'd like to say it's a good album, which it is. But Legalize It was almost a bit too lazy of a song. Legalize it, don't criticize it, I will advertize it?
Not bad just not terribly interesting. Guitar work in a few tracks is very nice.
I don't think it's bad, but I don't love it.
I got this right after Bob Marley's Natty Dread, which was also his first album after the original band split up. I think I like Bob's album better, but this one holds it's own as well.
Reggae just isn’t in the cards for me I guess
It was stereotypical reggae. Can’t say it was good or bad, it just was.
I’m not sure I have enough experience with the reggae genre to truly discern between good and great offerings, so I’ll just say this was an enjoyable, chilled-out listen and that you could do a lot worse soundtracking your smoke sesh.
Solid album. I generally like reggae. It’s easy listening. I didn’t know a lot of specific Peter Tosh music. The title track is popular, but I think it’s a bit of a throwaway stoner anthem. Standout tracks included “Burial,” “No Sympathy,” “Ketchy Shuby,” and “Till Your Well Runs Dry.” ***
It's okay. I would listen again but would prefer other music over this one.
Nice chill album, nice one while relaxing while camping. 3.5/5
4/7 Good vibes and fun first song but its all the same vibe
Uppvuxen med denna då min gode vän Fredrik spelade den i parti och minut.
zoals ik met alle reggae heb : niet slecht, maar iets te eentonig naar mijn smaak
Some reggae can be a hard listen because it's often heavy, slow and repetitive, but Legalize It does a fair job of delivering something better than that. It's light when it needs to be, deep when required, and it's a nice overall listen. WHY MUST I CRY? and Ketchy Shuby are highlights, and it'd probably be a bit better if I was somewhere warm and sunny instead of cold and wet, and also if I partook. A decent 3.
Another nice listen - a bit heavy-handed with the messaging, nothing overwhelmingly exciting with the music, but it's nicely put together, it's saying something, and there's a good bit of variety. 3/5.
Peter Tosh (1976) - Legalize It 3/5 I don’t care for Reggae. It’s fine in very small doses. Outside of Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff and this album from Peter Tosh…this is the only Reggae I’ve listened to on purpose. I’ve worked with people who listened to Reggae at work and I’ve had hippie friends that listen to it. This Peter Tosh album I’ve always considered to be alright. It’s got the pleasant rhythms you associate with Reggae. His voice works.aaand Legalize it.
2,5 stars. Never listened to this much reggae before. It was ok
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ It's reggae
Simpatico.
Well, it's 70's reggae by a Wailers-adjacent. You can't really go wrong with that stuff. Like, besides relaying my own relationship to legalized weed—that my mom smokes it for medicinal reasons and I think it smells kind of bad—I really can't think of much else to say. Granted, sure, it doesn't have that same spark for me that full-on Bob Marley material has—which is maybe why I liked the song he had a writing credit on the best—but don't take that to minimize Peter Tosh, no. He was a member of The Wailers, too, after all. But then, he doesn't get his name tossed up front, so... I'unno. Reggae is good reggae is the point. Unless it's cod. And even then I have my soft spots for "Jamaica Jerk-Off" and, damn, "Rude" of all things.
That’s a solid 3. When this album clicks well, it really clicks well; I think tracks 3-6 are strong reggae tracks, and I think Till Your Well Runs Dry has super fun vibes and a great mix between a typical reggae feel and sort of traditional 70s pop/rock. When this album doesn’t click, it’s a bit too long, a bit too repetitive, and the vibes just don’t fully click with my sensibilities, and I think that happens a bit too much. There’s definitely not a bad track here, but it’s just harder to get lost in the soundscape on this than it was for Exodus. Hence, just a 3. Legalize weed, though.
it has some vibes
Peter Tosh was a part of The Wailers, which is cool. Did not like the opening track Legalize It. Different era, and I don’t like weed. Political song that I didn’t align with I suppose, but sonically it’s not the best on the album either. The middle of the album and the last track were easily the best because he talked about more than marijuana. His writing on Igzibeher was pretty good. Last track was good as well. Standouts: No Sympathy, Igziabeher, and Brand New Second Hand.
Fine. Lots of weed was discussed.
Nothing notable here. Nothing bad either. Reggae is just very unoriginal to me. Thankful the record was only 39 minutes long.
Give me 85 degrees, a beach, and a cooler full of beer and this album is a 5.
Good groove. He was ahead of his time.
Don’t think I’ve gotten a reggae album yet. Enjoyed it, only gripe is there’s not much variety. My rating shouldn’t matter because I didn’t listen to it the way it was intended to be (spaced the hell out) Solid 3/5
lots going on in the band here, very together. probably alright, if this music is for you. it is not for me. I fall asleep with the TV on. I eat spaghetti for breakfast. plus I have too much experience with chill vibes reggae being a major warning sign. not all the white hippies who love reggae are narcissists. but. music: hated. (⌐🌿_🌿)
Legalize what? What’s this guy talkin about do you think
Enjoyed it. Not surprising has a wailers feel to it.
Reggae. Ni fu ni fa.
Wow legalize it is a great start to a record and what a fun record it starts and ends so funky. I hear the influences of this record in so much reggae if this is one of the earliest examples of it it took at the great ideas and used them all here. Even the bad ideas whatcha gonna do and let jah be praised didn’t hit and some songs were very samey but the unique in some tracks like Burial and brand new second hand man those are gonna be with me for A while. This deserves to be on this list for sure
Overall enjoyed this, likely the only non-Bob Marley reggae I’ve listened to. I’ll have to return back to this.
Reggae. Ni fu ni fa.
Nice reggae vibes and the most popular pro-cannabis campaign ever. It's not that I don't like it, but I don't need a full album of off-beat guitars, tom fills and drug-related lyrics
Ouais dis leur
An album that once listened to meant I segued into reggae for the rest of the day… almost like a gateway drug…
Not the biggest reggae fan, but this was a very pleasant listen. So many great instruments that interplay within many many songs. Pleasantly surprised with several guitar licks and even a solo. Phenomenal bass lines throughout and a wonderful "chill" feel to the whole album with some darker tracks as well. A bit repetitive at times, but too terrible. Favorite tracks: Burial, What'cha Gonna Do?, No Sympathy, Igziabeher, Till Your Well Runs Dry.
Peter Tosh, formerly of the Wailers with Bob Marley, went his own way in 1974 after issues with the president of Island Records. Tosh would defect to CBS Records to have his first solo album, Legalize It, released in 1976. Obviously it's about weed. For better or worse, these records would become the stereotype for reggae for years to come. Movies and TV shows would use reggae as a shorthand for a character smoking pot. What was once a historically rich genre that intertwined with the cultural identity of a nation is now a novelty for 4/20. I'm not saying Tosh intended for this to happen, nor is it his fault, but there's something to be said about how a genre that is equally about politics and spiritualism has been water down in the larger cultural conscious. Strange world. It's not much to write home about. I struggle to really like reggae because I find it rarely goes above and beyond to leave much of an impact. It's definitely more of a "vibes" genre and Legalize It has vibes for a whole 38 minutes. Any more and I would've clocked out.
I'm not a huge reggae fan, and this didn't change that. It was worth hearing, but it didn't hook me in by any means.
I’m not really able to differentiate this from the three Bob Marley & The Wailers albums, no doubt largely attributable to my ignorance of this genre. I can listen to a few songs without complaint, but a whole album does start to wear on me. Still, I appreciate confronting your government on your title track!
I had heard the name Peter Tosh before, but never could have named any music by them, let alone told you they were a musician being that I don't typically listen to Reggae music. However, that being said, I do genuinely enjoy Reggae, and I'm glad to add this to my library as it was a pleasurable listening experience.
Not for me, but I appreciate it.
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Yeah, no. This was serviceable reggae and that’s about it. Want to give it a 2.5
Hey, I love the political message and general good vibes on this reggae album! I wasn't particularly hooked by any one track, and wasn't particularly impressed by the album overall - but it was pleasant background listening and I can see how it may have been a great early contributor to the genre and culture. Exceedingly decent.
Rokka á milli "Reggae er ekki fyrir mig" og "jújú, þetta er ekkert hrikalegt". Lágur þristur hjá mér.
2024 and the and still feels relevant. I love the weird croony Till Your Well Runs Dry but faves are Whatcha Gonna Do and Ketchy Shuby whatever that is.
I think this guy likes weed.
1976 5/5: Legalize It, No Sympathy 4/5: Whatcha Gonna Do, Why Must I Cry, Till Your Well Runs Dry 3.5
Life lived on the upstroke and inhale
Enjoyable reggae album. Wold be great on a summer day or on a beach
I love reggae and an album named "Legalize It" put on in the late 60s is something I already love and support. LOL Im not sure if I ever heard any music by Peter Tosh before, but I like him. While I didn't enjoy this album that much (the music felt like a "pop" version of reggae which I wasn't a fan of), I would like to hear more of his music in the future.
Reggae
I liked Ketchy Shuby, but otherwise no other real stand out songs. I do really like the music style of the album though.
The title track of this album propelled Peter Tosh to fame. It was banned from radio play, and this ban may have been entirely counterproductive. The song had been an anthem of legalization efforts for decades. It is a great song, and a reggae classic. The rest of the album is not as noteworthy. The songs are pretty, danceable reggae tracks, but with limited range. Tosh expressive voice is the strongest element, and makes for a good - but perhaps not great - album.
Stoner music! No judgement. Always a good listen every so now and then. Perfect on a full day of doing nothin.
legendary man
Its okay but yeah…
I'm always impressed when an artist can merge danceable with powerful lyrics.
nekad sam volio ovakve albume, kao malac
Not usually a fan of reggae, but the time flew by because, I was so relaxed and mellow listening to Legalize It, even without the aide of any legal or illegal drugs. Good listen, cool vibes and warm thoughts that made it easier to cope with the massive snowstorm today where I live.
Probst 4 while high
This morning as good fun and a pleasurable listen. But I don't listen to enough reggae to look past his previous band so it wont get much repeat play
i agree
Not a bad reggae album. Not my usual type of music, but I do enjoy reggae every now and then. There were several tracks that stood out to me. Worth a listen. Favorite Song(s): "Burial", "Whatcha Gonna Do", "No Sympathy"
Someone must have Legalized It because it’s a little smoky in here…
I think I'm enjoying this far more than I would in a different context, but currently I am in Barbados and it feels right.
- This would go hard if I smoked weed - Luckily the whole album wasn't about it - Good vibes
- this guy burns - the type of music that makes me want to sit on a beach
Oh my god, am I a fan of reggae?
Had more fun with this than I expected to. Might be because I was tired in an overly heated car so that came near feeling stoned.
Peter Tosh is one of my favorite reggae artists, but I don’t think this album best represents all he is capable of. I think it’s a good album but not a great one.
3.5, lekkere reggae
Never smoked a spliff (square I know but not my thing) and not a particular fan of reggae but I quite liked a lot of this
I don't like reggae, but I'll give it the stars.
I usually cannot stand reggae for more than a few minutes, but this one was pretty dope - if you know what I mean.
Tosh sure did his part in the attempted and at times successful legalization processes of ganja. When Tosh is at his best he easily matches the songs of his former band: “Legalize It”, “Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised)” and “Till Your Well Runs Dry” being the strongest outputs of this record. Peter Tosh fails to keep it interesting throughout the entire album with “Watcha Gonna Do” being especially bad. But it still stands as a proof that Peter Tosh was more than able to manage on his own.
Enjoyable (but I'm not big on Reggae)
Meget pottet
Peter Tosh's own solo work is these days hugely underrated. In the never-stopping output of reggae music, most people don't know the big classics except Bob Marley. And while the work Tosh's former comrade is still enjoyable, you get more from Tosh's discography. But then I do wonder why 'Legalize It' is on the list. As his first solo effort, it's fine. But compared to the later albums I consider it to be his weakest. Sure, some of the elements that makes Tosh's music great are already there (that is to carefully enrich it with some non-reggae elements which Tosh did way better than Marley) but it is not as good as the follow-up 'Equal Rights' or 'Bush Doctor'.
One of those middling albums that if I'd listened as a kid I might have made more of but coming to it cold it's fine, but only fine.
3.25
Okay Album. Not a huge Reggae fan.
This was cool but inconsistent (and a little gimmicky if I'm being honest)
Pleasant enough.
Love Reggae, and this one! The best Peter TOsh album
Feels like an odd choice as this doesn't wow at all but hey its not bad either.
Boring. Rating: 2.8
Not bad reggae
Everything around Tosh is always colored for me by his terrible and senseless killing. Reggae isn't a big part of my music appetite and while this is good, I don't think it gets into the highest tier of what the genre has achieved.
Pretty good
Great album for a sunny afternoon at home.
I won't criticize it.
Decent Reggae but nothing more
I don't know reggae very much, I'm more inclined to listen to dub with Augustus Pablo and stuff like that, so I was glad to finally get to hear another artist beside Bob Marley. Sadly, this didn't do much for me. It's a little too easy on the ear, almost like a reggae version of easy-listening. I didn't mind having it playing in the background but you know, once you're passed the fun of hearing songs about weed this one doesn't offer much more than that
Stoned man singing about how much he loves weed. Ozzy did it better.
Reggae has never been my strong suit, it's not a genre that resonates with me often. The grooves are all very similar to me, and that makes albums difficult. Still, this one had a few tracks I enjoyed. The title track is just so funny, if ever there was doubt about the weed being a Rasta stereotype, here you go. As far as album's go, it's alright. I can't say it doesn't belong here because of how little reggae we get, but it certainly didn't blow me away. Favorite tracks: Legalize It, Ketchy Shuby, Brand New Second Hand. Album art: Amazing, incredible. I can only assume that's Peter, and he's certainly not picking pickled peppers. He's smoking that good kush. Please guys, let's legalize it (it's already legal here). 3/5
Not my typical jam but I appreciate the significance of this album. I gave it that third star just because of its place in history. And hey, look at us, we legalized it!
Excellent reggae for lawn mowing.
not aged so well
A classic, for sure.
Cool reggae about everyone’s favourite plant
This was a fun way to get the day started and kept me bopping my head throughout.
Let's face it, an "essential" reggae album is an oxymoron (just like an "essential" jam band album would be). If there were to be one essential reggae album, it would be "Legacy" by Bob Marley, but that's a greatest hits, so it doesn't qualify. Don't get me wrong. There are definitely Essential (capital E) Reggae Songs - "Tosh's "Stepping Razor," Dekker's "Israelites," Cliff's "Many Rivers To Cross," Toots' "Pressure Drop," and Marley's "Redemption Song" just to name a few.
Not dreadful, but a bit tedious if I'm honest.
Good stuff.
3 As someone who has never been much of a fan of reggae, I was open to checking this guy out simply because he’s not Bob Marley… and then learned he was a former member of The Wailers. “So great, more Marley stuff” I thought. Well, I’m glad to have been wrong about my initial assumptions because this was a relaxing, enjoyable listen. It didn’t make me fall in love with the genre, but for about 38 minutes there was a fun vacation vibe in the air (the fact I’m about to take off for a week and half from work probably also helps). Looking at the tracklist, I kind of expected this to be the kind of album where the big song outshines the rest, but the title track ended up being one of the more mid ones for me. That’s not to say I disliked it by any means though - Tosh’s delivery is pretty solid, and I also just kind of liked how straight-up the message is (there was also something kind of funny to me about him listing actual practical health benefits as it pertains to conditions like asthma and tuberculosis). As far as my actual favorites go though, Burial would be up there - made me think of sitting outside an ocean-side tropical cabana at night time - alongside No Sympathy. There’s something about the tracks (and a couple others I noticed as well) that give me some old school soul vibes, and I dug it. Ketchy Shuby was another memorably catchy track as well, though I gotta say across the board I think I enjoyed everything I heard here more than anything I’ve heard of Marley’s. Don’t see this ever becoming a part of my regular musical rotation, but hell, if I ever do find myself in that oceanside cabana, this guy will be top of mind. Good vibes for sure - think I’m starting to understand what people see in the genre.
3/5 Best: Why Must I Cry Worst: Ketchy Shuby
Ja mon
Couple of decent tracks on here. Tosh, I read, thought he was more talented than Bob Marley. But this being his best effort would be proof he had delusions of grandeur. Still a good album, just not great
Pretty groovy.
The listener will probably appreciate this album more if they partake, but it’s a fine reggae album regardless. Tosh brings his signature humor to the proceedings.
It sounds exactly how you would expect something called "Legalize It" by a former Wailer to sound. Best track: Burial
Favorable comparison to Bob Marley aka the gold standard for Reggae. For some reason I missed hearing this on Pittsburgh radio in 76
Nice reggae
Not my usual type of music but I enjoyed it
It is reggae. Relatively short but overall unnoteworthy. It is better than a 2 but not really a 3. I will round up.
It's fine. Got things to say and different from what I usually listen to.
Ja, dit is Peter Tosh. Herkenbaar
Het nummer ‘Legalize it’ verdraag ik slecht. Ik krijg daar allerlei werkschuw-tuig-associaties van. Rest best plezierig.
Really good Reggae. I have heard the name, Peter Tosh, but don't think I have ever heard any of these songs. They are not hard core Reggae, but more on the softer side and I really liked it. I look forward to getting to know this one better. 3/5 for now.
This was my birthday album and wow what a "me" album. Lol just kidding. I actually really loved it though, it put me in a great mood. Some really solid and enjoyable reggae. Will listen again
After listening to the first, titular song on this album, I was ready to abandon the ship and give it a lowest possible rating. I'm not a fan of reggae and the beat, and especially the lyrics, made me regret the choice of playing this song. But I decided to give it a chance and even though it wasn't exceptional, it had few gems that I really enjoyed. "No Sympathy" and "Why Must I Cry" were couple of very good songs, with great bass track, sublime melodies played on guitars and actually nicely fitting vocal. In general, this album was very extreme - I couldn't stand some of the track, while at the same time you could find some of the best reggae has to offer. Although my final rating will be average, surprisingly I did enjoy listening to this album.
5/10. This was pleasant enough, but it didn't leave much of an impression on me.
My favorite track was When Your Well Runs Dry. Fine reggae. 6/10
it was all right. nothing on dean Fraser
Good reggae album. Enjoyable. I wonder what Pete thought about legalizing marijuana? No subtlety in the title track. +1 for real guitar and drums. He did come to a violent end from previous associated. Makes you think.
Legalize what?
“No sympathy” is a great track.
If people still have an opportunity, I can really recommend listening to the 'Original Jamaican Mix' instead of the standard version.
Pretty solid reggae by a Wailers member. It's groovy and dark with plenty of interesting songs but nothing that'll blow you away. He's no Bob Marley, but this is a cool reggae record I'll revisit if I'm looking for some diversity.
PREFS : Legalize It, Whatcha Gonna Do, Why Must I Cry, Till Your Well Runs Dry MOINS PREF : Burial
I don't particularly love reggae music, but I also don't mind it (what a useful sentence I just wrote). It tends to just fade into the background for me. This is certainly a provocative album because it was the first time I heard someone advocate for the legalization of cannabis. That sentiment makes up a small part of the album, but it's significant for its cultural impact. Apart from that, the music is good, but not great 3/5
Reggae clásico con canciones fácilmente escuchables. Se adentra un poco en canciones más pop.
I like reggae, but this was not very exciting.
Easy to listen to. Chill, smooth, consistent vibe but interesting enough musically to never get boring.
This is Tosh! But not tosh, which is a British word for nonsense. So this isn’t nonsense but it’s not highly interesting either. Bless him for the prescient sentiments but society is still not quite there….I liked the beats and the melodies well enough but this is mostly background vibe.
The first song sounds like an infomercial. Till Your Well Runs Dry is my favorite song on the album.
Once again, I found myself referencing a previous review to ground myself — this time not by the same artist but by Bob Marley. I was a little surprised that I rated the Marley album a four, but that album is chock full of classic songs. On one hand, I almost like the sound of Peter Tosh, at least on this album, a little more, it's just a bit smoother—not quite as angular. But the reggae rule holds, which is to say that after a handful of songs, I was just waiting for the album to end. I was not invested, it was just playing on and I was ready for something else. Certainly, by the time "Ketchy Shuby" came on, I was totally done. Truth be told, as much of an advocate for the legalization of marijuana as I am, I even found the opener lacking. I had heard the "legalize/criticize" rhyme one too many times halfway through the tune. So again, more about me not loving the genre. Plant a couple of bumping tracks in a party playlist and I'm in. 10 in a row and you've lost me.
Rock-solid reggae, though aside from the classic opening track, nothing terribly memorable about it. But great playing throughout. "Til Your well runs dry" is a cool take on the old William Bell tune "You Don't Miss Your Water."
Its nice enough
Good for reggae, but unless I'm smoking doobies or lounging at the beach, then reggae is boring as hell. Slightly less boring live. Fine for background music, but not much else. Obviously Legalize It is THE stoner anthem. Some other "Ketchy" songs on here too, but still mostly fades to the background. If I happen to be in a reggae mood, this is one I would reach for, but that's a rare occasion. 6/10 (mostly for being so iconic).
7/10
3 hit and miss
It's nothing groundbreaking, it's reggae, you either like reggae or you don't. I quite enjoyed it, but wouldn't rush out to add it to my collection.
Fun reggae for a little while. Not bad but kinda samey
Why Must I Cry? is a legit reggae song. I loved it and listened to it a few times. I actually had heard this album back in 2008 or so when I really got into reggae after taking a cruise with a stop in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. RIP to one of the original wailers!
Fine, strong message still relevant today, but music just passed me by
the title track is such a ubiquitous stoner movie track. bob marley did so much for reggae and its popularity in the US, but peter rosy didn’t get to reap that same reward. cool cool album
Solid reggae album.
The first song is hot garbage, but the 420 crowd is going to see it as a 5-star anthem. What followed? A surprisingly good reggae album. I guess that's why we keep listening.
3.5/5
Again, not really my style, but some fun beats in here.
Reggae and drugs.
I didn’t not enjoy it, but wouldn’t expect to return to this kind of sound unless I was at a sunny BBQ with friends or something. Nothing I truly disliked, it’s just not really a sound for me.
Solid reggae with good vibes
Fun reggae vibes. I don't think there was anything that really jumped out at me other than the fact that we're still fighting this stupid battle of legalizing a plant.
Great reggae rhythm and beats in this, reggae is something I typically enjoy in small doses because it all starts to melt together. As an album it’s repetitive. But if you love reggae this is great!
okay rasta sound. good for the type of music it is.
Easy to listen to reggae music.
ett bra reggae-album. jag gillart, stark trea
Funny plant album
Nice.
This guy likes weed. He's cool enough I guess. I'm not sure what separates him from others in the genre (that's on me, though, not him). Overall, pretty cool
Above average reggae
Erilaista musiikkia kuin mitä aluksi ekan kipaleen jälkeen luulisi, kiva! Let Jah be praised! Legalize kannapis!
How can i not enjoy a reggae album. its a little more one dimensional than a bob album but there is something so soothing about this sound. This was just kinda there, for me.
We all knew the vibes of this album before it even started. Reggae no doubt but i was interested to see if it was anything different than normal reggae. That wasnt really the case but this was a good album. Watcha gonna do was a good song. Ketchy shuby was the best song on here by far. Good ending track too. Good vibes, legalize it! 6/10
Big standard reggae. It’s not bad, it just doesn’t stand out
Missing immediate standout tracks compared to his work with the Wailers but still a solid listen. I would listen to this a million times over before putting Kanye on again.
Couldn't agree more - though I'm not sure about the claim on curing TB.
Good in the background
Couplea good tracks. But just okay.
Never really taken the time to get into reggae, but I liked this more than I expected. Relaxing feel-good vibe. Simple but in a good way.
Its all fine and competent. It doesn't have any killer tunes but if I was gonna play a non BM reggae album in the future I might come back. That all sounds so wet. Anyway its a 3.
A few good songs otherwise standard reggae nothing wrong with that
Toshin musiikki ei tällä levyllä ole omaperäisimmästä päästä, mutta se on lähes kauttaaltaan melodisesti tyylitajuista, minkä vuoksi nekin kappaleet, jotka eivät ole täysosumia, vaan ainoastaan esteettisesti miellyttäviä, toimivat palasina onnistuneessa kokonaisuudessa. Pohdin pitkään, onko tämä kakkonen vai kolmonen, ja mielenkiinnosta palasin useisiin biiseihin päivän mittaan - kunnes muistin, että juuri tällainen funktionaalinen kriteeri erottaa kolmoset kakkosista.
09/21/2022 Finished this on 09/22. Good album, legalize it and sympathy were probably my favs. I’m super biased toward Bob Marley 😶😶 after watching the documentary on him a while back. — The days have been long and exhausting. I feel like I’m both running away from and desperately trying to pull myself up from the surface to keep from drowning. Just want to be able to wake up and have a normal day where I feel like a person. Just want to be able to look in the mirror and not see every mistake, shortcoming, and bad thing about me in the past.
So I'm still in the dark here: Is this dude for or against the legalization of cannibis?
Vibes
I enjoyed it. Reggae is one of those genres I never seek out, but enjoy enough when it's on. It's good background music, but never really does much more for me. Still, solid. Favorite tracks: "Why Must I Cry", "Ketchy Shuby", "Till Your Well Runs Dry"
Standard chill reggae. I enjoyed it, but not mind blowing
It's fine, I'm not into reggae very much
No Sympathy is a standout but overall just an okay album. Sort of feels like you had to be there.
I liked it better than Bob Marley. Nearly half of the songs I thought were too boring/repetitive but there were some that I did in fact enjoy. So a 3/5 fits nicely I think
Jah bless.
I enjoyed this album more than I expected. I didn’t realize how large of a role Peter Tosh had played in the Wailers as Bob Marley has become almost a mythic figure. The music was tight and had a great funky groove that took me right through the album. I didn’t care much for the title track, but the rest of the album was engaging and a lot of fun to listen to.
As far as reggae goes, this is a solid record. Problem is, I don't ever care to listen to it.
Some nice smooth reggae. It helped that I was listening on a Sunday afternoon
a timeless vibe of lounging on the beach with the devil's lettuce. Feels more like a historical artifact than something people today would listen to
Really enjoyed this. Hadn't realised who he was but will definitely listen again.
I very much enjoyed this album. Particularly enjoyed the blues licks in some of the songs and how they sometimes seemed to completely change genres. For instance on "No Sympathy" and "Till Your Well Runs Dry"
some good roots reggae here. Peter Tosh sans the Wailers at his controversial best with "Legalise It" opening the album and "Ketchy Shuby" also a favourite. Some good tunes throughout but not sure it should be in the Top 1001. A good Album worth a listen.
Not a bad reggae album. Pretty typical vibe and what the songs are about. The beats and instrumentals are good and pretty average reggae tunes. 5.7/10
Stoner reggae at its finest. Nothing wrong with it, it's a pleasant mellow vibe. Just not what I want to hear.
An enjoyable listen, definitely an album to sit back and relax to. It's just good old classic 70's reggae, nothing more to say.
The first thing that strikes you about this album is that Peter Tosh must really like cannabis. A very accessible and poppy reggae album, it generally has a fuller sound than Wailers songs I've heard to date. With Tosh's excellent vocal and catchy choruses, this is very listenable and enjoyable album. It is likely to appeal to a broad audience (including this 39 year old white man from England). 3.5/5
Bon album de reggae, c'est un peu répétitif mais c'est ça le style Pas grand chose à redire...
Bom.
I thought it was okay. Nothing groundbreaking, but still some pleasant, chill reggae. 5/10
"Legalize It" shows that Peter Tosh was not just a sideman in the Wailers, but a force to be reckon in the reggae canon. The legalization of cannabis is the centerpiece of this record, but Tosh also discusses colonialism, which makes this record sound fresh more than 40 years after its release.
Oo blaze it jah 420! Not a product of da babylon! Product of da man! I and I! Vaikee suhtautuu tähän kauheen vakavasti ku onhan toi nimikkostyge tollanen meemi itsessään. Se mikä tietty yllätti oli että täähän on aika toimivaa reggaee ku vaa pääsee tosta kielletystä hitistä yli. : D Itsessään kivaa vaihteluu tosta perus poprockista. 3/5
Alkupuoli oikein jees, mutta loppu sitten kunnon bulkkireggaeta. Annetaan nyt kuitenkin 3/5, kun ihan hyvä mieli tästä tuli.
ekkert slæamt
Pretty cool and accessible reggae. Great guitar and bass and smooth singing. I don’t agree with the sentiment, but do enjoy the music! Solid high 3.
Some feel-good reggae, would probably give it 3.5
Amiable & ignorable
6/10
Look, I’m about as pro-ganja as you can get, but I’m telling you the title song is the only jam on Legalize It. The rest is forgettable at best. (5/10) FT: see above
Good reggae but I'd rather just listen to Bob Marley/Wailers.
So I realize I have a lot of bias/prejudice. You're welcome to flog me mercilessly, but if you hear one reggae jam, you've heard them all. The genre is extremely stylistically/thematically monotonous. Heavy plodding bass, terse clacking drum/guitar, and relaxed vocals extolling the virtues of cannabis. However, that one mode of style and theme is great and works phenomenally just about every time. This record is a prime example of how well the form works and Peter Tosh makes an ardent, heart-felt crooning plea to legalize weed to relieve us from our worries. The tone is entirely positive and even comforting, listening to the record gives the vibe of sitting in a cozy bean bag chilling out with gentle and loving ganja brothers.
Reggae.
2021.12.02
It's very cool to see some true reggae songs here on this list and Peter Tosh deserves his place. This is not a perfect album and it's kind of repetitive.
Pretty much all sounded the same
Pleasant but not quite stimulating. 5/10.
Reggae is not a genre I put on when im listening to music, however almost everytime I listen to reggae I enjoy it. This album was really good, never heard of Peter Tosh before, but I will try to listen to more of his music. Just good vibes all the way through really. Strong 3 star rating for this album.
This was good and very chill. I'm not sure I could really differentiate between the different tracks too much, and no single track really stood out.
Interesting albums. Laid back, timeless Reggae sounds.
Like that reggae sound
J'ai d'abord cru qu'il s'agissait d'un album de Peter Bosz, l'entraîneur de l'Olympique Lyonnais, et je dois dire que j'aurais préféré cette option. Vous connaissez l'animosité qui règne entre mon compagnon d'écoute et rival elpouletbraise et moi-même qui m'a d'ailleurs poussé à lui casser la mâchoire à plusieurs reprises. Nous nous entendons toutefois sur le point suivant : le reggae est un style musical qui n'a pas lieu d'être.
Ne vous laissez pas amadouer par cet album il est vrai appréciable, le reggae est un style musical qui doit absolument être combattu, avec la plus forte conviction. J'ai d'ailleurs prévu d'installer des camps de regroupement des auditeurs de reggae, et de les soumettre à des travaux forcés. Comme l'a un jour dit une des personnalités les plus en vogue du générateur: tout le monde préfère sa propre race, et deteste la race reggae. Des paroles à méditer.
Learned he was in the whalers and enjoyed some of the songs! A nice album for the genre
weeed 😂😂
I’m wlright with songs about weed and the message here, just a little too much repetition on the topic.
Un bon album reggea. 3.90
Funky cool reggae from one of the masters. Tosh gets his point across right out of the gate, and rides that wave through the whole album. Good stuff, nothing life-altering.