Reviews (page 7 of 8)
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.
You're telling me this guy was saying 'legalize it' in 1976 and it just happened within the last few years?
reggae is not for me
Le ga liiiiiiiize iiiiiit yeeaaah. Yeaaaah.
Not dreadful, but a bit tedious if I'm honest.
besides the political commentary about the drug war, there's very little interesting here. reggae has always failed to capture my attention because the singing is subpar and all the songs sound the same. maybe if I liked drugs I would like this more
Good stuff.
I pretty much got exactly what I expected going into this album. It’s definitely Reggae. Most of these songs sound incredibly similar to each other. It’s not bad, but I enjoyed hearing something different with Igziabeher(we all know Jesus smoked that good shit every day), and No Sympathy is the clear standout of the album. I really enjoyed that song and I am not at all surprised that Peter Tosh decided to bring it over to his solo album. Definitely legalize it tho. He’s got a point.
Love my weed. I do not like Raggae. When I smoke weed, I do not like Raggae. When I smoke weed, I like Tosh.0, but not Peter Tosh. That was a hilarious, inappropriate show. I would think most weed lovers would like Tosh.0. Of course, if you're stoned, you probably enjoy a lot things you wouldn't when not stoned. But in my case, not raggae music. All this talk about being stoned makes me want to eat a doughnut. Mmmmm, doughnuts. Especially chocolate covered doughnuts. Anything chocolate. Mmmmm, weed. Great album cover. All I got. 5 for cover 1 for the music 5 for making me think of weed AND chocolate doughnuts
I have good news for Mr. Tosh.
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
DONT CRITICIZE IT
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.
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.
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
this is my least favorite genre and this album is indicative of why. Every song is painfully linear and same-same. This one has the added benefit of being painfully drab
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
Not hugely into raggae, although it was pretty nice
5/10
It is reggae. Relatively short but overall unnoteworthy. It is better than a 2 but not really a 3. I will round up.
I knew what the album would sound like just from the title.
It's fine. Got things to say and different from what I usually listen to.
Reggae. Solo entry from member of the Wailers. Nothing stands out. Simple songwriting. Mostly easy listening. 1.5/5
Eh, wasn't memorable to me. I know I owned the cassette back in the day, and nothing came back to me besides the title song. 2/5
Very good Reggae. Will spend more time with it.
It's nice background music, I forgot I was listening to it on occasion (in a good way!) This is a reggae record. 2 / 5 stars.
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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.
Ja, dit is Peter Tosh. Herkenbaar
JEZUS... wat haat ik reggae zeg! Altijd dat smerige, lamme upstroke-gitaarwerk. Dit soort lui moeten echt op het schavot.
Van reggae krijg ik altijd een beetje jeuk. Beetje veel.
Reggae kan leuk zijn. Voor een paar nummers. Uitgevoerd door een hele goede artiest. Dit vond ik wat 'meh'.
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.
Title song is catchy
Eh
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 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
This was a banger. Not usually into reggae that much except for the classics but I really got on board with this.
Pure chill reggae. Him and Robert (Marley) were the GOATs !
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
I can appreciate it is a well made album, but I am simply not a fan of reggae at all so it just doesn’t appeal to me. Every track sounds extremely similar and it is quite boring in my humble opinion
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.
Listened to the first 3 songs and couldn’t finish the album
First song: terrible. I quit there
Legalize what?
“No sympathy” is a great track.
Sad can't be stoned at work, very chillaxing
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.
Burn Babylon man
Je ne suis pas amateur de ragga
PREFS : Legalize It, Whatcha Gonna Do, Why Must I Cry, Till Your Well Runs Dry MOINS PREF : Burial
Solid reggae album, second one I've listened to. Not perfect, but a good album to vibe to. 7/10
I do not like reggae, as it turns out
He just like me fr
Outlawing a plant that grows freely in nature is an absurd and outdated concept. Legalize it. 🌿 🌿 🌿 🌿
Meh
Gets me high on my own supply.
reggy is a bomb roots reggy is an atomic bomb
You're only acting like You are somebody But I don't no say You know nobody You're only a show off Your painted face, yeah But underneath that face Your just a disgrace Amazing album, I agree that this is one that everyone should hear. 5/5
The kind of music that makes you want to pass the dutchie on the left hand side
Legalize It is the debut album by Jamaican singer-songwriter and former Wailer - Bob Marley's band members - Peter Tosh. It's a semi-political piece about the potential legalization of cannabis - which still hasn't happened 47 years later. The title track was banned at release, but still became immensely popular and has been sampled many times since. This reggae album was good and has been certified platinum in the US. I enjoyed the chilled-out vibe of the music and it was cool listening to the track I've heard sampled so much in other songs. This is some quality reggae, but that was to be expected from an ex-Wailer who played with Bob Marley.
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
Average
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
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
I really should like reggae more but it just never does it for me - till your well runs dry is good though
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.
Not really my thing.
Reggae clásico con canciones fácilmente escuchables. Se adentra un poco en canciones más pop.
Sure, let's legalize it, but this is some boring music. I'm not sure I'll ever "get" reggae. Not my cup of tea.
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.
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.
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."
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).
Its nice enough
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.
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.
very cool
Fun reggae for a little while. Not bad but kinda samey
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
Great songs and sounds. Strong start with "Legalize It." "Ketchy Shuby" bumps and "Brand New Second Hand" is a great diss track. The bits of piano really enhance the musical layering. Tosh singing on "Till Your Well Runs Dry" rather than reggae styling is really interesting. Only track I didn't really like was Igziabeher.
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!
reggae...
it's good but I just don't like this kinda music. sorry
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.
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.
Too bad Tosh didn't live long enough to see his dream come true for much of the United States. Also, his wikipedia has a section on his Unicycling. I'm not sure that can be said of any other artist we've reviewed so far.
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
3.5/5
Brand New secondhand is such a devastating insult
Again, not really my style, but some fun beats in here.
Reggae and drugs.
Very enjoyable, relaxing, good times
Not listened to much Reggae - this was pretty decent
rly needed an edible for this one fav tracks: ketchy shuby no sympathy
Already started laughing at first song. Very fun relaxing album.
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.
fav tracks: no sympathy
It's an alright reggae album, I suppose. But where his old mate Marley was talking about race and inequality and politics, Tosh was ranting about... weed? Seems a bit shallow in comparison, doesn't it? Isn't there something a bit more pressing you could be talking about? I assumed I was missing some sort of cultural cues here so I listened closely... and found very little to convince me that there was something more going on here. There's a short conversation here about police brutality but, rather than face that head on, Tosh chooses to focus on the legalization of weed as the solution. Why not actually talk about systemic violence which is the real problem? In many ways, it's a great reggae album. The music is more approachable and enjoyable than most. It's just really solid reggae. The lyrics are just shallow and lame. What a shame.
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!
I've never felt more cool at a stop light with my windows down. Nah, music was cool, but repetitive, with the singer repeating the same lines and without the catchy choruses that made Marley and Cliff so legendary.
okay rasta sound. good for the type of music it is.
Better than I expected, but still reggie, and pretty sleazy reggie at that. Louche
Not for me
Easy to listen to reggae music.
Sorry I missed this. Fucking legendary album. Even the goats love it.
LEGALIZE!
ett bra reggae-album. jag gillart, stark trea
Si
Funny plant album
Reggae sux
got a slight contact high while listening to this album. i don’t enjoy it
Good to hear reggae albums not featuring Bob Marley for a change, though I do like his stuff. This was consistently great throughout as well which is an extra bonus. Love how there's meaningful messages and really good music to back it..Highly recommended listen.
Nice.
What a silly Billy, doesn’t he realize that the devils lettuce has been legalized in most states these days
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!
I always preferred Tosh’s voice to Marley’s. This record is really good but it’s no Equal Rights.
9/10 good vibes, love reggae the mixing on some of these songs were a bit weird but idc, still sounds great
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.
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
Meh
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.
Don't be fooled by the simple and clear message (agreeing or not) at the beginning and in the album's title. There's a lot going on and to me this album just gets better the longer it runs. Especially Tosh's feeling for melody and the guitar play makes this a great listen.
Not bad, just really not my style. I appreciated some songs.
Classic reggae!
Good in the background
Eh
Couplea good tracks. But just okay.
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.
I think it's the first reggae album I bought. Love the riddims.
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.
Great reggae album.
A few good songs otherwise standard reggae nothing wrong with that
I opened the first legal aquaponic cannabis growing facility in Washington State. I ran my business for over 5 years, and then sold it. The profits from that sale bought me and my wife a farm in the county where we raise our now raise our two beautiful girls. I believe that I have lived Tosh's dream. I am so grateful to everyone who came before me and fought for our right to enjoy this plant. Thank you Peter!
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
haha weed not much variety in the songs, but it's decent as background music
1 star
reggaen parhaimmistoa kyllä, ei jumittelua ja venyttelyä. ei herätä suuria tunteita, mutta voisi kuunnella toistekin. osastoon sunnuntaimusiikki
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.
Ok
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?
Great smooth reggae
mellow
Would revisit
Vibes
Stoner reggae, but good.
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"
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.
To my ears this sounds like every other generic bit of reggae that I have heard. The album on the list from Bob Marley was pretty good but this is reggae painting by numbers.
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
Dude. Weed. Music that makes you forget you're currently listening to music.
Boring
This is a great listen.
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 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
I don’t really disslike this album unlike other albums that i have rated 2/5 but it just feels so bland and lacking in the energy that i’ve heard in other reggae.
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
peter tosh is the type of name i'd expect a councilor from Reading to have. the name describes the type of man who is a dab hand with a spreadsheet and regularly knows how the rainfall this year is doing in comparison to last year. but in reality he is a boringly average reggae artist.
I wouldn't wipe my magnificent arse with this utter piece of crap. My grandparents would be turning in their graves if they knew I had to review this. They're not dead though. Not yet. The frail, sexy, grey beasts. You should see my grandmother's beasts. Quite breathtaking. Unbelievable nipples. And grandpa's foreskin deserves its own special place in history.
Well tosh me off. ✊💦
Jah bless.
Not really interested, nothing jumped out at me.
The first song is really hard to get thtough, but after that it actually gets pretty good. 3 Best reggae album yet 4
Pretty basic 70s psychedelic blues. Not very subtle/nuanced in its message but whatever. Also didn’t listen to this one too intently cuz it got pretty boring
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.
Cooking outside, overlooking a lake, listening to this album. Just needed some weed to complete the vibe. -1* due to it not being legalised.
It's a shame but reggae just doesn't do it for me, the tracks are too same-y and chill
Trying my best not to give everything five stars . Aw well
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!
Lol
2e écoute de cet album dans le cadre de ce projet. Pas mauvais, mais pas tant accrocheur pour ma part. Il y a tout de même Ketchy Shuby qui m'a bien faite sourire. Définitivement à écouter à cause de son rôle avec les Wailers, à cause du titre de l'album et de la pochette. Un album à avoir pour les fans du genre, mais rien d'extraordinaire qui me donne envie d'y revenir.
Muito bom!
Some nice smooth reggae. It helped that I was listening on a Sunday afternoon
You smoke weed. I get it.
Here's Peter Tosh calling for the legalization of marijuana in 1976 (in Jamaica). Tosh also said "Herb will become like cigarettes," in an NME interview in 1978. Yet here we are, 46 years later, and cigarettes have become much less common and marijuana is still not culturally acceptable at the level Tosh was pleading for. Five years after this album was released, President Nixon called for a "War on Drugs" as part of the tough-on-crime platform of the Republican Party, and countless lives have been ruined by this war in the years since. In Jamaica, possession of up to 2 oz. of ganja was decriminalized in 2015, and in 2018 the first medical cannabis dispensary opened after medical marijuana was legalized. In the United States, marijuana is legalized in 18 states, 2 territories, and the District of Columbia – but illegal at federal level. Decriminalized in another 13 states and 1 territory. Despite these recent changes, 8.2 million Americans were arrested for marijuana between 2001 and 2010, and 80% of those were for simple possession. On top of that, blacks are 3.73 times more likely to be arrested for marijuana than whites. The numbers improved only slightly from 2010-2020, mostly offset by increases in methamphetamine arrests. Over 40,000 Americans are in prison for marijuana offenses, and millions more have criminal records that impact their quality of life. The War on Drugs is a failure. Legalize It.
Man, Pete had me for 0:45 of Till Your Well Runs Dry. I was going to give him props for breaking up the monotony of the reggae sound, but then the chorus kicks in. Even the non-reggae part isn’t enough to improve my opinion of the album other than the reggae sound wasn’t actively annoying me. I’m not anti-reggae, but most of this album is slow paced and, in combination with the basic reggae sound, boring. The more upbeat tracks like Why Must I Cry were the best offering.
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.
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.
Sub-par reggae
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.
Reggae overkill. 2/5
It's good, loved the last song
Til Your Well Runs Dry is a top tune, though not a patch on You Don't Miss Your Water which it's probably based on. Otherwise, tosh.
It's like an album devoted to god & weed.
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.
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.
Wailers-lite
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...
Je comprends que cet album puisse être important. Je suis content de l’avoir écouté. Quelques tounes, ça va. C’est par contre plutôt linéaire comme produit. Il n’y a pas de tentative de diversification, d’exploration.
Pas mauvais, mais pas tant accrocheur pour ma part. Il y a tout de même Ketchy Shuby qui m'a bien faite sourire. Définitivement à écouter à cause de son rôle avec les Wailers, à cause du titre de l'album et de la pochette. Un album à avoir pour les fans du genre, mais rien d'extraordinaire qui me donne envie d'y revenir.
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.
Some questionable attitudes to women here. Not a fan.
5, based album
Yeah alright 4/10
Not my usual type of listen, but quite enjoyed it
A-fucking-men.
While it's not entirely as horrible as Marley, it's still really horrible. I really just don't understand reggae. It's almost always soooo boring paired with being played sloppy and being really sluggish and it just irritates the crap out of me. I can't wrap my head around how people can be capable of enjoying this. Oh wait, yeah, probably the answer is drugs.
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
Jaa-a. Vaikee sanoa että onko oikeesti hyvää reggaeta. Sisällön puolesta ei ollut mitään yllättävää, tosin se taitaa olla aika yleinen reggae-juttu. Paitsi mitä vittua Till Your Well Runs Dry, yhtäkkiä kämästä rokkia.
Alkupuoli oikein jees, mutta loppu sitten kunnon bulkkireggaeta. Annetaan nyt kuitenkin 3/5, kun ihan hyvä mieli tästä tuli.
Legalize it and don't critizise it :D kylhän nyt röökiäkin kritisoidaan vaikka on laillista. Olis vähän laskenu toiveen kunnianhimoa. Muutenkin on sanottava, että musta reggae on monesti tosi itseään toistavaa biisien sisällä enkä oo siitä koskaan ollut kovin kiinnostunut. 2/5.
It was alright - I couldn't really get into it. I've heard worse albums though.
Classic Reggae sound. Haven't heard this album in a long time and really enjoyed it. Such a summer vibe.
ekkert slæamt
Gorgeous and totally without fuss, fully-formed grooves unroll as if they've always existed and are just popping out to stretch their legs. Such is the gift of the magi-musician.
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
It’s fine
I like plenty of ska from first to third wave. It seems like reggae would be something I should enjoy as well. I went into this hoping that maybe I would find some enjoyable reggae. I did not. What I did find was a headache after tapping my fingers just waiting for it to end. I did not enjoy any aspect of this album at all except that it wasn't especially lengthy.
Pleasant eloquent reggae without a single banger. Just mash.
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
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.
Good reggae but I'd rather just listen to Bob Marley/Wailers.
Not very memorable for me. Highlight Track: 6
Like the same song over and over and ov ...... Why am I so hungry?
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.
It's not bad, but I prefer his work with the Wailers...meh - strong lyrics with a repetitive sound
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.
lelel
Wow. Such a great reggae album. Love the cadence and delivery on the vocals. Incredible instrumentals and backup vocals. Great lyrics and storytelling from the case for legal weed to good vs evil to loyalty and fleeting beauty. Compelling and various composition throughout. Never stale reggae sound. Burial, whatcha gonna do, why must I cry, legalize it.
Perfect kick back on the beach album.
Interesting albums. Laid back, timeless Reggae sounds.
It's reggae. Not much else to say about it. Best Tracks: Legalize It; Whatcha Gonna Do; No Sympathy
An utter joy after 2 Iron Maiden albums. I knew this was his first post-Wailers album - and the important political message behind it (not just about cannabis). Not perfect, but essential listening.
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.
September 29, 2021 God why is there so much fucking reggae on here?! Just not my thing.
Learned he was in the whalers and enjoyed some of the songs! A nice album for the genre
I remember listening to Legalize It back in the day and thinking "This guy actually thinks they will legalize weed. What's he smoking?" 25 years after he died he is smiling in his grave. Tosh also wrote some tunes on The Wailers' albums before he moved on. It seems Bob had a one or two song cap on Tosh tunes per LP similar to the cap John and Paul gave George. There are some good tunes on this one including Burial and No Sympathy in addition to the title track. Till the Well Runs Dry is very clever with the verses and solo done in a blues style and the chorus in a Reggae style. He lays down a good solo in No Sympathy and his guitar work makes this song much better than the version previously released with The Wailers. Around the time this album was released Bob released Exodus. I suppose comparing these two albums validates the two song cap.
I think I (or my brother) bought this album in the 70s. I remember not being in love with it, possibly I was comparing Peter to the only other reggae guy I knew, Bob. I like it better now, the rootsy feel, the keyboards (clavinet?) and the song-writing is solid - lots of memorable tunes on the side 1. Side 2 not as catchy. Between a 3 and a 4 but since I'm in a good mood...
When I was growing up in Jamaica as a boy Bob Marley and Peter Tosh were a big deal, homegrown talent that were international stars. I was quite young so I didn’t quite get the hype. Listening to Tosh now I still don’t quite get the hype. It’s fairly pleasant sounding roots reggae but there’s nothing here to get excited about either.
typische reggea-album
On par with Bob Marley's best.
Powerful, dank and dirty. 4.5.
weeed 😂😂
Catchy tunes with plenty of depth, assuming you don't mind reggae.
Love it! Varied song themes, great instrumentation, great vibes. Legalize!
Hogwash
I’m wlright with songs about weed and the message here, just a little too much repetition on the topic.
2.5