Legalize It

by Peter Tosh

Overview

After years of being overshadowed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh left the Wailers to pursue a solo career. Released in 1976, Legalize It is a bold statement that Peter Tosh had arrived and was a creative force in his own right. Although he explores some issues of spirituality, this is Tosh's most lightweight album in the sense that it is his least political. This is not meant as a criticism -- in fact, Tosh's playfulness and joy ("Ketchy Shuby") only add to the album's charm. He does make political statements (the title track celebrates and promotes the use of marijuana), but they are done with a sense of humor and a melodic infectiousness that belie his sincere concern for the issues. Tosh incorporates many instruments and mixes slower ballads with upbeat grooving tunes. The album's highlight is "Why Must I Cry," a multi-layered song (co-written with Bob Marley) that conveys a sense of personal failure when fighting an uphill battle, whether it be against injustices of the world or within the confines of a relationship. Legalize It cemented Tosh's position as a giant in reggae, and the album is one of the best albums of the genre. ~ Vik Iyengar

Product Details

Release Date:	11/11/2008
Label:	Legacy
UPC:	0886973356913

Tracks

1. Legalize It
2. Burial
3. What'cha Gonna Do?
4. No Sympathy
5. Why Must I Cry
6. Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised)
7. Ketchy Shuby
8. Till Your Well Runs Dry
9. Brand New Second Hand
10. Ketchy Shuby

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Peter Tosh   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Lead Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Judy Mowatt   Guest Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Bunny Wailer   Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Rita Marley   Guest Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Robbie Shakespeare   Guest Artist,Bass
Donald Kinsey   Guitar,Lead Guitar
Carlton "Carly" Barrett   Drums
Tyrone Downie   Keyboards
Aston Barrett   Bass
Al Anderson   Guitar,Guitar,Lead Guitar
Tyrone Downey   Keyboards
Al Yasha Anderson   Guitar
Ras Lee   Harp,Harmonica
Robbie Lee   Harp,Harmonica

Technical Credits

Steven Berkowitz   A&R
Bob Marley & the Wailers   Composer
Bob Marley   Composer
Chris Athens   Digital Mastering
Chris Theis   Mixing
Lee Jaffe   Tray Photo,Cover Photo,Photography,Associate Producer
Joseph M. Palmaccio   Mastering
Jerry Rappaport   Mixing Producer
Roger Steffens   Liner Notes
Peter Tosh   Arranger,Composer,Musician,Producer,Performer
Karl Pitterson   Mixing,Engineer
Neville Livingston   Composer
Bunny Wailer   Composer
Darren Salmieri   A&R,Artist Coordination
Peter Simon   Photography
Patti Matheny   A&R,Artist Coordination
Howard Fritzson   Art Direction
Jerry Lee Smith   Mixing,Engineer
Tony Mottram   Photography
Fin Costello   Photography
Aaron Rosenbaum   Packaging Manager
Andy Manganello   Assistant
Stephan Moore   Project Director
Steve Newman   Design
Pauline Morris   Executive Producer
Adrian Boot   Photography
Retna   Photography
Stephen Moore   Project Director
Bruce Dickinson   Reissue Producer