Legalize It
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. [A 1999 Sony reissue featured refurbished cover art and a bonus track.] ~ Vik Iyengar, All Music Guide
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Credits »
Steven Berkowitz - A&R
Joseph M. Palmaccio - Mastering
Howard Fritzson - Art Direction
Patti Matheny - A&R
Darren Salmieri - A&R
Darren Salmieri - Artist Coordination
Patti Matheny - Artist Coordination
Jerry Rappaport - Mixing Producer
Lee Jaffe - Tray Photo
Stephan Moore - Project Director
Retna - Photography
Aaron Rosenbaum - Packaging Manager
Andy Manganello - Assistant
Pauline Morris - Executive Producer
Adrian Boot - Photography
Fin Costello - Photography
Chris Theis - Mixing
Tony Mottram - Photography
Chris Athens - Digital Mastering
Peter Simon - Photography
Steve Newman - Design
Jerry Lee Smith - Mixing
Jerry Lee Smith - Engineer
Roger Steffens - Liner Notes
Karl Pitterson - Mixing
Karl Pitterson - Engineer
Peter Tosh - Main Performer
Peter Tosh - Producer
Peter Tosh - Arranger
Lee Jaffe - Cover Photo
Lee Jaffe - Photography
Lee Jaffe - Associate Producer
Stephen Moore - Project Director
Bruce Dickinson - Reissue Producer
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