Fantastic, 15 May 2006
I am not primarily a reggae fan, so I can't really talk about the development of the musical style, or where an album like this stands in reggae history.
However, I can say that it has a fantastic feel to it. The album, as the title suggests, raises issues to do with the legalisation of Gange. But despite its strong political overtones, it remains a fun and easy album to listen to.
The opening track has a wonderful synth part in the background, that only reggae records ever seem to possess. No hint of electronics, but a natural feel. I could go on and pick the best tracks, but I think I'd probably ending up saying them all, with the possible exception of the 3rd, as it has a cheesy synth part that seems out of place.

I suppose to any reggae fans better versed than I, all that can be said is that this is a valuable addition to a collection. For Marley fans looking for a little something extra, you could do a lot worse than this.

Tosh at his finest, 14 Apr 2001
After leaving the Wailers, it took Peter Tosh two years to find a record company willing to produce his music. The wait was well worth it.

There is something for everyone, and all side of Tosh are shown, the Rastaman, the millitant, the prophet, the philosopher. Where better to start than 'Legalize it, dont criticise it'?

Burial is classic Tosh and his fight against 'poli-tricks'. Igziabeher is a superb roots cut, and only Tosh could get away with singing about a Jamaican cricket game (Ketchy Shuby). His finest album. Miss it, miss out. As Tosh would say 'You never miss your water till your well runs dry'

Fantastic, 15 May 2006
I am not primarily a reggae fan, so I can't really talk about the development of the musical style, or where an album like this stands in reggae history.
However, I can say that it has a fantastic feel to it. The album, as the title suggests, raises issues to do with the legalisation of Gange. But despite its strong political overtones, it remains a fun and easy album to listen to.
The opening track has a wonderful synth part in the background, that only reggae records ever seem to possess. No hint of electronics, but a natural feel. I could go on and pick the best tracks, but I think I'd probably ending up saying them all, with the possible exception of the 3rd, as it has a cheesy synth part that seems out of place.

I suppose to any reggae fans better versed than I, all that can be said is that this is a valuable addition to a collection. For Marley fans looking for a little something extra, you could do a lot worse than this.

Tosh at his finest, 14 Apr 2001
After leaving the Wailers, it took Peter Tosh two years to find a record company willing to produce his music. The wait was well worth it.

There is something for everyone, and all side of Tosh are shown, the Rastaman, the millitant, the prophet, the philosopher. Where better to start than 'Legalize it, dont criticise it'?

Burial is classic Tosh and his fight against 'poli-tricks'. Igziabeher is a superb roots cut, and only Tosh could get away with singing about a Jamaican cricket game (Ketchy Shuby). His finest album. Miss it, miss out. As Tosh would say 'You never miss your water till your well runs dry'

'Uplifting But Powerful Reggae For All', 13 Nov 2007
Peter Tosh's greatest skill was his ability to write uplifting, happy and catchy reggae music yet at the same time marry such arrangements with pretty powerful lyrics. Never on 'Bush Doctor' do you feel you are being 'ranted at' or complained to (unlike so many other more actively aggressive artists), but Tosh pulls no punches either. Peter Tosh simply presents his views to you in a palatable and accessible way in order to get his message across. While a lot of the tracks on this album are of similar pace, lots of nice saxophone, harmonica, guitar, bass or flute touches along with great female backing vocals and harmonies keep the album from sounding repetitious. Best track of all is the very unusual, sound effects riddled, acoustic strummed 'Creation' which can really take you off to a beautiful island shore! Mick Jagger turns up on the minor hit single from the album (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back and surprisingly the unusual partnership works very well. Tracks 10 to 15 are extra tracks not on the original album and are mainly made up of extended or different versions but final track 'Tough Rock, Soft Stones' is worthy of note for collectors as it is a previously unreleased song. Truly the classic that Amazon describe it as.

Loving, Passionate, Relaxing, Thought Provoking..., 07 Jul 2004
If you are a fan of Bob Marley or like any of his music, then this CD is for you. I have been a Bob Marley fan for years but have never really strayed too far into other similar artists until I was introduced to this album. It is relaxing, peaceful, happy and very harmonious. Make sure the next nostalgic reggae album on your list is this one, Pete Tosh is simply superb - PEACE & LOVE!

Fantastic, 15 May 2006
I am not primarily a reggae fan, so I can't really talk about the development of the musical style, or where an album like this stands in reggae history.
However, I can say that it has a fantastic feel to it. The album, as the title suggests, raises issues to do with the legalisation of Gange. But despite its strong political overtones, it remains a fun and easy album to listen to.
The opening track has a wonderful synth part in the background, that only reggae records ever seem to possess. No hint of electronics, but a natural feel. I could go on and pick the best tracks, but I think I'd probably ending up saying them all, with the possible exception of the 3rd, as it has a cheesy synth part that seems out of place.

I suppose to any reggae fans better versed than I, all that can be said is that this is a valuable addition to a collection. For Marley fans looking for a little something extra, you could do a lot worse than this.

Tosh at his finest, 14 Apr 2001
After leaving the Wailers, it took Peter Tosh two years to find a record company willing to produce his music. The wait was well worth it.

There is something for everyone, and all side of Tosh are shown, the Rastaman, the millitant, the prophet, the philosopher. Where better to start than 'Legalize it, dont criticise it'?

Burial is classic Tosh and his fight against 'poli-tricks'. Igziabeher is a superb roots cut, and only Tosh could get away with singing about a Jamaican cricket game (Ketchy Shuby). His finest album. Miss it, miss out. As Tosh would say 'You never miss your water till your well runs dry'

'Uplifting But Powerful Reggae For All', 13 Nov 2007
Peter Tosh's greatest skill was his ability to write uplifting, happy and catchy reggae music yet at the same time marry such arrangements with pretty powerful lyrics. Never on 'Bush Doctor' do you feel you are being 'ranted at' or complained to (unlike so many other more actively aggressive artists), but Tosh pulls no punches either. Peter Tosh simply presents his views to you in a palatable and accessible way in order to get his message across. While a lot of the tracks on this album are of similar pace, lots of nice saxophone, harmonica, guitar, bass or flute touches along with great female backing vocals and harmonies keep the album from sounding repetitious. Best track of all is the very unusual, sound effects riddled, acoustic strummed 'Creation' which can really take you off to a beautiful island shore! Mick Jagger turns up on the minor hit single from the album (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back and surprisingly the unusual partnership works very well. Tracks 10 to 15 are extra tracks not on the original album and are mainly made up of extended or different versions but final track 'Tough Rock, Soft Stones' is worthy of note for collectors as it is a previously unreleased song. Truly the classic that Amazon describe it as.

Loving, Passionate, Relaxing, Thought Provoking..., 07 Jul 2004
If you are a fan of Bob Marley or like any of his music, then this CD is for you. I have been a Bob Marley fan for years but have never really strayed too far into other similar artists until I was introduced to this album. It is relaxing, peaceful, happy and very harmonious. Make sure the next nostalgic reggae album on your list is this one, Pete Tosh is simply superb - PEACE & LOVE!

Add To Basket, NOW!, 22 Oct 2003
Everybody should own a copy of this, one of the best albums ever recorded. This scores one hundred percent and never gets dull. The CD versiion contains two bonus tracks and one of them, Pick Myself Up (live) is mindblowing. I'm not a big fan of live tracks tagged on to the end of reissues but this track alone is worth ten times the price of this CD, as if the rest of the songs weren't good enough! With this album it's impossible not to turn up the bass and volume in equal measures and let the neighbours enjoy it too! Buy it or forever live an impoverished life.

Peter at his angriest, and mellowest, 11 Dec 2001
The melodies on this album skank you back and forwards like the best of jamaican music, but over the top Peter tells us of lifes hard knocks and injustices.. His message is a simple one.. Pease and love to all.

Fantastic, 15 May 2006
I am not primarily a reggae fan, so I can't really talk about the development of the musical style, or where an album like this stands in reggae history.
However, I can say that it has a fantastic feel to it. The album, as the title suggests, raises issues to do with the legalisation of Gange. But despite its strong political overtones, it remains a fun and easy album to listen to.
The opening track has a wonderful synth part in the background, that only reggae records ever seem to possess. No hint of electronics, but a natural feel. I could go on and pick the best tracks, but I think I'd probably ending up saying them all, with the possible exception of the 3rd, as it has a cheesy synth part that seems out of place.

I suppose to any reggae fans better versed than I, all that can be said is that this is a valuable addition to a collection. For Marley fans looking for a little something extra, you could do a lot worse than this.

Tosh at his finest, 14 Apr 2001
After leaving the Wailers, it took Peter Tosh two years to find a record company willing to produce his music. The wait was well worth it.

There is something for everyone, and all side of Tosh are shown, the Rastaman, the millitant, the prophet, the philosopher. Where better to start than 'Legalize it, dont criticise it'?

Burial is classic Tosh and his fight against 'poli-tricks'. Igziabeher is a superb roots cut, and only Tosh could get away with singing about a Jamaican cricket game (Ketchy Shuby). His finest album. Miss it, miss out. As Tosh would say 'You never miss your water till your well runs dry'

'Uplifting But Powerful Reggae For All', 13 Nov 2007
Peter Tosh's greatest skill was his ability to write uplifting, happy and catchy reggae music yet at the same time marry such arrangements with pretty powerful lyrics. Never on 'Bush Doctor' do you feel you are being 'ranted at' or complained to (unlike so many other more actively aggressive artists), but Tosh pulls no punches either. Peter Tosh simply presents his views to you in a palatable and accessible way in order to get his message across. While a lot of the tracks on this album are of similar pace, lots of nice saxophone, harmonica, guitar, bass or flute touches along with great female backing vocals and harmonies keep the album from sounding repetitious. Best track of all is the very unusual, sound effects riddled, acoustic strummed 'Creation' which can really take you off to a beautiful island shore! Mick Jagger turns up on the minor hit single from the album (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back and surprisingly the unusual partnership works very well. Tracks 10 to 15 are extra tracks not on the original album and are mainly made up of extended or different versions but final track 'Tough Rock, Soft Stones' is worthy of note for collectors as it is a previously unreleased song. Truly the classic that Amazon describe it as.

Loving, Passionate, Relaxing, Thought Provoking..., 07 Jul 2004
If you are a fan of Bob Marley or like any of his music, then this CD is for you. I have been a Bob Marley fan for years but have never really strayed too far into other similar artists until I was introduced to this album. It is relaxing, peaceful, happy and very harmonious. Make sure the next nostalgic reggae album on your list is this one, Pete Tosh is simply superb - PEACE & LOVE!

Add To Basket, NOW!, 22 Oct 2003
Everybody should own a copy of this, one of the best albums ever recorded. This scores one hundred percent and never gets dull. The CD versiion contains two bonus tracks and one of them, Pick Myself Up (live) is mindblowing. I'm not a big fan of live tracks tagged on to the end of reissues but this track alone is worth ten times the price of this CD, as if the rest of the songs weren't good enough! With this album it's impossible not to turn up the bass and volume in equal measures and let the neighbours enjoy it too! Buy it or forever live an impoverished life.

Peter at his angriest, and mellowest, 11 Dec 2001
The melodies on this album skank you back and forwards like the best of jamaican music, but over the top Peter tells us of lifes hard knocks and injustices.. His message is a simple one.. Pease and love to all.

'Commercial but Conscious Reggae', 14 Apr 2007
Until I heard 'Johnny B Goode' (one of three singles from this album) I had never really taken much notice of Peter Tosh's music. So good was his cover version of Chuck Berry's old chestnut however I decided to give this album a try. What I found delighted me. This album is chock full of danceable, catchy reggae with memorable lyrics and hummable melodies. This said, a lot of Tosh's lyrics (as usual) have a lot to say so don't expect your brain or heart to get an 'easy ride' listening to this. 'Mama Africa' deserved to be a much bigger seller than it was as commerciality and consciousness are for once sucessfully fused together here. 'Where You Gonna Run' the second single from the album, perhaps typify's what I mean best being radio and dancefloor friendly but with a lyrical message. The title track (and final single from the album) is a bright more celebratory, repetative but addictive song, while 'Glass House' is a deceptively catchy politically charged song. 'If you live in a glass house, then don't throw stones' Tosh chants repeatedly, no doubt as a message to those that treated him so badly back home for his forthright views. 'Not Gonna Give It Up' is another great track in a similar vein, while the rest are all of a high standard so the really isn't a duff song on the whole album. As a bonus all three singles have their extended versions tagged on at the end of this cd which can be very handy if you are a DJ. 'Mama Africa' may then be more of an album for the 'casual reggae listener' than the purist, but for me it's one of Reggae's finest hours.

Fantastic, 15 May 2006
I am not primarily a reggae fan, so I can't really talk about the development of the musical style, or where an album like this stands in reggae history.
However, I can say that it has a fantastic feel to it. The album, as the title suggests, raises issues to do with the legalisation of Gange. But despite its strong political overtones, it remains a fun and easy album to listen to.
The opening track has a wonderful synth part in the background, that only reggae records ever seem to possess. No hint of electronics, but a natural feel. I could go on and pick the best tracks, but I think I'd probably ending up saying them all, with the possible exception of the 3rd, as it has a cheesy synth part that seems out of place.

I suppose to any reggae fans better versed than I, all that can be said is that this is a valuable addition to a collection. For Marley fans looking for a little something extra, you could do a lot worse than this.

Tosh at his finest, 14 Apr 2001
After leaving the Wailers, it took Peter Tosh two years to find a record company willing to produce his music. The wait was well worth it.

There is something for everyone, and all side of Tosh are shown, the Rastaman, the millitant, the prophet, the philosopher. Where better to start than 'Legalize it, dont criticise it'?

Burial is classic Tosh and his fight against 'poli-tricks'. Igziabeher is a superb roots cut, and only Tosh could get away with singing about a Jamaican cricket game (Ketchy Shuby). His finest album. Miss it, miss out. As Tosh would say 'You never miss your water till your well runs dry'

'Uplifting But Powerful Reggae For All', 13 Nov 2007
Peter Tosh's greatest skill was his ability to write uplifting, happy and catchy reggae music yet at the same time marry such arrangements with pretty powerful lyrics. Never on 'Bush Doctor' do you feel you are being 'ranted at' or complained to (unlike so many other more actively aggressive artists), but Tosh pulls no punches either. Peter Tosh simply presents his views to you in a palatable and accessible way in order to get his message across. While a lot of the tracks on this album are of similar pace, lots of nice saxophone, harmonica, guitar, bass or flute touches along with great female backing vocals and harmonies keep the album from sounding repetitious. Best track of all is the very unusual, sound effects riddled, acoustic strummed 'Creation' which can really take you off to a beautiful island shore! Mick Jagger turns up on the minor hit single from the album (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back and surprisingly the unusual partnership works very well. Tracks 10 to 15 are extra tracks not on the original album and are mainly made up of extended or different versions but final track 'Tough Rock, Soft Stones' is worthy of note for collectors as it is a previously unreleased song. Truly the classic that Amazon describe it as.

Loving, Passionate, Relaxing, Thought Provoking..., 07 Jul 2004
If you are a fan of Bob Marley or like any of his music, then this CD is for you. I have been a Bob Marley fan for years but have never really strayed too far into other similar artists until I was introduced to this album. It is relaxing, peaceful, happy and very harmonious. Make sure the next nostalgic reggae album on your list is this one, Pete Tosh is simply superb - PEACE & LOVE!

Add To Basket, NOW!, 22 Oct 2003
Everybody should own a copy of this, one of the best albums ever recorded. This scores one hundred percent and never gets dull. The CD versiion contains two bonus tracks and one of them, Pick Myself Up (live) is mindblowing. I'm not a big fan of live tracks tagged on to the end of reissues but this track alone is worth ten times the price of this CD, as if the rest of the songs weren't good enough! With this album it's impossible not to turn up the bass and volume in equal measures and let the neighbours enjoy it too! Buy it or forever live an impoverished life.

Peter at his angriest, and mellowest, 11 Dec 2001
The melodies on this album skank you back and forwards like the best of jamaican music, but over the top Peter tells us of lifes hard knocks and injustices.. His message is a simple one.. Pease and love to all.

'Commercial but Conscious Reggae', 14 Apr 2007
Until I heard 'Johnny B Goode' (one of three singles from this album) I had never really taken much notice of Peter Tosh's music. So good was his cover version of Chuck Berry's old chestnut however I decided to give this album a try. What I found delighted me. This album is chock full of danceable, catchy reggae with memorable lyrics and hummable melodies. This said, a lot of Tosh's lyrics (as usual) have a lot to say so don't expect your brain or heart to get an 'easy ride' listening to this. 'Mama Africa' deserved to be a much bigger seller than it was as commerciality and consciousness are for once sucessfully fused together here. 'Where You Gonna Run' the second single from the album, perhaps typify's what I mean best being radio and dancefloor friendly but with a lyrical message. The title track (and final single from the album) is a bright more celebratory, repetative but addictive song, while 'Glass House' is a deceptively catchy politically charged song. 'If you live in a glass house, then don't throw stones' Tosh chants repeatedly, no doubt as a message to those that treated him so badly back home for his forthright views. 'Not Gonna Give It Up' is another great track in a similar vein, while the rest are all of a high standard so the really isn't a duff song on the whole album. As a bonus all three singles have their extended versions tagged on at the end of this cd which can be very handy if you are a DJ. 'Mama Africa' may then be more of an album for the 'casual reggae listener' than the purist, but for me it's one of Reggae's finest hours.


Peter Tosh: The Man behind Reggae Music!, 21 Aug 2002
"Complete Captured Live" the unexpurgated release of "Captured Live" is arguably the best live album since "Babylon By Bus". I have heard of and also read about the August 23rd, 1983 show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, but have never seriously ponder over it. Now thanks to EMI, the show is available for the first time on two CDs. The band opens with Tosh singing a medley of 'Creation' & 'Buk-in-hamm Palace' backstage. You hear cheers and screams when Peter enter the stage halfway through the final song in the medley; 'Start All Over'. Dressed like O'Toole in "Lawrence of Arabia", Peter rendered five of "Mama Africa's" nine tracks together with vast materials from the Tosh repertoire. You hear the best rendition of 'Where you gonna run?', 'Glass House' & 'Mama Africa' from this release. Mighty & Thunder Rebel -Tosh backing band also known as Word, Sound & Power- were laudable. Lead guitarist Donald Kinsey, Drummer Carlton Davis and Bassist George Fullwood were the highlight of the show. Sly and Robbie were not missed. Fullwood bass line on 'Mama Africa' befitted better than the studio version of the song (probably played by Robbie). The rhyme of the bass on "Mama Africa" with Tosh rendition resonates through the sky, sea and air. You may press the repeat button for this track. Buy this double cd whether you are a reggae or a rock and roll fan. Thanks to Micheal C. Collins for taping and filming the show. Thanks to Word, Sound and Power for such a superb performance. Thank you to Peter Tosh for such powerful hymns that night. 'You are as sound as a rock'.

Fantastic, 15 May 2006
I am not primarily a reggae fan, so I can't really talk about the development of the musical style, or where an album like this stands in reggae history.
However, I can say that it has a fantastic feel to it. The album, as the title suggests, raises issues to do with the legalisation of Gange. But despite its strong political overtones, it remains a fun and easy album to listen to.
The opening track has a wonderful synth part in the background, that only reggae records ever seem to possess. No hint of electronics, but a natural feel. I could go on and pick the best tracks, but I think I'd probably ending up saying them all, with the possible exception of the 3rd, as it has a cheesy synth part that seems out of place.

I suppose to any reggae fans better versed than I, all that can be said is that this is a valuable addition to a collection. For Marley fans looking for a little something extra, you could do a lot worse than this.

Tosh at his finest, 14 Apr 2001
After leaving the Wailers, it took Peter Tosh two years to find a record company willing to produce his music. The wait was well worth it.

There is something for everyone, and all side of Tosh are shown, the Rastaman, the millitant, the prophet, the philosopher. Where better to start than 'Legalize it, dont criticise it'?

Burial is classic Tosh and his fight against 'poli-tricks'. Igziabeher is a superb roots cut, and only Tosh could get away with singing about a Jamaican cricket game (Ketchy Shuby). His finest album. Miss it, miss out. As Tosh would say 'You never miss your water till your well runs dry'

'Uplifting But Powerful Reggae For All', 13 Nov 2007
Peter Tosh's greatest skill was his ability to write uplifting, happy and catchy reggae music yet at the same time marry such arrangements with pretty powerful lyrics. Never on 'Bush Doctor' do you feel you are being 'ranted at' or complained to (unlike so many other more actively aggressive artists), but Tosh pulls no punches either. Peter Tosh simply presents his views to you in a palatable and accessible way in order to get his message across. While a lot of the tracks on this album are of similar pace, lots of nice saxophone, harmonica, guitar, bass or flute touches along with great female backing vocals and harmonies keep the album from sounding repetitious. Best track of all is the very unusual, sound effects riddled, acoustic strummed 'Creation' which can really take you off to a beautiful island shore! Mick Jagger turns up on the minor hit single from the album (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back and surprisingly the unusual partnership works very well. Tracks 10 to 15 are extra tracks not on the original album and are mainly made up of extended or different versions but final track 'Tough Rock, Soft Stones' is worthy of note for collectors as it is a previously unreleased song. Truly the classic that Amazon describe it as.

Loving, Passionate, Relaxing, Thought Provoking..., 07 Jul 2004
If you are a fan of Bob Marley or like any of his music, then this CD is for you. I have been a Bob Marley fan for years but have never really strayed too far into other similar artists until I was introduced to this album. It is relaxing, peaceful, happy and very harmonious. Make sure the next nostalgic reggae album on your list is this one, Pete Tosh is simply superb - PEACE & LOVE!

Add To Basket, NOW!, 22 Oct 2003
Everybody should own a copy of this, one of the best albums ever recorded. This scores one hundred percent and never gets dull. The CD versiion contains two bonus tracks and one of them, Pick Myself Up (live) is mindblowing. I'm not a big fan of live tracks tagged on to the end of reissues but this track alone is worth ten times the price of this CD, as if the rest of the songs weren't good enough! With this album it's impossible not to turn up the bass and volume in equal measures and let the neighbours enjoy it too! Buy it or forever live an impoverished life.

Peter at his angriest, and mellowest, 11 Dec 2001
The melodies on this album skank you back and forwards like the best of jamaican music, but over the top Peter tells us of lifes hard knocks and injustices.. His message is a simple one.. Pease and love to all.

'Commercial but Conscious Reggae', 14 Apr 2007
Until I heard 'Johnny B Goode' (one of three singles from this album) I had never really taken much notice of Peter Tosh's music. So good was his cover version of Chuck Berry's old chestnut however I decided to give this album a try. What I found delighted me. This album is chock full of danceable, catchy reggae with memorable lyrics and hummable melodies. This said, a lot of Tosh's lyrics (as usual) have a lot to say so don't expect your brain or heart to get an 'easy ride' listening to this. 'Mama Africa' deserved to be a much bigger seller than it was as commerciality and consciousness are for once sucessfully fused together here. 'Where You Gonna Run' the second single from the album, perhaps typify's what I mean best being radio and dancefloor friendly but with a lyrical message. The title track (and final single from the album) is a bright more celebratory, repetative but addictive song, while 'Glass House' is a deceptively catchy politically charged song. 'If you live in a glass house, then don't throw stones' Tosh chants repeatedly, no doubt as a message to those that treated him so badly back home for his forthright views. 'Not Gonna Give It Up' is another great track in a similar vein, while the rest are all of a high standard so the really isn't a duff song on the whole album. As a bonus all three singles have their extended versions tagged on at the end of this cd which can be very handy if you are a DJ. 'Mama Africa' may then be more of an album for the 'casual reggae listener' than the purist, but for me it's one of Reggae's finest hours.


Peter Tosh: The Man behind Reggae Music!, 21 Aug 2002
"Complete Captured Live" the unexpurgated release of "Captured Live" is arguably the best live album since "Babylon By Bus". I have heard of and also read about the August 23rd, 1983 show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, but have never seriously ponder over it. Now thanks to EMI, the show is available for the first time on two CDs. The band opens with Tosh singing a medley of 'Creation' & 'Buk-in-hamm Palace' backstage. You hear cheers and screams when Peter enter the stage halfway through the final song in the medley; 'Start All Over'. Dressed like O'Toole in "Lawrence of Arabia", Peter rendered five of "Mama Africa's" nine tracks together with vast materials from the Tosh repertoire. You hear the best rendition of 'Where you gonna run?', 'Glass House' & 'Mama Africa' from this release. Mighty & Thunder Rebel -Tosh backing band also known as Word, Sound & Power- were laudable. Lead guitarist Donald Kinsey, Drummer Carlton Davis and Bassist George Fullwood were the highlight of the show. Sly and Robbie were not missed. Fullwood bass line on 'Mama Africa' befitted better than the studio version of the song (probably played by Robbie). The rhyme of the bass on "Mama Africa" with Tosh rendition resonates through the sky, sea and air. You may press the repeat button for this track. Buy this double cd whether you are a reggae or a rock and roll fan. Thanks to Micheal C. Collins for taping and filming the show. Thanks to Word, Sound and Power for such a superb performance. Thank you to Peter Tosh for such powerful hymns that night. 'You are as sound as a rock'.

Really Good Reggae Music, 05 Sep 2008
hadnt heard any tosh solo before, but have wanted to for a while. Great album. SOngs 1,2,3,4,6 and 13 are brilliant. Will be buying more by Tosh in the future.

Fantastic, 15 May 2006
I am not primarily a reggae fan, so I can't really talk about the development of the musical style, or where an album like this stands in reggae history.
However, I can say that it has a fantastic feel to it. The album, as the title suggests, raises issues to do with the legalisation of Gange. But despite its strong political overtones, it remains a fun and easy album to listen to.
The opening track has a wonderful synth part in the background, that only reggae records ever seem to possess. No hint of electronics, but a natural feel. I could go on and pick the best tracks, but I think I'd probably ending up saying them all, with the possible exception of the 3rd, as it has a cheesy synth part that seems out of place.

I suppose to any reggae fans better versed than I, all that can be said is that this is a valuable addition to a collection. For Marley fans looking for a little something extra, you could do a lot worse than this.

Tosh at his finest, 14 Apr 2001
After leaving the Wailers, it took Peter Tosh two years to find a record company willing to produce his music. The wait was well worth it.

There is something for everyone, and all side of Tosh are shown, the Rastaman, the millitant, the prophet, the philosopher. Where better to start than 'Legalize it, dont criticise it'?

Burial is classic Tosh and his fight against 'poli-tricks'. Igziabeher is a superb roots cut, and only Tosh could get away with singing about a Jamaican cricket game (Ketchy Shuby). His finest album. Miss it, miss out. As Tosh would say 'You never miss your water till your well runs dry'

'Uplifting But Powerful Reggae For All', 13 Nov 2007
Peter Tosh's greatest skill was his ability to write uplifting, happy and catchy reggae music yet at the same time marry such arrangements with pretty powerful lyrics. Never on 'Bush Doctor' do you feel you are being 'ranted at' or complained to (unlike so many other more actively aggressive artists), but Tosh pulls no punches either. Peter Tosh simply presents his views to you in a palatable and accessible way in order to get his message across. While a lot of the tracks on this album are of similar pace, lots of nice saxophone, harmonica, guitar, bass or flute touches along with great female backing vocals and harmonies keep the album from sounding repetitious. Best track of all is the very unusual, sound effects riddled, acoustic strummed 'Creation' which can really take you off to a beautiful island shore! Mick Jagger turns up on the minor hit single from the album (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back and surprisingly the unusual partnership works very well. Tracks 10 to 15 are extra tracks not on the original album and are mainly made up of extended or different versions but final track 'Tough Rock, Soft Stones' is worthy of note for collectors as it is a previously unreleased song. Truly the classic that Amazon describe it as.

Loving, Passionate, Relaxing, Thought Provoking..., 07 Jul 2004
If you are a fan of Bob Marley or like any of his music, then this CD is for you. I have been a Bob Marley fan for years but have never really strayed too far into other similar artists until I was introduced to this album. It is relaxing, peaceful, happy and very harmonious. Make sure the next nostalgic reggae album on your list is this one, Pete Tosh is simply superb - PEACE & LOVE!

Add To Basket, NOW!, 22 Oct 2003
Everybody should own a copy of this, one of the best albums ever recorded. This scores one hundred percent and never gets dull. The CD versiion contains two bonus tracks and one of them, Pick Myself Up (live) is mindblowing. I'm not a big fan of live tracks tagged on to the end of reissues but this track alone is worth ten times the price of this CD, as if the rest of the songs weren't good enough! With this album it's impossible not to turn up the bass and volume in equal measures and let the neighbours enjoy it too! Buy it or forever live an impoverished life.

Peter at his angriest, and mellowest, 11 Dec 2001
The melodies on this album skank you back and forwards like the best of jamaican music, but over the top Peter tells us of lifes hard knocks and injustices.. His message is a simple one.. Pease and love to all.

'Commercial but Conscious Reggae', 14 Apr 2007
Until I heard 'Johnny B Goode' (one of three singles from this album) I had never really taken much notice of Peter Tosh's music. So good was his cover version of Chuck Berry's old chestnut however I decided to give this album a try. What I found delighted me. This album is chock full of danceable, catchy reggae with memorable lyrics and hummable melodies. This said, a lot of Tosh's lyrics (as usual) have a lot to say so don't expect your brain or heart to get an 'easy ride' listening to this. 'Mama Africa' deserved to be a much bigger seller than it was as commerciality and consciousness are for once sucessfully fused together here. 'Where You Gonna Run' the second single from the album, perhaps typify's what I mean best being radio and dancefloor friendly but with a lyrical message. The title track (and final single from the album) is a bright more celebratory, repetative but addictive song, while 'Glass House' is a deceptively catchy politically charged song. 'If you live in a glass house, then don't throw stones' Tosh chants repeatedly, no doubt as a message to those that treated him so badly back home for his forthright views. 'Not Gonna Give It Up' is another great track in a similar vein, while the rest are all of a high standard so the really isn't a duff song on the whole album. As a bonus all three singles have their extended versions tagged on at the end of this cd which can be very handy if you are a DJ. 'Mama Africa' may then be more of an album for the 'casual reggae listener' than the purist, but for me it's one of Reggae's finest hours.


Peter Tosh: The Man behind Reggae Music!, 21 Aug 2002
"Complete Captured Live" the unexpurgated release of "Captured Live" is arguably the best live album since "Babylon By Bus". I have heard of and also read about the August 23rd, 1983 show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, but have never seriously ponder over it. Now thanks to EMI, the show is available for the first time on two CDs. The band opens with Tosh singing a medley of 'Creation' & 'Buk-in-hamm Palace' backstage. You hear cheers and screams when Peter enter the stage halfway through the final song in the medley; 'Start All Over'. Dressed like O'Toole in "Lawrence of Arabia", Peter rendered five of "Mama Africa's" nine tracks together with vast materials from the Tosh repertoire. You hear the best rendition of 'Where you gonna run?', 'Glass House' & 'Mama Africa' from this release. Mighty & Thunder Rebel -Tosh backing band also known as Word, Sound & Power- were laudable. Lead guitarist Donald Kinsey, Drummer Carlton Davis and Bassist George Fullwood were the highlight of the show. Sly and Robbie were not missed. Fullwood bass line on 'Mama Africa' befitted better than the studio version of the song (probably played by Robbie). The rhyme of the bass on "Mama Africa" with Tosh rendition resonates through the sky, sea and air. You may press the repeat button for this track. Buy this double cd whether you are a reggae or a rock and roll fan. Thanks to Micheal C. Collins for taping and filming the show. Thanks to Word, Sound and Power for such a superb performance. Thank you to Peter Tosh for such powerful hymns that night. 'You are as sound as a rock'.

Really Good Reggae Music, 05 Sep 2008
hadnt heard any tosh solo before, but have wanted to for a while. Great album. SOngs 1,2,3,4,6 and 13 are brilliant. Will be buying more by Tosh in the future.

At last!, 18 Jan 2007
I get my favourite Peter Tosh track of all time "Buk in Hamm Palace" in 3 versions. Beautifully remastered and sounding like it was recorded yesterday.
Nice one EMI.

Mystic, 19 May 2004
This is a great album which has some very powerful reggae songs with powerful messages. Musically I think this album is great and its nicely varied. Buy this album if your a Tosh fan or if you have heard and enjoy any of the songs that are on it.

Peter Tosh at his absolute best!, 17 Nov 2002
Peter Tosh at his best! This album is slick and hard, full of Mr. Tosh's classic roots-reggae rebellion and dissatisfaction. The tunes will stick in your head all day, the lyrics and their message will make you want get out there and 'Legalize it, Mon!

Bob Marley did rebellion well - But Peter Tosh takes the gloves off for this one. He is calling for jah-children to rise up and start all out war on the Queen, the dollar, drugs, apartheid, racism and all the rest of those vile 'isms' and 'scisms'. Fabulous.

The perfect gift for any reggae fan/rootsman (or any music lover) on your gift list. Buy this now!

I've been waiting for this to be released on CD for years - the wait is over! Nuff Respeck to the hardest of the hard-Peter Tosh

Fantastic, 15 May 2006
I am not primarily a reggae fan, so I can't really talk about the development of the musical style, or where an album like this stands in reggae history.
However, I can say that it has a fantastic feel to it. The album, as the title suggests, raises issues to do with the legalisation of Gange. But despite its strong political overtones, it remains a fun and easy album to listen to.
The opening track has a wonderful synth part in the background, that only reggae records ever seem to possess. No hint of electronics, but a natural feel. I could go on and pick the best tracks, but I think I'd probably ending up saying them all, with the possible exception of the 3rd, as it has a cheesy synth part that seems out of place.

I suppose to any reggae fans better versed than I, all that can be said is that this is a valuable addition to a collection. For Marley fans looking for a little something extra, you could do a lot worse than this.

Tosh at his finest, 14 Apr 2001
After leaving the Wailers, it took Peter Tosh two years to find a record company willing to produce his music. The wait was well worth it.

There is something for everyone, and all side of Tosh are shown, the Rastaman, the millitant, the prophet, the philosopher. Where better to start than 'Legalize it, dont criticise it'?

Burial is classic Tosh and his fight against 'poli-tricks'. Igziabeher is a superb roots cut, and only Tosh could get away with singing about a Jamaican cricket game (Ketchy Shuby). His finest album. Miss it, miss out. As Tosh would say 'You never miss your water till your well runs dry'

'Uplifting But Powerful Reggae For All', 13 Nov 2007
Peter Tosh's greatest skill was his ability to write uplifting, happy and catchy reggae music yet at the same time marry such arrangements with pretty powerful lyrics. Never on 'Bush Doctor' do you feel you are being 'ranted at' or complained to (unlike so many other more actively aggressive artists), but Tosh pulls no punches either. Peter Tosh simply presents his views to you in a palatable and accessible way in order to get his message across. While a lot of the tracks on this album are of similar pace, lots of nice saxophone, harmonica, guitar, bass or flute touches along with great female backing vocals and harmonies keep the album from sounding repetitious. Best track of all is the very unusual, sound effects riddled, acoustic strummed 'Creation' which can really take you off to a beautiful island shore! Mick Jagger turns up on the minor hit single from the album (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back and surprisingly the unusual partnership works very well. Tracks 10 to 15 are extra tracks not on the original album and are mainly made up of extended or different versions but final track 'Tough Rock, Soft Stones' is worthy of note for collectors as it is a previously unreleased song. Truly the classic that Amazon describe it as.

Loving, Passionate, Relaxing, Thought Provoking..., 07 Jul 2004
If you are a fan of Bob Marley or like any of his music, then this CD is for you. I have been a Bob Marley fan for years but have never really strayed too far into other similar artists until I was introduced to this album. It is relaxing, peaceful, happy and very harmonious. Make sure the next nostalgic reggae album on your list is this one, Pete Tosh is simply superb - PEACE & LOVE!

Add To Basket, NOW!, 22 Oct 2003
Everybody should own a copy of this, one of the best albums ever recorded. This scores one hundred percent and never gets dull. The CD versiion contains two bonus tracks and one of them, Pick Myself Up (live) is mindblowing. I'm not a big fan of live tracks tagged on to the end of reissues but this track alone is worth ten times the price of this CD, as if the rest of the songs weren't good enough! With this album it's impossible not to turn up the bass and volume in equal measures and let the neighbours enjoy it too! Buy it or forever live an impoverished life.

Peter at his angriest, and mellowest, 11 Dec 2001
The melodies on this album skank you back and forwards like the best of jamaican music, but over the top Peter tells us of lifes hard knocks and injustices.. His message is a simple one.. Pease and love to all.

'Commercial but Conscious Reggae', 14 Apr 2007
Until I heard 'Johnny B Goode' (one of three singles from this album) I had never really taken much notice of Peter Tosh's music. So good was his cover version of Chuck Berry's old chestnut however I decided to give this album a try. What I found delighted me. This album is chock full of danceable, catchy reggae with memorable lyrics and hummable melodies. This said, a lot of Tosh's lyrics (as usual) have a lot to say so don't expect your brain or heart to get an 'easy ride' listening to this. 'Mama Africa' deserved to be a much bigger seller than it was as commerciality and consciousness are for once sucessfully fused together here. 'Where You Gonna Run' the second single from the album, perhaps typify's what I mean best being radio and dancefloor friendly but with a lyrical message. The title track (and final single from the album) is a bright more celebratory, repetative but addictive song, while 'Glass House' is a deceptively catchy politically charged song. 'If you live in a glass house, then don't throw stones' Tosh chants repeatedly, no doubt as a message to those that treated him so badly back home for his forthright views. 'Not Gonna Give It Up' is another great track in a similar vein, while the rest are all of a high standard so the really isn't a duff song on the whole album. As a bonus all three singles have their extended versions tagged on at the end of this cd which can be very handy if you are a DJ. 'Mama Africa' may then be more of an album for the 'casual reggae listener' than the purist, but for me it's one of Reggae's finest hours.


Peter Tosh: The Man behind Reggae Music!, 21 Aug 2002
"Complete Captured Live" the unexpurgated release of "Captured Live" is arguably the best live album since "Babylon By Bus". I have heard of and also read about the August 23rd, 1983 show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, but have never seriously ponder over it. Now thanks to EMI, the show is available for the first time on two CDs. The band opens with Tosh singing a medley of 'Creation' & 'Buk-in-hamm Palace' backstage. You hear cheers and screams when Peter enter the stage halfway through the final song in the medley; 'Start All Over'. Dressed like O'Toole in "Lawrence of Arabia", Peter rendered five of "Mama Africa's" nine tracks together with vast materials from the Tosh repertoire. You hear the best rendition of 'Where you gonna run?', 'Glass House' & 'Mama Africa' from this release. Mighty & Thunder Rebel -Tosh backing band also known as Word, Sound & Power- were laudable. Lead guitarist Donald Kinsey, Drummer Carlton Davis and Bassist George Fullwood were the highlight of the show. Sly and Robbie were not missed. Fullwood bass line on 'Mama Africa' befitted better than the studio version of the song (probably played by Robbie). The rhyme of the bass on "Mama Africa" with Tosh rendition resonates through the sky, sea and air. You may press the repeat button for this track. Buy this double cd whether you are a reggae or a rock and roll fan. Thanks to Micheal C. Collins for taping and filming the show. Thanks to Word, Sound and Power for such a superb performance. Thank you to Peter Tosh for such powerful hymns that night. 'You are as sound as a rock'.

Really Good Reggae Music, 05 Sep 2008
hadnt heard any tosh solo before, but have wanted to for a while. Great album. SOngs 1,2,3,4,6 and 13 are brilliant. Will be buying more by Tosh in the future.

At last!, 18 Jan 2007
I get my favourite Peter Tosh track of all time "Buk in Hamm Palace" in 3 versions. Beautifully remastered and sounding like it was recorded yesterday.
Nice one EMI.

Mystic, 19 May 2004
This is a great album which has some very powerful reggae songs with powerful messages. Musically I think this album is great and its nicely varied. Buy this album if your a Tosh fan or if you have heard and enjoy any of the songs that are on it.

Peter Tosh at his absolute best!, 17 Nov 2002
Peter Tosh at his best! This album is slick and hard, full of Mr. Tosh's classic roots-reggae rebellion and dissatisfaction. The tunes will stick in your head all day, the lyrics and their message will make you want get out there and 'Legalize it, Mon!

Bob Marley did rebellion well - But Peter Tosh takes the gloves off for this one. He is calling for jah-children to rise up and start all out war on the Queen, the dollar, drugs, apartheid, racism and all the rest of those vile 'isms' and 'scisms'. Fabulous.

The perfect gift for any reggae fan/rootsman (or any music lover) on your gift list. Buy this now!

I've been waiting for this to be released on CD for years - the wait is over! Nuff Respeck to the hardest of the hard-Peter Tosh

tough, 07 Feb 2008
This is an excellent collection featuring all the notable tunes the Wailers recorded with Tosh as frontman for Coxsone/Studio One (1963-66) and Lee Perry (1970-71). Unfortunately the track list given above is from a completely different Peter Tosh CD - the correct track listing is as follows:

1. Hoot Nanny Hoot
2. Maga Dog
3. Amen
4. Jumbie Jamboree
5. Shame And Scandal
6. Sinner Man
7. Rasta Shook Them Up
8. The Toughest
9. Don't Look Back
10.When The Well Runs Dry
11.Making Love
12.Can't You See
13.Treat Me Good
14.Rightful Ruler
15.400 Years
16.No Sympathy
17.Brand New Secondhand (Version 1)
18.Brand New Secondhand (Version 2)
19.Downpresser
Tracks 1-13 are from Studio One, 14-19 from Lee Perry.

The Studio One tracks include some of the Wailers' greatest ska performances, notably Jumbie Jamboree, Maga Dog and The Toughest. The Upsetter material is superb early roots reggae, especially 400 Years (the definitive version of a brilliant song) and No Sympathy. Brand New Secondhand doesn't really warrant two (very similar) versions - it's a fine tune but the rather misogynist lyric grates after a while.
The only slight caveat I'd have about recommending this album is that, given Heartbeat's laudable reissue campaign over the last year or two it might get a makeover/remaster quite soon, but having said that, given the age and provenance of the recordings it sounds pretty good.

Fantastic, 15 May 2006
I am not primarily a reggae fan, so I can't really talk about the development of the musical style, or where an album like this stands in reggae history.
However, I can say that it has a fantastic feel to it. The album, as the title suggests, raises issues to do with the legalisation of Gange. But despite its strong political overtones, it remains a fun and easy album to listen to.
The opening track has a wonderful synth part in the background, that only reggae records ever seem to possess. No hint of electronics, but a natural feel. I could go on and pick the best tracks, but I think I'd probably ending up saying them all, with the possible exception of the 3rd, as it has a cheesy synth part that seems out of place.

I suppose to any reggae fans better versed than I, all that can be said is that this is a valuable addition to a collection. For Marley fans looking for a little something extra, you could do a lot worse than this.

Tosh at his finest, 14 Apr 2001
After leaving the Wailers, it took Peter Tosh two years to find a record company willing to produce his music. The wait was well worth it.

There is something for everyone, and all side of Tosh are shown, the Rastaman, the millitant, the prophet, the philosopher. Where better to start than 'Legalize it, dont criticise it'?

Burial is classic Tosh and his fight against 'poli-tricks'. Igziabeher is a superb roots cut, and only Tosh could get away with singing about a Jamaican cricket game (Ketchy Shuby). His finest album. Miss it, miss out. As Tosh would say 'You never miss your water till your well runs dry'

'Uplifting But Powerful Reggae For All', 13 Nov 2007
Peter Tosh's greatest skill was his ability to write uplifting, happy and catchy reggae music yet at the same time marry such arrangements with pretty powerful lyrics. Never on 'Bush Doctor' do you feel you are being 'ranted at' or complained to (unlike so many other more actively aggressive artists), but Tosh pulls no punches either. Peter Tosh simply presents his views to you in a palatable and accessible way in order to get his message across. While a lot of the tracks on this album are of similar pace, lots of nice saxophone, harmonica, guitar, bass or flute touches along with great female backing vocals and harmonies keep the album from sounding repetitious. Best track of all is the very unusual, sound effects riddled, acoustic strummed 'Creation' which can really take you off to a beautiful island shore! Mick Jagger turns up on the minor hit single from the album (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back and surprisingly the unusual partnership works very well. Tracks 10 to 15 are extra tracks not on the original album and are mainly made up of extended or different versions but final track 'Tough Rock, Soft Stones' is worthy of note for collectors as it is a previously unreleased song. Truly the classic that Amazon describe it as.

Loving, Passionate, Relaxing, Thought Provoking..., 07 Jul 2004
If you are a fan of Bob Marley or like any of his music, then this CD is for you. I have been a Bob Marley fan for years but have never really strayed too far into other similar artists until I was introduced to this album. It is relaxing, peaceful, happy and very harmonious. Make sure the next nostalgic reggae album on your list is this one, Pete Tosh is simply superb - PEACE & LOVE!

Add To Basket, NOW!, 22 Oct 2003
Everybody should own a copy of this, one of the best albums ever recorded. This scores one hundred percent and never gets dull. The CD versiion contains two bonus tracks and one of them, Pick Myself Up (live) is mindblowing. I'm not a big fan of live tracks tagged on to the end of reissues but this track alone is worth ten times the price of this CD, as if the rest of the songs weren't good enough! With this album it's impossible not to turn up the bass and volume in equal measures and let the neighbours enjoy it too! Buy it or forever live an impoverished life.

Peter at his angriest, and mellowest, 11 Dec 2001
The melodies on this album skank you back and forwards like the best of jamaican music, but over the top Peter tells us of lifes hard knocks and injustices.. His message is a simple one.. Pease and love to all.

'Commercial but Conscious Reggae', 14 Apr 2007
Until I heard 'Johnny B Goode' (one of three singles from this album) I had never really taken much notice of Peter Tosh's music. So good was his cover version of Chuck Berry's old chestnut however I decided to give this album a try. What I found delighted me. This album is chock full of danceable, catchy reggae with memorable lyrics and hummable melodies. This said, a lot of Tosh's lyrics (as usual) have a lot to say so don't expect your brain or heart to get an 'easy ride' listening to this. 'Mama Africa' deserved to be a much bigger seller than it was as commerciality and consciousness are for once sucessfully fused together here. 'Where You Gonna Run' the second single from the album, perhaps typify's what I mean best being radio and dancefloor friendly but with a lyrical message. The title track (and final single from the album) is a bright more celebratory, repetative but addictive song, while 'Glass House' is a deceptively catchy politically charged song. 'If you live in a glass house, then don't throw stones' Tosh chants repeatedly, no doubt as a message to those that treated him so badly back home for his forthright views. 'Not Gonna Give It Up' is another great track in a similar vein, while the rest are all of a high standard so the really isn't a duff song on the whole album. As a bonus all three singles have their extended versions tagged on at the end of this cd which can be very handy if you are a DJ. 'Mama Africa' may then be more of an album for the 'casual reggae listener' than the purist, but for me it's one of Reggae's finest hours.


Peter Tosh: The Man behind Reggae Music!, 21 Aug 2002
"Complete Captured Live" the unexpurgated release of "Captured Live" is arguably the best live album since "Babylon By Bus". I have heard of and also read about the August 23rd, 1983 show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, but have never seriously ponder over it. Now thanks to EMI, the show is available for the first time on two CDs. The band opens with Tosh singing a medley of 'Creation' & 'Buk-in-hamm Palace' backstage. You hear cheers and screams when Peter enter the stage halfway through the final song in the medley; 'Start All Over'. Dressed like O'Toole in "Lawrence of Arabia", Peter rendered five of "Mama Africa's" nine tracks together with vast materials from the Tosh repertoire. You hear the best rendition of 'Where you gonna run?', 'Glass House' & 'Mama Africa' from this release. Mighty & Thunder Rebel -Tosh backing band also known as Word, Sound & Power- were laudable. Lead guitarist Donald Kinsey, Drummer Carlton Davis and Bassist George Fullwood were the highlight of the show. Sly and Robbie were not missed. Fullwood bass line on 'Mama Africa' befitted better than the studio version of the song (probably played by Robbie). The rhyme of the bass on "Mama Africa" with Tosh rendition resonates through the sky, sea and air. You may press the repeat button for this track. Buy this double cd whether you are a reggae or a rock and roll fan. Thanks to Micheal C. Collins for taping and filming the show. Thanks to Word, Sound and Power for such a superb performance. Thank you to Peter Tosh for such powerful hymns that night. 'You are as sound as a rock'.

Really Good Reggae Music, 05 Sep 2008
hadnt heard any tosh solo before, but have wanted to for a while. Great album. SOngs 1,2,3,4,6 and 13 are brilliant. Will be buying more by Tosh in the future.

At last!, 18 Jan 2007
I get my favourite Peter Tosh track of all time "Buk in Hamm Palace" in 3 versions. Beautifully remastered and sounding like it was recorded yesterday.
Nice one EMI.

Mystic, 19 May 2004
This is a great album which has some very powerful reggae songs with powerful messages. Musically I think this album is great and its nicely varied. Buy this album if your a Tosh fan or if you have heard and enjoy any of the songs that are on it.

Peter Tosh at his absolute best!, 17 Nov 2002
Peter Tosh at his best! This album is slick and hard, full of Mr. Tosh's classic roots-reggae rebellion and dissatisfaction. The tunes will stick in your head all day, the lyrics and their message will make you want get out there and 'Legalize it, Mon!

Bob Marley did rebellion well - But Peter Tosh takes the gloves off for this one. He is calling for jah-children to rise up and start all out war on the Queen, the dollar, drugs, apartheid, racism and all the rest of those vile 'isms' and 'scisms'. Fabulous.

The perfect gift for any reggae fan/rootsman (or any music lover) on your gift list. Buy this now!

I've been waiting for this to be released on CD for years - the wait is over! Nuff Respeck to the hardest of the hard-Peter Tosh

tough, 07 Feb 2008
This is an excellent collection featuring all the notable tunes the Wailers recorded with Tosh as frontman for Coxsone/Studio One (1963-66) and Lee Perry (1970-71). Unfortunately the track list given above is from a completely different Peter Tosh CD - the correct track listing is as follows:

1. Hoot Nanny Hoot
2. Maga Dog
3. Amen
4. Jumbie Jamboree
5. Shame And Scandal
6. Sinner Man
7. Rasta Shook Them Up
8. The Toughest
9. Don't Look Back
10.When The Well Runs Dry
11.Making Love
12.Can't You See
13.Treat Me Good
14.Rightful Ruler
15.400 Years
16.No Sympathy
17.Brand New Secondhand (Version 1)
18.Brand New Secondhand (Version 2)
19.Downpresser
Tracks 1-13 are from Studio One, 14-19 from Lee Perry.

The Studio One tracks include some of the Wailers' greatest ska performances, notably Jumbie Jamboree, Maga Dog and The Toughest. The Upsetter material is superb early roots reggae, especially 400 Years (the definitive version of a brilliant song) and No Sympathy. Brand New Secondhand doesn't really warrant two (very similar) versions - it's a fine tune but the rather misogynist lyric grates after a while.
The only slight caveat I'd have about recommending this album is that, given Heartbeat's laudable reissue campaign over the last year or two it might get a makeover/remaster quite soon, but having said that, given the age and provenance of the recordings it sounds pretty good.

Peter Tosh, 11 Sep 2006
This is a classic reggae album from a great artist. This is a prime example of Tosh's solo career with a mighty version of Marley's 400 Years.
A must have for any reggae or dancehall fans.

Fantastic, 15 May 2006
I am not primarily a reggae fan, so I can't really talk about the development of the musical style, or where an album like this stands in reggae history.
However, I can say that it has a fantastic feel to it. The album, as the title suggests, raises issues to do with the legalisation of Gange. But despite its strong political overtones, it remains a fun and easy album to listen to.
The opening track has a wonderful synth part in the background, that only reggae records ever seem to possess. No hint of electronics, but a natural feel. I could go on and pick the best tracks, but I think I'd probably ending up saying them all, with the possible exception of the 3rd, as it has a cheesy synth part that seems out of place.

I suppose to any reggae fans better versed than I, all that can be said is that this is a valuable addition to a collection. For Marley fans looking for a little something extra, you could do a lot worse than this.

Tosh at his finest, 14 Apr 2001
After leaving the Wailers, it took Peter Tosh two years to find a record company willing to produce his music. The wait was well worth it.

There is something for everyone, and all side of Tosh are shown, the Rastaman, the millitant, the prophet, the philosopher. Where better to start than 'Legalize it, dont criticise it'?

Burial is classic Tosh and his fight against 'poli-tricks'. Igziabeher is a superb roots cut, and only Tosh could get away with singing about a Jamaican cricket game (Ketchy Shuby). His finest album. Miss it, miss out. As Tosh would say 'You never miss your water till your well runs dry'

'Uplifting But Powerful Reggae For All', 13 Nov 2007
Peter Tosh's greatest skill was his ability to write uplifting, happy and catchy reggae music yet at the same time marry such arrangements with pretty powerful lyrics. Never on 'Bush Doctor' do you feel you are being 'ranted at' or complained to (unlike so many other more actively aggressive artists), but Tosh pulls no punches either. Peter Tosh simply presents his views to you in a palatable and accessible way in order to get his message across. While a lot of the tracks on this album are of similar pace, lots of nice saxophone, harmonica, guitar, bass or flute touches along with great female backing vocals and harmonies keep the album from sounding repetitious. Best track of all is the very unusual, sound effects riddled, acoustic strummed 'Creation' which can really take you off to a beautiful island shore! Mick Jagger turns up on the minor hit single from the album (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back and surprisingly the unusual partnership works very well. Tracks 10 to 15 are extra tracks not on the original album and are mainly made up of extended or different versions but final track 'Tough Rock, Soft Stones' is worthy of note for collectors as it is a previously unreleased song. Truly the classic that Amazon describe it as.

Loving, Passionate, Relaxing, Thought Provoking..., 07 Jul 2004
If you are a fan of Bob Marley or like any of his music, then this CD is for you. I have been a Bob Marley fan for years but have never really strayed too far into other similar artists until I was introduced to this album. It is relaxing, peaceful, happy and very harmonious. Make sure the next nostalgic reggae album on your list is this one, Pete Tosh is simply superb - PEACE & LOVE!

Add To Basket, NOW!, 22 Oct 2003
Everybody should own a copy of this, one of the best albums ever recorded. This scores one hundred percent and never gets dull. The CD versiion contains two bonus tracks and one of them, Pick Myself Up (live) is mindblowing. I'm not a big fan of live tracks tagged on to the end of reissues but this track alone is worth ten times the price of this CD, as if the rest of the songs weren't good enough! With this album it's impossible not to turn up the bass and volume in equal measures and let the neighbours enjoy it too! Buy it or forever live an impoverished life.

Peter at his angriest, and mellowest, 11 Dec 2001
The melodies on this album skank you back and forwards like the best of jamaican music, but over the top Peter tells us of lifes hard knocks and injustices.. His message is a simple one.. Pease and love to all.

'Commercial but Conscious Reggae', 14 Apr 2007
Until I heard 'Johnny B Goode' (one of three singles from this album) I had never really taken much notice of Peter Tosh's music. So good was his cover version of Chuck Berry's old chestnut however I decided to give this album a try. What I found delighted me. This album is chock full of danceable, catchy reggae with memorable lyrics and hummable melodies. This said, a lot of Tosh's lyrics (as usual) have a lot to say so don't expect your brain or heart to get an 'easy ride' listening to this. 'Mama Africa' deserved to be a much bigger seller than it was as commerciality and consciousness are for once sucessfully fused together here. 'Where You Gonna Run' the second single from the album, perhaps typify's what I mean best being radio and dancefloor friendly but with a lyrical message. The title track (and final single from the album) is a bright more celebratory, repetative but addictive song, while 'Glass House' is a deceptively catchy politically charged song. 'If you live in a glass house, then don't throw stones' Tosh chants repeatedly, no doubt as a message to those that treated him so badly back home for his forthright views. 'Not Gonna Give It Up' is another great track in a similar vein, while the rest are all of a high standard so the really isn't a duff song on the whole album. As a bonus all three singles have their extended versions tagged on at the end of this cd which can be very handy if you are a DJ. 'Mama Africa' may then be more of an album for the 'casual reggae listener' than the purist, but for me it's one of Reggae's finest hours.


Peter Tosh: The Man behind Reggae Music!, 21 Aug 2002
"Complete Captured Live" the unexpurgated release of "Captured Live" is arguably the best live album since "Babylon By Bus". I have heard of and also read about the August 23rd, 1983 show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, but have never seriously ponder over it. Now thanks to EMI, the show is available for the first time on two CDs. The band opens with Tosh singing a medley of 'Creation' & 'Buk-in-hamm Palace' backstage. You hear cheers and screams when Peter enter the stage halfway through the final song in the medley; 'Start All Over'. Dressed like O'Toole in "Lawrence of Arabia", Peter rendered five of "Mama Africa's" nine tracks together with vast materials from the Tosh repertoire. You hear the best rendition of 'Where you gonna run?', 'Glass House' & 'Mama Africa' from this release. Mighty & Thunder Rebel -Tosh backing band also known as Word, Sound & Power- were laudable. Lead guitarist Donald Kinsey, Drummer Carlton Davis and Bassist George Fullwood were the highlight of the show. Sly and Robbie were not missed. Fullwood bass line on 'Mama Africa' befitted better than the studio version of the song (probably played by Robbie). The rhyme of the bass on "Mama Africa" with Tosh rendition resonates through the sky, sea and air. You may press the repeat button for this track. Buy this double cd whether you are a reggae or a rock and roll fan. Thanks to Micheal C. Collins for taping and filming the show. Thanks to Word, Sound and Power for such a superb performance. Thank you to Peter Tosh for such powerful hymns that night. 'You are as sound as a rock'.

Really Good Reggae Music, 05 Sep 2008
hadnt heard any tosh solo before, but have wanted to for a while. Great album. SOngs 1,2,3,4,6 and 13 are brilliant. Will be buying more by Tosh in the future.

At last!, 18 Jan 2007
I get my favourite Peter Tosh track of all time "Buk in Hamm Palace" in 3 versions. Beautifully remastered and sounding like it was recorded yesterday.
Nice one EMI.

Mystic, 19 May 2004
This is a great album which has some very powerful reggae songs with powerful messages. Musically I think this album is great and its nicely varied. Buy this album if your a Tosh fan or if you have heard and enjoy any of the songs that are on it.

Peter Tosh at his absolute best!, 17 Nov 2002
Peter Tosh at his best! This album is slick and hard, full of Mr. Tosh's classic roots-reggae rebellion and dissatisfaction. The tunes will stick in your head all day, the lyrics and their message will make you want get out there and 'Legalize it, Mon!

Bob Marley did rebellion well - But Peter Tosh takes the gloves off for this one. He is calling for jah-children to rise up and start all out war on the Queen, the dollar, drugs, apartheid, racism and all the rest of those vile 'isms' and 'scisms'. Fabulous.

The perfect gift for any reggae fan/rootsman (or any music lover) on your gift list. Buy this now!

I've been waiting for this to be released on CD for years - the wait is over! Nuff Respeck to the hardest of the hard-Peter Tosh

tough, 07 Feb 2008
This is an excellent collection featuring all the notable tunes the Wailers recorded with Tosh as frontman for Coxsone/Studio One (1963-66) and Lee Perry (1970-71). Unfortunately the track list given above is from a completely different Peter Tosh CD - the correct track listing is as follows:

1. Hoot Nanny Hoot
2. Maga Dog
3. Amen
4. Jumbie Jamboree
5. Shame And Scandal
6. Sinner Man
7. Rasta Shook Them Up
8. The Toughest
9. Don't Look Back
10.When The Well Runs Dry
11.Making Love
12.Can't You See
13.Treat Me Good
14.Rightful Ruler
15.400 Years
16.No Sympathy
17.Brand New Secondhand (Version 1)
18.Brand New Secondhand (Version 2)
19.Downpresser
Tracks 1-13 are from Studio One, 14-19 from Lee Perry.

The Studio One tracks include some of the Wailers' greatest ska performances, notably Jumbie Jamboree, Maga Dog and The Toughest. The Upsetter material is superb early roots reggae, especially 400 Years (the definitive version of a brilliant song) and No Sympathy. Brand New Secondhand doesn't really warrant two (very similar) versions - it's a fine tune but the rather misogynist lyric grates after a while.
The only slight caveat I'd have about recommending this album is that, given Heartbeat's laudable reissue campaign over the last year or two it might get a makeover/remaster quite soon, but having said that, given the age and provenance of the recordings it sounds pretty good.

Peter Tosh, 11 Sep 2006
This is a classic reggae album from a great artist. This is a prime example of Tosh's solo career with a mighty version of Marley's 400 Years.
A must have for any reggae or dancehall fans.

tough, 07 Feb 2008
This is an excellent collection featuring all the notable tunes the Wailers recorded with Tosh as frontman for Coxsone/Studio One (1963-66) and Lee Perry (1970-71). Unfortunately the track list given above is from a completely different Peter Tosh CD - the correct track listing is as follows:

1. Hoot Nanny Hoot
2. Maga Dog
3. Amen
4. Jumbie Jamboree
5. Shame And Scandal
6. Sinner Man
7. Rasta Shook Them Up
8. The Toughest
9. Don't Look Back
10.When The Well Runs Dry
11.Making Love
12.Can't You See
13.Treat Me Good
14.Rightful Ruler
15.400 Years
16.No Sympathy
17.Brand New Secondhand (Version 1)
18.Brand New Secondhand (Version 2)
19.Downpresser
Tracks 1-13 are from Studio One, 14-19 from Lee Perry.

The Studio One tracks include some of the Wailers' greatest ska performances, notably Jumbie Jamboree, Maga Dog and The Toughest. The Upsetter material is superb early roots reggae, especially 400 Years (the definitive version of a brilliant song) and No Sympathy. Brand New Secondhand doesn't really warrant two (very similar) versions - it's a fine tune but the rather misogynist lyric grates after a while.
The only slight caveat I'd have about recommending this album is that, given Heartbeat's laudable reissue campaign over the last year or two it might get a makeover/remaster quite soon, but having said that, given the age and provenance of the recordings it sounds pretty good.