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Peter Tosh - Equal Rights Audio CD

A fair review of the Peter Tosh "Equal Rights" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Peter Tosh reviews here, or go back to the Peter Tosh tabs.

Peter Tosh Band: Peter Tosh
Title: Equal Rights
Rating:
Release Date: 1999-07-06
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Get up, Stand Up 2: Downpresser Man 3: I Am That I Am 4: Stepping Razor 5: Equal Rights 6: African 7: Jah Guide 8: Apartheid 9: Pick Myself Up [Live][#][*] 10: African [Live][#][*]

Practically Every Song is a "best of"
The songs and melodies are great and while I would probably prefer the epic melodies and grooves from "Catch A Fire" what really sets this apart is the unabashed political activism that largely defined Peter Tosh. I must agree with the poster before who said that this was the greatest reggae album ever produced. I don't think that you have to be a huge Peter Tosh or even a huge reggae fan to judge this album as unmatched by any others in the genre.


The Greatest Reggae Album Made To Date
Saying that, I have to also consider timeless classics like: The Congos- Heart of the Congos, Burning Spear- Marcus Garvey, Culture- Two Sevens Clash, and The Wailers- Catch A Fire. Approaching 300 roots reggae and dub albums in a 15 year collection period, this CD is arguably the best reggae album made. These albums, including Tosh's Equal Rights are the top 5 in my opinion. What puts Tosh's Equal Rights ahead of the pack is quite simply the briliant songwriting, masterful instrumentation, and 100% LIVICATION to the JAH Rastafari message, and the poor people's struggle. Tosh lived, sang, and performed his message through song and his passion as an artist cannot and probably will not ever be matched by any other roots reggae singer, and yes that includes the popular Bob Marley. One listen to songs like "Apartheid","Jah Guide", "I am that I am", and "Equal Rights" might choke you up or bring a tear to your eye. This album is one of popular musics hidden gems, regardless of music genre. Tosh, who produced this masterpiece was also a gifted muscian. On this album, Tosh plays rythmn guitar, keyboards, and percussion. Fans of reggae, dub, and music in general, this artist, who is hands down the greatest reggae artist of his generation, if you do not own this CD or have not heard it, purchase this right now!! 20+ years after this artist's premediated murder by the money grubbing Jamaican government, it's time to take his music to the mainstream where it belongs. He made this album and other's like it for the people, it's time to get it to them. Start with this, you won't regret it!.


Tosh's Best Studio Album
It is his first album with the legendary rhythm twins, Sly Dunbar (drums) and Robbie Shakespear (bass). This album is Tosh's best studio offering. You can't go wrong here if you want some great conscious reggae. There aren't any bad songs on this album. The best songs are "Downpressor Man," "I Am That I Am" (my favorite), "Stepping Razor" (a song covered by Sublime), "Equal Rights," and "Jah Guide. " While Tosh's best overall album is probably "Complete Captured Live," this is right there with it. Don't hesitate to buy it if you like reggae at all.


Superb
For reggae or Peter Tosh fans this album is a must have. This is probably the best reggae album I ever bought. I've heard other version of Get up, Stand up songs played by others but the one in this album is the best I ever listened to. You will not be disappointed.


Must Have

You should be listening to it, now. There really is no reason to read the reviews for this album.
You can't listen to one song without listening to the entire album.
EVER.


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