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Bush Doctor

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This album does not have a bad track on it. Peter Tosh's greatest album is Equal Rights, but this is more accessible to new reggae fans or even new Tosh fans. It is a lot of fun because of the duet with Mick Jagger, which opens the album. The rest of the album is excellent, especially the song Bush Doctor, and the extra tracks are a fine addition. It also has the coolest Peter Tosh sleeve (along with Legalize It!) If you want to check out Tosh, this is an excellent place to start!!!
If you're a Tosh fan and you don't have this, what are you waiting for??

When peter tosh signed to rolling stones records he was well aware of its significance in the world of international music. The duet with Mick jager on You`ve gotta walk (dont look back)gave the album an instant hit. The album is a mixed material of old wailers music and new songs, backed by the fabulous rythm twins "Sly & Robbie".Maybe the most interesting song of this new packaging is the unrelesed version of "Lessons in my life", with a laid-back Tosh on vocals, the song was later released on his "No nuclear war" album. The dub mixes are interesting and "sly and Robbie" supremacy on the rythm section is quite solid and innovative. Highly recommended

This album is an interesting mix of political protest, religious soul and love songs.

The most memorable song for me is `Moses- The Prophets'
Filled with the most incredible spiritual imagery, I can never forget the powerful words:

"Do you remember Moses
Do you remember Moses
Him no ded
Him no ded
I se Him no ded
De man depon earth still
De man a trod earth still
De man depon earth still
Watchin all de wicked, dem a gone."

"Creation" is another powerful spiritual hymn.

There is the "(You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back" , a fabulous duet with Peter Tosh and Mick Jagger. The plea to legalize marijuana in "Bush Doctor", and even love songs like `Soon Come' carry Tosh's tough edge.
Another inspiring poetic song is `Pick Myself Up'-one of the best self-help songs up there.

A definite must have in a complete reggae collection.

This is essential Peter Tosh. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because its not quite as good as "Legalize It," "Equal Rights," and "Complete Captured Live," which are all 5 star albums. There are a couple songs that I skip, like "Moses - The Prophet" and "Creation," but the rest of the songs are highly enjoyable. The best songs in my opinion are "I'm The Toughest," "Soon Come," "Bush Doctor," and "Dem Ha Fe Get A Beatin'." This is Peter's second album with the rhythm twins, Sly Dunbar (drums) and Robbie Shakespear (bass). If you like other Peter Tosh albums (like those listed above), don't hesitate to buy this. If you haven't heard any Tosh yet, try "Complete Captured Live" and then the others that I listed. This album is awesome, and you should own it if you like reggae music.

My favorite two songs are "Don't Look Back," and "Lessons in my Life." I used to love "De Ha Fi Get a Beatin," until I discovered the earlier version on Arise Blackman Arise. I loved that version until I came across the original on The Complete Wailers 67-72 Vol. 9 "Freedom Time." That one has the original "Steppin Razor," and "Burial."

Peter Tosh's "Bush Doctor," from 1978, kicks off with the amazing hit-single duet between Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones and Tosh himself, the cover of the Temptations' "(You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back," having recently been signed to the Rolling Stones' own record label after his infamous post-One Love Peace Concert beating.

"Bush Doctor" finds Tosh with his brilliant trademark millitant and deeply spiritual stance, covering several old songs he had made with the Wailers years before such as "Dem Ha Fe Get a Beatin," "I'm the Toughest," and "Soon Come". Tosh also has several stellar original numbers like the hopeful "Pick Myself Up," the haunting semi-acoustic "Creation," and the pro-ganja title track reffering to his beating, "Bush Doctor," with Keith Richards on guitar. Richards also played guitar on the underrated, solemn hit, "Stand Firm".

The bonus tracks, though largely fantastic extended and remixed versions of the album's songs, (and a trippy instrumental rendition of "I'm the Toughest,") did contain one entirely original: the original, previously unreleased version Tosh's tale of betrayal by a friend, "Lesson In My Life," which was remade and released on Tosh's final album "No Nuclear War," in 1987, just days before his murder by a friend, in fact.

Bush Doctor is the point where Tosh fully secures his international stardom and notes that he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music. This is one of the essentials for any Peter Tosh fan. Those who purchase "Bush Doctor," are sure to play the classic album through time and time again, hands down.

This was the first Peter Tosh album I have ever run into it. I loved it then and never stopped listening to it. It contains some classics (like Bush Doctor) and little known gems (Creation for example). Do yourself a favor and get it

Awesome Cd with a nice mix of Peter Tosh's spirituals, inspiring and political lyrics. A worthy addition to the collection of any roots, rock Reggae lovers.

Great piece of music..to say the least.Tosh is a true giant of reggae,and the nice touch Mick Jagger adds doesn't hurt!

Peter Tosh-Bush Doctor *****

After meeting with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, two British reggae fans, and Rolling Stones leaders Peter Tosh became the first artist signed to their record label. Consequently, Jagger appears on the album singing with Tosh.

Songs of praise, promise, new beginnings, and civil rights surround the album like a cloud of smoke in a closed car while any of Tosh's albums plays. '(You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back' opens the album with Mick Jagger sharing lead vocal duties. A fantastic track to open with. 'Pick Myself Up' sings of nothing keeping you down obviously. 'I'm The Toughest' is arrogant, but not overly. Catchy and full of a great sax solo. 'Moses' and 'Creation' are all spiritually uplifting. They are also among the two strongest tracks on the album. Tosh was often known for his preaching but he really restrains himself here. 'Soon Come' aside from being maybe the best song on the album also contains some great guitar work from Tosh. Where Marleys 'Kaya' was enjoyable and Tosh's' own 'Legalize It' worked, the title track 'Bush Doctor' at times seems down right childish. You can tell it was written by a pot-head when consumed. It has a killer groove though.

Most available versions of the album that were released after Tosh's murder contain several bonus tracks. They all are strong and add something to the album. The long version of the title track is much better as is 'Soon Come.' But the alternate version of the opener is weak compared to the album version.

Bush Doctor is among Tosh and reggae's best albums. For any fan of the artist or genre you will enjoy Bush Doctor. It is a great album for the morning after or a Sunday afternoon in the backyard with the sun shinning down.