Album: Mystic Man by Peter Tosh (1979)
Genre: Reggae | Mood: Confrontational
Format: Album

Description: Mystic Man is the fourth studio album by Peter Tosh. All songs were composed by Peter Tosh. It was released in 1979 by Rolling Stones Records (his second album for the label), EMI, and Intel Diplo (in Jamaica).

The album's cover photo, by Annie Leibovitz, shows Tosh's head in profile, with his head cupped in his hands, as if in prayer. Sw. Anand Prahlad, in his book Reggae Wisdom, suggested that on this and previous album Bush Doctor, Tosh was seeking to portray himself in the role of "healer and prophet".
(Wikipedia)

Artist Background: Peter Tosh was more than a luminary in the development of reggae music. He was the ultimate firebrand, speaking out against oppression around the world in both his songs and his public statements. He was a man who demonstrated the power of personal and artistic integrity, and pride and defiance in the face of authoritarian power. His music's insurrectionary fervor has inspired artists of all stripes, from reggae disciples to punk-rock acolytes like The Clash. Born Winston Hubert McIntosh in t... Part of the Grange Hill, Jamaica music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Related Artists: Bunny Wailer, Steel Pulse, Black Uhuru, Bob Marley & The Wailers

Music Scene: Part of the Grange Hill, Jamaica music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, Confrontational, 1970s, Album

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Mystic Man is the fourth studio album by Peter Tosh. All songs were composed by Peter Tosh. It was released in 1979 by Rolling Stones Records (his second album for the label), EMI, and Intel Diplo (in Jamaica).

The album's cover photo, by Annie Leibovitz, shows Tosh's head in profile, with his head cupped in his hands, as if in prayer. Sw. Anand Prahlad, in his book Reggae Wisdom, suggested that on this and previous album Bush Doctor, Tosh was seeking to portray himself in the role of "healer and prophet".
(Wikipedia)

Mystic Man

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