Peter Tosh - Downpressor Man (With Lyrics)

'Equal Rights' is the second studio album by Peter Tosh. It was released in 1977 on Columbia Records.

The song "Get Up, Stand Up", which was co-written by Bob Marley, was originally a single by Tosh's previous band, the Wailers, from their 1973 album Burnin'. "Downpressor Man" is a cover of "Sinner Man". "I Am that I Am" refers to a religious concept commonly referred to by that phrase.

Tosh was always the most militant of the original Wailers and this album reflects that outlook. Whether it is preaching about the unity of the African diaspora ("African"), protesting conditions in South Africa ("Apartheid"), or giving a more general call to arms ("Get Up, Stand Up"), Equal Rights is a political album.

"Downpressor Man is an explicitly apocalyptic song. It describes the Day of the Lord's Judgment, complete with wrath raining from heaven — "the sea will be boiling … the rocks will be melting." This divine wrath will leave the "Downpressor Man" with nowhere to run to, nowhere to hide.
The oppressor will be overthrown, the powers that be will be cast down and the end of the age will bring, at last, liberation.
The Rasta understand the meaning and the central importance of liberation. And because they understand liberation, they understand the apocalypse. The downpresser man — the antichrist, the beast, The Man — may be winning now, but he cannot ultimately win. His might and power cannot save him anymore than Pharaoh's could.
You remember Pharaoh enslaved the people, declared himself God and acted like he really believed it? That guy. Remember what happened to him? That's what the apocalyptic is all about." - Fred Clark

Bob Marley and Peter Tosh were both founding members of the reggae band, The Wailers. They played a significant role in popularizing reggae music and spreading Jamaican culture worldwide.
While they shared a common passion for music and social justice, their personalities and artistic visions often clashed.
Bob Marley was known for his charismatic stage presence and his ability to connect with audiences through his soulful and uplifting music.
He had a more mainstream approach to reggae, incorporating elements of pop and rock into his sound. Marley's songs like "One Love" and "No Woman, No Cry" became anthems of unity and love.
On the other hand, Peter Tosh was a rebellious and outspoken artist who used his music to address political and social issues.
His songs like "Legalize It" and "Equal Rights" advocated for the legalization of marijuana and equal rights for all people. Tosh had a more militant and confrontational style, which sometimes put him at odds with Marley's more peaceful and inclusive approach. - MM

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