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Got to Be Tough
Reggae / Dub · 2020 · 10 tracks · 41m

Got to Be Tough

Toots & The Maytals

A final, powerful statement of resilience. Weathered soul vocals meet heavy roots rhythms in a modern production that honors the foundation.

August 28, 2020 · Trojan Jamaica

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A powerful, weathered resilience that finds joy in the struggle.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 41m
01
Drop Off Head
3:52
02
Just Brutal
3:35
03
Got to Be Tough
4:06
04
Freedom Train
3:41
05
Warning Warning
3:54
06
Good Thing That You Call
3:02
07
Stand Accuse
3:23
08
Three Little Birds
5:20
09
Having a Party
5:21
10
Struggle
5:12
Moments Worth Listening For
The title track's opening bassline that hits with the weight of five decades of experience.
The unexpected, bluesy guitar solo in 'Just Brutal' that bridges Kingston and Memphis.
The slowed-down, heavy-stepping reimagining of 'Three Little Birds' featuring Ziggy Marley.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

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