Comin' In Tough

by Mcgregor,Freddie

Overview

Comin' in Tough, from reggae legend Freddie McGregor, doesn't break any new ground for the much-loved singer, but does clearly demonstrate why he's been such a consistent seller for almost four decades. The album's two lead tracks are also its two hit singles so far: the first, "Lock It Down," is an irresistibly catchy call to consciousness and "positivity"; the second is an equally hooky rewrite of Coxsone Dodd's classic "Bangarang" rhythm. The rest of the album is uneven, but generally quite good: for every disappointment (a completely unnecessary rewrite of the Wailers' rocksteady classic "Love and Affection," a meandering and lackluster original titled "Set the Program") there are at least two or three gems (like the brilliant "Pick Yourself Up," featuring Morgan Heritage). The album is produced by Bobby "Digital" Dixon, who provides a nice sonic mixture of modern smoothness and rootsy texture, thanks in part to the presence of such stellar sidemen as drummer William "Squidley" Cole, guitarist Dalton Browne, and bassist Donald "Danny Bassie" Dennis. This may not be the most essential title in McGregor's catalog, but it's a solid entry. ~ Rick Anderson

Product Details

Release Date:	07/19/2005
Label:	Vp Records
UPC:	0054645170512
Rank:	102863

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Freddie McGregor   Primary Artist,Vocals,Drums,Vocals (Background)
Marcia Griffiths   Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Anthony B   Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Morgan Heritage   Primary Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Michael Johnson   Keyboards
Errol Hurd   Saxophone
Willburn "Squidley" Cole   Drums
Patrick Kerr   Drums
Dalton Browne   Vocals (Background),Guitar
Donald "Danny Bassie" Dennis   Bass
Michael "Mike Dee" Johnson   Keyboards
Daniel McGregor   Vocals (Background)
Bobby Dixon   Percussion
Robbie Shakespeare   Bass
Robert Lyn   Keyboards
Melbourne Miller   Drums
Nambo Robinson   Horn
Rolando Wilson   Drums
Rochell Bradshaw   Vocals (Background)
Stephen McGregor   Bass
Willie Lindo   Guitar
Paul Crossdale   Keyboards
Dean Fraser   Horn
Kashief Lindo   Vocals (Background)
Nadine Sutherland   Vocals (Background)
Paul Henton   Keyboards
Noel Browne   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Bobby Digital   Audio Production
Stephen McGregor   Audio Production,Mixing,Arranger,Composer,Engineer,Musician,Producer
Kashief Lindo   Programming,Drum Programming
Daniel McGregor   Audio Production,Producer
Dalton Browne   Mixing,Engineer
D. Browne   Composer
Raymond McCleod   Composer
Karen Fuchs   Photography
Raymond McLeod   Producer
P. Morgan   Composer
Damian Mazur   Engineer
Stan Vincent   Composer
Bobby Dixon   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer
Chris Chin   Executive Producer
Carl "Dillie" McLeod   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Jason Sterling   Mixing,Engineer
Squidley Cole   Composer
Willie Lindo   Composer
Carl McCleod   Composer
Freddie McGregor   Composer
Arthur Simms   Mixing,Engineer