Tough (Kurtis Blow album)

The New York Times wrote that "though 'Tough' stops short of rage, it nevertheless describes the consequences of unemployment on male self-esteem in devastating detail". Music critic Carl Cooper placed Tough on his ballot for the 1982 Village Voice Pazz and Jop poll. ==Track listing==

• Kurtis Walker – vocals, timbales • James B. Moore – guitar, producer • David Reeves – guitar • Dean Bailin – guitar • Robbie Kondor – piano • Jeff Bova – synthesizer • Lawrence Smith – bass • Seth Glassman – bass • Jimmy Bralower – drums • Trevor Gale – drums • Sam Jacobs – percussion • Brian Brake – cymbal • Robert Ford Jr. – producer • Rod Hui – recording, mixing • Howie Weinberg – mastering • Bob Heimall Inc. – art direction • Mo Ström – design • Lloyd Nelson – cover photo ==Charts==