Specials
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Manufacturer : Capitol
Release date : 21 May 2002
Number of discs : 1
EAN : 0724353769703
UPC : 724353769703
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The beat that got a generation dancing and brought ska back into the public eye. Produced by Elvis Costello, then still a boy wonder himself, the album built on the sound of the Specials' first two singles, and gave the world its first extended look at Two Tone. Inspired writing
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The beat that got a generation dancing and brought ska back into the public eye. Produced by Elvis Costello, then still a boy wonder himself, the album built on the sound of the Specials' first two singles, and gave the world its first extended look at Two Tone. Inspired writing and arranging (much of it down to founder Jerry Dammers) with Terry Hall as the laconic front man made for a perfect combination, the riddim of ska and the speed of punk. As a testament to its power, two decades haven't lessened its impact. --Chris Nickson
Album Description
UK 2002 remastered reissue of the British ska revivalist's 1979 album. Includes ECD section containing 2 promotional videos 'Gangsters' & 'Too Much Too Young'. Produced by Elvis Costello.
Album Details
Digitally Remastered for the First Time with the Help of Founding Member/Keyboardist Jerry Dammers. Originally Produced by Elvis Costello. Includes Extended Sleeve Notes and an Enhanced Section featuring the Video of 'gangsters' (A Black and White Promo) and Colour Footage of 'too Much Too Young' Performed Live in Concert. This was the Watershed Album of the Late 70's/Early 80's Ska Movement and Universal Reviews Helped the Whole Trend Explode. Unlike Ub40, Specials (Et Al) were Frenetic, Hyped Up and Energy Driven. In Addition, the Song Lyrics were Filled with Humour and Dealt with Social Issues and Politics of the Time with a Frankness Not Heard from Others. For Fanatics, the Versionof 'too Much Too Young' is Indeed the Full Six Minute Version, Unlike the Mysteriously Edited Version Found on the Us Version of the Album!
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Track listing1. A Message To You Rudy
2. Do The Dog
3. It's Up To You
4. Nite Klub
5. Doesn't Make It Alright
6. Concrete Jungle
7. Too Hot
8. Monkey Man
9. (Dawning Of A) New Era
10. Blank Expression
11. Stupid Marriage
12. Too Much Too Young
13. Little Bitch
14. You're Wondering Now
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