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Specials - CD, LP

Name: CD The Specials: Specials
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The Specials

Rock | Reggae | Ska

1979

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2LP The Specials: Specials

Two-Tone Records 1. November 2019 Europe

45 RPM Album Reissue

More ID: 34003 EAN: 5060516094011 Discogs ID: 14244754

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Title	Specials
Artist	The Specials
Format	2x LP (vinyl)
Labels	Two-Tone Records
Country of issue	Europe
Date of publication	1. November 2019
First released	1979
Weight	460 g
EAN	5060516094011
Product ID	34003
Discogs ID	14244754
Discogs reviews	4.7

The Specials: Specials version on vinyl 2LP in 45 RPM edition. This particular edition was published in Europe in publishing company Two-Tone Records on 1. November 2019.

The Specials' self-titled debut album, "Specials," released in 1979, is a seminal work in the British ska revival movement. The album showcases the band's unique blend of punk energy and ska rhythms, which would come to define the 2 Tone genre. Among the tracks on this influential record are "Concrete Jungle," a song that delves into urban strife and disaffection, and "Monkey Man," a cover of the Toots and the Maytals classic that exemplifies the band's ability to reinterpret Jamaican music with a punk sensibility. "You're Wondering Now" ends the album on a reflective note, originally by Andy & Joey, it's known for its poignant lyrics and smooth melody. The hit single "Rat Race" critiques social climbing and the rat race of working life. The album also includes a medley featuring "Too Hot" and their iconic track "Gangsters," which became an anthem of the era. "A Message To You Rudy," another standout track, is a cover of Dandy Livingstone's rocksteady tune that underscores themes of unity and camaraderie. The energetic "Nite Klub" addresses disillusionment with nightlife culture, while "Too Much Too Young," one of their most famous songs, comments on teenage pregnancy and societal expectations. The Specials' debut album is not only a cornerstone of 2 Tone ska but also an enduring snapshot of late-1970s British youth culture.

Album spans genres Rock, Reggae and Ska.

A1	A Message To You Rudy
	Written-By Robert Livingstone Thompson
A2	Do The Dog
	Arranged By Jerry Dammers \| Written-By Rufus Thomas
A3	It's Up To You
	Written-By Jerry Dammers, The Specials
A4	Nite Klub
	Backing Vocals Chrissie Hynde \| Written-By Jerry Dammers, The Specials
B1	Doesn't Make It Alright
	Written-By Dave Goldberg (6), Jerry Dammers, Mark Harrison (12)
B2	Concrete Jungle
	Written-By Roddy Radiation
B3	Too Hot
	Written-By Cecil Bustamente Campbell
C1	Monkey Man
	Written-By Toots Hibbert
C2	(Dawning Of A) New Era
	Written-By Jerry Dammers
C3	Blank Expression
	Written-By Jerry Dammers, The Specials
C4	Stupid Marriage
	Written-By Jerry Dammers, Mark Harrison (12), Neville Staple
D1	Too Much Too Young
	Written-By Jerry Dammers \| Written-By [Acknowledgment To] Lloyd Charmers
D2	Little Bitch
	Written-By Jerry Dammers
D3	You're Wondering Now
	Written-By Clement "Coxsone" Dodd