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Specials - CD, LP

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The Specials

Rock | Reggae | Ska

1979

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LP The Specials: Specials

180g Remastered Vinyl

Chrysalis | Two-Tone Records 1. December 2017 Europe and USA

Album Reissue Remastered

More ID: 382277 EAN: 0825646336050 Discogs ID: 11212320

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Title	Specials
Artist	The Specials
More info	180g Remastered Vinyl
Format	LP (vinyl)
Labels	Chrysalis \| Two-Tone Records
Country of issue	Europe and USA
Date of publication	1. December 2017
First released	1979
Weight	230 g
EAN	0825646336050
Product ID	382277
Discogs ID	11212320
Discogs reviews	4.66

The Specials: Specials version on vinyl LP in Remastered edition. This particular edition was published in Europe and USA in publishing company Chrysalis in cooperation with Two-Tone Records on 1. December 2017.

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. 180g Remastered Vinyl.

A1	A Message To You Rudy	2:53 min
	Lyrics By, Music By Robert Livingstone Thompson
A2	Do The Dog	2:09 min
	Arranged By Jerry Dammers \| Lyrics By, Music By Rufus Thomas
A3	It's Up To You	3:25 min
	Lyrics By, Music By Jerry Dammers
A4	Nite Klub	3:23 min
	Backing Vocals Chrissie Hynde \| Lyrics By, Music By Jerry Dammers
A5	Doesn't Make It Alright	3:26 min
	Lyrics By, Music By Dave Goldberg (6), Jerry Dammers \| Written-By [Uncredited] Mark Harrison (12)
A6	Concrete Jungle	3:18 min
	Lyrics By, Music By Roddy Radiation
A7	Too Hot	3:09 min
	Lyrics By, Music By Cecil Bustamente Campbell
B1	Monkey Man	2:46 min
	Lyrics By, Music By Toots Hibbert
B2	(Dawning Of A) New Era	2:25 min
	Lyrics By, Music By Jerry Dammers
B3	Blank Expression	2:43 min
	Lyrics By, Music By Jerry Dammers
B4	Stupid Marriage	3:50 min
	Lyrics By, Music By Jerry Dammers, Mark Harrison (12), Neville Staple
B5	Too Much Too Young	6:07 min
	Lyrics By, Music By Jerry Dammers, Lloyd Charmers
B6	Little Bitch	2:32 min
	Lyrics By, Music By Jerry Dammers
B7	You're Wondering Now	2:36 min
	Lyrics By, Music By Clement "Coxsone" Dodd