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The Specials Singles: the Best of the Specials

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by: The Specials

Release Date August 27, 1991
The Specials Singles is just that containing at least the a-sides of the 45's of one the greatest bands of all time. Opening with one of the strongest debut single of all time `Gangsters' it moves through double `a' side `Rudi, a Message to You' and `Nite Klub' to the first side of there live EP `Too Much Too Young' and the Skatalite inspired `Guns of Navarone'.

Stand alone single `Rat Race' is next before we move into less comfortable territory with double `a' `Stereotype' b/w `International Jet Set' and then `Do Nothing'. The magnificent `Ghost Town' is next together with both of its equally good b-sides `Why?' and `Friday Night, Saturday Morning'.

The quality drops as Terry Hall, Neville Staples and Lynval Golding ... Read More:

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LateNightTales

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by: Nouvelle Vague

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Following on from compilations by Air, Four Tet, Zero 7 and others, the Late Night Tales series has persuaded French New Wave samba-stylists Nouvelle Vague to offer a glimpse into their home stereo play list. And if you're expecting an album of gentle Latin rhythms well you're in for a surprise. NV's entry in the LNT series is a mix of ambient, easy listening, indie and even a little spoken word.

We start with The Special AKA's reggae-lite Girlfriend before NV's own `exclusive cover version' of Come On Eileen (not their strongest work, it must be said). The music of The Pale Fountains (Unless) and 80's electro goths / short-lived Bahaus side-project Tones on Tail (Moment of Fear) both demand re-examination based on the strength of the ... Read More:

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LateNightTales

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by: Nouvelle Vague

Release Date February 13, 2007
Following on from compilations by Air, Four Tet, Zero 7 and others, the Late Night Tales series has persuaded French New Wave samba-stylists Nouvelle Vague to offer a glimpse into their home stereo play list. And if you're expecting an album of gentle Latin rhythms well you're in for a surprise. NV's entry in the LNT series is a mix of ambient, easy listening, indie and even a little spoken word.

We start with The Special AKA's reggae-lite Girlfriend before NV's own `exclusive cover version' of Come On Eileen (not their strongest work, it must be said). The music of The Pale Fountains (Unless) and 80's electro goths / short-lived Bahaus side-project Tones on Tail (Moment of Fear) both demand re-examination based on the strength of the ... Read More:

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LateNightTales

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by: Nouvelle Vague

Release Date March 20, 2007
Following on from compilations by Air, Four Tet, Zero 7 and others, the Late Night Tales series has persuaded French New Wave samba-stylists Nouvelle Vague to offer a glimpse into their home stereo play list. And if you're expecting an album of gentle Latin rhythms well you're in for a surprise. NV's entry in the LNT series is a mix of ambient, easy listening, indie and even a little spoken word.

We start with The Special AKA's reggae-lite Girlfriend before NV's own `exclusive cover version' of Come On Eileen (not their strongest work, it must be said). The music of The Pale Fountains (Unless) and 80's electro goths / short-lived Bahaus side-project Tones on Tail (Moment of Fear) both demand re-examination based on the strength of the ... Read More:

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The Best Of

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by: The Specials

Release Date March 31, 2008
Comprising an excellent greatest hits collection with a dvd of live performances and promo videos, this compilation is essential. Unless you're a big fan or completist this package contains everything you could want from The Specials' enduring legacy. Much of their music still sounds vital and contemporary. Along with The Beat's recent 2 cd compilation, You Just Can't Beat It (and maybe The Selecter's greatest hits), you have a capsule history of the late 70s/early 80s ska revival. Recommended.

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In The Studio

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by: Specials

Release Date March 25, 2002
When The Specials hit the number one spot for the second time in their short career with `Ghost Town' no one realised it was to be their swan song but within two months Terry Hall, Neville Staples and Lynval Golding quit to form Fun Boy Three leaving Jerry Dammers, John Bradbury, Horace Panter and Roddy Radiation to continue without them.

Reverting to the earlier name Special AKA their first project was to Back ex-Bodysnatchers Rhoda Dakar on her anti-rape song `The Boiler' which due to it's content was never going to sit easily at Radio One. Next up they recorded the single `Jungle Music' with ex-Skatalite trombonist Rico and acted as his backing band on his European tour.

On returning home they returned to the studio recruiting ... Read More:

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The Best of the Specials

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by: Specials

Release Date November 17, 2003
When The Specials hit the number one spot for the second time in their short career with `Ghost Town' no one realised it was to be their swan song but within two months Terry Hall, Neville Staples and Lynval Golding quit to form Fun Boy Three leaving Jerry Dammers, John Bradbury, Horace Panter and Roddy Radiation to continue without them.

Reverting to the earlier name Special AKA their first project was to Back ex-Bodysnatchers Rhoda Dakar on her anti-rape song `The Boiler' which due to it's content was never going to sit easily at Radio One. Next up they recorded the single `Jungle Music' with ex-Skatalite trombonist Rico and acted as his backing band on his European tour.

On returning home they returned to the studio recruiting ... Read More:

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In the Studio

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by: The Special A.K.A.

Release Date July 04, 1994
When The Specials hit the number one spot for the second time in their short career with `Ghost Town' no one realised it was to be their swan song but within two months Terry Hall, Neville Staples and Lynval Golding quit to form Fun Boy Three leaving Jerry Dammers, John Bradbury, Horace Panter and Roddy Radiation to continue without them.

Reverting to the earlier name Special AKA their first project was to Back ex-Bodysnatchers Rhoda Dakar on her anti-rape song `The Boiler' which due to it's content was never going to sit easily at Radio One. Next up they recorded the single `Jungle Music' with ex-Skatalite trombonist Rico and acted as his backing band on his European tour.

On returning home they returned to the studio recruiting soul vocalist ... Read More:

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The Specials Singles: the Best of the Specials [VINYL]

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by: Specials

Release Date August 01, 1991
When The Specials hit the number one spot for the second time in their short career with `Ghost Town' no one realised it was to be their swan song but within two months Terry Hall, Neville Staples and Lynval Golding quit to form Fun Boy Three leaving Jerry Dammers, John Bradbury, Horace Panter and Roddy Radiation to continue without them.

Reverting to the earlier name Special AKA their first project was to Back ex-Bodysnatchers Rhoda Dakar on her anti-rape song `The Boiler' which due to it's content was never going to sit easily at Radio One. Next up they recorded the single `Jungle Music' with ex-Skatalite trombonist Rico and acted as his backing band on his European tour.

On returning home they returned to the studio recruiting soul vocalist ... Read More: