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Re: The Specials
Posted: 06 Feb 2019, 4:21am
by 101Walterton
Marky Dread wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 4:11am
BR16ADE_R055E wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 2:11am
I ordered the limited edition 2-CD version from the official website. Still waiting for it to arrive, but listened to the songs on YouTube in the meantime.
At least a few of the tracks have talking, rather than singing. Not sure I like that.
Well two are simply narration.
10 Commandments?
Re: The Specials
Posted: 06 Feb 2019, 5:27am
by Marky Dread
101Walterton wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 4:21am
Marky Dread wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 4:11am
BR16ADE_R055E wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 2:11am
I ordered the limited edition 2-CD version from the official website. Still waiting for it to arrive, but listened to the songs on YouTube in the meantime.
At least a few of the tracks have talking, rather than singing. Not sure I like that.
Well two are simply narration.
10 Commandments?
It's actually three narrations. Maybe Gill has a point 3/10 tracks is enough but they are all really good tracks.
B.L.M
10 Commandments
The Life And Times (Of A Man Called Depression)
I agree with Laxman about how strong "We Sell Hope" is. A great message and a top tune.
Re: The Specials
Posted: 07 Feb 2019, 12:12am
by BR16ADE_R055E
Marky Dread wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 5:27am
It's actually three narrations. Maybe Gill has a point 3/10 tracks is enough but they are all really good tracks.
B.L.M
10 Commandments
The Life And Times (Of A Man Called Depression)
Yes, those.
Re: The Specials
Posted: 07 Feb 2019, 6:57am
by Marky Dread
101Walterton wrote: ↑05 Feb 2019, 6:53pm
Marky Dread wrote: ↑05 Feb 2019, 5:20pm
101Walterton wrote: ↑04 Feb 2019, 8:21pm
Thanks gkbill and Marky.
I never expected to hear a Concrete Jungle or Little Bitch, as Marky said these guys are 40 years older!!
What I was hopeful for was a Why? or follow up to Ghost Town which I think Vote For Me does well.
I have listened to the live tracks and enjoyed Lynval's version of Redemption Song.
Looking forward to this even more now.
Any news has it turned up yet?
According to Amazon tracker it hasn’t been dispatched yet but is showing a delivery date 13-18 February?
Amazon UK now selling the 2 disc set for £4.99
Re: The Specials
Posted: 08 Feb 2019, 7:36am
by Marky Dread
Re: The Specials
Posted: 08 Feb 2019, 7:51am
by Low Down Low
Listened to the album a couple of times and it’s not bad, it’s actually those narrative tracks that stand out most for me. Given the subject matter they’re quite compelling, if not musically arresting. I really like the lunatics version too.
Re: The Specials
Posted: 08 Feb 2019, 10:37am
by Marky Dread
Low Down Low wrote: ↑08 Feb 2019, 7:51am
Listened to the album a couple of times and it’s not bad, it’s actually those narrative tracks that stand out most for me. Given the subject matter they’re quite compelling, if not musically arresting. I really like the lunatics version too.
Yep agreed the narratives are strong tracks. "The Lunatics" is a good reworking and still a very pertinent subject in these times.
Re: The Specials
Posted: 08 Feb 2019, 4:36pm
by 101Walterton
Still not dispatched now days arriving 18 February. The second Encore will be over before I hear the first
Re: The Specials
Posted: 08 Feb 2019, 4:37pm
by Marky Dread
101Walterton wrote: ↑08 Feb 2019, 4:36pm
Still not dispatched now days arriving 18 February. The second Encore will be over before I hear the first
Where did you order it from?
Re: The Specials
Posted: 08 Feb 2019, 4:44pm
by 101Walterton
Marky Dread wrote: ↑08 Feb 2019, 4:37pm
101Walterton wrote: ↑08 Feb 2019, 4:36pm
Still not dispatched now days arriving 18 February. The second Encore will be over before I hear the first
Where did you order it from?
Amazon UK.
Re: The Specials
Posted: 08 Feb 2019, 5:14pm
by 101Walterton
Hey Marky, does the CD list the band members for the live tracks?
Re: The Specials
Posted: 08 Feb 2019, 5:22pm
by laxman
Re: The Specials
Posted: 08 Feb 2019, 5:25pm
by 101Walterton
laxman wrote: ↑08 Feb 2019, 5:22pm
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Thanks Laxman, same band that recorded Encore I believe (plus some guest vocals).
Re: The Specials
Posted: 08 Feb 2019, 5:35pm
by laxman
101Walterton wrote: ↑08 Feb 2019, 5:25pm
laxman wrote: ↑08 Feb 2019, 5:22pm
Image (3).jpg
Thanks Laxman, same band that recorded Encore I believe (plus some guest vocals).
Kenrick Rowe listed on drums for Encore, plus different string section. Rest looks the same.
Re: The Specials
Posted: 08 Feb 2019, 5:37pm
by 101Walterton
The Specials have their first #1 album!!
I’m guessing didn’t sell as many as s/t or MS to get there though
