10 Commandments?Marky Dread wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 4:11amWell two are simply narration.BR16ADE_R055E wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 2:11amI 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.
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It's actually three narrations. Maybe Gill has a point 3/10 tracks is enough but they are all really good tracks.101Walterton wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 4:21am10 Commandments?Marky Dread wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 4:11amWell two are simply narration.BR16ADE_R055E wrote: ↑06 Feb 2019, 2:11amI 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.
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I agree with Laxman about how strong "We Sell Hope" is. A great message and a top tune.
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Yes, those.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.
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Amazon UK now selling the 2 disc set for £4.99101Walterton wrote: ↑05 Feb 2019, 6:53pmAccording to Amazon tracker it hasn’t been dispatched yet but is showing a delivery date 13-18 February?Marky Dread wrote: ↑05 Feb 2019, 5:20pmAny news has it turned up yet?101Walterton wrote: ↑04 Feb 2019, 8:21pmThanks 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.
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Couple of Specials related links here.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-47147069
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47088000
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-47147069
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47088000
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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.
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Yep agreed the narratives are strong tracks. "The Lunatics" is a good reworking and still a very pertinent subject in these times.Low Down Low wrote: ↑08 Feb 2019, 7:51amListened 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.
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Still not dispatched now days arriving 18 February. The second Encore will be over before I hear the first
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Where did you order it from?101Walterton wrote: ↑08 Feb 2019, 4:36pmStill not dispatched now days arriving 18 February. The second Encore will be over before I hear the first
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Amazon UK.Marky Dread wrote: ↑08 Feb 2019, 4:37pmWhere did you order it from?101Walterton wrote: ↑08 Feb 2019, 4:36pmStill not dispatched now days arriving 18 February. The second Encore will be over before I hear the first
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Hey Marky, does the CD list the band members for the live tracks?
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Kenrick Rowe listed on drums for Encore, plus different string section. Rest looks the same.101Walterton wrote: ↑08 Feb 2019, 5:25pmThanks Laxman, same band that recorded Encore I believe (plus some guest vocals).
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The Specials have their first #1 album!!
I’m guessing didn’t sell as many as s/t or MS to get there though
I’m guessing didn’t sell as many as s/t or MS to get there though