The Specials have topped the album charts for the first time in almost 40 years with their new album Encore. The new music has gone down well with fans even the old Two Tone boys and girls from the seventies and eighties and even this old boy loves it.
‘Encore’ is the legendary ska band’s first record of new material in 37 years and their most political album to date. It has slinky basslines pouring out of every track, social commentary that makes you sit up, pay attention and some big-hitting melodies the first two tracks will have you firmly encapsulated, and toe tap wherever you are.
One of the standout tracks for me was 10 Commandments; The Specials welcome spoken word from 21-year-old Birmingham activist Saffiyah Khan to re-write Prince Buster's 60s hit Ten Commandments of Man. It is a zanier side to the record and features Khan sticking two fingers up to sexism everywhere with razor-sharp wit accompanied by Gary Powell's thumping percussion.
Yes, there maybe be a few weaker tracks but I am grateful for new material the standout tune for me is Vote For Me see below the video
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