Greatest Hits - Selecter (The)

The Selecter are one of the best, and yet understated Ska Bands of the late 70's and 80's.
They have a unique sound that is quite different from other ska music that was around at the same time such as one of the most famous ska bands 'The Specials'. The Selecter combine the off-beat sound of two-tone ska with the unique and brilliant voice of Pauline Black to create a great outcome. If you have not heard of the sound of Ska it might be described ...
...are Madness. Up beat, happy and 'dancable'.

The band have been inspirational to many famous modern artists such as Gwen Steffani, and were invited to tour with No Doubt as support. Basment Jaxx have also covered the famous hit 'On My Radio' as an album track.

This album is a 'best of' collection and comrises of all of the memorable hits that are still played around the country at various venues when the Selecter tour.
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The Selecter are one of the best, and yet understated Ska Bands of the late 70's and 80's.
They have a unique sound that is quite different from other ska music that was around at the same time such as one of the most famous ska bands 'The Specials'. The Selecter combine the off-beat sound of two-tone ska with the unique and brilliant voice of Pauline Black to create a great outcome. If you have not heard of the sound of Ska it might be described as English Reggae, originating in coventry. Another famous Ska band are Madness. Up beat, happy and 'dancable'.

The band have been inspirational to many famous modern artists such as Gwen Steffani, and were invited to tour with No Doubt as support. Basment Jaxx have also covered the famous hit 'On My Radio' as an album track.

This album is a 'best of' collection and comrises of all of the memorable hits that are still played around the country at various venues when the Selecter tour.
The songs include, 'On My Radio' which the band are most famous for and expresses the idea that is still applicable today 'its just the same old show, on my raio'. Also included are 'Too Much Pressure' 'Three Minute Hero', 'James Bond' and lead singer Pauline Black's personal faveourite 'Missing Words'

The quality of recording is very good, and the sound is excellent. Also, the price is very good and this album can be found at very competative prices.

The only down side to this collection is that it may not include some of your own personal faveourites by the band. For example 'Street Feeling' and 'My Sweet Collie' are left out of the collection despite being two very good songs. Also, admitadley The Selecter have had a few weaker tracks included, but this is down to personal taste as it is with all music.

If you like this product, please see my review of The Selecter live in london DVD... http://dvd.ciao.co.uk/The_Selecter_Live_In_London_DVD__Review_5506269
 

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