Stereo-Typical (A's B's And Rarities) - Specials (The)

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2 CD(s) - Ska - Label: Chrysalis - Distributor: EMI - Released: 21/08/2000 - 724352715428 more

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Too much, too young.


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Originality Groundbreaking 
Lyrics Sublime 
Quality and consistency of tracks Mixed 
How does it rate alongside the competition Good 
Value for Money Excellent 

Advantages: All their biggest song  +  lots you've probably never heard
Disadvantages: Most of the B sides

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

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When I saw this 3 disc album for on my Christmas shop for a fiver there was no way I was leaving the Shop without it. For those who don't know of the Specials (also known as the Special AKAs before changing it to the Specials then changing back), they are a second wave ska band from the late seventys. They became fomous on the back of the '77 punk wave and had a big punk infuence. They sang about social issues and where probably the most relivant band to live in the UK at that time. Their biggest single was 'Ghost Town' and I'll be shocked if you've never heard it as it's on just about every 'top 100 songs of all time' lists.

The 1st disc in this 3 disc set is A-sides containing all thier best singles, 'Ghost Town', 'Too Much Too Young' and 'Message To You Rudy' just to name a few. Most of the songs on this disc are happy and up-beat and will make you feel like danceing. None of the tracks on this disc are bad, to say the least but some tracks are not up to the standard of those already mentioned.

The next disk is a selection of their better B-sides. This is the worst disc of the 3 with most of the songs sounding a bit like they'd all just been thown together at the last minuite to fill up the singles disc's. The only 2 songs I think are worth metioning are the last two tracks. These are two dubs. One of 'Ghost Town' and anoughter song called 'Let Us Unite' There great chilling music but dont really make the 2nd disc worth it.

The final Disc is called rarities. These are just versions of tracks on the other 2 discs. Some of them are good and some I could really do with out. Having said that, it's definatly worth a listen as it puts a different spin on some tracks.

All in all, for the price I payed, it was a bargen and a nice addition to my CD collection
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