Album Notes: Reggae veterans UB40 return with the follow-up to 2005's 'Who You Fighting For'. 'TwentyFourSeven' is vintage UB40; Rootsy reggae grooves with laid back bass lines and an uplifting horn section provide the backing for Ali Campbell's smooth, catchy melodies. Maxi Priest and DJ Rapper Truth feature on 'Dance Until the Morning Light', which contains a Desmond Dekker sample and is included along with 'Lost And Found' as a double A-side single. UB40 sound as fresh and vibrant as they ever did.
Titles on disc 1
1.: End Of War
2.: Lost And Found
3.: Dance Until The Morning Light - UB40 & Maxi Priest/DJ Rapper Truth
4.: This Is How It Is
5.: Rainbow Nation
6.: Here We Go Again
7.: I Shot The Sheriff
9.: Once Around
8.: Oh America (extended version) - UB40 & 1 Love/Rasa Don
10.: Slow Down
11.: I'll Be Back
12.: Instant Radical Change Of Perception
13.: It's All In The Game - UB40 & Duncan Campbell
Advantages: An excellent listen Disadvantages: None
...I am totally obsessed with UB40 and own nearly all of there albums, this being one of them, if you like reggae and rap this is definately for you. It has a mixture of all their original songs, like red wine and chrieo baby, all the songs are excellent some of them are of UB40 tunes with UB40 rapping over them, I know it sounds tacky but the way it is done is so good, you really need to listen to it, although if you do not own it you may have a job trying to get old of it as I do not think they are sold anymore. Again I can't rave enough about this tape I have even just put it on to listen to. Brings back some memories. One of the best is the song If it happens again with rapping over it....
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...ub40 labour of love 1-3 the platinum collection is one of best albums i've brought. all three cds have the some of the best songs from ub40. there are thirty eight tracks on this album which mean theres a couple of hours of listening to one of the best bands in reggae.i listen to this album more than any of the other albums i have from the ub40 collection as i listen to this album at least every week.personally i think ub40 are one of the best reggae bands to come out of birmingham anyway. as they have songs you can listen to whatever your mood. people should listen to this kind of music more as you hardly hear it any more. so if your a fan of reggae and ub40 this album is a must have....
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Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful
Advantages: Really good fresh album, great for fans or any pop/reggae fan Disadvantages: None
...I am a long time UB40 fan, I have many albums and have been to several concerts. I like them as they are different, their songs are uplifting and different to the usual poppy love mush or techno garble. Ali Campbell has an amazing voice. The band are musically talented. I got this album as soon as I could!
It is the sort of album where you like one or two on first listen and are soon addicted to most. Ali Campbell is lead vocalist on most of the tracks, but there is some input from other band members and guests. I also believe at least one track (12) is a cover. ALL the songs on this album are pretty darn good. Musically it is a fine album. Here are the tracks-my views in capitals.
1. Who You Fighting For - VERY GOOD SINGLE RELEASE
2. After Tonight -NICE SONG
3. Bling Bling - CATCHY AFTER A FEW LISTENS
4. Plenty More...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful
somewhat helpful 28.01.2006
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