The Specials - The Best Of The Specials album flac
Performer: The SpecialsTitle: The Best Of The Specials
Style: Ska, Rocksteady
Released: 2008
Country: Europe
MP3 album: 1420 mb
FLAC album: 1584 mb
Rating: 4.4
Other formats: MMF MP4 APE MOD AUD WAV DXD
Genre: Rock / Reggae
The real meat of the collection is that CD of 20 hits and staples, the songs that made the Specials one of the most vital bands of the early '80s: all the early singles - "Gangsters," "Ghost Town," "Message to You Rudy," "Nite Klub" - but also "Rat Race," "Stereotypes," "What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend," "Racist. Friend," and "Nelson Mandela
Embarrassed By You. The Specials. Vote For Me. Guilty 'Til Proved Innocent! The Specials. Or Less: The Specials Live. BBC in Concert (15 December 1979). Ghost Town - Greatest Hits. 2009 Re-Recorded, Remastered Versions. Relaxing & Romantic Pop Songs - Best Love Album.
British Ska-Punk Legends the Specials Return in Top Form on ‘Encore’. On this iteration, their numbers have been winnowed significantly: r Dammers and singer Neville Staple are out of the picture; drummer John Bradbury and trombonist Rico Rodriguez died within months of each other in 2015. But with signpost singers Terry Hall and Lynval Golding in place, and Horace Panter holding down the bass lines, the classic sound is fairly intact, as is the spirit. The latter seems more to the point, as the set opens with stylistic curveballs
British 2-Tone icons The Specials have announced their first album of new music in 20 years. Entitled Encore, the new album is due out on 1 February 2019 and it follows 2001’s Conquering Ruler. It also features the group’s first original material since 1998’s Guilty ’til Proven Innocent! Encore also marks the return of original lead vocalist Terry Hall, who entered the studio with the band for the first time since 1981’s classic ‘Ghost Town’. Originally known as The Coventry Automatics, The Specials formed in Coventry in 1977. Combining ska, reggae and rocksteady with punk energy, the band helped pioneer the 2-Tone sound and they enjoyed considerable success in the late 1979s and early ‘80s. In 1980, ‘Too Much Too Young’, the lead track on their The Special AKA Live! EP, reached No. 1 in the UK.
The Specials, also known as The Special AKA, are an English 2 Tone and ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry. After some early changes, the first stable lineup of the group consisted of Terry Hall and Neville Staple on vocals, Lynval Golding and Roddy Radiation on guitars, Horace Panter on bass, Jerry Dammers on keyboards, John Bradbury on drums, and Dick Cuthell and Rico Rodriguez on horns. Their music combines a "danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude".
Tracklist Hide Credits
| On CD | |||
| CD-1 | –The Special A.K.A.* | GangstersProducer – The Special A.K.A.*Written-By – J. Dammers* |
2:48 |
| CD-2 | –The Specials Feat. Rico* | A Message To You RudyEngineer – Dave JordanProducer – Elvis CostelloWritten-By – R. Thompson* |
2:53 |
| CD-3 | –The Specials | Nite Klub (Album Version)Backing Vocals – Chrissie HyndeEngineer – Dave JordanProducer – Elvis CostelloWritten-By – J. Dammers*, The Specials |
3:23 |
| CD-4 | –The Specials | Concrete JungleEngineer – Dave JordanProducer – Elvis CostelloWritten-By – R. Radiation* |
3:19 |
| CD-5 | –The Special A.K.A.* | Too Much Too Young (Live)Producer – Dave Jordan, Jerry DammersWritten-By – J. Dammers*Written-By [Ack. To] – L. Chalmers* |
2:06 |
| CD-6 | –The Specials | Blank ExpressionEngineer – Dave JordanProducer – Elvis CostelloWritten-By – J. Dammers*, The Specials |
2:42 |
| CD-7 | –The Specials | Doesn't Make It AlrightEngineer – Dave JordanProducer – Elvis CostelloWritten-By – D. Goldberg*, J. Dammers*Written-By [Uncredited] – Mark Harrison |
3:25 |
| CD-8 | –The Specials | Rude Boys Outa JailProducer – Dave JordanWritten-By – L. Golding*, N. Staples*, H. Gentleman* |
2:39 |
| CD-9 | –The Specials | Rat RaceProducer – Dave JordanWritten-By – R. Radiation* |
3:10 |
| CD-10 | –The Specials | Man At C&AEngineer – Dave Jordan, Jeremy (The Blade) Allom*Producer – Dave Jordan, Jerry DammersWritten-By – J. Dammers*, T. Hall* |
3:36 |
| CD-11 | –The Specials Feat. Rico* With The Ice Rink String Sounds | Do Nothing (Single Version)Producer – Dave JordanWritten-By – L. Golding* |
3:41 |
| CD-12 | –The Specials | Stereotypes/Stereotypes Pt 2Engineer – Dave Jordan, Jeremy (The Blade) Allom*Producer – Dave Jordan, Jerry DammersWritten-By [Stereotypes Pt 2] – N. Staples*Written-By [Stereotypes] – J. Dammers* |
7:24 |
| CD-13 | –The Specials | International Jet Set (Album Version)Engineer – Dave Jordan, Jeremy (The Blade) Allom*Producer – Dave Jordan, Jerry DammersWritten-By – J. Dammers* |
5:37 |
| CD-14 | –The Specials | Friday Night, Saturday MorningEngineer – J. Rivers*Producer – John CollinsWritten-By – T. Hall* |
3:34 |
| CD-15 | –The Specials | Why?Engineer – J. Rivers*Producer – John CollinsWritten-By – L. Golding* |
2:56 |
| CD-16 | –The Specials | Ghost Town (Full Version)Engineer – J. Rivers*Producer – John CollinsWritten-By – J. Dammers* |
6:01 |
| CD-17 | –The Special AKA | What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend (Album Version)Mixed By – Jeremy GreenProducer – Dick CuthellWritten-By – J. Dammers* |
4:50 |
| CD-18 | –The Special AKA | Racist Friend (Single Version)Engineer [Executive] – Dick CuthellProducer, Arranged By – Jerry DammersWritten-By – D. Cuthell*, J. Dammers*, J. Bradbury* |
4:02 |
| CD-19 | –The Special AKA | War Crimes (The Crime Remains The Same) (Single Version)Engineer [Executive] – Dick CuthellProducer, Arranged By – Jerry DammersWritten-By – J. Dammers* |
4:03 |
| CD-20 | –The Special AKA | Nelson Mandela (Album Version)Producer – Elvis CostelloWritten-By – J. Dammers* |
4:15 |
| On DVD | |||
| On Video | |||
| DVD-1 | –The Special AKA | GangstersFilm Director – Keef Written-By – J. Dammers* |
2:54 |
| DVD-2 | –The Specials Featuring Rico* | A Message To You RudyFilm Director – Martin Baker Written-By – R. Thompson* |
2:46 |
| DVD-3 | –The Special AKA | Too Much Too Young (Live)Film Director – Martin Baker Written-By – J. Dammers*, The Specials |
2:05 |
| DVD-4 | –The Specials | Rat RaceFilm Director – Martin Baker Written-By – R. Radiation* |
3:10 |
| DVD-5 | –The Specials | Do NothingWritten-By – L. Golding* |
3:20 |
| DVD-6 | –The Specials | Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think) (Live)Written-By – Sigman*, Madison* |
3:57 |
| DVD-7 | –The Specials | Ghost TownFilm Director – Barney BubblesWritten-By – J. Dammers* |
3:40 |
| On Film | |||
| DVD-8 | –The Special AKA | Bright LightsFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – D. Cuthell*, J. Dammers*, J. Bradbury*, S. Campbell* |
3:45 |
| DVD-9 | –The Special AKA | The Lonely CrowdFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – J. Dammers*, J. Shipley*, S. Campbell* |
3:52 |
| DVD-10 | –The Special AKA | HouseboundFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – J. Dammers* |
4:15 |
| DVD-11 | –The Special AKA | AlcoholFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – J. Dammers* |
4:56 |
| DVD-12 | –The Special AKA | Racist FriendFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – D. Cuthell*, J. Dammers*, J. Bradbury* |
3:29 |
| DVD-13 | –The Special AKA | War CrimesFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – J. Dammers* |
4:02 |
| DVD-14 | –The Special AKA | Nelson MandelaFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – J. Dammers* |
4:05 |
| DVD-15 | –The Special AKA | Break Down The DoorFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – J. Dammers*, J. Bradbury*, S. Campbell* |
2:51 |
| DVD-16 | –The Special AKA | What I Like Most About You Is Your GirlfriendFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – J. Dammers* |
4:29 |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed From – BBC Worldwide
- Manufactured By – EMI Music Japan Inc
- Distributed By – EMI Music Japan Inc
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Chrysalis Records Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – BBC
- Copyright (c) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Published By – Plangent Visions Music Ltd.
- Published By – Carlin Music Corp.
- Published By – Warner Chappell Music Ltd.
- Engineered At – T.W. Studios
- Engineered At – Woodbine Studios
- Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios
- Designed At – The Red Room
Credits
- Compiled By – Jerry Dammers, Nigel Reeve
- Coordinator [Project Co-ordinated By, With A Nod To] – Rob Owen
- Coordinator [Project Co-ordinated By] – Jo Brooks, Nigel Reeve
- Design – Darren Evans , The Red Room
- Mastered By – Jerry Dammers, Sean Magee
- Producer [Dvd Produced By] – Abbey Road Interactive
- Technician [Audio For Dvd Resynching] – Andy Walter*
Notes
"Rude Boys Outa Jail" is titled on CD as "Rude Buoys Outa Jail"Mastered at Abbey Road Studios, London, November 2002.
CD-1 Single released 28th July, 1979 on 2 Tone catalogue number CHS TT 1 ℗ 1979
CD-2 Single released 27th October, 1979 on 2 Tone catalogue number CHS TT 5 Digital remaster ℗ 2002
CD-3, CD-4, CD-6, CD-7 Taken from the album Specials Digital remaster ℗ 2002
CD-5 Single released on 26th January, 1980 2 Tone catalogue number CHS TT7 ℗ 1980
CD-8, CD-9 Single released on 24th May, 1980 2 Tone catalogue number CHS TT 11 ℗ 1980
CD-10, CD-12, CD-13 Taken from the album More Specials Digital remaster ℗ 2002
CD-11 Single released on 13th December, 1980 2 Tone catalogue number CHS TT 16 ℗ 1980
CD-14 to CD-16 Single releaed on 20th June, 1981 2 Tone Chatalogue number CHS TT 17 ℗ 1981
CD-17, CD-20 Taken from the album In The Studio Digital remaster ℗ 2002
CD-18 Single released on 3rd September, 1983 2 Tone catalogue number CHS TT 25 ℗ 1983
CD-19 Single released on 22nd November, 1982 2 Tone catalogue number CHS TT 23 ℗ 1982
DVD-1, DVD-2 ℗ 1979 The copyright in this audio and audio visual compilation is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd.
DVD-3, DVD-4, DVD-6 ℗ 1980 The copyright in this audio and audio visual compilation is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd.
DVD-5 Recorded for Top Of The Pops on 18th December, 1980. ℗ 1980 BBC The copyright in this sound recording is owned by BBC Worldwide Ltd. Licensed courtesy of BBC Worldwide
DVD-7 ℗ 1981 The copyright in this audio and audio visual compilation is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd.
DVD-8, DVD-12 ℗ 1983 The copyright in this audio and audio visual compilation is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd.
DVD-9 to DVD-11, DVD-14 to DVD-16 ℗ 1984 The copyright in this audio and audio visual compilation is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd.
DVD-13 ℗ 1982 The copyright in this audio and audio visual compilation is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd.
CD-1, CD3 to CD20, DVD-1, DVD-3 to DVD-5, DVD-7 to DVD-16: Plangent Visions Music Ltd.
CD-2 & DVD-2: Carlin Music Corp.
DVD-6: Warner Chappell Music Ltd.
℗ 2008 The copyright in this audio and audio visual compilation is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd.
© 2008 EMI Records Ltd.
DVD info:
DVD 5
Duration: 57:53
Audio: LPCM Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Colour/Black & White
Region: 0
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRTV 20082, 50999 520398 2 9, 5099952039829 | The Specials | The Best Of The Specials (CD, Comp, RM + DVD-V, PAL) | Chrysalis, EMI, EMI | CHRTV 20082, 50999 520398 2 9, 5099952039829 | Europe | 2008 |
| RP2-544795 | The Specials | The Best Of The Specials (CD, Comp) | Chrysalis, Two-Tone Records | RP2-544795 | US | 2014 |
| none | The Specials | The Best Of The Specials (CDr, Comp) | EMI | none | Europe | 2003 |
| CRTTVX1143 | The Specials | The Best Of The Specials (2xLP, Comp) | Two-Tone Records | CRTTVX1143 | Europe | 2019 |
| none | The Specials | The Best Of The Specials (CD, Comp, Promo + DVD-V, Promo, PAL) | Chrysalis | none | Europe | 2008 |
