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From Amazon.co.uk
The beat that got a generation dancing and brought ska back into the public eye. Produced by Elvis Costello, then still a boy wonder himself, the album built on the sound of the Specials' first two singles, and gave the world its first extended look at Two Tone. Inspired writing and arranging (much of it down to founder Jerry Dammers) with Terry Hall as the laconic front man made for a perfect combination, the riddim of ska and the speed of punk. As a testament to its power, two decades haven't lessened its impact. --Chris Nickson

Album Details
UK 2002 remastered reissue of the British ska revivalist's 1979 album. Includes ECD section containing 2 promotional videos 'Gangsters' & 'Too Much Too Young'. Produced by Elvis Costello.

Album Description
Digitally Remastered for the First Time with the Help of Founding Member/Keyboardist Jerry Dammers. Originally Produced by Elvis Costello. Includes Extended Sleeve Notes and an Enhanced Section featuring the Video of 'gangsters' (A Black and White Promo) and Colour Footage of 'too Much Too Young' Performed Live in Concert. This was the Watershed Album of the Late 70's/Early 80's Ska Movement and Universal Reviews Helped the Whole Trend Explode. Unlike Ub40, Specials (Et Al) were Frenetic, Hyped Up and Energy Driven. In Addition, the Song Lyrics were Filled with Humour and Dealt with Social Issues and Politics of the Time with a Frankness Not Heard from Others. For Fanatics, the Versionof 'too Much Too Young' is Indeed the Full Six Minute Version, Unlike the Mysteriously Edited Version Found on the Us Version of the Album!

"More Specials [2002 Remaster]" CD

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The Specials followed up their classic Elvis Costello-produced debut with 1980's More Specials, arguably an even better record than its predecessor. This time, head honcho Jerry Dammers revised the "it's trad Dad" ska approach, drawing on a diverse range of musical influences, in particular easy listening, exotica and jazzy soundtracks. Fundamentally, Dammers ditched Channel 1 for Radio 2. Although certain sections of the band were as non-plussed as their record company Chrysalis, and much of the album failed to translate live, commercially the LP proved a success. The first half consists of familiar, ska-inspired tracks, the best of which are the lilting "Do Nothing" and "Man At C&A", an eerie paean to nuclear paranoia and obvious precursor to "Ghost Town".

Dammers neo-lounge direction dominates the second half of More Specials. Despite the Latin percussion, flamenco flourishes and vibe effects, the overall mood is bleak, personified by the woozy, council lad lament "Sterotypes". 20 years ahead of it's time, More Specials is a must have; this remastered, digitally enhanced version features the videos to "Rat Race" and "Ghost Town".--Chris King

Album Details
UK 2002 remastered reissue of the British ska revivalist's 1980 album. Includes ECD section containing 2 promotional videos 'Ghost Town' & 'Rat Race'.

Album Description
Digitally Remastered for the First Time with the Help of Founding Member/Keyboardist Jerry Dammers. Includes Extended Sleeve Notes and an Enhanced Section featuring the Videos of 'ghost Town' and 'rat Race' (Both Colour Promos).

"Too Much Too Young: The Gold Collection" CD

Album Details
Budget-priced 1996 compilation on EMI featuring all of the outstanding ska band's best for 2 Tone. 16 tracks, including 'Too Much Too Young' (Extended Mix), 'Monkey Man', 'Enjoy Yourself', 'Man At C&A', 'Little Bitch', 'Rat Race', 'Do The Dog', 'Blank Expression', 'A Message To You Rudy', & '(Dawning Of A) New Era'.

"BBC Sessions" CD

Album Details
16 digitally remastered tracks from the legendary British ska revivalists' sessions for the BBC between 1979-1983. Includes 'Gangsters', 'Too Much Too Young', 'Concrete Jungle', 'Monkey Man', 'Rat Race', 'Stereotype', 'Blank Expression' and 'You're Wondering Now'. 1998 EMI Records release.

Album Description
16 Tracks, Including Versions of 'Gangsters', 'Too Music Too Young', 'Stereotype'.

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