Specials (album) by The Specials
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Specials is an album by The Specials. It is ranked number 474 in the overall greatest album chart with a total rank score of 2,417 from 106 greatest album charts.
Specials is ranked number 9 in the best albums of 1979 and number 122 in the best albums of the 1970s.
In total, there are 4 music albums by The Specials which appear in the greatest album charts and Specials is ranked as the best.
There are 5 comments for this album from BestEverAlbums.com members and Specials has an average rating of 78 out of 100 (from 156 votes). Please log in or register to leave a comment or assign a rating.
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Specials track list
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| 1. | A Message To You Rudy | 82/100 (17 votes) |   | |
| 2. | Do The Dog | 80/100 (10 votes) | | |
| 3. | It's Up To You | 79/100 (9 votes) | | |
| 4. | Nite Klub | 80/100 (11 votes) | | |
| 5. | Doesn't Make It Alright | 79/100 (9 votes) | | |
| 6. | Concrete Jungle | 80/100 (10 votes) | | |
| 7. | Too Hot | 78/100 (8 votes) | | |
| 8. | Monkey Man | 79/100 (10 votes) | | |
| 9. | (Dawning Of A) New Era | 79/100 (9 votes) | | |
| 10. | Blank Expression | 78/100 (9 votes) | | |
| 11. | Stupid Marriage | 79/100 (9 votes) | | |
| 12. | Too Much Too Young | 79/100 (13 votes) | | |
| 13. | Little Bitch | 79/100 (9 votes) | | |
| 14. | You're Wondering Now | 80/100 (10 votes) | |
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The sound of late 70's Britain.
lancashirearab 06/23/2012 05:56If you want to know what it was like growing up in Britain in the late 70s early 80s, this album paints a clear picture of some of the aspects of city life. I never went to see them when they played the Caird Hall in Dundee and I regret it.
Possible the best example of ska ever. The Specials bridged the gap between the raw energy of 70s punk and the energetic vibe of what would become 80s ska. The Specials had a great musical engine but also provided a social commentary different from many of the bands at the time. You can here some touches of their influence in punk that came later and more obviously in the new wave ska to follow.
Classic Ska but with the anger of punk. Social injustice drips out of every song... a fantastic album. 'You're wondering now' will serenade me into my grave!
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