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  • Issued : 25 Mar 2002

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Genre : Rock & Pop Catalogue Number : 37697
Format : CD Label : Chrysalis
Issued : 25 Mar 2002 Item sourced from : Europe
Original Release Year : 1979   
Number of Discs : 1
Other : Remaster

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  • CD   Japan Edition   ¥1,500   Reissue Limited Edition CD   Released: 11 Jan 2012  
  • LP   EUR Edition   ¥2,720   Reissue Limited Edition LP (EUR Import)   Released: 16 Jun 2009  
  • SHM-CD   Japan Edition   ¥2,800   Reissue SHM-CD (Paper Jacket)   Released: 22 Dec 2010  

HMV Review

The Specials' self-titled debut sparked the Two-Tone movement in the late '70s. With well-chosen ska classics and Prince Buster-inspired originals, the band mixed political and social activism and blended punk's intensity with an infectious dance beat. The Specials is a landmark recording that, while very much a product of its time, hasn't really dated at all. Produced by Elvis Costello. [The album was reissued in 2002 with enhanced CD-Rom material.] ~ Chris Woodstra, Rovi

Credits

Lynval(Guitar),  Dick Cuthell(Horn),  Rico Rodriguez(Horn),  Dave Jordan(Engineer),  Elvis Costello(Producer),  Fredrick Hibbert(Composer),  Noel Summerville(Remastering),  R. Thomas(Composer),  R. Thompson(Composer),  Adrian Thrills(Sleeve Notes),  Carol Starr(Sleeve Art),  Chalkie Davies(Sleeve Art),  Nigel Reeve(Remastering Coordination)

Songs

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    1
    Message to You Rudy, A  (02:53)
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    2
    Do the Dog  (02:11)
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    3
    It's Up to You  (03:23)
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    4
    Nite Klub  (03:24)
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    5
    Doesn't Make It Alright  (03:25)
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    6
    Concrete Jungle  (03:18)
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    7
    Too Hot  (03:09)
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    8
    Monkey Man  (02:44)
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    9
    (Dawning of A) New Era  (02:26)
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    10
    Blank Expression  (02:44)
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    11
    Stupid Marriage  (03:50)
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    12
    Too Much Too Young  (06:05)
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    13
    Little Bitch  (02:32)
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    14
    You're Wondering Now  (05:08)
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    15
    You're Wondering Now

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  • ★★★★★ 

    キース  |  大阪  |  不明  |  12/March/2007

    スカのカッコよさを全世界に知らしめた1979年のファースト。初めて聴いた衝撃は忘れられないです。自分が思っていたスカとは違い、疾走感を伴った強靭なビートは新鮮で強烈なインパクトがありました。あとで知りましたがコステロのプロデュースとはビックリ!余談ですがこれを聴いて道を踏み外した奴が自分の周りには何人もいます(笑) モノクロの全員スーツ姿のジャケもCoolです!

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    21ヒッピーズ  |  福島県  |  不明  |  27/August/2006

    新たなファッションを伴いUKからやってきたスカバンドを当時ハードロックばかり聴いていた俺は眼中になかった。が今レビュー書いてる俺は?聴いてるてことだ

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  • ★★★★★ 

    優・友・遊  |  栃木県  |  不明  |  05/May/2006

    ツートン ジャケがたまらなくグーッ、ナイトクラブで踊る自分が見えてきそうな錯覚です、このアルバムは色褪せることなく永遠ものです(^^)v

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