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Magnetism: the Very Best of Bad Manners

Bad Manners | Format: Audio CD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (13 Nov 2000)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Warner
  • ASIN: B000053HKW
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 72,456 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Put in Your Finger and Pull out a Plum... 29 Sep 2005
By Gareth Waterman VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
One day I'll get around to compiling my first Amazon list. It'll be entitled: 'Music you can have on in the car to entertain small children that doesn't drive you out of your tree' or something like that. This album will come pretty close to the top of the list, along with They Might Be Giants and lots of the Trojan Ska box sets.

Of course all the Bad Manners favourites are here - and in their original Magnet Records productions too - without a duff track in sight, but the bonus is in hearing the breadth of stuff they recorded which should serve to remind us just how good they were. However much they may have been regarded as a novelty first time around (thanks to Special Brew and My Girl Lollipop), they also recorded tracks like Inner London Violence and Just A Feeling which would have graced any Specials album. So, whether you're after quality tunes, nostalgia or just something everyone will like - and which doesn't make you cringe - this will do nicely, Sir.

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars SO MANY SKA GEMS ARE FINALLY ON C.D. 10 Feb 2004
By Mr. G. L. Lowe
Format:Audio CD
For people who have browsed the Bad Manners section of Amazon before, you may think my review title odd: finally on CD?
Well, there have been compilations before of Buster and Co's stuff, but the material tended to be either live or re-recorded tracks. These songs are the original Magnet Records cuts.
And I was surprised at how many I recognised. Of course songs like Can Can and Special Brew are perminantly embedded in my brain but Buena Sera and Walking In The Sunshine have been re-awakened. Only real qualm is I liked the group but their tendancy towards cover versions is pretty much in evidence here. Pity, because their own tunes are some of the best on here.
All in all, if you have any affection for Buster Bloodvessell and his eight-man crew, you could do worse than to purchase this lovely item!
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE FOR ALL FANS OF SKA MUSIC 16 Nov 2000
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Buster Bloodvessel and bad manners are the stuff of legends and this compilation pays testament to the great band they were and in fact still are. all of their hits are included on this cd, the can can, lip up fatty, lorraine, special brew and all the other faves. buy this album and relive their heydays of the 80's and have a lot of fun besides, tell all your freinds and party on to the real fat sound of bad manners. kopki lula london
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This'll do nicely 13 Dec 2008
By Mr. M. Bloomfield
Format:Audio CD
Bad Manners were stereotyped as the novelty act of the 2-Tone period, but if you listen to this album you'll struggle to understand why.

Here is an album of fantastic music, of solid music, music you can dance to, music you can listen to again and again, with just that little edge of stupidity to it.

This CD is full of classics: two top-fives, two top-tens, some top-twenties, top-forties, and of the tracks that didn't make the top-forty - like Samson And Delilah or That'll Do Nicely - you'll find excellent examples of a band pushing themselves and growing in inspiration. It would have been great to have been given the lyrics (does anybody know what he sings on That'll Do Nicely?), and the TV themes Educating Marmalade and Your (from Hold Tight!) could have been included, but these are minor quibbles.

This is NOT a re-mix or a live album. These are the originals. Buy this record!

Sad songs? - Well I've heard too many...!
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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Me like! 20 July 2001
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This band is brilliant live. That has to be said, and I don't think you can fully appreciate Bad Manners without seeing them live. Having said that, the reaction to these songs is one of intense laughter. Buster Bloodvessel is funny, and these songs (especially "Lorraine", "Special Brew" and "Can Can") reflect the sense of humour excellently. Buy this CD now. It really is superb.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars these boots were made for dancing 21 Dec 2000
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
bad manners are back and busters still larger than life ! as of wednesday december 20 bristol fleece&firkin mighty fine show.this cd is nearly all of the bands back catalogue from magnet records the band first record label it is a shame that the cd's track listing is not in order of the singles being released but never mind it wont stop you from pullin on yer boots and putting on your braces and giving it some good old moon stomping this cd also includes some tracks lifted from the vinyl records namelywooly bully magnificent7 tequila inner london violence echo 4+2(the song that introduces buster to the sea of bald heads in the crowd)if you get the chance see them live do so you'll never forget it !!!!! this cd is a must have
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4 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars the best drunken anthems in the world....ever 22 Mar 2001
By d.s.smith@durham.ac.uk
Format:Audio CD
i was always a big fan of ska but i never really appreciated this lot until i had seen them live. your money would definitely be better spent on a ticket if they're near you, but if you want an album of daft drinking songs, you cant go wrong here.
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