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Track Listings
| 1. Tyler |
| 2. King |
| 3. 12 Bar |
| 4. Burden Of Shame |
| 5. Adella |
| 6. I Think It's Going To Rain Today |
| 7. 25% |
| 8. Food For Thought |
| 9. Little By Little |
| 10. Signing Off |
| 11. Madam Medusa |
| 12. Strange Fruit |
| 13. Reefer Madness |
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
before they settled into a blander niche, ub40 were a mighty british reggae band with the avowed intention of bringing dub into the charts and the mainstream. how they succeeded! tyler, king, food for thought and burden of shame were heartfelt political statements of their time set to infectious grooves,weird echoey dubs and ali`s unique vocals. the standout track has to be "madam medusa" which is the finest anti-thatcher record ever(they encored with it at glastonbury 1983 a few days after the tories election victory, introducing it as more relevant than ever), almost 13 minutes long with one of the longest and most atmospheric dubs ever committed to record- simply outstanding and worth the price of the cd on it`s own. signing off is simply one of the finest reggae albums ever made,totally unique and never bettered- buy it.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is my favourite UB40 album, it sounds as though they're playing in your living room, very rootsy and Earl on Bass in pumping it very loudly. I truely believe that this album ranks alongside all-time reggae classics from Marley, Dennis Brown. This album opened up the way for a lot of artists in the UK to follow suite. Ali's voice sounds excellent and the band as a whole sound raw and full of genuine energy. There are so many highlights on this album (every instrumental for instance), but if I was forced to pick just one, it would have to be the fantastic King - a moving tribute to Martin Luthur King.
38 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The first album, complete with the contents of the free ep record that was slipped in with the original LP.
A reminder of what a great band this was before it became the Reggae equivalent of Status Quo.
Fabulous songs beautifully presented. All that lush saxaphone riffing and passion.
A mighty rhythm machine. The only UB40 album you need.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Class Album
I listened to this album when I was in my early teens, it opened my eyes to a whole different genre of music. I only ever bought this on cassette tape. Read more
Published 2 months ago by the-rube
Absolutely top drawer
I have just been listening to this again after a long time away and feel compelled to add my five star review alongside the other connoisseurs of fine reggae assembled on this... Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. E. Bentley
Their Finest LP
This, their debut LP, is their finest work with a less polished, organic sound. UB40 version one can be thought of as: Signing off, Present Arms, Present Arms in Dub, UB44, Live,... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dauphin
UB40 at there best!!!
Fantastic CD brought back so many memories from years ago. Would fully recommend this to anyone who wants to hear UB40 at there very best
Published 3 months ago by JackienCarl
A masterpiece
This is a masterpiece of a recording and an important milestone in the history of British music. UB40's best album. Their later output is very bland by comparison.
Published 3 months ago by John G
Just How good is This?
There is a lot of criticism, not entirely justified, that UB40 became the reggae band for people who don't like reggae. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Driza
The best UB40 album made...
Sick to death of all the various 'greatest hit' albums that UB40 have churned out over the year? Get this - classic tracks such as 'King' etc etc! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Crashers
great old sound
if you like the early sound off ub40 this is the album to buy. the saxaphone and reggae beat is very predominent.
Published 8 months ago by iain
food for thought
after going to see them again... i just had to have the cd and dvd to watch and listen to whenever.. it was great to see all the old videos.
Published 8 months ago by blackwidow
Enjoyed this great re-issue
This is a treasure trove of UB-40 from when they were very innovative and interesting.
The songs are captivating at times and seductive at other moments. Read more
The songs are captivating at times and seductive at other moments. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Bring_back_the_60s
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