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Track Listings
| 1. Who You Fighting For |
| 2. After Tonight |
| 3. Bling Bling |
| 4. Plenty More |
| 5. War Poem |
| 6. Sins Of The Fathers |
| 7. Good Situation |
| 8. Gotta Tell Someone |
| 9. Reasons |
| 10. One Woman Man |
| 11. I'll Be On My Way |
| 12. Kiss And Say Goodbye |
| 13. Things You Say You Love |
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At some indeterminate point in their now 25 year long history and with serenely inconspicuous efficiency, Birmingham's UB40 rose to a level of peerlessness as the first-family of British reggae. While they've absolutely nothing left to prove - save to those bored by their longevity - Who You Fighting For finds UB40 shouting more loudly than usual; the likelihood being - even at this autumnal stage of the band's career - that less partisan ears may be pricked by such refreshing spices as the Bhangra chorus of "Reasons" or even by more traditional summer reggae sweeteners as "Gotta Tell Someone" or the dark, philanderer-reformed ruminations of "One Woman Man". But the real reason why UB40 are raising their voices is Iraq, possibly the most upset they've been about anything since Maggie's iron grip on the keys of Number 10. While having the brass to call one tune "War Poem" - not the wisest thing to do if one wants to avoid the elicitation of disparaging comparisons with Wilfred Owen - doesn't bode well, UB40 reach for the shrewd invective on "Sins Of A Father", a well-written censure of Christian neo-Conservatism and oil lust. Sensibly, the lean skin-and-bone production and avoidance of MOR blandishments make UB40 seem meaner - and younger - than they have done in years. --Kevin Maidment
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For the last 25 years UB40 have given us reggae music that has made us dance and sit up and take notice of what has been going on in the world around us. I've spent the weekend listening to this album and for once there isn't a song on this album that I've umed and ahhed about. Every track on this album you can dance to. Every song tells a story of what is going on around us. The lyrics on the album are very politically charged, which is great beacuse the band seem to have truely returned to their roots and what brought them to the publics attention. Ali's voice sounds more mature and soulfull. The horn section sets the whole album alight in every tune and this gives the whole album an "old time Reggae feel". If you don't dance to tunes like 'Reasons', 'Who you fighting for?'and Sins of the father' then you truely have no rythum and you have no soul. This is an album that fans of the band will love and appreciate, it's full of up tempo reggae tunes that will brighten up your summer and put a smile on your face. The band have matured like a fine wine and as time goes on they get better and better.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By "liamj162"
Format:Audio CD
Having loved UB40 since I first bought "Signing Off" in 1980, I have purchased all of their albums. They remain my favourite band still. My fave albums were always "Signing Off", "Present Arms" & UB44. Notice all older material. Although I like all their other albums they all seemed to lack that warmth and freshness of those early days, perhaps becoming too overproduced & electronic. But I am glad to say - THIS RANKS WITH MY EARLY FAVES. What a stunning return to form. Everyone song & performance a winner. They are at the best I have heard in decades. Buy with confidence & enjoy. p.s It is well worth getting the special with the added DVD as it is worth the price of the CD alone.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Ali and the band have done it again..!! They never cease to amaze me and I really think this sounds so true to their sound. The album flows nicely and the DVD is a real nice touch. If you`re into UB40 then you wont be dissappointed. Just Buy It and enjoy..!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Political but correct..
I love this album!! Been listening to it for a few years now and still haven't tired of it. It is very much on the political side but then UB40 are known for raising issues of the... Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2008 by B. D. Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE... LOVE the new album!
I am a longtime UB40 fan and absolutely LOVE the new album! The sounds are soulful and inspiring.... My favs on the album are "Who You Fighting For? Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2006 by Jodie
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REASONS TO CHECK THIS OUT:-
IReasons you should hear this 1: they're the band that bring you fun.
Reasons you should hear this 2: they'll make you bright, if you're feeling blue... Read more
Reasons you should hear this 2: they'll make you bright, if you're feeling blue... Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2006 by "pontiacfirebird1"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Groovin'
If this album doesn't get you singing along and your feet tapping, you aint got no soul! So many potential hits on this, its hard to dislike any of the tracks. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2006
5.0 out of 5 stars
WhoYou Fighting For
There Back !!!
I have been a fan for many years.
Brilliant can't stop listening to it.
Can't wait to see them in December
I have been a fan for many years.
Brilliant can't stop listening to it.
Can't wait to see them in December
Published on 23 Aug 2005 by Mrs S J Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
An absolutely brilliant album. At last, UB40 seem to have returned to their roots and wrote some great thought provoking, political songs, whilst throwing in some beautiful love... Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2005 by "juliespliff2"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Back on top form !!
Have been a fan since the beginning. The last couple of albums left me wondering if they have passed their sell-by-date. My faith has now been restored! Read more
Published on 14 July 2005 by KC
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Songs, Great Album
I received this cd one week ago. I took it, I observed the box, I opened the cd tray of my sound system, play and... it is brilliant!! Read more
Published on 11 July 2005 by "luislaz"
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a cracker
What a cracking album, it's good to hear their new songs but even better to hear they haven't lost the feel of the old music, once you've listened to this album you won't take off... Read more
Published on 4 July 2005 by Mrs Susan Rooney
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasant surprise, worth a pop if your an old fan
I used to be a fan in the mid-late 80's so when I saw this I thought I'd give it a go. Very pleasantly surprised, some catchy tunes that even after a couple of plays your mumbling... Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2005 by Duncan Peebles
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