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A Real Labour of Love

UB40 · 2018

72 min · 16 tracks · reggae · dub music

A vibrant celebration of reggae rhythms infused with heartfelt melodies and smooth vocal harmonies.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady grooves for relaxed vibes
  • heartfelt melodies for emotional connection
  • celebratory rhythms for joyful moments
  • smooth harmonies for easy listening
  • gradual build for engaged enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2018, 'A Real Labour of Love' is UB40's first studio album in five years, following their 2013 album 'Getting Over the Storm'. The band, known for popularizing reggae music in the UK since their debut in the early 1980s, returned to their roots with this album, showcasing their enduring appeal and dedication to the genre.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Making Love 4:12
  • 2 She Loves Me Now 4:31
  • 3 Strive 4:42
  • 4 Here I Come 3:41
  • 5 Telephone Love / Rumours 7:52
  • 6 How Could I Leave 6:01
  • 7 Ebony Eyes 3:39
  • 8 Hush Darling 4:41
  • 9 Hard Times 4:42
  • 10 Moving Away 3:35
  • 11 International Herb 3:23
  • 12 A Place in the Sun 4:51
  • 13 Tune In 4:21
  • 14 Once Ago 3:45
  • 15 In the Rain 4:13
  • 16 Under Me Sleng Teng 4:21

What to play next

For the Many
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For the Many

2019
Getting Over the Storm
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Getting Over the Storm

2013
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