Anthology
Bad Manners · 1989
87 min · 28 tracks · ska
A vibrant collection of ska rhythms, playful lyrics, and infectious energy that captures the essence of British ska revival.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious energy for dancing
- playful lyrics for sing-alongs
- dynamic mix of tempos
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- for lively gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective music
- avoid upbeat party atmospheres
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'Anthology' served as a comprehensive retrospective of Bad Manners' energetic ska sound following their rise to popularity in the early 1980s. This compilation showcased their evolution from their debut album 'Loonee Tunes!' in 1983 to becoming one of the leading bands in the ska genre during a time when they were enjoying significant commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madness· The Specials· Toots and the Maytals
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Bonanza Ska 2:46
- 2 Skinhead Love Affair 3:00
- 3 Big Five 3:40
- 4 Non Shrewd 2:22
- 5 Hey Little Girl 3:39
- 6 Buffalo Ska 3:53
- 7 Sally Brown 3:01
- 8 How Big Do You Love Me 3:22
- 9 Mafia 3:29
- 10 Baby Elephant Walk 2:03
- 11 Since You’ve Gone Away 3:39
- 12 Memory Train 3:05
- 13 Rocksteady Breakfast 4:15
- 14 Gonna Get Along Without You (Reggae version) 2:55
Disc 2
- 1 Echo 2:40
- 2 Walking in the Sunshine 3:26
- 3 Just a Feelings 2:48
- 4 Lip Up Fatty 3:00
- 5 Lorraine 4:01
- 6 Wooly Bully 2:15
- 7 Inner London Violence 4:06
- 8 Only Funkin’ 3:29
- 9 My Girl Lollypop 2:34
- 10 Samson and Delilah 2:51
- 11 The Magnificent Seven 2:47
- 12 Can Can 3:06
- 13 Ne‐Ne Na‐Na Na‐Na Nu‐Nu 1:43
- 14 Special Brew 3:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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