Anthology
Bad Manners · 1989
87 min · 28 tracks · ska
A vibrant collection of ska tracks that blend playful melodies with energetic rhythms, showcasing the genre's infectious spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lip Up Fatty — This track exemplifies Bad Manners' signature upbeat style and catchy chorus, making it a defining anthem of the ska revival.
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Special Brew — Known for its infectious rhythm and humorous lyrics about a beloved drink, this song highlights the band's playful approach to songwriting.
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Walking in the Sunshine — This track showcases a more melodic side of the band while maintaining their energetic vibe, resonating well with audiences both then and now.
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
- prefer slow, introspective music
- avoid upbeat party atmospheres
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, Anthology captures Bad Manners during their resurgence after a hiatus following their commercial peak in the early '80s. This compilation features hits and fan favorites from their earlier albums, illustrating their role as key figures in the UK ska revival movement and their ability to re-engage audiences.
- 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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