Blue Plate Specials Live cover

Blue Plate Specials Live

The Specials · 1999

42 min · 15 tracks · new wave · ska

A vibrant live recording that captures the raw energy and infectious rhythm of ska and new wave.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of energetic fun
  • crowd-pleasing sing-along moments
  • danceable rhythms for gatherings
  • quick-paced tracks for parties
  • vibrant live atmosphere captured

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, drawn-out listening
  • seek long, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Blue Plate Specials Live' marks The Specials' first live album, showcasing their enduring influence on the ska revival. By this time, the band had seen various lineup changes since their initial success in the late 1970s and early 1980s, making this album a nostalgic yet fresh reminder of their impact on British music.
Stylistic neighbors
Madness· The Selecter· Bad Manners

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gangsters 2:32
  • 2 Do the Dog 2:13
  • 3 Stupid Marriage 4:33
  • 4 Nite Klub 3:16
  • 5 Too Much Too Young 2:02
  • 6 Little Bitch 2:44
  • 7 Skinhead Moonstomp 2:42
  • 8 Concrete Jungle 3:15
  • 9 Rock & Roll Nightmare 1:59
  • 10 Look but Don't Touch 4:23
  • 11 It's Up to You 3:00
  • 12 Jay Walker 3:10
  • 13 (Dawning of a) New Era 2:41
  • 14 Blank Expression 2:07
  • 15 Wake Up 1:36

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