Forging Ahead
Bad Manners · 1982
78 min · 22 tracks · ska
A vibrant mélange of ska rhythms and playful lyrics, reflecting a carefree party atmosphere.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- carefree party atmosphere
- dynamic progression with peaks
- short, engaging tracks
- playful and vibrant energy
- wave-like pacing
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 1, 1982, 'Forging Ahead' was Bad Manners' third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort, 'Looney Tunes'. At this point in their career, the band was gaining traction in the UK ska revival scene, having established themselves as a prominent act with their energetic sound and humorous stage presence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madness· The Specials· Toots and the Maytals
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Salad Bar 2:52
- 2 Tonight Is Your Night 3:25
- 3 Samson and Delilah (Biblical version) 5:16
- 4 Exodus 2:45
- 5 Got No Brains 3:49
- 6 Rose of Italy 3:35
- 7 My Girl Lollipop (extended Lick mix) 5:00
- 8 Falling Out of Love 3:24
- 9 Seventh Heaven 3:28
- 10 Educating Marmelade 3:16
- 11 What’s Up Crazy Pup 1:57
- 12 Your 3:52
- 13 Psychedelic Eric 3:38
- 14 Flashpoint 3:48
- 15 Ben E. Wriggle (remix) 6:07
- 16 My Girl Lollipop (7″ single version) 2:45
- 17 Samson and Delilah (7″ single version) 3:33
- 18 Good Honest Man 2:13
- 19 Your (instrumental version) 3:28
- 20 That’ll Do Nicely 2:53
- 21 Monster Love (dub) 2:59
- 22 That’ll Do Nicely (Express version) 4:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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