Top tracks — play these first
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Midnight Rider Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Getting Over the Storm — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching theme of overcoming hardship, blending poignant lyrics with an uplifting melody that exemplifies UB40's signature sound.
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Crying Time — This cover of a classic song showcases UB40's knack for reinterpreting material, transforming it into a reggae-inflected lament that resonates with the emotional weight of lost love.
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How Will I Get Through This One — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics and soulful delivery, reflecting personal struggles with vulnerability that highlight the band's evolution post-Campbell.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening experience
- soothing sounds for introspection
- heartfelt storytelling through ballads
- even pacing for thoughtful engagement
- for quiet afternoon moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party vibes
- wanting instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows UB40's adaptability and resilience after lineup changes.
- Themes
- emotional resilience· personal struggle· post-Ali Campbell transition
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Getting Over the Storm is UB40's first studio album since the departure of founding member Ali Campbell in 2008. This album marks a significant transition for the band as they sought to redefine their sound and maintain relevance in contemporary music while honoring their roots in reggae.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steel Pulse· Toots and the Maytals· Jimmy Cliff
Tracklist
- 1 Midnight Rider Start here 4:09
- 2 I’m Pretty Sure That’s Just What’s Killing Me 4:37
- 3 Getting Over the Storm 3:26
- 4 Blue Bilet Doux 3:27
- 5 If You Ever Have Forever in Mind 4:24
- 6 Crying Time 3:15
- 7 How Will I Get Through This One 4:10
- 8 He’ll Have to Go 4:17
- 9 Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain 3:26
- 10 I Did What I Did 3:14
- 11 On the Other Hand 3:50
- 12 How Can Poor Men Stand Such Times and Live 4:43
- 13 I Didn’t Know That I 4:45
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Welcome to Jamrock
Damian Marley
Shares emotional storytelling and a blend of reggae with contemporary influences.
Amid the Noise and Haste
SOJA
Combines reflective lyrics with a soothing reggae-pop sound, focusing on personal and social themes.
Love Is My Religion
Ziggy Marley
Maintains a similar uplifting vibe with themes of love and resilience in a reggae-pop framework.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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