Gosh It's ... Bad Manners
Bad Manners · 1981
58 min · 18 tracks · ska
A buoyant mix of upbeat ska rhythms and playful lyrics that captures the essence of early '80s British pop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- upbeat tracks for social gatherings
- playful energy for dancing
- wave-like pacing keeps interest
- sing-along moments with friends
- nostalgic vibes of early '80s
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective sounds
- dislike playful, upbeat tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, 'Gosh It's ... Bad Manners' was Bad Manners' second studio album, following their debut 'Loonee Tunes!' in 1980. At this point in their career, the band was establishing themselves as a prominent force in the UK ska revival, capitalizing on the genre's growing popularity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madness· The Specials· Toots and the Maytals
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Walking in the Sunshine 3:30
- 2 Dansetta 3:14
- 3 Can Can 2:50
- 4 Weeping and Wailing 3:40
- 5 Casablanca (Rags and Riches) 4:50
- 6 Don’t Be Angry 2:34
- 7 Ben E. Wriggle 3:49
- 8 Runaway 3:08
- 9 Never Will Change 3:05
- 10 Only Funkin’ 3:36
- 11 End of the World 3:00
- 12 Gherkin 4:41
- 13 Armchair Disco 3:12
- 14 Night Bus to Dalston (vocal version) 2:14
- 15 Buona Sera 2:52
- 16 The New One 1:05
- 17 No Respect 1:58
- 18 Walking in Sunshine (extended 12″ version) 5:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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