Heavy Petting
Bad Manners · 1997
44 min · 13 tracks · ska
An infectious blend of upbeat ska rhythms and playful lyrical wit that captures the spirit of 90s British ska.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo dance vibes
- playful sing-along moments
- party-friendly upbeat energy
- lighthearted lyrics for fun
- for group celebrations
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slower, introspective music
- seek complex narrative structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, 'Heavy Petting' is Bad Manners' sixth studio album, coming after a hiatus following their previous release, 'Life' (1993). At this point in their career, the band was attempting to reignite their popularity within the UK ska revival movement, which had seen a resurgence during the mid-90s. This album reflects their efforts to stay relevant while staying true to their established sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madness· The Specials· Toots and the Maytals
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don’t Knock the Baldhead 3:03
- 2 Black Night 3:15
- 3 Down Berry Wood 5:05
- 4 Happiness 4:05
- 5 Heavy Petting 4:00
- 6 In the Jungle 3:33
- 7 No, No, No 3:40
- 8 Randy Scouse Git 2:26
- 9 Feel Like Jumping’ 3:16
- 10 Red River Ska 2:33
- 11 Liverpool and Birmingham 2:49
- 12 Lager Delirium 2:42
- 13 Go 3:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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