Homegrown cover

Homegrown

UB40 · 2003

51 min · 12 tracks · reggae · dub music

A vibrant fusion of reggae and pop, infused with dub elements and heartfelt melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • heartfelt melodies for relaxation
  • for casual gatherings
  • uplifting vibes for sunny days
  • engaging rhythms for lighthearted moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • seek intense emotional depth

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Homegrown' marked UB40's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus following the 2001 album 'Grits & Gravy'. By this point, the band had established themselves as enduring figures in reggae music, known for their distinctive sound and socially conscious lyrics.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 So Destructive 5:15
  • 2 I Knew You 4:33
  • 3 Drop On By 4:25
  • 4 Someone Like Me 3:10
  • 5 Freestyler 5:13
  • 6 Everything Is Better Now 5:00
  • 7 Just Be Good (Bushman dub) 5:00
  • 8 Young Guns 4:21
  • 9 Hand That Rocks the Cradle 4:10
  • 10 Nothing Without You 3:54
  • 11 Nothing Without You (dub) 3:09
  • 12 Swing Low 3:29

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