Labour of Love IV
UB40 · 2010
59 min · 16 tracks · reggae · dub music
A vibrant collection of reggae covers that breathe new life into classic love songs with UB40's signature sound.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady rhythmic journey throughout for sunny afternoons sing-along love song vibes
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2010, 'Labour of Love IV' marks UB40's fourth installment in their beloved cover series. At this point in their career, the band was celebrating over three decades of music-making since their debut in 1980 and was navigating a changing musical landscape while still appealing to long-time fans.
- If you like
- reggae, dub music
Labour of Love IV is an album by UB40, released in 2010. A vibrant collection of reggae covers that breathe new life into classic love songs with UB40's signature sound. 'Labour of Love IV' reached No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing UB40's enduring popularity. The album contributes to the band's legacy of transforming classic soul and pop songs into reggae hits, further solidifying their influence in both the reggae and pop music scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Labour of Love IV sound like?
A vibrant collection of reggae covers that breathe new life into classic love songs with UB40's signature sound. Rooted in reggae and dub music.
What makes Labour of Love IV by UB40 notable?
'Labour of Love IV' reached No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing UB40's enduring popularity. The album contributes to the band's legacy of transforming classic soul and pop songs into reggae hits, further solidifying their influence in both the reggae and pop music scenes. Released on January 1, 2010, 'Labour of Love IV' marks UB40's fourth installment in their beloved cover series. At this point in their career, the band was celebrating over three decades of music-making since their debut in 1980 and was navigating a changing musical landscape while still appealing to long-time fans.
Who is Labour of Love IV for?
Labour of Love IV works well if you're into steady rhythmic journey throughout, for sunny afternoons and sing-along love song vibes.
How many songs are on Labour of Love IV?
Labour of Love IV has 16 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don't Want to See You Cry Standout 3:50
- 2 Get Along Without You Now 3:50
- 3 Bring It on Home to Me Standout 4:35
- 4 Cream Puff 2:50
- 5 Easy Snappin' 3:11
- 6 Holiday 3:43
- 7 Close to Me 3:56
- 8 Man Next Door 5:14
- 9 Tracks of My Tears Standout 3:23
- 10 True, True, True 2:56
- 11 Boom Shaka Lacka 3:33
- 12 You're Gonna Need Me 3:00
- 13 A Love I Can Feel 4:02
- 14 Baby Why 3:35
- 15 Loving Pauper 4:08
- 16 Come on Little Girl 3:38
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