Present Arms in Dub
UB40 · 1981
33 min · 9 tracks · reggae · dub music
A vibrant exploration of dub textures layered over UB40's signature reggae rhythms and socially conscious lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady grooves for relaxed listening
- vibrant textures for detail seekers
- socially conscious themes for reflection
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party vibes
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 5, 1981, 'Present Arms in Dub' is UB40's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Signing Off' in 1980. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound that blended reggae with pop influences while gaining commercial traction in the UK music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steel Pulse· Toots and the Maytals· Jimmy Cliff
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Present Arms in Dub 3:08
- 2 Smoke It 3:25
- 3 B Line 4:38
- 4 Kings Row 5:04
- 5 Return of Dr. X 5:26
- 6 Walk Out 3:15
- 7 One in Ten 4:17
- 8 Neon Haze 4:05
- 9 Outtro 0:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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