Ska 'n' B
Bad Manners · 1980
36 min · 12 tracks · ska
A vibrant mix of infectious ska rhythms and playful lyrical wit crafted for dance floors and sing-alongs.
Why this album works
'Ska 'n' B' is significant for its role in popularizing ska music in the UK during the late '70s and early '80s. The album's lead single 'Lip Up Fatty' became a hit, propelling the band into the charts and contributing to the wider ska movement that influenced countless bands and artists in the years that followed.
- Best for
- dance floor energy throughout playful sing-along moments infectious rhythms for celebration
- Context
- Released in January 1980, 'Ska 'n' B' was Bad Manners' debut album, arriving at a time when the UK ska revival was gaining momentum. The band, known for their energetic performances and humorous approach, quickly established themselves as key players in the genre, following the success of their singles like 'Lip Up Fatty.' This album laid the groundwork for their subsequent rise in popularity throughout the early 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Ringo Starr· Elton John· The Who· Queen· Eric Clapton· Paul McCartney· John Lennon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ne‐Ne Na‐Na Na‐Na Nu‐Nu 2:35
- 2 Here Comes the Major Standout 2:54
- 3 Fatty Fatty Standout 2:25
- 4 King Ska / Fa 4:22
- 5 Monster Mash 3:01
- 6 Caledonia 2:58
- 7 Magnificent 7 2:31
- 8 Wooly Bully 3:09
- 9 Lip Up Fatty Standout 2:48
- 10 Special Brew 3:37
- 11 Inner London Violence 3:56
- 12 Scruffy the Huffy Chuffy Tug Boat 1:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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