Stereo-Typical: A's, B's and Rarities
The Specials · 2000
193 min · 46 tracks · new wave · ska
A vibrant mix of ska rhythms and sharp social commentary, showcasing The Specials' influence on British music culture.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks with vibrant energy
- for lively social gatherings
- sharp commentary with rhythmic pulse
- nostalgic reflections on cultural themes
- engaging mix of familiar and
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek slow, introspective listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'Stereo-Typical: A's, B's and Rarities' reflects The Specials' evolution as a band since their initial formation in 1977. By this time, they had experienced significant lineup changes and a long hiatus, returning with a compilation that highlighted their enduring impact on the ska and new wave scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madness· The Selecter· Bad Manners
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Gangsters 2:48
- 2 A Message to You Rudy 2:55
- 3 Nite Klub 3:09
- 4 Too Much Too Young 2:04
- 5 Guns of Navarone 2:19
- 6 Skinhead Symphony 6:37
- 7 Rat Race 3:10
- 8 Rude Boys Outa Jail 2:40
- 9 Stereotype 3:52
- 10 International Jet Set 4:15
- 11 Do Nothing 3:41
- 12 Maggie's Farm 3:33
- 13 Braggin' and Tryin' Not to Lie 3:24
- 14 Rude Boys Outa Jail (version) 4:08
- 15 Ghost Town 3:42
- 16 Why? 2:56
- 17 Friday Night, Saturday Morning 3:33
- 18 Concrete Jungle (live) 3:09
- 19 Racquel 1:57
Disc 2
- 1 The Boiler 5:46
- 2 Theme From the Boiler 4:13
- 3 Jungle Music 4:00
- 4 Rasta Call You 3:38
- 5 Easter Island 4:11
- 6 War Crimes (The Crime Remains the Same) 4:02
- 7 Version 3:44
- 8 Racist Friend 4:03
- 9 Bright Lights 3:47
- 10 Nelson Mandela 4:13
- 11 Break Down the Door 3:48
- 12 What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend 4:05
- 13 Can't Get a Break 4:56
- 14 Nelson Mandela '88 (Special 70th Birthday remake) 4:46
- 15 Ghost Dub '91 4:19
- 16 Let Us Unite 4:28
Disc 3
- 1 Ghost Town (extended version) 6:02
- 2 Why? 3:56
- 3 War Crimes 6:10
- 4 Racist Friend (instrumental) 4:10
- 5 Bright Lights (instrumental) 4:41
- 6 Nelson Mandela 4:34
- 7 Break Down the Door 5:02
- 8 What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend 5:24
- 9 Can't Get a Break 6:30
- 10 Nelson Mandela '88 (The Whole World Is Watching dance mix) 8:29
- 11 Ghost Dub '91 / Let Us Unite 6:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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