The Best of UB40 – Volume One
UB40 · 1987
72 min · 18 tracks · reggae · dub music
A vibrant collection of reggae-infused pop that blends socially conscious lyrics with infectious grooves.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady grooves for relaxed gatherings
- invigorating tracks for sing-alongs
- socially conscious themes throughout
- vibrant energy for afternoon parties
- consistent flow with varied tempos
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking intense emotional depth
- prefer fast-paced, short songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 26, 1987, this compilation marked UB40's entry into mainstream popularity following their breakthrough with 'Red Red Wine' in 1983. At this point in their career, UB40 had established themselves as leading figures in reggae music, successfully crossing over to the pop charts and gaining international recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steel Pulse· Toots and the Maytals· Jimmy Cliff
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Food for Thought 4:11
- 2 King 4:34
- 3 My Way of Thinking 3:24
- 4 The Earth Dies Screaming 4:37
- 5 Dream a Lie 3:37
- 6 Don’t Let It Pass You By 7:46
- 7 Don’t Slow Down 4:29
- 8 1 in 10 4:34
- 9 Red Red Wine 3:03
- 10 Please Don’t Make Me Cry 3:29
- 11 Many Rivers to Cross 4:33
- 12 Cherry Oh Baby 3:18
- 13 If It Happens Again 3:43
- 14 I Got You Babe 3:10
- 15 Don’t Break My Heart 3:51
- 16 Sing Our Own Song 4:08
- 17 Rat in Mi Kitchen 3:08
- 18 Maybe Tomorrow 3:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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