Released 20 years ago
The Specials - Greatest Hits
The Specials · 2006
39 min · 12 tracks · new wave · ska
A revitalized collection blending energetic ska rhythms with poignant lyrics reflecting social strife and youthful rebellion.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energy for social gatherings
- nostalgic reflections on youthful rebellion
- quick bursts of engaging rhythms
- sing-along moments with friends
- poignant lyrics for thoughtful listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long, immersive experiences
- seek slow, contemplative tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Greatest Hits' marked a significant moment for The Specials as it came out two decades after their initial breakup in 1981. This album featured re-recorded versions of their classic tracks, showcasing the band's enduring influence on the ska and new wave scenes while reintroducing their sound to a new generation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madness· The Selecter· Bad Manners
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Man at C&A (re-recorded) 2:50
- 2 A Message to Rudy (re-recorded) 2:47
- 3 Rude Boy's Out of Jail (re-recorded) 2:13
- 4 Leave It Out (re-recorded) 3:30
- 5 You're Wondering Now (re-recorded) 2:24
- 6 Running Away (re-recorded) 2:47
- 7 Ghost Town (re-recorded) 5:16
- 8 It's You (re-recorded) 3:14
- 9 Gangsters (re-recorded) 3:16
- 10 Simmer Down (demo) (re-recorded) 4:07
- 11 Too Hot (re-recorded) 2:56
- 12 Rude Boy Gone Jail (demo) (re-recorded) 4:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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