Viva la Ska Revolution
Bad Manners · 1998
91 min · 30 tracks · ska
Energetic ska rhythms collide with cheeky lyrics, embodying the lively spirit of 90s British ska revival.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- party-ready anthems for dancing
- cheerful sing-alongs with friends
- energetic bursts of fun
- nostalgic vibes of the 90s
- dynamic wave-like listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of slow, introspective tracks
- prefer serious lyrical themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1998, Bad Manners was well-established in the UK ska scene, having formed in 1976 and released several albums since. 'Viva la Ska Revolution' arrived during a resurgence of interest in ska music, particularly among younger audiences influenced by the Britpop movement. This album served as both a celebration of the genre's roots and a way to attract a new generation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madness· The Specials· Toots and the Maytals
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Skaville UK 4:27
- 2 Sally Brown 5:57
- 3 Bonanza Ska 2:44
- 4 Return of the Ugly 2:45
- 5 Skinhead Love Affair 2:58
- 6 Non Shrewd 2:21
- 7 Big 5 3:31
- 8 Stampede 1:55
- 9 Skinhead Girl 2:57
- 10 Mafia 3:28
- 11 Pipeline 2:50
- 12 Viva La Ska Revolution 2:41
- 13 Gonna Get Along Without You (Radio Mix) 2:42
- 14 How Big Do You Love 3:22
- 15 Johnny’s Knee 1:47
Disc 2
- 1 This is Ska 3:41
- 2 Oh Jamaica 3:14
- 3 Fatty Fatty 2:41
- 4 Lip Up Fatty 2:46
- 5 Special Brew 3:19
- 6 Rosemary 2:24
- 7 Since You’ve Gone Away 3:38
- 8 Walking in the Sunshine (live) 3:21
- 9 Can Can (live) 2:34
- 10 Samson & Delilah (live) 2:53
- 11 Lorraine (live) 3:32
- 12 My Girl Lollipop (live) 2:26
- 13 Inner London Violence (live) 3:36
- 14 Wooly Bully (live) 2:08
- 15 Just a Feeling (live) 2:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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