The Specials have introduced a brand new album known as Encore—their first album of latest materials in 20 years. It’s out February 1. Check out the tracklist. It’s the primary new Specials report to characteristic vocalist Terry Hall since their iconic 1981 single “Ghost Town.” The album additionally options authentic members Lynval Golding and Horace Panter. The CD version comes with a second disc, The Best of the Specials Live. The Specials are set to tour in 2019.
The Specials’ final album of authentic materials was 1998’s Guilty ’til Proved Innocent!. They subsequently launched two covers albums, the final being 2001’s Conquering Ruler. The band’s longtime drummer John Bradbury died final yr.
See the place “Ghost Town” landed in Pitchfork’s listing of “The 200 Best Songs of the 1980s.”
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