Customer Reviews

Guilty Til Proved Innocent

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This album blows away their first attempt of a comeback. Guilty is a worthy predesessor to your vintage Specials albums. If the second comeback is that much better than the first, I'm afraid the third could by right on track.

I think this album is closer to the old Specials. SOme of these tracks are worth constant spinning. especially "No Big Deal", "Tears In My Beer", "Fearful" and many others on this album. Also, the CD and our music addiction enabler, Amazon here, dont list the 3 bonus tracks on this CD. BONUS FACT! In the Smashmouth video for "Allstars", during the scene where they play in the garage, there is a *SPECIALS* poster on the wall, which has "THE SPECIALS" removed, presummably due to copywright/royalty conflicts. check that video out, buy this cd, and stay Rude

had this been anyone other than the specials, i wouldn't have disliked it as much -- they have evolved musically, but unfortunately i don't care for the route they have taken... unlike bad manners, another band of the 2-tone era, the specials have deviated from their original sound... this is a good recording for someone who doesn't mind the change, but not for me.. they do have some bonus tracks of older songs performed live -- that's a treat... whatever.

Most people don't seem to know about this gem of an album but a gem it is! Every song rocks!

The album was a great surprise for its price. Not only was it in great condition but it also is signed and arrived in great timing. This seller did a wonderful job with everything. I would recommend this seller anytime.

This is really a great album. Yeah, it's different than the old stuff, but it's still solid.

Enough said about the old vs. the new. I'm happy to own this CD and anyone who knows anything about the band should be able to realize that The Specials are able to illustrate their particular point of view and their current frame of reference better than most any band recording today. They aren't 20 anymore (though judging by Roddy's exploits in Buffalo this summer you might think they were) and their music reflects that. It's still us against them, working class upfront take what you will, and still pretty danm good.

it's a quite good CD, but it isn't gonna make history. its a CD tou have to have if you are a fan of the Especials or you have a great collection of ska CD's. But defenetly it's not an esencial

Absolutely a comeback to the roots of the Specials, not neccessarily a match with their earlier sounds, but this isn't nearly as "Light" as "Today's Specials" was. Some great songs, "Fearful" and others. Catchy and a lot better than "Today's Specials".

This is The Specials? It's nothing in comparison to the 2-Tone band we know and love. I am going to review this album as another band, say The Sputniks. The Sputniks have a very good blend between horns and vocals. The tunes on this album have a the great traditional sound of the 2-tone era with a kick ass edge. Of course the album doesn't do justice to seeing The Sputniks. The energy put into the album is great, but seeing them live just doesn't compare. The Specials have officially sold out; hearing "It's You" played in Applebee's, just ruined it for me. So now, they are going to be referred to as the band formally known as The Specials