Ub40 File [Import]

UB 40 | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 4, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI Europe Generic
• ASIN: B0000074NE
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,163 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Tyler

2. King

3. Burden Of Shame

4. I Think It's Going To Rain Today

5. Food For Thought

6. Signing Off

7. Madam Medusa

8. Strange Fruit

9. My Way Of Thinking

10. The Earth Dies Screaming

11. Dream A Lie

Editorial Reviews

UB40's first recordings arrived at the height of the DIY movement in postpunk England, when independent labels flourished. Many of the songs on this collection later appeared on their first album "Signing Off", but this unique disc compiles the tracks of the singles that lead to that release. Included is the single versions of "The Earth Dies Screaming", "Dream A Lie", "Tyler" and "King". Unlike Madness and the ska revivalists, UB40 not only represented integration of the members, but a commitment to a genuine reggae ethic, with a healthy dose o' dub thrown in for good measure.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not your traditional UB40, December 15, 2001

By 

Grant D. Curtis (Anaheim, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ub40 File (Audio CD)

I purchased this on vinyl years ago and have since lost the recording. It was my first UB40 purchase I could afford and the one I have sought out today. This isn't the Pop version of UB40 like the over-played Red Red Wine, this is the roots version with thoughtful songs and complicated music. Truly, if you are to purchase one CD to add to a great collection, this is a MUST HAVE.

5.0 out of 5 stars LUVUB40, August 3, 2011

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Paul W Gregerson - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Ub40 File (Audio CD)

"Wise men say, only fools rush in". You probably already have most of these songs from the first two albums. There are three additional tracks from early singles that make fine additions to anyone's "File". Put it in and listen, nothing surprising here, new familiar sounds from a group you already love.