Ub40

UB 40 | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 11, 1988)
• Original Release Date: 1984
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: EMI Europe Generic
• ASIN: B000000WIU
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,327 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reggae for the masses but with love, July 29, 2005

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Uwudndno "Uwudndno" (Stamford, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ub40 (Audio CD)

I was just browsing and saw that only 5 people have rated this album, which really does not do the band or this album justice. The album is allot older than the '97 cd release, late 80s i guess, vinyl era. This album was a success in Europe, "where did I go wrong" was perhaps their second most commercially successful song, "red red whine" (not on this one) being number one. For the non reggae listener this is a great entry album. It basically takes reggae and goes pop with it, spinning some sweet melodies in the process. However, what makes UB40 so unique is that they have made some more accessable mainstreamed reggae without it sounding fabricated. They also made serious "true" reggae, as in their labor of love series, and I feel that this comes through in their pop oriented work. In part thanks to the nuanced melancholy voice of one of their lead vocals, UB40 has made many a lasting song in their long career, and this album is probably the best place to get started on them.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, original reggae, although not a hit in U.S., May 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Ub40 (Audio CD)

This cd is a favourite of mine, it covers a wide span of reggae music (instrumental, dancehall, lovers, & dub). This album came out just as "Red Red Wine" was climbing to no.1, so unfortunately it wasn't given a chance. My personal favourites are "Where Did I Go Wrong" and "Breakfast In Bed"(with Crissie Hynde). Give it a try I'm sure you'll like it too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good times, June 11, 2010

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Holly thornton (Westminster,CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ub40 (Audio CD)

I grew up listening to these guys! My mom always had Reggae playing in the house. These were good times back in the day. This is a REALLY good Cd. Almost forgot how good it was, and still is. Great buy!!