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Very Best of the Specials & Fun Boy Three

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No, this is not the original Specials line up.However, it is still a must have item for any fan of the Specials.The musicians on this cd are all from Long Beach,California.Neville Staple: lead vocals,Chris Clawson: drums,Chris Colonnier: trombone & vocals,Ed Kampwirth: bass & vocals,Travis Laws: guitar & vocals,Jesse Wilder: guitar & vocals,and Jane Wiedlin: special guest vocals on Our Lips Are Sealed.I have to say that I really like the album and its nice to hear the Special's old songs played again.The only tracks that I dont like are song #1 Our Lips Are Sealed with Jane Weidlin,song #14 Ghost Town {Chemical Submission Mix} & song #15 Our Lips Are Sealed {Zipper Mix}.The rest of the album is cool,& I don't regret buying it at all.Like I said before,this cd is a must have for any ska or reggae collection.The horns on this album are great & personally I think that Neville & the rest of these musicians do a great job covering the old hits.If you like ska,reggae,& the Specials then buy the cd for your collection.I am happy with the album & it was worth the money.

I guess I did not read all the fine print regarding the description of this CD. None of these recordings are the originals. They have all been re-recorded and lack any of the rawness The Specials & Fun Boy Three had. If you want a slick, polished, produced and mixed CD, then this is for you. I was really ticked off about my purchase. Reminder to self: Read all the info about the release.

First this is not the original line up,far from it.Second it has WAY more pressing's than 200 or 300 and it's not a offical release from the band.
I'm huge fan and I have one word for this.....CRAP!

How can they actually believe it was a good idea to re-record these songs and then re-release it as a ''greatest hits'' package? This is extremely disappointing. If you're looking for the authentic sound of the Specials. This is not it. If you're looking for what sounds like an old cover band (lacking in emotion and going through the motions) this is most definetely for you.