Who You Fighting for

UB 40 | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 24, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rhino
• ASIN: B000C65Z3E
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,382 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

At some indeterminate point in their now 25 year long history and with serenely inconspicuous efficiency, Birmingham's UB40 rose to a level of peerlessness as the first-family of British reggae. While they've absolutely nothing left to prove--save to those bored by their longevity--Who You Fighting For finds UB40 shouting more loudly than usual; the likelihood being - even at this autumnal stage of the band's career--that less partisan ears may be pricked by such refreshing spices as the Bhangra chorus of "Reasons" or even by more traditional summer reggae sweeteners as "Gotta Tell Someone" or the dark, philanderer-reformed ruminations of "One Woman Man". But the real reason why UB40 are raising their voices is Iraq, possibly the most upset they've been about anything since Maggie's iron grip on the keys of Number 10. While having the brass to call one tune "War Poem" doesn't bode well, UB40 reach for the shrewd invective on "Sins Of A Father", a well-written censure of Christian neo-Conservatism and oil lust. Sensibly, the lean skin-and-bone production and avoidance of MOR blandishments make UB40 seem meaner and younger than they have done in years. --Kevin Maidment

Product Description

With a winning sound fusing reggae with both pure pop and topical politics, UB40 has sold over 50 million albums worldwide. Twentyfive years down the road from their groundbreaking debut LP Signing Off, the eight-man British reggae supergroup is still at the top of their game with the new album Who You Fighting For?. Weaving together the band's revolutionary roots and pop sensibilities, their latest is among the best, delivering originals including the title track, "Sins of the Fathers," and "One Woman Man" alongside a handful of irresistible covers, in grand UB40 tradition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best in years!, January 24, 2006

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Leah Fay (South Elgin, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Who You Fighting for (Audio CD)

I purchased this as an import from the UK when it was released summer '05. Without doubt, it is the best work they've put forth in years!

To make it better, a 2006 North American tour kicks off in March!!

Buy the album... then see them live! What a "Good Situation" indeed. :)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best album yet!!, July 5, 2005

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Leah Fay (South Elgin, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Who You Fighting For? (Audio CD)

I've been a fan of UB40 for quite some time now... and I can honestly say that this album is their best one yet!! I can't wait for some of their tracks to make airplay in the US - it's bound to be a smash hit! They're all excellent, original tunes - and brings UB back to their roots. Well done!!

This is a MUST HAVE for your collection!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great popular reggae band throws down a great album, May 25, 2007

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Bill Anthony "billjbfan" (North Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Who You Fighting for (Audio CD)

It's hard to believe UB40 has been around nearly 30 years and still sound so fine. They have written several fantastic songs here, and covered a few other great ones. This is get-up-and-dance reggae, sing-along reggae, reggae of love, protest, and philosophy; beautiful stuff. Every song has good lyrics (some great) and every song sounds like a hit.

This is probably their greatest album ever, and I have them all.
Don't miss it.

(also available as an import with a DVD)