![]() ![]() It seems like every album from them documents the times in which we all live and speaks much more truthfully and loudly than any politician. There is an album, Encore, due for 1st February and, if Vote for Me is anything to go by, it is clear the same Specials are present and correct – they have not dropped a step since their last album, Conquering Ruler (2001). I feel a blend of pertinent and observational lyrics, coupled with rousing and colourful sounds, brings the messages to life and makes the music more accessible. The political music we have received this year have been from the likes of IDLES and artists with snarl and a distinct sound. It is great they are back together because, as much as anything, there are very few in the mainstream who sound like them. Although a lot of the recording sessions were fraught with tension and division, the band would be the first to admit that the results, in spite of that, are pretty awesome. The 2 Tone/Ska band, since their debut album ( The Specials) in 1979. I notice little nods to their most-famous song, Ghost Town, in bits of the compositions. President it carried weight and can be applied directly to so many world leaders. ![]() Anytime soon but, as a Christmas treat, they have brought us a right old gem! Vote for Me is out there and, as the title implies, it a song that reflects on modern politics and whether we should trust and believe or leaders. ![]()
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