Album: Conquering Ruler by The Specials (2001)
Genre: Ska | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: Conquering Ruler is a cover album by The Specials, released in 2001 (see 2001 in music).
It is their third album of covers, and their seventh studio album. It is also their latest studio album.

Artist Background: The Specials (sometimes called The Special AKA) are an English 2 Tone ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a "danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude", and had a "more focused and informed political and social stance" than other ska groups. The band wore mod-style "1960s period rude boy outfits (pork pie hats, tonic and mohair suits, and loafers)." In 1980, the song "Too Much Too Young", the lead track on their The Special AKA Li... Part of the Coventry, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Ska movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: The Selecter, Madness, The Beat, The Bodysnatchers

Music Scene: Part of the Coventry, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Ska movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Ska, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album

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Conquering Ruler is a cover album by The Specials, released in 2001 (see 2001 in music).
It is their third album of covers, and their seventh studio album. It is also their latest studio album.

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