Album: The Best of The Specials by The Specials (2008)
Genre: Ska | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Energetic
Format: Compilation

Description: The Best of the Specials is a DVD and CD compilation album by The Specials.

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, Energetic, 2000s, Compilation


The Best of the Specials is a DVD and CD compilation album by The Specials.

The Best of The Specials

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