Album: Hairspray by The Selecter (1995)
Genre: Ska | Style: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: The Selecter are a 2 Tone ska revival band from Coventry, England, formed in mid 1979. The Selecter featured a racially diverse line-up. Their lyrics featured themes connected to politics Reinforcing the songs of Neol Davies were the voice and rude girl style of Pauline Black and the rhythms of Desmond Brown on the Hammond organ. The band's name is based on the term "selector", which is a Jamaican word for disc jockey. The band were one of the most successful ska bands of the 2 Tone era, notc... Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Ska movement. Known for Reggae style.

Related Artists: The Specials, The Beat, The Bodysnatchers, Bad Manners

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Ska movement. Known for Reggae style.

Tags: Ska, Reggae, 1990s, Album


Hairspray

The Selecter

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