TODAY’S TOP TEN ALBUMS OF THE ‘80s (by Eddie Smith) 1. More Specials – The Specials 2. Wha’appen – The Beat 3. Absolutely – Madness 4. Sandinista – The Clash 5. Uprising – Bob Marley 6. The Message – Grandmaster Flash 7. Love – The Cult 8. Steve McQueen – Prefab Sprout 9. Purple Rain – Prince 10.This Is Big Audio Dynamite – Big Audio Dynamite Here’s a fan of 80s ska – well Al Capone’s guns don’t argue… ‘I must admit, if The Specials first album hadn’t been released in 1979, that would’ve been my No. 1,’’ says Eddie who comes from Warwickshire. ‘The Specials definitely refreshed the parts the other bands couldn’t reach. I saw them live loads of times and they never disappointed. More Specials was a great album.’ Message us (or Rudi!) your Top Ten Albums of the 80s, in order, and if you could mention why you chose your No. 1 that would be great. We guarantee to post every one we receive. Also, if you’d like to nominate a friend or friends to do the Top Ten challenge, please be our guests. The aim is to produce the Ultimate Flexipop! Top 40 Albums Of The 80s Chart. Ten points are awarded for your No. 1 choice down to one point for your No. 10. More Specials was the second album by The Specials, released in October 1980. It peaked at No. 5 in the UK and was certified gold. It also reached No. 28 in New Zealand, 30 in Sweden and 98 in the US. The album expanded the 2-tone sound of their self-titled debut to include lounge music and other influences and includes collaborations with The Go-Gos members Belinda Carlisle, Charlotte Caffey, and Jane Wiedlin; Rhoda Dakar from The Bodysnatchers and Lee Jay Thompson from Madness. The album spawned three Top Ten singles – Rat Race, Stereotype and Do Nothing. ‘More Specials is better than its reputation might suggest,’ says Punk News. ‘Given that the original line-up for the Specials didnt last much longer after its release, the album also serves as a fitting finale.’ The band are touring the UK this month and in November including three dates at the Roundhouse in London and 13, 14 and 15 November. Track List Side one 1. Enjoy Yourself 2. Rat Race 3. Man at C & A 4. Hey, Little Rich Girl 5. Do Nothing 6. Pearls Cafe 7. Sock It to Em J.B. Side two 1. Stereotype/Stereotypes, Pt. 2 2. Holiday Fortnight 3. I Cant Stand It (featuring Rhoda Dakar) 4. International Jet Set 5. Enjoy Yourself (Reprise) Early copies included a free 7 single: Braggin & Tryin Not to Lie by Roddy Radiation and The Specials and Rude Boys Outa Jail (version) featuring Neville Staple AKA Judge Roughneck
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