EPISODE · Aug 15, 2022 · 36 MIN
473 UB40 - Signing Off
from 1001 Album Club · host Birch
In August of 1980 UB40 released their debut album. Robert Christgau - "Eight black-and-whites from Birmingham who named themselves after the dole card they know so well, they don't play no ska--they're songsmiths in a deep reggae groove. They take their time instead of pressing on to the next one, and more than one instrumental outwears its welcome." Let's talk UB40, Signing Off!
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In August of 1980 UB40 released their debut album. Robert Christgau - "Eight black-and-whites from Birmingham who named themselves after the dole card they know so well, they don't play no ska--they're songsmiths in a deep reggae groove. They take their time instead of pressing on to the next one, and more than one instrumental outwears its welcome." Let's talk UB40, Signing Off!
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