Album Review: The Specials, Encore

The Specials’ groundbreaking early records were released against a backdrop of social strife, racial tensions, upheaval in Northern Ireland, and bickering about Britain’s place in the world.

Album Review: The Specials, Encore
Fri, 01 Feb, 2019 - 11:48
Ed Power

[rating]4[/rating]

The Specials’ groundbreaking early records were released against a backdrop of social strife, racial tensions, upheaval in Northern Ireland, and bickering about Britain’s place in the world.

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