On February 14, 1981, the soundtrack to the 2 Tone film Dance Craze was released. Exciting, uptempo ska in optimum form.
Tag: 2 Tone
May 23 2025
I Just Can’t Stop It: The Beat’s debut album
In 1980 The Beat released their debut album I Just Can’t Stop It, filled with great songs. A look back at a ska-revival classic.
Feb 15 2025
Too Much Pressure: The Selecter’s debut album
In 1980 The Selecter released their classic debut album Too Much Pressure. The 2 Tone ska revival was just beginning!
Oct 19 2024
The Specials, the debut and the 2 Tone ska-revival
On October 19, 1979, The Specials released their debut album, a classic album which was the pinnacle of 2 Tone craze. A look back!
Oct 19 2024
Madness – One Step Beyond…
On October 19, 1979, Madness released its debut album. One Step Beyond… is a happy, exciting, melancholy ska album. A look back!
Jun 15 2024
The Special AKA and the 1984 swan song, In The Studio
In 1984 The Special AKA released the album In The Studio. Despite the global hit Nelson Mandela the album wasn’t successful. A look back.
Oct 04 2020
More Specials, the best album of 1980?
The story on the second album by The Specials. Amidst chaos, fights, resentment and creativity the band emerges with the sublime More Specials. A look back.
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