The Very Best Of Ub40 1980-2000 - UB40

I have always liked Birmingham based UB40, managing to take the reggae world by storm with their gentle melodies, inspiring and often controversial lyrics and soulful vocals, courtesy of Ali Campbell. This album: Gathers some of their biggest hits from 1980 up the year 2000. I think it is fair to say that they have not done much of significance since 2000, despite continuing to tour and replacing Ali with Maxi Priest as the lead singer. Top tracks: One of the best is the soothing 'Kingston Town' where Ali's vocals are in their prime. His voice wraps beauitfully around the lyrics and the song transports you to exotic planes. I ...  Read the complete review

This album is the culmination of over twenty years of work from probably the hardest working band in the world. Being a Brummie myself, i suppose i have a biased opinion, but i have been a fan of these guys since i was ten years old and this is a great way to re-live some of my youth. The tracks on this CD cover nearly all of their hits from 'Food for thought' back in 1980 right up to 'light my fire' released in 2000. The track list is as follows, 1 - One in Ten - 1981 - 'A statistical reminder of a world that dosn't care' 2 - Red Red Wine - 1983 - The bands first number one 3 - Kingston Town - 1989 - Ballady, immigrant ...  Read the complete review