album · October 1, 2021
Protest Songs 1924–2012
Universal-Island Records Ltd.See this day
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This 2021 compilation gathers politically charged songs by The Specials, spanning a century of protest. It's a retrospective look at the band's engagement with social and political issues through their music.
- The album was released on 1 October 2021 by Universal-Island Records Ltd.
- It features songs spanning from 1924 to 2012, showcasing a broad historical perspective on protest music.
- The compilation includes material spanning the band's career, with some tracks predating the band's formation as part of a thematic concept.
The Specials are a British ska band formed in Coventry in 1978, known for their role in the 2 Tone ska revival. Their politically charged lyrics and updated ska sound defined a generation and continue to be influential.
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