Released 2016
Bounce
The BeatCheck the vibes: The Beat – Bounce
Bounce- Album Overview The Beat, a British ska band formed in the late 1970s, released their album "Bounce" in 2021. …
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Released 1980
I Just Can’t Stop It
The BeatI Just Can’t Stop It: what The Beat wants you to feel
I Just Can’t Stop It- Album Overview "I Just Can’t Stop It," released in 1980, is the debut album by British ska band…
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Released 1989
One Night
The BeatOne week with One Night: thoughts on The Beat
One Night- Album Overview The Beat's album "One Night" was released in 1986 and is a notable entry in the genre of sk…
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Released 2019
Public Confidential
The BeatThe Beat – Public Confidential: track-by-track perspective
Public Confidential- Album Overview "Public Confidential," released in 2020, marks a notable return for The Beat, the…
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Released 1982
Special Beat Service
The BeatExploring the sound of The Beat: Special Beat Service
Special Beat Service- Album Overview "Special Beat Service," released in 1982, is the third studio album by the Briti…
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Released 1979
The Beat
The BeatThe Beat experiments boldly on The Beat
The Beat- Album Overview "The Beat," released in 1982, marks a significant moment in the fusion of reggae, ska, and p…
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Released 0
The Beat / The Kids Are the Same
The BeatOne week with The Beat / The Kids Are the Same: thoughts on The Beat
The Beat / The Kids Are the Same- Album Overview "The Beat / The Kids Are the Same" is a compelling album by the Brit…
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Released 1982
The Kids Are The Same
The BeatOne week with The Kids Are The Same: thoughts on The Beat
The Kids Are The Same- Album Overview "The Kids Are The Same" is the third studio album by the British ska band The B…
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Released 0
To Beat or Not to Beat / Long Time Gone
The BeatBreaking down the themes in To Beat or Not to Beat / Long Time Gone by The Beat
To Beat or Not to Beat / Long Time Gone- Album Overview "To Beat or Not to Beat / Long Time Gone" is a significant co…
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Released 1981
Wha’ppen?
The BeatThe Beat – Wha’ppen?: track-by-track perspective
Wha’ppen?- Album Overview "Wha’ppen?" is the second studio album by the British ska band The Beat, released in 1981. …
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