Released 2001
Conquering Ruler
The SpecialsHow The Specials shaped the sound of Conquering Ruler
Conquering Ruler- Album Overview The album "Conquering Ruler" was released on July 19, 2021, by the English ska band …
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Released 2019
Encore
The SpecialsEncore by The Specials: expectations vs reality
Encore- Album Overview Released on February 1, 2019, "Encore" is the first studio album by the British ska band The S…
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Released 2009
Ghost Town: Greatest Hits (re-recorded Versions)
The SpecialsOne week with Ghost Town: Greatest Hits (re-recorded Versions): thoughts on The Specials
Ghost Town: Greatest Hits (re-recorded Versions)- Album Overview The album "Ghost Town: Greatest Hits (re-recorded Ve…
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Released 1998
Guilty ’til Proved Innocent!
The SpecialsExploring the sound of The Specials: Guilty ’til Proved Innocent!
Guilty ’til Proved Innocent!- Album Overview "Guilty ’til Proved Innocent!" is the third studio album by the iconic B…
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Released 1984
In The Studio
The SpecialsIn The Studio: the story The Specials wants to tell
In The Studio- Album Overview The Specials' album "In The Studio" was released on February 1, 2021, marking a signifi…
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Released 1993
King Of Kings
The SpecialsReview of The Specials – King Of Kings
King Of Kings- Album Overview "King Of Kings" is the highly anticipated album by the legendary British ska band The S…
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Released 2000
King Of Ska
The SpecialsThe Specials raises the bar with King Of Ska
King Of Ska- Album Overview "King Of Ska," released in 2023, marks a significant moment in the legacy of The Specials…
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Released 1980
More Specials
The SpecialsMore Specials by The Specials: expectations vs reality
More Specials- Album Overview "More Specials" is the second studio album by the British ska band The Specials, releas…
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Released 2020
Protest Songs 1924–2012
The SpecialsIs Protest Songs 1924–2012 The Specials's best work yet?
Protest Songs 1924–2012- Album Overview Protest Songs 1924–2012, released in 2013, is a compelling compilation album …
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Released 2000
Skinhead Girl
The SpecialsIs Skinhead Girl The Specials's best work yet?
Skinhead Girl- Album Overview "Skinhead Girl" is a studio album by the iconic British ska band The Specials, released…
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Released 1979
Specials
The SpecialsA closer look at The Specials's album Specials
Specials- Album Overview The Specials, the iconic ska band from Coventry, England, released their self-titled debut a…
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Released 1996
Today’s Specials
The SpecialsThe evolution of The Specials in Today’s Specials
Today’s Specials- Album Overview "Today’s Specials," released on September 1, 2023, marks the latest chapter in the s…
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