Encore

The Specials (Vinyl 12" Album)
Encore is a rare feat: a comeback album that not only honours its legacy but feels essential in its own right.

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Encore – The Specials (Vinyl 12" LP)

Released in 2019, Encore marked a triumphant return for The Specials, their first album of new material with vocalist Terry Hall since 1981’s Ghost Town era. Known as pioneers of the UK 2 Tone ska movement, The Specials used Encore to reflect on decades of social and political change. With themes ranging from racial injustice to identity and resistance, the album blends ska, funk, reggae, and spoken word with mature, politically aware lyricism—reaffirming the band’s cultural relevance in the 21st century.

Key Highlights

- Features powerful tracks like “Vote for Me”, “Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys”, and “10 Commandments” (with Saffiyah Khan)
- A bold blend of ska revival, dub, soul, and protest music
- First studio album to reach No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart since the band’s formation
- Often pressed on heavyweight black or limited edition coloured vinyl
- Includes a mix of original compositions and socially conscious covers

Tracklisting

Side A

1. Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys
2. B.L.M
3. Vote for Me
4. The Lunatics
5. Breaking Point
6. Blam Blam Fever

Side B
7. 10 Commandments
8. Embarrassed by You
9. The Life and Times (of a Man Called Depression)
10. We Sell Hope

Fun Fact

The track “10 Commandments” features activist and artist Saffiyah Khan, who gained international attention after standing up to an English Defence League protestor—making the song a standout example of cross-generational protest art.

Why You Should Buy This Vinyl

- A socially conscious comeback from one of Britain’s most influential bands
- Vinyl edition offers rich detail across the album’s eclectic arrangements
- A vital blend of ska heritage and modern commentary
- A must-have for fans of political music, 2 Tone, and British cultural history

Encore is a rare feat: a comeback album that not only honours its legacy but feels essential in its own right. On vinyl, its urgency, rhythm, and message are given the depth and space they deserve.

Specifications of the Encore

  • Product Type Vinyl
  • Vinyl Genre Rock
  • Artist The Specials

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