Artist Name
The Special A.K.A.

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In the Studio (1984)

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7 Mixed

Origin
Coventry

Genre
Ska

Style
Reggae

Mood
Happy

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1977

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1977 to Present...

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The Specials, also known as The Special AKA, are a 2 Tone and ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a "danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude", and had a "more focused and informed political and social stance" than other ska groups. The band wore mod-style "1960s period rude boy outfits (pork pie hats, tonic and mohair suits, and loafers)." In 1980, the song "Too Much Too Young", the lead track on their The Special AKA Live! EP, reached number one in the UK. In 1981, the unemployment-themed single "Ghost Town" also hit number one in the UK Singles Chart.


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