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COVENTRY AUTOMATICS, The aka THE SPECIALS - Dawning Of A New Era (reissue) - LP
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November 11, 2024
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October 11, 2024
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Free delivery on many items. Same-day despatch, no-question returns. Authorised dealers - full technical support. Online since 1997. Shop categories Information The aka THE SPECIALS COVENTRY AUTOMATICS Dawning Of A New Era (reissue) (yellow vinyl LP) Radiation Reissues Italy
Cat: RRS 229LTDY. Rel: 7 Oct 24
Reggae Classics/Oldies/Ska
Side 1 - Track 1. Wake UpSide 1 - Track 2. Nite Klub/RaquelSide 1 - Track 3. Rock & Roll NightmareSide 1 - Track 4. Look But Don't TouchSide 1 - Track 5. Concrete JungleSide 1 - Track 6. It's Up To YouSide 2 - Track 1. Stupid MarriageSide 2 - Track 2. Blank ExpressionSide 2 - Track 3. Too Much Too YoungSide 2 - Track 4. Little BitchSide 2 - Track 5. (Dawning Of A) New EraSide 2 - Track 6. Jay Walker
The Specials revolutionised the British music scene in 1979 with their unique fusion of English punk and Jamaican ska. Their superb album Dawning of a New Era brings together their iconic 1978 demos, which were recorded when they were still called The Automatics, with Silverton Hutchinson on drums and before Neville Staples joined. The fine collection features raw, early versions of fan favourites like 'Night Klub,' 'Too Much Too Young,' 'Stupid Marriage,' 'Concrete Jungle,' and 'Blank Expression.' These rougher, edgier tracks reveal the band's reggae influences from the late 60s and early 70s and even mow still make for a thrilling listen from one of the UK's most vital outfits.
