Band & Artist Dossier
The Specials
A detailed catalogue profile for The Specials.
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1 album / credit record(s) · Ska/2 Tone
The Specials' ambitious second album pushed beyond ska into muzak, lounge and dub textures under Jerry Dammers' direction, alienating some fans but reaching #5 in the UK and later cited as an influence on 1990s trip hop.
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