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Protest Songs 1924-2012 [Deluxe Edition]
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Protest Songs 1924-2012 [Deluxe Edition]
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are a band with a trademark sound if there ever was such a thing, but a quick look at their catalog reveals only one of their albums truly reflects it. Their instant-classic 1979 debut defined the tough, furious dance groove that made them the greatest act from the U.K. ska revival of the late 1970s and early '80s. However, the follow-up, 1980's
, was a deliberate detour into the then-unhip world of lounge music, and 1984's
was as stylistically diverse as
knew how to make it. Thirteen years into
' improbable reunion, the group includes three original members -- lead singer
, guitarist and vocalist
, and bassist
-- and their second record after returning to action, 2021's
, isn't a ska album.
had intended to make a roots reggae album before the COVID-19 pandemic upended their plans, and they opted to instead take on a more intimate project, covering 12 songs that express politically and socially conscious themes in different ways. That's certainly a concept in line with the band's firmly held ideals, and the stripped-down arrangements present the material with heart and conviction. The great moments here include a spare, powerful reworking of
' "Listening Wind." ~ Mark Deming