The Specials SECC Glasgow 18th October, 2011 Rating: 5/5 The general feeling among the ska community about The Specials playing Glasgow’s SECC, other than the usual nostalgic wave that accompanies their arrival, was one of apprehension. After the massive success of their 30th anniversary reunion tour in 2009, some felt—myself included—that by putting together another [...]
Skanking Into The Future
Image: Doubtful Sounds The Specials Corn Exchange Edinburgh 13th November, 2009 4/5 Part 2 of The Specials 30th anniversary reunion celebration saw a bunch of new venues added to their touring schedule, and it was the east of Scotland that benefited from the ska kings infectious live show. Top notch 1980 nostalgia swept across Edinburgh [...]
Two-tone Kings are Extra Special
Image: List The Specials O2 Academy Glasgow 29th April, 2009 5/5 “ENJOY yourself…” a voice announces, the curtain drops and – BANG! – we’re off, the Godfathers of 2-Tone leaping as one toward the audience, straight into the rips and snorts of Do The Dog. The Specials have reformed after 27 years and, by God, [...]
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