UB40 - The beginning of the end

[dutchy]

UB40, the legendary reggae band heading towards the final chapter.
After the departure of Ali Campbell, UB40 is heading towards the end of their musical journey.
32 Years they have giving their fans wonderful songs, a good time for retirement.
24/7 was their last outstanding album, LOL4 was a quicky, maybe because of the battle between Ali Campbell and the band, both releasing albums.
LOL4 was an album without inspiration, the sound was ok, but that's all.
Now they're working on a new album, and again a few covers on it.
Is that good? time will tell.
LOL4 we didn't missed Ali Campbell, because they're all covers.
But what about the new songs? Are they as good as before LOL4?
Fact is: The solo albums of Ali Campbell are very poor, Running Free was the only album with some good songs on it.
How about the new songs (no Covers) from UB40?
I'm looking forward to it, but i also don't mind if they retire as band.
They give me much joy over the last 30 years, they deserve retirement, and focus on other projects.
I don't post often on here anymore, i'm in a other phase in life myself.

Take care all

[rhondda rudie]

'kinell Dutchy,lay off the Heineken.

Mind you,in a way you I agree.Many on here,including myself,are closer to the end of their careers than the beginning.Many of us would say,I suspect unlike UB40,thank fook for that!!!!

Have to disagree about LOL4.I'm still playing it at least once a week and I would still put it third in my list of favourite UB40 albums after WYFF and Signing Off.

[dutchy]

Originally Posted by rhondda rudie

'kinell Dutchy,lay off the Heineken.

Mind you,in a way you I agree.Many on here,including myself,are closer to the end of their careers than the beginning.Many of us would say,I suspect unlike UB40,thank fook for that!!!!

Have to disagree about LOL4.I'm still playing it at least once a week and I would still put it third in my list of favourite UB40 albums after WYFF and Signing Off.

Really? wyff and signing off ok, but lol4 no, but i was never that keen on the cover songs they did on any album.
If next album is the last, i won't have a problem with that.
Maybe it's the perfect time to stop now, new album, last tour.
They still can do music projects though, supporting other artists, writing material for others, painting etc.

[Luci Lockit]

You ok Dutchy?
xx

[dutchy]

Originally Posted by Luci Lockit

You ok Dutchy?
xx

50/50 Luci

[Luci Lockit]

You dont seem 100%
You seem a bit down- it kinda reflects in your post about the band. I dont think they are ready to throw in the towel just yet matey... let's wait til it comes out before we review the new album eh? lol

Im off to bed- its way late for me!
Take it easy xx

[flossy]

i dont think they need to retire just yet ? the snippets we have heard so far sound really good , personally im really looking forward to another album i dont think they have finished surprising us yet ! retire noooo not until they are old and crotchety , oh damn they are already that

[TiciaBlovesUB]

Hey Dutchy! Good to hear from you. I hope that 50/50 rises to 100+ soon. We love your great ways.

How is Mrs Dutchy doing? Smooch to you, deary, please don't be a stranger!

[Chronic]

Hi Dutchy

Hope you are OK. Due to the time and effort the boys have been putting it this new album I think we can expect something special. I may be wrong but the last time the boys spent as long on an album was Promises and Lies-we know how well that album did

Keep the Faith

Chronic

[Julio Marchena]

Personally, I disagree with Dutchy's position though I respect it. UB40's LOL4 is one of my favs, Duncan gave a new vibe to the band and his voice mixed perfectly with its sounds.

It's true that since we are fans we are sometimes more critical than an ocassional listener and so we expect each album to be a number one for what each of us think is a number one, something very subjective and impossible to agree...

On the other hand, and talking about age, the reggae scene is probably one that has plenty of oldies doing music and giving fun to the people, masters like Yellowman (1956) or Beres Hammond (1955) are still touring and creating sweet songs that make people happy, should they just stop expressing their souls? At least they cant get profitability of it... they don't... I think Bob would continue doing music if alive.

And of course UB40 has a lot more to give until they consider to stop. Every album has been different and has had great surprises on it, people buy tickets as well as albums, they are top quality musicians that has, in my opinion, much more to give to the music world.

Just to finish, I would like to share some tunes of those who have a long career and are still greatest...

Beres Hammond

Beres Hammond - I Feel Good Official Music Video - YouTube

Yellowman

KING YELLOWMAN - YouTube


Have reggae week end!

Big love from Peru!