5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Suggs of Madness

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5 Albums I Can’t Live Without:

1

The Clash, The Clash

I was lucky enough to see them five or six times. Every song on it is a winner, especially “London’s Burning.”

2

The Specials, The Specials

We had the great privilege of going on the 2-Tone Tour with the Specials in 1979 with The Selecter. It was probably the highlight of my life.

3

The Harder They Come Soundtrack, Jimmy Cliff

A great album, a great film, and great songs. If you’re interested in discovering the early development of rocksteady, this is the album for you.

4

Get Happy!!, Elvis Costello and the Attractions

Brilliant songwriter, Elvis, but this particular record produced by Nick Lowe was a kind of an homage to Stax [Records]. I don’t think there’s a track that’s much more than two minutes long, it’s just a great ball of excitement. 

5

New Boots & Panties!!, Ian Dury

Such a colorful album and the lyrics are probably the best I’ve come across.