Customer Reviews
Covers which renew and surpass the originals. - By: Matt, 03 Nov 2003 
I really, really love this album. An amazing collection of ultimate covers, this album has a sound all it's own. Combining classic 80's drum machines & synths with soulful guitars & horns, it is the definitive electronic reggae album. While some believe this is against the simplicity of Reggae, combining the style with electronics takes nothing away from the purity of the reggae.
The album is spattered with highlights & classics. The horn/guitar soloin "Here I Am (Come & Take Me)" is a moment of pure bliss. "The Way You Do The Things You Do" is perhaps the best example of TR-808 drum machines within a reggae constraint, the bass riff as pounding & groovy as if it were modern. "Kingston Town" is a perfect slow song, full of a very simplistic emotion of love which dominates the album. "Stick By Me" is a very pleasant anthem of friendship & compassion.
UB40 is without a doubt one of the best reggae groups to originate out of Jamaica. This album is a testament to their love of the genre & their talentin performing the classics.
I would recommend this album to anyone, including people who do not like or have never heard Reggae. Young or Old can enjoy this album, it is timeless & belongs to everyone. Not being a fan of Dancehall style of Reggae, it is pleasnt to have an electronic form of Reggae that remains pure & gives that true feeling of happiness that the form always tries to suggest. This truly is a Labour of Love...listen to this album & you will enjoy it. It is a masterpiece, perhaps the best of UB40, & ranking up there with the all-time best of Reggae.
Absolutely Fantastic - By: Colin, 16 Dec 2002 This album has it all, from the Pop-reggae rythym of "come & take me" to the classic mysterical reggae rythm of "Kingston Town & Impossible Love" I have grown up with UB40 & its tunes & songs like this that make you want to hear it over & over again.
Reggae at its best - By: , 15 Oct 2000 This album is what reggae music is all about. Simple, catchy & soulful without being sentimental & inane. This underrated second volume of covers from the most successful reggae groupin the world next to Marley, is alsoin my opinion their best, as it puts more emphasis on Ali Campbell's fantastic voice & the choice of material (particularly Kingston Town) is unsurpassable. Sheer class!
UB40 play music for your heart! - By: , 31 Oct 1999 With growing up with UB40 for many years now,the magnificent group make music not only for your ears but for your heart! Thier albums of many,many songs expresses wonderful talent, feelings & should be a part of everyones life (age 1 or 100).
