Welcome back, Specials – I’d take this over the current chart fodder any day. Overall, I really enjoyed this one – it’s hugely refreshing to hear such nicely put together songs in 2019, and it’s important that political records are still being made in an age when there are so many things in the world that need to be addressed. Another lovely melody, and a less angry but still important message in the lyrics. Gorgeous atmospheric intro that moves into a slow reggae beat. Arguably one of the most important British bands of all time, after 37 years of silence, The Specials are set to return with a new album on Friday, Februvia Island Records. I find the lyrical content of this one very powerful as it’s a topic that means a lot to me. More spoken word, with verses broken up by atmospheric instrumentals with hints of ’60s lounge. The Life And Times (Of A Man Called Depression) Like the rest of the tracks on the album, the lyrics are very politically critical, which makes for an interesting juxtaposition with the music. Warm, gorgeous melody, and another pleasant reggae beat. There are some great synthy atmospheric instrumental breaks as well. Interesting intro, with military-band-sounding drums leading into electronic spaceship sounds, and a female spoken vocal over the top delivering to-the-point feminist lyrics. Some interesting things going on with the beat here, and it’s a bit more optimistic-sounding than the previous tracks – musically if not lyrically! I really like the juxtaposition of the different vocals, which is very classic Specials. It makes everything very atmospheric and sounds as though it should be on a film soundtrack. Located in one of the nicest resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, the Forbes five-star award-winning The Spa at Encore offers a one-of-a-kind spa experience. There’s a bit of a carnival feel to the background music here – it’s all very dark and jaunty. More great piano on the intro, leading into another reggae beat and another nice trumpet solo. Reworking of classic Fun Boy Three track The Lunatics Have Taken Over The Asylum. That melancholy trumpet solo is just immense. It’s exactly my kind of thing – a real classic sound that somehow manages to sound reminiscent of better modern music as well. Great atmosphere on this one, with jazzy piano over a reggae beat. There’s also a nice atmospheric lift at the end of each verse, and a good rock instrumental in the second half, after which the funk guitar really kicks in. It’s a little repetitive, but that actually works quite well for the storytelling that the track is trying to do. (This review is not for any of the treatments but specifically for the spa itself.) Ive been to several of the big hotel spas and this is the best. There’s a great funky instrumental in the middle too.Īnother upbeat track with a politically charged spoken vocal over the top. Awesome beat, and I love the spiky accents in the background instrumentation. Nice jazz funk intro, leading into an upbeat chanty vocal.
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