Conquering Ruler

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Volume 2 of the ska veterans tribute to the Trojan Records label, their follow-up to the hugely successful 'Skinhead Girl'. Features 15 brand new versions of classic Trojan ska tunes. Eight page booklet features informative liner notes, band history and photographs. Produced by 2-Tone legen Roger Lomas. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

Conquering Ruler
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Specials has grown old..
  • Skaaa and reggae yummy
 Conquering Ruler
The Specials
Manufacturer: Receiver Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000055Z88
Release Date: 2001-02-13

Tracks:

  1. Jezebel
  2. Tom Drunk
  3. Take Me As I Am
  4. Conquering Ruler
  5. Decimal Currency
  6. Promises
  7. Double Barrel
  8. Keep My Love From Fading
  9. Rough And Tough
  10. Foolish Plan
  11. I Am A Madman
  12. Salvation Train
  13. Lorna Banana
  14. Return Of Django
  15. I Don't Need Your Love Anymore

Album Description

Volume 2 of the ska veterans tribute to the Trojan Records label, their follow-up to the hugely successful 'Skinhead Girl'. Features 15 brand new versions of classic Trojan ska tunes. Eight page booklet features informative liner notes, band history and photographs. Produced by 2-Tone legen Roger Lomas. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars The Specials has grown old.........2006-08-29

But they're still good. The melodies at this album should be well knowed for all ska and reggea listeners out there. Very good music, but I think some of the Special-sound is missing here.

Anyway, a good album, well worth buying.

5 out of 5 stars Skaaa and reggae yummy.......2001-02-27

Following the success of their 2000 release of fifteen new recordings titled "Skinhead Girl", The Specials lastest LP, "Conquering Ruler", is another post-era ska/reggae beat sensation that includes fifteen new renditions from some of yesteryear's best. All the original artist first popularized these songs during the early explosion of rock steady, reggae, and ska in Jamaica during the 1960s and 70s (with at least one track a 1980's original). It's been some 20 years plus since Roddy Radiation and Neville Staples ignited the Specials into the British ska scene as a ska/reggae/punk phenomenon. Now, once more, they've unleashed their musical brilliance, adding instrumental and lyrical depth and vibrancy to enrich these ageless classics. Songs on the LP include "I Don't Need Your Love Anymore", a tempo delicious beat with swing and plenty of flava, originally recorded by Dobby Dobson. Neville once again transcends to lyrical new heights with the rock-steady pulse of "Salvation Train" (popularized by David Scott in the late 60s), the socio-political intensity of Derrick Morgan's "Conquering Ruler", and the deep vocal reggae sentimentality of "I am a Madman", composed originally by the legend, Lee "Scratch" Perry. The second track on the LP is invigoratingly fun, fast and inviting, a rhythmic, horn-driven, ska meltdown--a definite dance-inducer. However, not being familiar with the original version, I am not sure on the exact title, because on the back of the CD the song is listed as "Tom Drunk", but the insert calls it "Number One". Got me! Though eventually I'll find out. Other notables on the LP include renditions of Dave & Ansel Collins' "Double Barrel", the soulful tranquilty of Jackie Edward's "Take Me As I Am", and the smooth elation of Clancy Eccles' "Promises". And not to discredit the Upsetters, but the Special's version of "Return of Django" comes harmoniously alive with Justin Dodsworth on keyboard. This album thrives with full-throttle merriment, tonal warmth, and an expressive brass trio made up of trombonist Steve Holdway, trumpeter Paul Daleman, and Leigh Malin on tenor sax. All serious Special's fans need to obtain "Conquering Rebel" and "Skinhead Girl" in order to appreciate these reunions of musical retrospection.
Conquering Ruler
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    		Conquering Ruler
    Specials
    Manufacturer: Sanctuary Trojan Us
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000068QXE
    Release Date: 2002-06-25

    Tracks:

    1. JEZBEL
    2. TOM DRUNK
    3. TAKE ME AS I AM
    4. CONQUERING RULER
    5. DECIMAL CURRENCY
    6. PROMISES
    7. DOUBLE BARREL
    8. KEEP MY LOVE
    9. ROUGH AND TOUGH
    10. FOOLISH PLAN
    11. I AM A MADMAN
    12. SALVATION TRAIN
    13. LORNA BANANA
    14. RETURN OF DJANGO
    15. I DON'T NEED YOUR LOVE ANYMORE
    Conquering Ruler Volume 2
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      		Conquering Ruler Volume 2
      Specials
      Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000BRHZS2
      Release Date: 2001-12-07

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