UB40: A Collection of Musical Influences & Inspirations

UB40: A Collection of Musical Influences & Inspirations
Under The Influence
(DMC Publishing/Border Music)
3.5 Stars

UB40 are arguably the number one reggae act of all time, bear in mind I say arguably, and this claim is based on records sales, chart positions and touring schedules over the course of their three decade long career. Personally I have never really thought that much of their music.
Regardless Under The Influence is a collection of music that has influenced UB40 over the years, and too be honest they have alright music taste. We get a selection of Black American artists like Micheal Jackson, Smokey Robinson and Otis Redding, then they chuck in some classic Jamaican artists such as Big Youth, Bob Marley, John Holt, Lee Perry and so on.
Under The Influence is mostly good music and would serve well as a soul, jazz, reggae compilation album for a listener looking for a collection of material they mostly know already with the odd fun rarity thrown in.

Martyn Pepperell