The Specials - Protest Songs 1924-2012The Specials who enjoyed a triumphant 2019 with the release of the critically acclaimed Encore, their first ever number 1 album, coming 40 years after they exploded onto the music scene and launched the 2 Tone movement, make a very timely return with the release of their brand new album Protest Songs 1924 2012. Released on August 27th through their new label Island Records, the album features twelve singular takes on specially chosen protest songs

from the splenetic frenzies of 'Tilted' and 'JC Auto'

achieved career-best record sales

sometimes only with subtle additions like Hoare‰۪s recently acquired Wurlitzer piano that drives tunes like ‰Û÷Lead The Way ‰۪ or washes underneath others like ‰Û÷Monday Morning

“It was emotionally dark and confusing at times

The reality we experience is a mere creation of our consciousness

gorgeously into a mid-paced

Eduard “Edu” Vizvari

With Wilson's longtime friend Pat Sansone of Wilco producing

Church is a sister album to John Foxx’s The Garden (40th anniversary edition)

songs about rain and poverty

Over twelve years in the making

CD - Deluxe CD with slipcase and outsize booklet