A Real Labour of Love
UB40 · 2018
72 min · 16 tracks · reggae · dub music
A vibrant celebration of reggae rhythms infused with heartfelt melodies and smooth vocal harmonies.
A Real Labour of Love is an album by UB40, released in 2018. A vibrant celebration of reggae rhythms infused with heartfelt melodies and smooth vocal harmonies. This album marks a significant return for UB40, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart. It also highlights the band's continued relevance in the reggae scene, featuring classic themes of love and social commentary that resonate with both longtime fans and newer audiences. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A Real Labour of Love sound like?
A vibrant celebration of reggae rhythms infused with heartfelt melodies and smooth vocal harmonies. Rooted in reggae and dub music.
What makes A Real Labour of Love by UB40 notable?
This album marks a significant return for UB40, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart. It also highlights the band's continued relevance in the reggae scene, featuring classic themes of love and social commentary that resonate with both longtime fans and newer audiences. Released on January 1, 2018, 'A Real Labour of Love' is UB40's first studio album in five years, following their 2013 album 'Getting Over the Storm'. The band, known for popularizing reggae music in the UK since their debut in the early 1980s, returned to their roots with this album, showcasing their enduring appeal and dedication to the genre.
How many songs are on A Real Labour of Love?
A Real Labour of Love has 16 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Making Love Standout 4:12
- 2 She Loves Me Now 4:31
- 3 Strive 4:42
- 4 Here I Come 3:41
- 5 Telephone Love / Rumours Standout 7:52
- 6 How Could I Leave 6:01
- 7 Ebony Eyes 3:39
- 8 Hush Darling Standout 4:41
- 9 Hard Times 4:42
- 10 Moving Away 3:35
- 11 International Herb 3:23
- 12 A Place in the Sun 4:51
- 13 Tune In 4:21
- 14 Once Ago 3:45
- 15 In the Rain 4:13
- 16 Under Me Sleng Teng 4:21
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