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The Special AKA: In The Studio

21 July 1984 · 43 YEARS

In The Studio

The Special AKA

Jerry Dammers led the remaining members into a reflective, weary sound. The production trades early ska energy for lush brass sections and pop-rock arrangements.

This work functions as a late-night assessment of post-punk disillusionment. It captures a group moving beyond their roots into more intricate territory while addressing the intense political unrest of the period.

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