UMOD advertises its upcoming Ska For Life album in a new spot.
Described as “a bouncing, brilliant celebration of the one-of-a-kind genre” and “the only ska collection you’ll ever need,” the 3CD album takes listeners to a journey back in time and gives them the chance to enjoy some of the greatest hits of this genre, from its Jamaican 60s roots to the streets of ’70s England and beyond.
The compilation features Madness, The Specials, Toots and the Maytals, Desmond Dekker, The Upsetters, The Beat and so many more. Launched on June 7, 2019, the box set is available for purchase for £9.99. Customers can get free UK Delivery on orders dispatched by Amazon over £20.
Among the songs used in the TV ad are “One Step Beyond” by Madness, “Too Much Too Young (Live At The Troxy)” by The Specials, “Double Barrel” by Dave & Ansell, and “Monkey Man” by Toots & The Maytals.
The full track list is below:
1. One Step Beyond by Madness
2. Too Much Too Young (Live At The Troxy) by The Specials
3. Monkey Man by Toots & The Maytals
4. Israelites by Desmond Dekker & The Aces
5. Liquidator (Instrumental) by The Harry J All Stars
6. Return Of Django by The Upsetters
7. Long Shot Kick De Bucket by The Pioneers
8. Double Barrel by Dave & Ansell
9. Train To Skaville by The Ethiopians
10. A Shot In The Dark (Take 3) by Roland Alphonso & the Skatalites
11. Tighten Up by The Untouchables
12. Suzanne, Beware Of The Devil by Dandy Livingstone
13. Guns Fever by Baba Brooks
14. Elizabethan Reggae by Boris Gardiner & Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
15. Moon Hop by Derrick Morgan
16. Book Of Rules by The Heptones
17. The Ugly One (AKA Lee Van Cleef) by King Stitt
18. Sweet Sensation by The Melodians
19. I Am Still In Love by Alton Ellis
Disc 2
1. Pressure Drop by Toots & The Maytals
2. Mirror In The Bathroom by The Beat
3. Police In Helicopter by John Holt
4. Ghost Town (Live At Le Bataclan) by The Specials
5. Baggy Trousers by Madness
6. Tom Hark (Radio Edit) by The Piranhas
7. 0.0.7 (Shanty Town) by Desmond Dekker & The Aces
8. Kingston Town by Lord Creator
9. True Confession by The Silvertones
10. Sufferer by The Kingstonians
11. It’s Rocking Time (Rocksteady) by Phyllis Dillon
12. Angel Of The Morning by Joya Landis
13. Fattie Fattie by Clancy Eccles
14. Ska-Ta-Shot by Lynn Taitt
15. Open The Door by Clive & Naomi
16. Turn To The Almighty by Jackie Opel
17. Beautiful Garden by Eric Monty Morris
18. Scattered Lights by Tommy McCook
19. Man Alone by The Deacons
Disc 3
1. Special Brew by Bad Manners
2. Wonderful World, Beautiful People by Jimmy Cliff
3. Handsworth Revolution by Steel Pulse
4. Natty Rebel (Remastered) by U-Roy
5. Silver Dollar by The Skatalites
6. Stop That Train by Keith & Tex
7. Renegade by the Zodiacs
8. Carry Go Bring Come by Justin Hinds & The Dominoes
9. Bonanza Ska by Carlos Malcolm & His Afro-Jamaican Rhythms
10. Ti-Pi-Tin by Raymond Harper
11. Next Door Neighbour by Owen & Leon Silveras
12. Please Beverley by Bibby And The Astronauts
13. Ska Down Jamaica Way (South Of The Border) by Ferdie Nelson and Ivan Yap
14. Yogi Man by Johnny Moore
15. Weather Report by The Tennors
16. Ska Wars by Rico
17. I Can’t Wait by Hepcat
18. 2-Tone Army by The Toasters
19. The Impression That I Get by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
