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Conquering Ruler
Rock · 2001 · 15 tracks

Conquering Ruler

The Specials

A mellow, sun-drenched collection of rocksteady and reggae covers. Gone is the urban tension, replaced by warm analog tones and relaxed island grooves.

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The Specials finally went to the beach and brought back a crate of classic rocksteady covers.

A relaxed, sun-soaked celebration of Jamaican musical heritage that trades protest for poise.

Conquering Ruler · vs · The Specials
Sunday Morning+4.0σ

Sunday Morning saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks
01
Jezebel
2:33
02
Tom Drunk
3:12
03
Take Me as I Am
3:17
04
Conquering Ruler
3:12
05
Decimal Currency
3:48
06
Promise
3:17
07
Double Barrel
3:40
08
Keep My Love
3:34
09
Rough and Tough
3:24
10
Foolish Plan
3:31
11
I Am a Madman
4:18
12
Salvation Train
3:25
13
Lorna Banana
4:50
14
Return of Django
3:37
15
I Don't Need Your Love Anymore
2:44
Moments Worth Waiting For
The smooth, interlocking vocal harmonies on the title track that trade the band's usual grit for pure melodic warmth.
The heavy, walking bassline on 'Double Barrel' that anchors the track while the organ provides a ghostly, rhythmic counterpoint.
The instrumental precision of 'Return of Django' where the horns take center stage with a relaxed, confident swagger.
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