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Homegrown
Reggae / Dub · 2003 · 12 tracks · 51m

Homegrown

UB40

Digital rhythms meet classic saxophone hooks. A polished, occasionally brooding collection that balances political sharp edges with smooth, synth-led reggae pop.

November 3, 2003 · Virgin

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A polished blend of digital precision and veteran social weariness that feels more urban than tropical.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 51m
01
So Destructive
5:15
02
I Knew You
4:34
03
Drop On By
4:25
04
Someone Like Me
3:11
05
Freestyler
5:14
06
Everything Is Better Now
5:01
07
Just Be Good (Bushman dub)
5:00
08
Young Guns
4:22
09
Hand That Rocks the Cradle
4:10
10
Nothing Without You
3:54
11
Nothing Without You (dub)
3:09
12
Swing Low
3:29
Moments Worth Listening For
The sharp, clinical synth-percussion on 'So Destructive' that signals a darker, more modern shift in their sound.
The sudden transition into the 'Bushman dub' on track 7, where the bass takes on a more cavernous, traditional weight.
The contrast between the polished pop production and the biting social commentary on 'Young Guns'.
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How does Homegrown sound next to the rest of UB40's catalogue?

Drum Machine+3.0σ

The production is built around drum machine than this artist usually allows.

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