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Labour of Love II
Reggae / Dub · 1989 · 10 tracks

Labour of Love II

UB40

Polished 1980s pop-reggae defined by shimmering synthesizers, soulful saxophone hooks, and smooth vocal harmonies. A sun-drenched collection of classic covers.

September 27, 1989 · EMI

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A sun-soaked, romantic celebration that feels like a warm embrace from a familiar friend.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Here I Am (Come and Take Me)
4:00
02
Tears From My Eyes
3:51
03
Groovin'
3:50
04
The Way You Do the Things You Do
3:02
05
Kingston Town
3:48
06
Baby
3:22
07
Wedding Day
3:12
08
Wear You to the Ball
3:31
09
Homely Girl
3:25
10
Impossible Love
5:11
Moments Worth Listening For
The ethereal, twinkling synthesizer opening of Kingston Town that immediately sets a dreamlike, tropical tone.
The crisp, punchy horn stabs on Here I Am (Come and Take Me) that transform the Al Green classic into a reggae anthem.
The smooth, multi-tracked vocal harmonies on Homely Girl that elevate the track into a pure pop-reggae masterclass.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Labour of Love II sound next to the rest of UB40's catalogue?

Romantic+2.3σ

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

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