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Made in Britain
Rock · 2011 · 10 tracks · 38m

Made in Britain

The Selecter

Caffeinated 2-tone ska meets modern British social commentary. Sharp brass, dual-vocal urgency, and a standout reggae reimagining of contemporary soul.

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It's the original 2-tone legends proving they're still the sharpest voices in the room with a record that's as much about the message as the skank.

A defiant and rhythmic interrogation of modern identity that balances political anger with dance-floor joy.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 38m
01
Big in the Body – Small in the Mind
3:38
02
Fuck Art, Let’s Dance
3:04
03
Back to Black
3:59
04
Think About That
3:14
05
The Time of Our Lives
4:09
06
My England
4:16
07
My Good Bad‐Minded Friends
3:54
08
Bangin’ on a Big Drum
3:26
09
They Made Me Mad
3:10
10
Second Skin
5:29
Moments Worth Waiting For
The transition into a heavy reggae groove on the Amy Winehouse cover, transforming a torch song into a roots anthem.
The explosive brass entry on track 2 that immediately signals a return to the band's high-energy 2-tone roots.
The five-minute slow-burn build of the closing track, allowing the social commentary to settle into a deeper, more atmospheric space.
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