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Rat in the Kitchen
Reggae / Dub · 1986 · 9 tracks

Rat in the Kitchen

UB40

A polished blend of 80s synth-pop and roots reggae. Political weight meets sun-drenched melodies, anchored by that iconic, soulful Birmingham saxophone sound.

July 28, 1986 · Joker Record

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A resilient and rhythmic blend of sunny optimism and sharp social critique.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks
01
All I Want to Do
5:34
02
You Could Meet Somebody
4:52
03
Tell It Like It Is
3:36
04
The Elevator
3:25
05
Watchdogs
4:18
06
Rat in Me Kitchen
6:58
07
Looking Down at My Reflection
3:27
08
Don’t Blame Me
3:37
09
Sing Our Own Song
7:21
Moments Worth Listening For
The triumphant, stadium-ready synth brass opening of Sing Our Own Song that signals a shift toward global activism.
The hypnotic, extended dub-inflected outro of the title track where the bassline takes total control.
The tight, staccato interplay between the saxophone and the off-beat guitar on Watchdogs.
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