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The Youth of Today
Reggae / Dub · 1982 · 13 tracks · 43m

The Youth of Today

Musical Youth

Bright British reggae driven by high-register vocals and heavy bass. A sun-drenched crossover record that balances youthful charm with authentic roots riddims.

October 22, 1982 · Stereo Deluxe

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An infectious, sun-drenched optimism anchored by surprisingly sophisticated rhythmic foundations.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks · 43m
01
Pass the Dutchie
3:24
02
Heartbreaker
3:54
03
Gone Straight
3:08
04
Blind Boy
3:48
05
Rockers
3:28
06
Youth Of Today
2:55
07
Young Generation
3:20
08
Mirror Mirror
2:37
09
Children Of Zion
3:05
10
Never Gonna Give You Up
3:06
11
Rub 'N' Dub
4:01
12
Schoolgirl
3:27
13
(Please) Give Love A Chance
3:40
Moments Worth Listening For
The iconic opening drum fill and immediate bass drop of Pass the Dutchie.
The surprisingly tight, locked-in rhythmic interplay during the bridge of Rockers.
The earnest, high-pitched vocal delivery on Youth of Today that anchors the album's message.
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 The Youth of Today sound next to the rest of Musical Youth's catalogue?

Androgynous+4.0σ

The vocals lean far further into androgynous than the rest of the catalogue.

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