I really love the updated lyrics for it, taking shots (no pun intended) at the NRA. This time, Lynval updates the lyrics to reflect what’s going on in the U.S. The first is “Blam Blam Fever,” a cover song of the Valentines, which the Specials covered before on the Skinhead Girl album. Second, I think I counted maybe 2 uptempo ska songs on this album. First, the current lineup features only 3 original members Terry, Horace and Lynval. The 2 biggest question fans will probably ask: “do Neville, Roddy or Jerry play on this album?” and “where did the ska go?” No, they aren’t and yeah, good question. I really hate to say that but that’s how I felt the first few listens. I just think lyrically, it’s really strong but musically, it comes across as kind of boring and tepid for me. I have a feeling it will divide up the fanbase a little in terms of people liking this or not. Encore is The Specials first new album with Terry Hall singing in over 37 years and this album will certainly be talked about among fans for awhile.
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