Former The Specials Singer Neville Staple Announces New Album 'From The Specials & Beyond'
Thursday, 25 November 2021
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: John Coles
Neville Staple has announced details of his new album.
'From The Specials & Beyond' will arrive on December 10 via Cleopatra Records and feature the former The Specials singer collaborating with special guests, including his wife and co-vocalist Sugary Staple.
There's also contributions from Jamaican reggae deejay Clint Eastwood, ska king Derrick Morgan, and Neol Davies, a co-founder and main songwriter of The Selecter. Neville Staple said:
"This has been one of my favourite albums to work on. Each song has a special and personal meaning to me. I wanted to celebrate the roots of my own music journey, with Two-Tone being at the forefront of each song, in the sound and in the lyrics. Stomping music, with sometimes serious commentary, but all presented in a fun, danceable, singalong spirit.
"That’s the Two-Tone way. Our way. And the special guests were amazing to work with too, especially Derrick Morgan, one of my early inspirations. With superb contributions from Sugary and the band, plus other star guests, this album is set to be a real 'stand out' one, that makes me proud of my career to date."
The Specials, meanwhile, released 'Protest Songs – 1924-2012' in October via their new label home at Island Records.
'From The Specials & Beyond' tracklist:
1. Right from Wrong
2. Celebrate with You
3. Can't Take No More
4. Don't Let It Pass You By
5. Stand By Me
6. Something's Wrong
7. Housewives Choice (featuring Derrick Morgan)
8. Please Don't Leave Me Lonely
9. What's Really Going On (featuring Gary Shail)
10. Miss Dis N Dat (DJ Mix) (featuring Clint Eastwood)
11. Way of Life (Pandemic Mix) (featuring Neol Davies)
12. World Turned Upside Down
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