The Very Best Of - 1980-2000

UB40

The Very Best Of - 1980-2000

Review

"The Very Best Of" by UB40 is a solid compilation that captures the reggae-pop band's most iconic tracks, making it an ideal starting point for new listeners and a nostalgic trip for longtime fans. Featuring hits like "Red Red Wine," "Kingston Town," and their cover of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love," the album showcases the band's unique ability to blend pop, reggae, and social commentary into catchy, laid-back tunes. The production is smooth and accessible, and the collection flows well from track to track. While it may not offer anything new for aficionados, it serves as a comprehensive introduction to UB40's most memorable work, offering both breadth and familiarity in one tidy package.

Info

The Very Best Of UB40" is a greatest hits compilation album by British reggae/pop band UB40. It was released in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2000, and in the United States on February 27, 2001. The album features many of the band's most successful and iconic tracks, including "Red Red Wine," "Can't Help Falling in Love," and "Kingston Town." In the UK, the album reached number 7 on the Official Albums Chart. In the United States, it peaked at number 186 on the Billboard 200 chart. The compilation was released by Virgin Records and includes tracks recorded at various studios throughout UB40’s career, primarily at DEP International Studios in Birmingham, England. The album was produced by members of UB40 along with longtime collaborator and producer Howard Gray. It serves as a comprehensive collection of the band’s extensive chart-topping hits spanning their multi-decade career.

Tracklisting

  1. 1. I Got You Babe
  2. 2. Here I Am (Come And Take Me)
  3. 3. Bring Me Your Cup - Edit
  4. 4. One In Ten
  5. 5. Red Red Wine
  6. 6. Kingston Town
  7. 7. If It Happens Again
  8. 8. Don't Break My Heart
  9. 9. Cherry Oh Baby
  10. 10. (I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You
  11. 11. Higher Ground
  12. 12. Tell Me Is It True
  13. 13. Rat In Mi Kitchen
  14. 14. Until My Dying Day
  15. 15. The Way You Do The Things You Do
  16. 16. Light My Fire
  17. 17. Food For Thought
  18. 18. Sing Our Own Song