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Daylight (The Selecter album)

by The Selecter

Released: October 06, 2017

Ska, 2 tone, new wave, Spouge, Third wave ska, Two-tone

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.

The Album

The sound of the album signals a slight departure from their traditional ska-roots style, moving into an offering of topical songwriting that combines reggae, 2-tone, and dub influences. This album marks The Selecter’s 15th studio release and came nearly 40 years after their debut. Despite the passage of time, the band's dedication to addressing political and social issues through their music remained unchanged, demonstrating their commitment to their sound and message.

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"Daylight" is an album by the British ska…

"Daylight" is an album by the British ska band The Selecter, which was released in 2017.

Its lyricism focuses on contemporary issues like political…

Its lyricism focuses on contemporary issues like political unrest and social change, which the band had been known to address in their music consistently.

Notably, the vocalist, Pauline Black, who is one…

Notably, the vocalist, Pauline Black, who is one of the foremost women in the 2-tone ska movement, injects her unique vocal style into the songs of the album.

"Daylight" continued to establish The Selecter's place in…

"Daylight" continued to establish The Selecter's place in ska and reggae music history.

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"Daylight" is an album by the British ska band The Selecter, which was released in 2017.

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Reception

The reception of the album has been generally positive, with critics praising it for its lyrical relevance and musical evolution.

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The Complete Album Story

"Daylight" is an album by the British ska band The Selecter, which was released in 2017. This album marks The Selecter’s 15th studio release and came nearly 40 years after their debut.

The sound of the album signals a slight departure from their traditional ska-roots style, moving into an offering of topical songwriting that combines reggae, 2-tone, and dub influences. Its lyricism focuses on contemporary issues like political unrest and social change, which the band had been known to address in their music consistently.

Notably, the vocalist, Pauline Black, who is one of the foremost women in the 2-tone ska movement, injects her unique vocal style into the songs of the album. The reception of the album has been generally positive, with critics praising it for its lyrical relevance and musical evolution. "Daylight" continued to establish The Selecter's place in ska and reggae music history. Despite the passage of time, the band's dedication to addressing political and social issues through their music remained unchanged, demonstrating their commitment to their sound and message.