Pucker!

"Pucker!" (originally released as Hairspray in the United States) is the fourth album by the English 2 Tone ska revival band The Selecter, released in 1995 by Dojo Music in the UK and by Triple X Records in the US under the title Hairspray. Building on the band's new sound from their previous album, The Happy Album (1994), Pucker! was recorded with guitarist Paul Seacroft and marks a shift in the band's direction. The album features a "mild-mannered" version of ska, blending elements of new wave and power pop, which resulted in a distinctive and unconventional mix of styles. The lyrics are notably upbeat and lighthearted.

The album was promoted with the single "Hairspray." Although neither the single nor the album made the charts, Pucker! received mostly positive reviews. Critics highlighted the album's lively spirit, the peppy cover versions, and the unique appearance of B.J. Cole's pedal steel guitar, which was noted as one of the album's most unusual elements. The band supported the album with a tour in 1995, which led to the release of the live album Live at Roskilde Festival. In 2005, Moon Ska Europe remastered and re-released the *Hairspray* version of the album in the UK.