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Rat in the Kitchen

by UB40

Released: July 28, 1986

Reggae

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Rat in the Kitchen" is the seventh studio album by UB40, released in July 1986. The album continued UB40's exploration of reggae-infused pop and showcased their distinctive sound, blending political themes with catchy melodies and reggae rhythms. It remains a notable entry in UB40's discography, reflecting their influence and popularity during the 1980s.

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Rat In Mi Kitchen

It featured two successful singles in the UK: "Sing Our Own Song," which reached No. 5 in 1986, and "Rat in Mi Kitchen," which reached No. 12 in 1987.

Sing Our Own Song

It featured two successful singles in the UK: "Sing Our Own Song," which reached No. 5 in 1986, and "Rat in Mi Kitchen," which reached No. 12 in 1987.

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Reception

The album itself peaked at No. 8 on the UK album charts in 1986 and remained on the charts for twenty weeks. It featured two successful singles in the UK: "Sing Our Own Song," which reached No. 5 in 1986, and "Rat in Mi Kitchen," which reached No. 12 in 1987. Critically, "Rat in the Kitchen" received a positive reception.

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"Rat in the Kitchen" is the seventh studio album by UB40, released in July 1986. It featured two successful singles in the UK: "Sing Our Own Song," which reached No. 5 in 1986, and "Rat in Mi Kitchen," which reached No. 12 in 1987. The album itself peaked at No. 8 on the UK album charts in 1986 and remained on the charts for twenty weeks.

Critically, "Rat in the Kitchen" received a positive reception. The album continued UB40's exploration of reggae-infused pop and showcased their distinctive sound, blending political themes with catchy melodies and reggae rhythms. It remains a notable entry in UB40's discography, reflecting their influence and popularity during the 1980s.