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TwentyFourSeven

by UB40

Released: June 09, 2008

Reggae

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Lineup Change.

The Album

The album features the harmonic vocals of the band's original members and covers popular songs like "I Shot the Sheriff" and the modern adaptation of "Lost and Found." Despite the inherent difficulties associated with long-lasting bands, "TwentyFourSeven" has managed to portray UB40's musical essence, confirming their position as one of the leading representatives of reggae music outside Jamaica. "TwentyFourSeven" is the sixteenth and final studio album by the British reggae band UB40. The album, unfortunately, marks the departure of two key members of the band, vocalist Ali Campbell and keyboardist Michael Virtue, which were reflected in subtle variations in the band's classic sound.

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Released in 2008, the album brought a culmination…

Released in 2008, the album brought a culmination to the group's distinct sound characterized by a blend of reggae and pop.

Initially, the album appeared as a free insert…

Initially, the album appeared as a free insert in the newspaper "The Mail on Sunday", and later a standard version was released with additional two versions available on the band's website.

The term "TwentyFourSeven" symbolizes the band's longtime dedication…

The term "TwentyFourSeven" symbolizes the band's longtime dedication to music and their fans.

The tracklist showcases UB40's quintessential soulful reggae style

The tracklist showcases UB40's quintessential soulful reggae style.

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Essential Tracks

Lost and Found

I Shot The Sheriff

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The Complete Album Story

"TwentyFourSeven" is the sixteenth and final studio album by the British reggae band UB40. Released in 2008, the album brought a culmination to the group's distinct sound characterized by a blend of reggae and pop. Initially, the album appeared as a free insert in the newspaper "The Mail on Sunday", and later a standard version was released with additional two versions available on the band's website.

The term "TwentyFourSeven" symbolizes the band's longtime dedication to music and their fans. The album, unfortunately, marks the departure of two key members of the band, vocalist Ali Campbell and keyboardist Michael Virtue, which were reflected in subtle variations in the band's classic sound.

The tracklist showcases UB40's quintessential soulful reggae style. The album features the harmonic vocals of the band's original members and covers popular songs like "I Shot the Sheriff" and the modern adaptation of "Lost and Found." Despite the inherent difficulties associated with long-lasting bands, "TwentyFourSeven" has managed to portray UB40's musical essence, confirming their position as one of the leading representatives of reggae music outside Jamaica.