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Present Arms
Reggae / Dub · 1981 · 7 tracks

Present Arms

UB40

Heavy Birmingham basslines meet sharp political critiques. A gritty, analog snapshot of 1981 Britain that balances melodic saxophone hooks with militant dub weight.

May 29, 1981 · DEP International

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A tense and militant atmosphere balanced by the natural warmth of analog reggae grooves.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks
01
Present Arms
4:08
02
Sardonicus
4:29
04
Wild Cat
3:02
07
Silent Witness
4:15
08
Lamb's Bread
4:48
09
Don't Walk Across the Grass
5:07
10
Dr X
5:20
Moments Worth Listening For
The heavy, ominous bassline of the title track that sets a militant tone for the entire record.
The way the saxophone cuts through the dense rhythm section on Sardonicus with a mournful, sharp edge.
The hypnotic, repetitive groove of Don't Walk Across the Grass that feels both relaxing and deeply tense.
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How does Present Arms sound next to the rest of UB40's catalogue?

Defiant+1.6σ

Defiant saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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