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Promises and Lies
Reggae / Dub · 1993 · 11 tracks

Promises and Lies

UB40

Slick, chart-topping 1993 reggae-pop defined by lush saxophone hooks and the band's massive Elvis Presley cover. A quintessential summer soundtrack.

July 12, 1993 · Virgin

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A polished and romantic collection of reggae-pop that feels like a permanent summer afternoon.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
C’est la vie
4:31
02
Desert Sand
4:48
03
Promises and Lies
3:39
04
Bring Me Your Cup
5:41
05
Higher Ground
4:21
06
Reggae Music
4:07
07
(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love With You
3:27
08
Now and Then
3:40
09
Things Ain't Like They Used to Be
4:02
10
It's a Long Long Way
4:30
11
Sorry
4:28
Moments Worth Listening For
The instantly recognizable synth-reggae pulse that kicks off the Elvis cover
The bright, brassy saxophone solo that cuts through the mid-tempo groove of track 4
The way the vocal harmonies swell during the chorus of the title track
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How does Promises and Lies sound next to the rest of UB40's catalogue?

Romantic+1.9σ

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

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