The English Beat and General Public

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The Albums That Saved Us

Doug Smith

33 episodes

6 days ago

These are The Albums That Saved Us...don't forget the songs that made you smile and the songs that made you cry. The music podcast based around the albums that changed our lives if you grew up in the 80s, MAYBE into the 90s, and SOMETIMES back to the 70s. #albumsthatsavedus

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The English Beat and General Public

The Albums That Saved Us

5 minutes 57 seconds

1 year ago

The English Beat and General Public

In this episode, we’re turning up the volume on The English Beat and General Public, bands that defied categorization and left an enduring legacy.

The English Beat, often lumped into the ska revival of the late 1970s and early 1980s, was far more than just another two-tone band. Their music was a vibrant fusion of ska, reggae, punk, and pop, creating an infectious and thought-provoking sound.

In 1980, The English Beat faced a crossroads. With creative differences emerging, the band decided to part ways. But the musical journey didn't stop for its members.

Dave Wakeling, Ranking Roger, and a new lineup formed General Public. This new project departed from the ska-heavy sound of the English Beat, leaning more towards pop and new wave.