Return of the Ugly
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Return of the Ugly is the sixth studio album by Bad Manners
, released in 1989 (see 1989 in music
). It was the band's first release on an independent label.
Bad Manners
Bad Manners are an English 2 Tone ska band. They quickly became the novelty favourites of the UK pop scene through their bald outsized frontman's on-stage antics, earning early exposure through their Top of The Pops exploits and an appearance in the live film documentary, Dance Craze.They were at...
, released in 1989 (see 1989 in music
1989 in music
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). It was the band's first release on an independent label.
Track listing
- All songs by Bad Manners unless noted.
- "Skaville UK" - 2:33
- "Sally Brown" (Aitken) - 2:35
- "Since You've Gone Away" - 3:29
- "Rosemary" - 2:20
- "Bonanza Ska" (Ray EvansRay EvansRaymond Bernard Evans was an American songwriter. He was a partner in a composing and songwriting duo with Jay Livingston, known for the songs they composed for films...
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) - 4:10 - "Return of the Ugly" - 2:54
- "Hey Little Girl" (Aitken) - 3:50
- "Buffalo Ska" - 2:42
- "Memory Train" - 2:58
- "This Is Ska" (Long) - 2:42
Personnel
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- Lead Vocals & Production - Louis Alphonso - Guitar
- Martin Stewart - Keyboards
- Winston Bazoomies - Harmonica
- Chris Kane - Tenor Saxophone
- Alan Perry - Alto Saxophone
- Nicky Welsh - Bass
- Ian Fullwood - Tenor Saxophone
- Jan Brahms - Trombone
- Jon Preston - Trumpet
- Perry Melius - Drums
- Longsy D - Additional Drums & Additional Production