Cat No: CDL TT5002
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The Selecter – Too Much Pressure VG/G+
$27.00 Inc. GST
Too Much Pressure is the debut album by The Selecter, released at the height of the British 2 Tone movement in 1980. Combining ska, reggae, punk energy and sharp social commentary, the album captures the tensions and realities of late 1970s Britain while remaining highly danceable and energetic. Fronted by Pauline Black’s charismatic vocals, The Selecter stood out from their contemporaries with a tougher, more streetwise edge and a strong sense of multicultural identity.
Songs such as “Three Minute Hero”, “Too Much Pressure” and “Missing Words” blend infectious rhythms with observations on class, race, media and everyday life. The band’s lean arrangements, driving bass lines and punchy horn parts give the record a raw immediacy that differs from the more polished sound of some other ska revival acts.
Widely regarded as one of the defining releases of the 2 Tone era, Too Much Pressure remains both a thrilling ska record and a powerful snapshot of Britain during a period of social and political change. Its combination of urgency, intelligence and groove has ensured its lasting influence on ska and alternative music alike.
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