UB40 (album)
1988 studio album by UB40
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UB40 is the eighth album by British reggae band UB40, released on the DEP International label in 11 July 1988. This album contained the hit single "Breakfast in Bed" with Chrissie Hynde, which reached No. 6 in the UK charts.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 11 July 1988 | |||
| Studios | The Abattoir, Birmingham | |||
| Genre | Reggae | |||
| Length | 41:22 | |||
| Label | DEP International | |||
| Producer | UB40 | |||
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| Singles from UB40 | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Robert Christgau | B+[2] |
| Los Angeles Times | |
Track listing
All tracks composed and arranged by UB40; except where indicated
- "Dance With the Devil" – 5:43
- "Come Out to Play" – 3:15 *
- "Breakfast in Bed" (Eddie Hinton, Donnie Fritts) – Dusty Springfield Cover – 3:21 *
- "You're Always Pulling Me Down" – 4:02
- "I Would Do For You" – 5:36 *
- "'Cause It Isn't True" – 2:58
- "Where Did I Go Wrong" – 3:52 *
- "Contaminated Minds" – 4:48
- "Matter of Time" – 3:22
- "Music So Nice" – 3:41
- "Dance with the Devil (Reprise)" – 2:16
Personnel
- Dee Johnson, Linda Sandiford – backing vocals
- Patrick Tenyue – guest trumpet
- Henry Tenyue – guest trombone
- Neil Ferris – Thai bells
Technical
- Steve Masterson – cover painting
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[4] | 41 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[5] | 7 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[6] | 62 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[7] | 11 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[8] | 32 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[9] | 15 |
| UK Albums (Official Charts)[10] | 12 |
| US Billboard 200[11] | 44 |