British 2 Tone icons The Specials have announced their first album of new music in 20 years. Entitled Encore, the February 1st, 2019 release follows 2001’s Conquering Ruler covers album, and features the group’s first original material since 1998’s Guilty ’til Proven Innocent!. Encore also marks the return of original lead vocalist Terry Hall, who entered the studio with the band for the first time since 1981’s classic “Ghost Town”. Founding members Lynval Golding and Horace Panter are also back, with drummer Kenrick Rowe and Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock rounding out the lineup. Hall, Golding, and Panter produced the 10-track effort alongside touring keyboardist Nikolaj Torp Larsen. While eight of the songs are originals, two are cove...
