UB40 – Rat In The Kitchen
UB40 – Rat In The Kitchen
UB40 – Rat In The Kitchen
Smooth, socially conscious, and rhythmically assured, Rat In The Kitchen finds UB40 refining their signature blend of reggae, pop, and dub-influenced grooves. With their trademark laid-back sound and strong melodic focus, the album continues the band’s exploration of political and everyday themes through accessible, radio-friendly reggae.
Featuring standout tracks such as Rat In Mi Kitchen, Sing Our Own Song, and You Could Meet Somebody, the record balances upbeat rhythms with messages of resistance, unity, and social awareness. Guest contributions, including vocals from Jaki Graham and Ruby Turner, add further richness to the album’s soulful, crossover appeal.
A polished and engaging release, Rat In The Kitchen remains a key album in UB40’s catalogue and a strong example of 1980s British reggae at its commercial peak.
Tracklist:
Side A
- All I Want To Do
- You Could Meet Somebody
- Tell It Like It Is
- The Elevator (feat. Mo Birch)
- Watchdogs
Side B
- Rat In Me Kitchen (feat. Herb Alpert)
- Looking Down At My Reflection (feat. Mo Birch)
- Don't Blame Me
- Sing Our Own Song (feat. Jaki Graham, Mo Birch, Ruby Turner)
Record Details
| Label | DEP International Records |
| Catalogue Number | LP DEP 11 |
| Year of Release | 1986 |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Speed | 33 RPM |
| Decade | 1980's |
| Media Condition | VG+ |
| Sleeve Condition | VG+ |
| Format Notes | Vinyl LP, incl. inner |
Details
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