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A second swing at the all-cover version formula, Labour of Love II doesn't even come close to the lively original. It's encouraging to see a more interesting set of selections and it would lead one to think that the album isn't a contrived cash-in. Too bad the band falls prey to the same antiseptic digital production that was marginalizing much of the dancehall scene. Labour of Love II downplays the band's driving horn section in favor of sterile keyboards and electronic percussion replaces acoustic. Covers of R&B chestnuts "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)" and "The Way You Do the Things You Do" are enjoyable enough, but the band has a harder time adding much to the reggae-sourced numbers. Only the Heptones' wonderful "Baby" gets a decent workout, with the rest only serving as reminders of how well the originals were written. It would take the band four years to return to the studio, perhaps an indication of the fatigue and doldrums affecting this album.
© David Jeffries /TiVo
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JAMES BROWN, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Rooke, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Al Green, ComposerLyricist - Robin Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ali Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Earl Falconer, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Brian Travers, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Virtue, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Norman Hassan, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - UB40, Producer, MainArtist - Astro, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John Shaw, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Gerry Parchment, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Bertie Grant, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Leroy Hodges, ComposerLyricist
(C) 1989 DEP International under exclusive licence to Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1989 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1989 Virgin Records Limited
JAMES BROWN, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Roberts, Composer - Steve Rooke, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robin Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ali Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Earl Falconer, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Brian Travers, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Virtue, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Norman Hassan, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - UB40, Producer, MainArtist - Astro, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John Shaw, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Gerry Parchment, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Bertie Grant, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Dana, Composer
(C) 1989 DEP International under exclusive licence to Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1989 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1989 Virgin Records Limited
JAMES BROWN, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Rooke, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robin Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ali Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Earl Falconer, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Brian Travers, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Virtue, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Norman Hassan, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - UB40, Producer, MainArtist - Astro, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John Shaw, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Gerry Parchment, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Bertie Grant, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Bunny Lee, ComposerLyricist
(C) 1989 DEP International under exclusive licence to Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1989 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1989 Virgin Records Limited
William Robinson, Jr., ComposerLyricist - JAMES BROWN, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Rooke, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robin Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ali Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Earl Falconer, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Brian Travers, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Virtue, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Norman Hassan, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - UB40, Producer, MainArtist - Astro, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John Shaw, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Gerry Parchment, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Bertie Grant, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - John Thirkell, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Edward Rogers, ComposerLyricist
(C) 1989 DEP International under exclusive licence to Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1989 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1989 Virgin Records Limited
JAMES BROWN, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Rooke, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - John Holt, ComposerLyricist - Robin Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ali Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Earl Falconer, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Brian Travers, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Virtue, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Norman Hassan, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - UB40, Producer, MainArtist - Astro, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John Shaw, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Gerry Parchment, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Bertie Grant, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1989 DEP International under exclusive licence to Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1989 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1989 Virgin Records Limited
JAMES BROWN, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Rooke, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robin Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ali Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Earl Falconer, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Brian Travers, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Virtue, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Norman Hassan, Percussion, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - UB40, Producer, MainArtist - Astro, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John Shaw, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Gerry Parchment, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Bertie Grant, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Harriot, ComposerLyricist - Cebert Bernard, ComposerLyricist
(C) 1989 DEP International under exclusive licence to Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1989 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1989 Virgin Records Limited
UB40, Producer, MainArtist - Kenrick Randolph Patrick, ComposerLyricist
(C) 1989 DEP International under exclusive licence to Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1989 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1989 Virgin Records Limited
JAMES BROWN, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Morgan, Composer - Steve Rooke, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robin Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ali Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Earl Falconer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Brian Travers, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Virtue, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Norman Hassan, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - UB40, Producer, MainArtist - Astro, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John Shaw, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Gerry Parchment, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Bertie Grant, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Sibbles, Composer - Llewellyn, Composer
(C) 1989 DEP International under exclusive licence to Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1989 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1989 Virgin Records Limited
JAMES BROWN, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Price, ComposerLyricist - Steve Rooke, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Logan, ComposerLyricist - Patton, ComposerLyricist - Robin Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ali Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Earl Falconer, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Brian Travers, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Virtue, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Norman Hassan, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - UB40, Producer, MainArtist - Astro, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John Shaw, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Gerry Parchment, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Bertie Grant, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1989 DEP International under exclusive licence to Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1989 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1989 Virgin Records Limited
JAMES BROWN, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Rooke, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robin Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ali Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Earl Falconer, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Brian Travers, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Virtue, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Norman Hassan, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - UB40, Producer, MainArtist - Astro, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John Shaw, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Gerry Parchment, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Bertie Grant, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Honey Boy, Composer, Author
(C) 1989 DEP International under exclusive licence to Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1989 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1989 Virgin Records Limited
JAMES BROWN, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Rooke, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robin Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ali Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Earl Falconer, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Brian Travers, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Virtue, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Norman Hassan, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - UB40, Producer, MainArtist - Astro, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John Shaw, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Gerry Parchment, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Bertie Grant, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Shane Sheppard, Composer, Author
(C) 1989 DEP International under exclusive licence to Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1989 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1989 Virgin Records Limited
JAMES BROWN, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Rooke, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - KEN BOOTHE, ComposerLyricist - Robin Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ali Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Earl Falconer, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Brian Travers, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Virtue, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Norman Hassan, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - UB40, Producer, MainArtist - Astro, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John Shaw, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Gerry Parchment, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Bertie Grant, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - H Seaton, ComposerLyricist
(C) 1989 DEP International under exclusive licence to Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1989 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1989 Virgin Records Limited
Eugene Record, ComposerLyricist - JAMES BROWN, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Rooke, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robin Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ali Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Earl Falconer, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Brian Travers, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Virtue, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Norman Hassan, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - UB40, Producer, MainArtist - Astro, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John Shaw, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Gerry Parchment, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Bertie Grant, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Stanley McKenney, ComposerLyricist
(C) 1989 DEP International under exclusive licence to Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1989 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1989 Virgin Records Limited
JAMES BROWN, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Rooke, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Anderson, Composer, Author - Robin Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ali Campbell, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Earl Falconer, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Brian Travers, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Virtue, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Norman Hassan, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - UB40, Producer, MainArtist - Astro, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John Shaw, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Gerry Parchment, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Bertie Grant, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1989 DEP International under exclusive licence to Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1989 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1989 Virgin Records Limited
Album review
A second swing at the all-cover version formula, Labour of Love II doesn't even come close to the lively original. It's encouraging to see a more interesting set of selections and it would lead one to think that the album isn't a contrived cash-in. Too bad the band falls prey to the same antiseptic digital production that was marginalizing much of the dancehall scene. Labour of Love II downplays the band's driving horn section in favor of sterile keyboards and electronic percussion replaces acoustic. Covers of R&B chestnuts "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)" and "The Way You Do the Things You Do" are enjoyable enough, but the band has a harder time adding much to the reggae-sourced numbers. Only the Heptones' wonderful "Baby" gets a decent workout, with the rest only serving as reminders of how well the originals were written. It would take the band four years to return to the studio, perhaps an indication of the fatigue and doldrums affecting this album.
© David Jeffries /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:51:56
- Main artists: UB40
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Virgin Records
- Genre: Reggae
© 1989 DEP International ℗ 1989 Virgin Records Limited
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