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Getting Over The Storm

UB40

Getting Over The Storm

The veteran pop reggae band's 20th album, and 2nd since Duncan Campbell took over singing duties from brother Ali, features 5 original songs among cover versions

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5.1

Label
Virgin
UK Release date
02/09/2013
US Release date
10/09/2013
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  1. 7.0 |   All Music

    With inspired song choices meeting an inspired band, Getting Over the Storm doesn't come off as a gimmick but a gift
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  2. 6.0 |   Uncut

    For the most part it works, although country purists are advised to steer clear. Print edition only

  3. 6.0 |   Mojo

    The band are tight and the results pleasing. Print edition only

  4. 6.0 |   musicOMH

    There is enough here though to satisfy those die-hard fans – and it should also prove an interesting listen for those predominantly liking country but wishing for something just a little different
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  5. 6.0 |   Independent on Sunday

    It all hangs together quite nicely if, as ever, rather uninvolvingly
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  6. 4.0 |   Q

    Reggae has always plundered country for songs of love and heartbreak. But seldom with such limp indifference. Print edition only

  7. 2.0 |   God Is In The TV

    What’s the perfect combination? Why, reggae and country music of course – no, no, no
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UB40: Getting Over The Storm

  • Download full album for just £8.49
  • 1. Midnight Rider £0.99
  • 2. Just What’s Killing Me £0.99
  • 3. Getting Over The Storm £0.99
  • 4. Blue Bilet Doux £0.99
  • 5. If You Ever Have Forever £0.99
  • 6. Crying Time £0.99
  • 7. How Will I Get Through This £0.99
  • 8. He’ll Have To Go £0.99
  • 9. Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain £0.99
  • 10. I Did What I Did £0.99
  • 11. On The Other Hand £0.99
  • 12. How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live £0.99
  • 13. I Didn’t Know £0.99
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