Magnetism is the ideal beginners guide to early Bad Manners. It hits on the majority of their high points from the early 80's. This 21-track compilation presents the finest tunes by late-1970s/early-'80s British ska heroes Bad Manners, including "Can Can," "Just a Feeling," and "Tequila."
Ska madmen Bad Manners make incredibly catchy, fun, and dance-friendly songs that epitomize the ska-pop movement in Britain. Recorded throughout the '80s, this collection is traditional in its approach, leaving out the punk influence that crept in through the decade. A few of the tracks are live, but for the most part this is taken from albums and singles with a bias toward their poppier material.
Bad Manners are an English 2 Tone ska band. They quickly became the novelty favourites of the UK pop scene through their bald outsized frontman's on-stage antics, earning early exposure through their Top of The Pops exploits and an appearance in the live film documentary, Dance Craze.
Return of the Ugly is the sixth studio album by Bad Manners, released in 1989. It was the band's first release on an independent label.