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UB40 - Rat In The Kitchen


UB40
Rat In The Kitchen

   

Like Culture, Burning Spear and other great Jamaican bands of the Seventies, England's UB40 uses reggae's joyous buzz to put across some devastating social observations. Behind the vivid cartoon cover and pumping, singsong title track of the band's fifth album lurks a metaphor as potent as Bob Marley's "Small Axe." Apartheid isn't mentioned by name during "Rat in Me Kitchen," but by the time toaster and trumpet player Astro has run through the chorus for the third time, the South African connection should be obvious. To hook into UB40's thoughtful groove is to open yourself to suggestion.

Once you do, there's no mistaking the message. "I've got to be blatant in this time," Astro declares
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in the skanking statement of purpose "Tell It Like It Is." Even when Robin and Ali Campbell's voices come together in rough, compelling harmony on a you-could-fall-in-love-too song like "You Could Meet Somebody," there's a telling edge: "From brief encounters, habits grow."

The Campbells have been on a songwriting roll since the band honed its instrumental chops on Labour of Love, UB40's 1983 album of classic reggae covers, and the originals on Rat in the Kitchen at least equal those on 1984's excellent Geffrey Morgan. The nameless dread triggered by nuclear "defenses" permeates the haunting "Watchdogs," and even when UB40 ponders life a little self-righteously, as on "Looking Down at My Reflection," the songs are supported by muscular arrangements and a beefy rhythm section. The band bemoans the dehumanizing effects of capitalism on "Don't Blame Me": "Don't blame me for wanting more/The facts are too hard to ignore/I'm scared to death of poverty/I only want what's best for me." But unlike most agitpop, it's got a good beat and you can dance to it. Just try not to. (RS 484)


MARK COLEMAN



UB40 Records and CDs:
Baggariddim
Cherry Oh Baby
Cover Up
Don't Break My Heart
Geffery Morgan
Guns In The Ghetto
Higher Ground
Homely Girl
  I Got You Babe
If It Happens Again
Kingston Town
Labour Of Love
Little Baggariddim
Live
One In Ten
  Present Arms
Promises And Lies
Rat In The Kitchen
Red Red Wine
Signing Off
Sing Our Own Song
So Here I Am
  Tell Me Is It True
The Earth Dies Screaming
Ub40
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  Artist   Title Condition   Format   Price   Seller Location
    Ub40   Rat In Kitchen
Lp Vinyl - 9 Songs 1. All I Want To Do 2. You Could Meet Somebody 3. Tell It Like It Is 4. El...
NEW LP   15.00   Horizons
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Kitchen
Am 5137xlp "lp Rare! Cond: Mint- Lp Vinyl - 9 Songs\
LP   46.50   CDExpress
Netherl  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Kitchen
VG+ 7"   3.91   Bside the
UK  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In Me Kitchen
Uk Dep 1986
M/M LP   9.95   CDandVinyl
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Used 7"   0.78   Universal
Ireland  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Uk, Dep International, Dep25, 1986
VG+ VG 7"   2.99   AVIDVINYL
UK  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Orig. Dep25 In Glossy Hc,promosticker Uk, Virgin, Dep 25, 1986
7"   3.56   Poplife
Germany  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Dep 25 Ps
EX 7"   3.82   Rixrecords
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
A&m, 2898
NM 7"   4.50   In The Groov
USA  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
7"   6.14   sugarball
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
(dub Vers) am 2898
7"   6.50   Record Finde
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Uk 7" Original P/s (dep25) Uk, Dep25
M-/M- 7"   7.18   Encore
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Virgin 108 782
MINT / PIC 7"   7.15   Black Rhythm
Netherl  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Virgin 108 rare,used:7\"/ Rat In Mi Kitchen/condition:mint/ Mint Pict.cover Virgin 108 782 Special Order
7"   7.62   CDExpress
Netherl  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Rat In Mi Kitchen ( Original / Version ) Dep International
VG+ 7"   7.83   Flip Records
UK  More Info   
Ub40 - Rat In Mi Kitchen   Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Ps Uk, Dep
7"   7.83   Roxcalibur
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
White Label Promo, B/w Same Usa, A & M, Am-2898, 1986
M- 7"   8.00   Vinyl In The
UK  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Picture Sleeve Uk, Dep
7"   7.83   Record Mill
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
A&m Us Demo, Am 2898
7"   10.27   Jim Wilson
UK  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Dep International, 1986. Dep25. Ex/m. Ps
7"   15.65   VinylUKdotco
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Eu
EX 7"   26.72   Ear of the
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Incl. 2 Mixes Uk, Dep, 25/12, 1986
VG+/VG+ 12"   6.14   Grooveadelic
Germany  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Dep Intnl Dep25/12
Ex/Ex- 12"   7.88   VinylnetUK
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Dep International, 1986, Dep25/12, Ex/ex, Ps
12"   11.74   VinylUKdotco
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
What Am I Gonna Do? Uk, Dep Int., 1986-01-01 00:00:00
12"   11.74   Hard To Find
UK  More Info   

  Artist   Title Condition   Format   Price   Seller Location
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Uk/1986 Some Minor S, Dep International Dep2512
NM 12"   13.70   AVID
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
12inch Mix / 12inch Dep Mix Dep International
VG+ 12"   15.65   Flip Records
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
10312 used, Condition Sleeve/record: Vg++/ Vg++ Dep Germany 12\"maxi Special Order
12"   16.95   CDExpress
Netherl  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
12"   17.24   sugarball
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Eu
EX 12"   32.34   Ear of the
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Bw--rat In Mi Kitchen[version] Uk, Dep25
vg/ex 7" PS   3.89   goats
UK  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
Uk Dep Dep25 Original In Picture Sleeve 1986
M/M 7" PS   5.95   CDandVinyl
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen
12" Single + Cdr Copy: Ex Uk/1986 Some Minor Sleeve Wear Naldep2512: This Is An Excellent 12" Si Special Order
NEW 12"+CDR   58.95   cdBBQ
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen (12" B/w 12" Dep Mix, P/s, Dep 25)
Ex/Ex 12"   8.61   Canny Music
UK  More Info     
Ub40 - Rat In Mi Kitchen (7 Inch Uk)   Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen (7 Inch Uk)
B/w Version (dep25) Pic Sleeve Uk, Dep International, 1986
EX/EX 7"   9.76   Vinyl Tap
UK  More Info   
Ub40 - Rat In Mi Kitchen (lp Russian)   Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen (lp Russian)
9 Track (c6025593008) Russian, Meaoanr, 1986
EX/EX LP   17.82   Vinyl Tap
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen (pic - Dep 25
7"   3.17   Action
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen (ps)
7"   7.40   sugarball
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen (version)
25 Ps Dep Internatio
M M E 7"   8.45   John Manship
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen - Russian
Lp + Cdr Copy: Ex Ru 1986 9 Track (c6025593008) Meaoanr: This Is An Excellent Lp That We Will Ac Special Order
NEW LP+CDR   81.95   cdBBQ
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen - Uk
7" Single + Cdr Copy: Ex Uk 1986 B/w Version (dep25) Pic Sleeve Dep International: This Is An Ex Special Order
NEW 7"+CDR   44.95   cdBBQ
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen / Version
Dep International 25 Uk
EX 7"   20.50   Ear of the
UK  More Info   
Ub40 - Rat In Mi Kitchen Single 4:39/dub 3:09   Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen Single 4:39/dub 3:09
7" Vinyl, Ub40: Rat In Mi Kitchen Single 4:39/dub 3:09, A&m 2898/ps (moderately Crinkled Top Edg...
M-/VG 7"   4.20   Music Obsess
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen(single Version/same(dub Version))
7" Single + Cdr Copy: Ex Vinyl Is Clean; Black Label Is Wearing Off, Mainly On B-side. Picture Sl... Special Order
NEW 7"+CDR   34.95   cdBBQ
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen/ 12 Inch Dep Mix
Dep Int 25 Uk
VG 12"   23.06   Ear of the
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen/all I Want To Do
7" Vinyl, Ub40: Rat In Mi Kitchen/all I Want To Do, Deptford International Vs1351/canada/'86... ....
7"   10.50   Music Obsess
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen/rat In Mi Kitchen Version
Picture Sleeve Dep Dep25, 1986
EX/EX 7"   5.87   thespacebar
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen/version
Dep25
EX/EX 7"   4.89   JACKS
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Mi Kitchen/version
Demo Stickered, Company Sleeve Nz, Dep Int., Dep25
Vg+ 7"   6.00   Moonhop
New Zea  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In My Kitchen
Promo 86
NEW 7"   3.00   Horizons
USA  More Info   

  Artist   Title Condition   Format   Price   Seller Location
    Ub40   Rat In My Kitchen
2 Copies Dep
M- 7"   3.45   Finyl Vinyl
Canada  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In My Kitchen
Usa, A&m, Am-2898, 1986
VG 7"   4.20   Silverball
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In My Kitchen
Am 2898x1 7\" Rare! Cond: Mint- Promo Reggae Special Order
7"   10.73   CDExpress
Netherl  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In My Kitchen (rat In My Kitchen)
Sale Us, A&m 2898
NM 7"   3.60   Fast Hits
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Th Kitchen
A&m 5137 - Nm/nm 999900220888
SEEDESCRIP LP   5.99   TheGreatEsca
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In Th Kitchen
Lp/cd Combo / This Item For Sale At Gdm Is A Vinyl Lp That We Will Acquire From One Of Our Recor... Special Order
m- LP+CDR   65.00   Going Digita
USA  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In Th Kitchen
Digitally Remastered Cd W/ Orig. Artwork. We Use Pro Audio Equip. (not A Computer) To Transfer Th... Special Order
New LP+CDR   69.11   Vinyl Revolu
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The City
8518 slve/rec:vg+ Vg++ Yr: Style: Reggea Special Order
12"   7.62   CDExpress
Netherl  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
/ 1986 catalog Number: 11 Dep
VG/M CD   5.06   H&E Records
Germany  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
1 new, Reggae Eu, Disky, Vi 793192
M-\M- CD   8.00   Beatnick
Canada  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
CD   8.45   Action
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
S
NEW CD   10.32   Hard To Find
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
9 Songs 86
NEW CD   11.00   Horizons
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Backorder Takes 7 - 21 Days Virgin, 86446 Special Order
New CD   11.50   DHUK CD
USA  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
NEW CD   11.72   CMS Music
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
NEW CD   12.15   GrooveNet
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Brand New From A Seller With A High Star Rating 03/11/1997
Brand New CD   12.77   EverCheap
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Ub40 - Rat In The Kitchen Upc: 077778644620 All I Want To Do You Could Meet Somebody Virgin R...
New CD   13.57   BetamOnline
USA  More Info   
Ub40 - Rat In The Kitchen   Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
1.all I Want To Do;2.you Could Meet Somebody;3.tell It Like It Is;4.the Elevator;5.watchdogs;6.ra...
NEW CD   13.68   Record Box
UK  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
New CD   14.77   CDQuest
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Virgin, 86446
New CD   15.90   Mr. Peabody
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Special Order (may Ship Immediately, Usually Ships Within 4 Weeks Emm / Virgin, 07777864462... Special Order
New CD   17.32   VibrantSound
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Usa, Emm/virgin Special Order
New CD   17.99   CD Euroxpres
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Virgin Records Us, 0077778644620, 1997-03-11 Special Order
NEW CD   22.39   Inandout
Austria  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Ca, Emi, 77778644620 Special Order
NEW CD   23.37   DISTWEB
Canada  More Info     

  Artist   Title Condition   Format   Price   Seller Location
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Vir86446.2 new Copy/ Barcode: 77778644620 Releasedate: 3 11 1997 Style:reggae Title: Rat In T... Special Order
CD   30.95   CDExpress
Netherl  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Cutout A&m, Sp 5137
NM/NM LP   1.10   Platterpus
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Uk, Dep International, Dep11, 1986
VG- VG- LP   2.99   AVIDVINYL
UK  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Usa, A&m, 5137, 1986
VG++ M- LP   3.00   Proud MaryRe
USA  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
1986,"sing Our Own Song" A&m Sp-5137
VG+/VG+ LP   3.29   Solid Viper
USA  More Info   
Rat In The Kitchen - Ub40   Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
With Picture/info/lyrics Inner Sleeve Germany, Virgin, Dm 207 841, 1986
VG+/VG+ LP   5.05   hi-vinyl
Netherl  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Ub40 rat In The Kitchen A&m, Sp-5137, 1986
S 4 5 8 LP   5.15   CyrCo
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Promo Stamp.
VG+ LP   5.29   GrooveNet
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
A&m5137 A&m
VG+ LP   5.50   Weird Harold
USA  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
9 Track Lp. Uk Release Dep Records, Lpdep11
vg LP   6.14   Billys Vinyl
UK  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Canada, Virgin, Vl2389, 1/1/1986
VG+ VG+ LP   6.62   Never Ending
Canada  More Info   
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Insert Greece, Virgin, Vg50201, 1986
EX , EX LP   7.15   karmamusic
Greece  More Info     
    Ub40   Rat In The Kitchen
Virgin 5137 e-
LP   7.50   Record Finde
USA  More Info   
 
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