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Fun Boy Three: The Complete Fun Boy Three
Promo Videos The Lunatics Have Take Over The Asylum T'Aint What You Do (It'sThe Way That you Do It) Really Saying Something The Telephone Always Rings Summertime The More I See (The Less I Believe) The Tunnel of Love Our Lips Are Sealed BBC The Lunatics Have Take Over The Asylum (Top of The Pops 3/12/81) T'Aint What You Do (It's The Way That You Do It) (Top of The Pops 11/2/82) The Telephone Always Rings (Top of The Pops 3/6/82) Summertime (Top of The Pops 12/8/82) The Tunnel of Love (Top of The Pops 17/2/83) Our Lips Are Sealed (Top of The Pops 19/5/83) The Telephone Always Rings (Something Else 18/4/82) The Alibi (Something Else 18/4/82)
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Plot Summary
This comprehensive collection captures the entire output of the influential British ska band Fun Boy Three. It includes their music videos, live performances, and television appearances, offering a detailed look at their brief but impactful career. The set showcases the band's unique blend of ska, pop, and new wave, alongside their distinctive visual style.
Critical Reception
As a compilation of a band's complete works, critical reception focuses on its completeness and archival value. Reviewers often praise the collection for its thoroughness in documenting the band's output, making it an essential purchase for fans. The audio and video quality are generally considered good for the era, though some may note limitations inherent to archival material.
What Reviewers Say
An essential retrospective for fans of Fun Boy Three and 80s British ska.
Provides a comprehensive look at the band's music videos and live performances.
A valuable archival release showcasing a unique and influential group.
Google audience: Audience reviews typically highlight the collection's comprehensive nature and the enduring appeal of Fun Boy Three's music. Fans appreciate having all their visual and performance material in one place, with many praising the band's innovative sound and style.
Fun Fact
Fun Boy Three was formed by members of the ska band The Specials after they left the group, with the addition of John Bradbury on drums.
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