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Ghost Town

The Specials

from Stereo-Typical: A's, B's & Rarities (2000)

100 BPM ·3:39 ·2 playlists
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About This Track

In 1981, when The Specials wrote "Ghost Town," the British economy was struggling, and anger over urban decay fueled youth violence; decades later, Gorillaz sampled that feeling. Rico Rodriguez adds "additional" instrumentation, a reminder that even in bleak times, there's always another layer.

Why It Works for Running

As the long run winds down, the somber undertone matches the body's fatigue, a reminder of the work completed.

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