Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #38251 in DVD
• Released on: 2002-10-28
• Rating: Exempt
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Best of, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1

Amazon.co.uk Review
Over the course of more than two decades, Birmingham's UB40 have become global ambassadors for reggae, a journey captured perfectly on The Collection. This programme is split into two main sections: a 26-track video collection and a documentary detailing their 20th anniversary concert in September 2001. Forgoing chronology in favour of a more random approach, the video selection is slightly disjointed on a visual level, leaping from decade to decade within the space of a couple of tracks.

While they have never made a truly great video (most feature the band lip-synching in various places around the world) UB40 have certainly been prolific over the years. "One In Ten" and "Food for Thought", their earliest work, represented the sound of young, multicultural Britain just as well as the more lauded Specials. And while there have perhaps been a few too many covers in recent times, it is hard to deny the effectiveness of "Red, Red Wine" and "Kingston Town".

Much of the success of the documentary depends on how interesting you find infinite shots of pony-tailed men wheeling flight cases, but it does provide an insight into the background to such an event (which took place two days after the World Trade Centre attacks), if not the band themselves. There is also some excellent live footage, featuring guests such as Chrissie Hynde, Freddie McGregor and Sly & Robbie--proof that, despite the critical sneers, UB40 have taken their place amongst the reggae greats.

On the DVD: UB40: The Collection has excellent digital sound, while the picture is unsurprisingly far better on the later tracks. The documentary and concert footage, too, are excellent, the latter benefiting from a multi-camera approach. Seemingly designed primarily for DVD rather than simply a VHS upgrade, this impressive package is polished and viewer friendly. There are several interactive elements, including a year-by-year look at the band's history. --Phil Udell

Special Features
English
Region 0
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1
Best Of A 21st Anniversary Documentary
Live Footage

Synopsis
Released to commemorate the bands 21st year together, this collection includes 21 videos and a documentary.

Customer Reviews

Great DVD!
UB40 are excellent musicians!Talent and quality!This DVD shows that...26 classic videos, 21st Birthday Documentary and interactive elements to make you relive good moments in music history!Picture quality is satisfactory, sound quality is good.DVD interaction is very good.
GREAT DVD!

UB40 - The Collection
A brilliant collection of some of the best UB40 tracks, including a few new ones.

Truly Brilliant
Im going to sum up the dvd simply by saying its just like the group itself truly amazing