Stereogum — Calling all LA-area rude boys and rude girls: Get your skank on! In the city of Los Angeles, today is officially "The Specials Day," honoring two-tone ska icons the Specials. The celebration will kick off today with an official commemorative certif... more info

Consequence of Sound — "It’s unfortunate it happened to me, but you can’t just let it destroy your life, it’s not good.” more info

Brooklyn Vegan — This week: The Specials are back with their first album to feature Terry Hall in nearly 40 years; crucial reissues from The Cardigans, Sparks, and The Fall; plus UK psych-vets The Telescopes; and the sparkling, sophisticated pop of Le SuperHomard. Co... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Terry Hall's first album with The Specials in nearly 40 years is a pleasant surprise. Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — 'Vote for Me' pretty much picks up where the final Specials' single, 1981's "Ghost Town," left off. New LP 'Encore' is out February 1. Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Specials will release new album 'Encore' in February which will be the first Specials studio recording to feature Terry Hall since 1981's 'Ghost Town.' Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — The forthcoming release marks the band's first with original vocalist Terry Hall since 1981. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Chrissie Hynde and Terry Hall have known each other since 1979, when the Pretenders frontwoman contributed backup vocals to a song from the self-titled debut by Hall’s band, the Specials. Or at least that’s when they think they met. â�... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Chrissie Hynde and Terry Hall have known each other since 1979, when the Pretenders frontwoman contributed backup vocals to a song from the self-titled debut by Hall’s band, the Specials. Or at least that’s when they think they met. â�... more info

ContactMusic — The Specials frontman Terry Hall had to rip surgical stitches out of his tongue in the middle of a concert when his mouth locked shut and he couldn't... more info