Reissue of the Week: Mash Down Birmingham by Musical Youth (opens in new tab)

Wrongtom dismantles the unhelpful idea of the one hit wonder with some help from a new anthology of early recordings by Musical Youth The term “one hit wonder” is tossed about way too often. Almost callous in its dismissive tone, it overlooks all the hard work, and various releases which no doubt paved the way for that one hit song the casual listener remembers. For instance, Althea & Donna cut a handful of respected singles back home in Jamaica before their one pop at the top spot here in th...