''Ragga Twins Step Out'' is a 2008 compilation album by

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Release

''Ragga Twins Step Out'' was released by

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on June 30, 2008, on CD and vinyl.

Release and reception

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'' gave the album a four out of five rating, proclaiming that the duo "flaunt their skills on Juggling bug Shut Up and Dance atmospheric, ingenious production means that the virtually instrumental "Spliffhead (Remix)" and "The Homeless Problem" are no less gripping." A review in ''

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'' gave the album a three and a half out of five rating, finding that the album "sounds dated now, but shows the great way they mashed up the worlds of dancehall reggae and club culture, forging a path to jungle, 2step, grime and beyond." Melissa Bradshaw of ''

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'' noted the album was only a near-complete collection of Ragga Twins tracks, noting the absence of tracks like "Hooligan 69" which was described as being "blatant plagiarism of Prince's "Let's Go Crazy"" and declared the album as reminding "us just how seminal

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were. And the music is spinetingly good." David Dacks of ''

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'' praised the album, stating that "this comp proves that the punk-like simplicity and excitement of their singular album from 1991 and other contemporary tracks were a milestone in dance music. This music is still terrifically exciting. "

Track listing

Track listing adapted from back of album sleeve and liner notes. All track composed by Smiley, PJ, Deman Rockers, and Flinty Badman except where noted.

Credits

Credits adapted from the liner notes. * Stuart Baker - compiler, sleeve notes * Adrian Self - sleeve design * Dino St. Wye - sleeve design * Pete Reilly - mastering * Duncan Cowell - mastering * Aki/Retna Pictures - photography * Paul Massey - photography * Adrian Fisk - photography * Stefan De Batselier - photography * Shut Up and Dance - producer (all tracks except "Hard Drugs" and "Iron Lady") * Ribs - producer (on "Hard Drugs" and "Iron Lady")

References

Sources

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