Better Late Than Never (The Slackers album)

This article refers to the album. For the phrase of the same name, see Better Late Than Never(phrase).

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Better Late Than Never is the debut full-length album by the ska/reggae band The Slackers, originally released in 1996 (see 1996 in music) on Moon Ska Records. It was later remastered and re-released with three additional tracks from the original recording sessions on March 19, 2002 (see 2002 in music) on Special Potato Records.

The album was a notable debut for the band, paving the way for their eventual signing to Hell-Cat Records. It was also a significant departure from the Two Tone and garage rock influences of the band's early days, instead opting for a sound akin to the traditional ska acts of 1960s Jamaica. The album was produced by noted ska/reggae producer Victor Rice, who later collaborated with members of the band on projects by the Stubborn All-Stars and the Version City Rockers.

Artwork

The first of the "Wix series" of covers. Cris the Wix is shown checking the time on her watch.

CD tracks

1. "Work Song" – 5:11
2. "Runaway" – 3:44
3. "Pedophilia" – 4:19
4. "Sooner Or Later" – 3:48
5. "Two Face" – 4:29
6. "Cuban Cigar" – 3:33
7. "You Don't Know I" – 5:00
8. "Tonight" – 3:28
9. "Sarah" – 3:33
10. "Treat Me Good" – 4:23
11. "Prophet" – 3:24
12. "Our Day Will Come" – 3:55
13. "Contemplation" – 5:50
14. "7 And 7" (2002 re-release only) – 3:15
15. "Certain Girl" (2002 re-release only) – 3:06
16. "Cawl Me Crazy" (2002 re-release only) – 4:38