#Two-tone

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Honda Today G-Sound, 1987. A special edition of Honda's kei-car with two-tone paintwork, 5-speed transmission and an enhanced audio system

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Standard

[oldtigerwarrior]

Custom Sig Sauer P239SAS 2-Tone 9mm, Mirror High Polished Barrel, Guide Rod, Extractor. Hammer, & misc Small parts. Orange DayGlo on tritium night sights.  TJ Short-Ergo Stainless Trigger, Custom Checkered Wood Grips. And of course a Full Action & Reliability Package

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[one-highfalutin-sonuva-gun]

Newsie: Two-Tone

Two-Tone's most interesting feature is his vest. It's maroon on the front and a lighter shade on the back. A considerable part of the vest's back spills over the front which gives it a distinctive two tone look. As for his shirt, it’s tinged with purple (he didn't seperate his whites when using the washboard).

His hair is curly brown. (One of two Newsies hairstyle options of 1899, the other being the bowl cut.) Since hats are a major Newsies hair concern, Two-Tone overcomes this by forgoing the hat altogether.

He and Chewy are "gum bros". They go through 6 to 8 packs of chewing gum each day to keep their jawlines chiseled.

When Weasel's goons arrive, Two-Tone believes it's better to die than to crawl

because it takes less effort to stand or to fall.

Before arriving at the final rally, Two-Tone had gotten his hands on some maroon dye and fixed the design flaw of his two-tone vest by making it all a single colour. Consequently, getting rid of the only thing that makes him interesting. (Look at Tumbler being spun around at the front.)

He celebrates the strike's end in his own unique way by grabbing a Newsie's hand with two of his own and spinning it around.

[eurevision]

SEMIFINALS ROUND ONE: TWO-TONE SKA VS BACHATA

Our two-tone winner:

"Ghost Town," by The Specials

Our bachata winner:

"Ojo Ajeno," by Ivy Queen

You have until tomorrow to cast your vote!

[kdo-three]

The Beat - Two Swords (1980) Lionel Augustus Martin (Saxa) / Andy Cox / David Steele / Everett Morton / Roger Charlery ( Ranking Roger) / Dave Wakeling from: "I Just Can't Stop It" (LP|CD) (Deluxe Edition | CD: Disc1) (2012)

Ska | Ska Revival | 2 Tone | New Wave | Anti-Nazi

Tumblr (left click = play) (VBR)

Album Personnel: Dave Wakeling: Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar Ranking Roger: Toasting / Vocals Andy Cox: Lead Guitar Saxa: Saxophone David Steele: Bass Everett Morton: Drums

Bob Sargeant: Keyboards

Produced by Bob Sargeant

Album Recorded: @ The Roundhouse Studios in London, England UK during 1980

Album Released: on May 22, 1980 Go-Feet Records (UK) Sire Records (US)

Reissues: I.R.S. Records | Edsel Classic Records | Shout! Factory Records

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"I've never been one for the punch-up But look, I really hate those Nazis A certain something starts to wind me up How could I hate them oh so violently" - 'Two Swords', The Beat (1980)

[incorrect101dalmatians]

It is my firm belief that there is no character in the world that cannot be improved by a couple piercings and some eyeliner. Not a single one.

Two-Tone

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[chicinsilk]

Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1969-70 Collection. Two-tone slingback sandals from Raymond Massaro.

Chanel Collection Haute Couture Automne/Hiver 1969-70. Sandales deux tons à bride arrière de Raymond Massaro.

[idiotcoward]

The Specials - The Specials

What a wonderful relaxing danceable album. Just about perfect for any situation and one that I’ve been a fan of for a loooong ass time. Absolute classic. People try and make a big deal about ska as this cringe thing, but if you ask me every genre has its cringe bands / albums and it’s great bands / albums. Metal heads try to avoid this but there are a lot of awful awful horribly cringe and embarrassing metal bands that have some cultural sway in the metal scene. Ska is the same!! This is definitely one of the good albums.

The whole thing is so perfectly constructed. The bass is the star of the show as far as I can. It’s tone is perfect and it adds this wonderful bouncy vibe to the whole thing. On top of that the guitars are that perfect staccato up stroke chords. Great singing and overall performance. The drummer is doing exactly what the song needs and nothing more. The organ playing is fun and dynamic. No individual element of the band is trying to steal or over perform it’s just this really wonderful understated vibe. Fucking amazing. If you haven’t check this out DO!

[wild-stray-renegade]

Two-Tone: Earthly Tones

Most days I seem an electric lime-green-

Buzzing with energy,

Filled with thriving life,

And healing for others I care for.

But there’s those select days I’m a deep dark brown-

Hiding in the shadows from the world,

exhausted and weary,

fearful and self-aware.

It’s a daily battle of the palette,

And today it’s electric!

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MG Magnette Mark III postcard by totallymystified Via Flickr: The Mark III went on sale in 1959.

[eurevision]

The Specials - Ghost Town (This is one of the towering achievements of the genre. Despite Ska's cheery reputation, this cut is soaked in dread. One of the best bands of the 70s UK, which is saying a lot.) The Selecter - Three Minute Hero (Some bouncy, frantic dance music with a raspy, energetic frontwoman. I always preferred organs to horns in Ska.)

Kontraritam - Zozo Vrati Se (This isn't really 2-tone, given these guys were Yugoslavian, but it's the same sound and timeframe. Yugo New Wave is so underrated.) Elvis Costello - The Imposter (Not really a Ska artist, not his best song, but I love it, damn it.)

XTC - Statue of Liberty (Ditto.)

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[thedailymobile]

“Feathered: Two Tone”

�� EricBrazier.com