Present Arms (album)

Present Arms is the second studio album by the British reggae band UB40, released in 1981. The album continued the band's focus on socially conscious lyrics, addressing themes such as unemployment, poverty, and nuclear disarmament.

Notable tracks on Present Arms include "One in Ten," a powerful commentary on the unemployment rate in the UK at the time, and "Present Arms," the title track, which is an instrumental piece. The album is characterized by its blend of reggae rhythms with pop and dub influences.

Present Arms was commercially successful, reaching number 2 in the UK Albums Chart and further solidifying UB40's status as a leading reggae act. The album was supported by tours and helped to build UB40's international following.