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  1. On This Day November 24 1986 – Madness Released the Album Utter Madness

    On This Day November 24 1986 – Madness Released the Album Utter Madness

    On this day November 24 1986 Madness released the album Utter Madness. The greatest hits collection brought together many of the band’s most recognizable songs, highlighting their upbeat sound, distinctive style, and the personality driven energy that made them one of the standout groups of the...
  2. On This Day November 5 1982 – Madness Released The Rise & Fall

    On This Day November 5 1982 – Madness Released The Rise & Fall

    On this day November 5 1982, Madness released The Rise & Fall, their fourth studio album and one of the most ambitious records of their career. Known for their upbeat ska pop sound, the band took a more reflective turn with this release, blending playful rhythms with mature storytelling about...
  3. On This Day October 2 1981 – 7 Was Released by Madness

    On This Day October 2 1981 – 7 Was Released by Madness

    On this day October 2 1981, 7 by Madness was released. It was the band’s third studio album and marked a period of growth and experimentation as they expanded their trademark ska and pop sound with richer instrumentation and more mature songwriting. The album featured several standout tracks...
  4. On This Day September 30 1985 – Mad Not Mad Was Released by Madness

    On This Day September 30 1985 – Mad Not Mad Was Released by Madness

    On this day September 30 1985, Mad Not Mad by Madness was released. It was their sixth studio album and their first on their own label Zarjazz. The album was recorded over March and April 1985 in London. Mad Not Mad showed a more polished and introspective side of Madness. It explored themes of...
  5. On This Day September 26, 1980 – Absolutely by Madness Was Released

    On This Day September 26, 1980 – Absolutely by Madness Was Released

    On this day September 26, 1980 the British ska band Absolutely by Madness was released. Serving as their second studio album, it built on the energy and style that had made the band one of the most exciting acts of the late 70s and early 80s. The album featured a mix of infectious rhythms...
  6. On This Day: April 23, 1982 - Madness Released Complete Madness

    On This Day: April 23, 1982 - Madness Released Complete Madness

    On this day April 23, 1982, British ska band Madness released their first compilation album Complete Madness. The album featured all of their UK singles up to that point, including classics like One Step Beyond, Baggy Trousers, Embarrassment, and It Must Be Love. Complete Madness was a huge...
  7. Pete

    On This Day February 20 1984 - Madness Released Their 5th Album Keep Moving

    Pete has published a news story: On This Day: February 20, 1984 - Madness Released Their 5th Album Keep Moving. Read the full story here...
  8. On This Day February 20 1984 - Madness Released Their 5th Album Keep Moving

    On This Day February 20 1984 - Madness Released Their 5th Album Keep Moving

    On February 20, 1984, British ska and pop band Madness released their fifth studio album, Keep Moving. Known for their upbeat, ska infused sound, the band took a more mature and polished approach with this record, incorporating elements of pop and new wave. The album included standout tracks...
  9. Pete

    7 (1981)

    Title: 7 Artist: Madness Genre: Pop Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - Cardiac Arrest - 2 - Shut Up - 3 - Sign of the Times - 4 - Missing You - 5 - Mrs Hutchinson - 6 - Tomorrow's Dream - 7 - Grey Day - 8 - Pac-a-mac - 9 - Promises Promises - 10 - Benny Bullfrog - 11 - When...
  10. Pete

    Absolutely (1980)

    Title: Absolutely Artist: Madness Genre: Pop Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Baggy Trousers - 2:46 2 - Embarrassment - 3:10 3 - E.R.N.I.E. - 2:09 4 - Close Escape - 3:32 5 - Not Home Today - 2:43 6 - On the Beat Pete - 3:04 7 - Solid Gone - 2:19 8 - Take It or Leave It - 3:27 9 -...
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