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May 3, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 3, 1988 - The Madness Releases Their Only Album.

On May 3, 1988, The Madness released their self titled debut and only studio album. Formed by four original members of the band Madness after their breakup, The Madness aimed to carry on their signature ska and pop sound with a more mature and experimental edge.

The album reached number 65 on the UK charts but failed to capture the same commercial success or energy that defined their earlier work. Despite that, it remains a unique part of the band’s history and a final glimpse of their...

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