'Our House', a song penned by Chas Smash and Chris Foreman, made a significant global impact. It was the lead single from their fourth studio album, The Rise & Fall, and was released on 12 November 1982. The song's popularity soared, ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: PBUY 163
Released: November 15, 1982
The Rise & Fall
The Rise & Fall, the fourth studio album by Madness, stands out for its bold experimentation with a diverse range of musical styles. Released on 8 October 1982 by Stiff Records, it showcases a fusion of jazz, English music hall, and Eastern ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: SEEZ 46
Released: November 5, 1982
Driving In My Car
The single "Driving in My Car", written by Mike Barson, significantly impacted the charts. It was released as a standalone on 24th July 1982 and remained on the UK Singles Chart for eight impressive weeks, peaking at number four. The B-side of ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: SBUY 153
Released: July 16, 1982
Driving In My Car
The single "Driving in My Car", written by Mike Barson, significantly impacted the charts. It was released as a standalone on 24th July 1982 and remained on the UK Singles Chart for eight impressive weeks, peaking at number four. The B-side of ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: P.BUY 153
Released: July 12, 1982
Driving In My Car
The single "Driving in My Car", written by Mike Barson, significantly impacted the charts. It was released as a standalone on 24th July 1982 and remained on the UK Singles Chart for eight impressive weeks, peaking at number four. The B-side of ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 153
Released: July 12, 1982
Driving In My Car
The single "Driving in My Car", written by Mike Barson, significantly impacted the charts. It was released as a standalone on 24th July 1982 and remained on the UK Singles Chart for eight impressive weeks, peaking at number four. The B-side of ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 153
Released: July 12, 1982
House Of Fun
House of Fun, Composed by Mike Barson and Lee Thompson, two of the band's founding members and primary songwriters, was released as a standalone single on May 14, 1982. From the moment it hit the airwaves, "House of Fun" captured the hearts and ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 146
Released: May 10, 1982
House Of Fun
House of Fun, Composed by Mike Barson and Lee Thompson, two of the band's founding members and primary songwriters, was released as a standalone single on May 14, 1982. From the moment it hit the airwaves, "House of Fun" captured the hearts and ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: P-BUY 146
Released: May 10, 1982
Complete Madness
Complete Madness, the first greatest hits album, was a monumental success that resonated across the UK. Issued on April 23, 1982, it featured Madness's biggest hits from their first three studio albums and stand-alone singles. The album's ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: HIT-TV1
Released: April 23, 1982
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Arrest, a unique song by Chas Smash and Chris Foreman, weaves a tale of a workaholic's tragic end, succumbing to a fatal heart attack on his way to work. This compelling narrative, perhaps too intense for the BBC's comfort, led to its ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 140
Released: February 12, 1982
It Must Be Love
It Must Be Love was released as a standalone single on November 23, 1981. It reached #4 on the UK singles chart and appeared on their UK number one compilation album Complete Madness the following year and on many other Madness compilations ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 140
Released: November 27, 1981
7
Following two hugely successful albums (their debut and sophomore records, One Step Beyond and Absolutely, both #2 in the UK album charts), "7" was Madness' third studio album in as many years. Showcasing their ever-evolving songwriting skills, ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: SEEZ 39
Released: October 2, 1981
Shut Up
"Shut Up" is a song penned by Suggs and Chris Foreman and recorded by Madness. It debuted on their third studio album, "7." Released as a single on September 11, 1981, it made its mark on the UK Singles Chart, remaining on it for 10 weeks and ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 126
Released: September 18, 1981
Grey Day
'Grey Day,' penned by Mike Barson, was the lead single from Madness' third studio album, '7.' Released on April 17, 1981, the song significantly departed from the band's early ska sound. It boldly explored darker themes with a more ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 112
Released: April 17, 1981
Return Of The Los Palmas 7
The 12" single included a copy of the first edition of "The Nutty Boys" fan club comic. The demo version of "My Girl" is notable for being the first officially released Madness track to feature a lead vocal by Mike Barson and the live version ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUYIT 108
Released: January 16, 1981
Return Of The Los Palmas 7
The 12" single included a copy of the first edition of "The Nutty Boys" fan club comic. The demo version of "My Girl" is notable for being the first officially released Madness track to feature a lead vocal by Mike Barson and the live version ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 108
Released: January 16, 1981
Return Of The Los Palmas 7
Although the original release featured the comic sleeve on January 16, 1981, Stiff Records quickly issued a second version featuring the canteen sleeve, both of which featured the remixed and overdubbed version of 'The Return Of The Los Palmas ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 108
Released: January 16, 1981
Embarrassment
'Embarrassment' was a brave choice for a band who had traded on their sense of fun. Lee Thompson originally had in mind the melody from 'Ghost Dance' by Prince Buster, but Mike Barson had other ideas.
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 102
Released: November 14, 1980
Absolutely
Madness released their second "Absolutely" album on September 26th. The album was named after a phrase that Tony Duffield commonly used. Like their first album, "One Step Beyond...," the album started with a hit single, "Baggy Trousers," and ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: SEEZ 29
Released: September 26, 1980
Absolutely
Madness released their second "Absolutely" album on September 26th. The album was named after a phrase that Tony Duffield commonly used. Like their first album, "One Step Beyond...," the album started with a hit single, "Baggy Trousers," and ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: SEEZ 29
Released: September 26, 1980
Baggy Trousers
In some quarters, Madness were still viewed as a novelty act. By mid-1980, the 2 Tone/ska revival movement was still in full swing with albums from The Beat (I Can’t Stop It) and Bad Manners (Ska’n’B). But the Specials’ two hits which bookended ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 84
Released: September 5, 1980
Night Boat to Cairo
With unwavering determination, Dave Robinson, the driving force behind Madness's success, deftly maneuvered to extract yet another single from the album. Not content with merely capitalizing on past achievements, Robinson's astute business ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY DJ 71
Released: March 21, 1980
Work Rest and Play
With unwavering determination, Dave Robinson, the driving force behind Madness's success, deftly maneuvered to extract yet another single from the album. Not content with merely capitalizing on past achievements, Robinson's astute business ...
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: BUY 71
Released: March 21, 1980
Work Rest and Play
With unwavering determination, Dave Robinson, the driving force behind Madness's success, deftly maneuvered to extract yet another single from the album. Not content with merely capitalizing on past achievements, Robinson's astute business ...
