A Guided Tour of Madness
Madness · 2011
232 min · 70 tracks · new wave · reggae · synth-pop
A vibrant collection of ska-infused pop anthems that showcases Madness's playful yet poignant storytelling.
Why this album works
'A Guided Tour of Madness' celebrates the band's extensive catalog and includes both classic hits and new material, reaffirming their influence on the ska and new wave movements. The album peaked at number 16 on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating their enduring popularity and cultural relevance in the contemporary music scene.
- Best for
- playful sing-along party vibes short bursts of joyful energy nostalgic reflections on youth
- Context
- By the time 'A Guided Tour of Madness' was released in 2011, Madness had already established themselves as a beloved British band with a career spanning over three decades. This album, which serves as a compilation of their greatest hits alongside new tracks, comes after their successful return to the mainstream with the 2009 album 'The Liberty of Norton Folgate'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Kate Bush· giorge mijael· Duran Duran· Blur· Radiohead· Kim Wilde· Pet Shop Boys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Prince 2:30
- 2 Madness 2:23
- 3 Mistakes 2:54
- 4 Bed & Breakfast Man 2:33
- 5 One Step Beyond Standout 2:18
- 6 The Young and the Old 2:05
- 7 Deceives the Eye 2:00
- 8 My Girl 2:44
- 9 Believe Me 2:29
- 10 In the Middle of the Night 3:02
- 11 Night Boat to Cairo 3:31
- 12 On the Beat Pete 3:04
- 13 Not Home Today 2:43
- 14 Baggy Trousers 2:47
- 15 Disappear 2:58
- 16 You Said 2:34
- 17 Embarrassment 3:11
- 18 Take It or Leave It 3:28
- 19 The Return of the Los Palmas 7 2:33
- 20 Grey Day 3:39
- 21 Tomorrow’s Dream 3:54
- 22 Mrs. Hutchinson 2:17
- 23 Shut Up 4:06
- 24 Sign of the Times 2:42
- 25 It Must Be Love Standout 3:20
- 26 In the City 2:59
- 27 Cardiac Arrest 2:52
Disc 2
- 1 House of Fun 2:57
- 2 Don’t Look Back 3:33
- 3 Primrose Hill 3:36
- 4 Driving in My Car 3:18
- 5 Calling Cards 2:20
- 6 Blue Skinned Beast 3:23
- 7 Our House Standout 3:22
- 8 Madness (Is All in the Mind) 2:52
- 9 Tomorrow’s (Just Another Day) 3:11
- 10 Wings of a Dove 2:59
- 11 March of the Gherkins 3:29
- 12 Keep Moving 3:32
- 13 The Sun and the Rain 3:28
- 14 Samantha 3:14
- 15 Prospects 4:13
- 16 One Better Day 4:06
- 17 Michael Caine 3:39
- 18 Victoria Gardens 3:51
- 19 Yesterday’s Men 4:36
- 20 All I Knew 3:08
- 21 I'll Compete 3:21
- 22 Uncle Sam 4:16
Disc 3
- 1 Waiting for the Ghost Train 3:44
- 2 The Wizard 3:26
- 3 The Communicator 3:19
- 4 Lovestruck 3:49
- 5 Elysium 3:54
- 6 Drip Fed Fred 4:29
- 7 Saturday Night, Sunday Morning 4:14
- 8 Johnny the Horse 3:20
- 9 Sarah’s Song 3:44
- 10 Girl Why Don’t You? 3:06
- 11 Lola 3:22
- 12 I Chase the Devil a.k.a. Ironshirt 3:21
- 13 Shame and Scandal 2:54
- 14 You Keep Me Hanging On 3:10
- 15 NW5 3:47
- 16 Forever Young 4:35
- 17 That Close 4:10
- 18 Dust Devil 3:19
- 19 On the Town 4:31
- 20 Sugar and Spice 2:52
- 21 Le Grand Pantalon (Baggy Trousers) 4:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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