Divine Madness cover

Divine Madness

Madness · 1992

71 min · 22 tracks · new wave · reggae · synth-pop

A jubilant amalgamation of ska, pop, and reggae that radiates upbeat energy and charm.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • upbeat energy for social gatherings
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • dynamic mix of tempos
  • fun sing-alongs with friends
  • nostalgic tunes for carefree moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow, introspective listening preferences
  • long, drawn-out musical experiences

Where this album fits

Themes
British suburban life· nostalgic adolescence· ska revival energy
Career context
Released on February 24, 1992, 'Divine Madness' marks Madness's first compilation album during a period of resurgence after their initial rise in the early 1980s. Following a lengthy hiatus and lineup changes, this collection showcases their most beloved hits alongside a few new tracks, reaffirming their distinctive sound in the British music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
The Specials· Bad Manners· The Selecter

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Prince 3:19
  • 2 One Step Beyond 2:17
  • 3 My Girl 2:44
  • 4 Night Boat to Cairo 3:30
  • 5 Baggy Trousers 2:45
  • 6 Embarrassment 3:10
  • 7 The Return of the Los Palmas 7 2:01
  • 8 Grey Day 3:39
  • 9 Shut Up 4:05
  • 10 It Must Be Love 3:17
  • 11 Cardiac Arrest 2:51
  • 12 House of Fun 2:49
  • 13 Driving in My Car 3:17
  • 14 Our House 3:21
  • 15 Tomorrow’s Just Another Day 3:10
  • 16 Wings of a Dove 3:01
  • 17 The Sun and the Rain 3:30
  • 18 Michael Caine 3:39
  • 19 One Better Day 4:06
  • 20 Yesterday’s Men 4:08
  • 21 Uncle Sam 3:06
  • 22 (Waiting for the) Ghost Train 3:45

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