Forever Young – The Ska Collection
Madness · 2012
78 min · 24 tracks · new wave · reggae · synth-pop
A vibrant collection of ska anthems that encapsulates Madness' playful energy and sharp lyrical wit.
Why this album works
'Forever Young – The Ska Collection' serves as a testament to Madness' enduring influence on British music, highlighted by its chart success, including reaching number 34 on the UK Albums Chart. The collection features fan favorites that have become synonymous with the ska genre, further entrenching Madness's role in shaping the sound of British pop.
- Best for
- playful energy for celebrations short tracks for quick enjoyment danceable rhythms for gatherings
- Context
- By the time 'Forever Young – The Ska Collection' was released in 2012, Madness was enjoying a resurgence in popularity after their successful comeback album, 'The Liberty of Norton Folgate' in 2009. This compilation showcased the band's extensive catalog and solidified their legacy as one of the key players in the ska revival of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- 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.
- 1 One Step Beyond… Standout 2:19
- 2 Forever Young 4:35
- 3 My Girl 2:41
- 4 Baggy Trousers Standout 2:28
- 5 House of Fun Standout 2:47
- 6 Grey Day 3:38
- 7 Tarzan’s Nuts 2:25
- 8 Don’t Quote Me on That 4:33
- 9 Take It or Leave It 3:19
- 10 Victoria Gardens 4:33
- 11 The Prince 3:19
- 12 Day on the Town 3:22
- 13 Dust Devil 3:44
- 14 In the Rain 2:46
- 15 Not Home Today 2:44
- 16 Prospects 4:13
- 17 In the City 2:58
- 18 Madness 2:38
- 19 Mistakes 2:54
- 20 The Communicator 3:21
- 21 Swan Lake 2:38
- 22 Night Boat to Cairo 3:25
- 23 Vietnam 4:15
- 24 In the Hall of the Mountain King 2:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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