Madness, Money & Music
Sheena Easton · 1982
45 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B · country · pop rock
A blend of soft rock and pop, infused with emotional depth and polished production that showcases Easton's vocal prowess.
Why this album works
'Madness, Money & Music' features the Grammy-winning ballad 'The Wind Beneath My Wings', which became a significant cultural touchstone. The album peaked at No. 52 on the Billboard 200 and further established Easton as a versatile artist capable of crossing genres from pop to R&B.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow for reflective afternoons soothing vocals for quiet moments
- Context
- Released on September 1, 1982, 'Madness, Money & Music' marked Sheena Easton's third studio album. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from her initial pop success into a broader adult contemporary sound, following the chart-topping success of her previous albums. This release came shortly after her hit single 'Morning Train (Nine to Five)', which had solidified her status as a prominent artist in the early '80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Kate Bush· David Bowie· Duran Duran· Pet Shop Boys· Kim Wilde· Simply Red· Blur
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Machinery Standout 3:01
- 2 Weekend in Paris 4:06
- 3 I Wouldn't Beg for Water Standout 4:14
- 4 Are You Man Enough 3:26
- 5 Ice Out in the Rain 4:45
- 6 Madness, Money and Music 3:54
- 7 The Wind Beneath My Wings Standout 4:03
- 8 There When I Needed You 3:02
- 9 In the Winter 3:09
- 10 You Do It 3:40
- 11 Some of Us Will 3:34
- 12 Loner 2:39
- 13 So We Say Goodbye 2:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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