Released 17 years ago this September
Total Madness – All the Greatest Hits & More!
Madness · 2009
71 min · 23 tracks · new wave · reggae · synth-pop
A vibrant mix of ska, pop, and new wave that captures the upbeat essence of British music in the late '70s and '80s.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- upbeat nostalgia for dance parties
- short bursts of joyful energy
- sing-along favorites with friends
- carefree vibes for sunny days
- dynamic collection for diverse moods
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking deep, introspective themes
- prefer longer, cohesive listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- nostalgic school days· whimsical domestic life· cheeky coming-of-age· British pop revival
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'Total Madness' is a compilation album celebrating Madness's extensive catalog during their resurgence after a decade-long hiatus. By this time, the band had reestablished themselves as a beloved act, marked by their successful reunion tours and new material like 'NW5' released in 2005.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Specials· Bad Manners· The Selecter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One Step Beyond 2:19
- 2 Baggy Trousers 2:27
- 3 House of Fun 2:45
- 4 Our House 3:10
- 5 Embarrassment 3:04
- 6 My Girl 2:41
- 7 It Must Be Love 3:20
- 8 Wings of a Dove 2:59
- 9 The Sun and the Rain 3:28
- 10 Grey Day 3:38
- 11 NW5 3:48
- 12 Cardiac Arrest 2:52
- 13 Tomorrow's Just Another Day 3:14
- 14 Driving in My Car 3:18
- 15 Bed & Breakfast Man 2:31
- 16 Lovestruck 3:50
- 17 One Better Day 4:01
- 18 Michael Caine 3:34
- 19 Return of the Los Palmas 7 2:33
- 20 The Prince 3:20
- 21 Shut Up 2:51
- 22 Madness 2:38
- 23 Night Boat to Cairo 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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