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.
Why this album works
This compilation reached number 2 on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing the band's enduring popularity and significant impact on the British music scene. It also introduced a new generation to Madness's classic hits while cementing their legacy within the ska and new wave movements.
- 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
- 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 2:19
- 2 Baggy Trousers Standout 2:27
- 3 House of Fun 2:45
- 4 Our House Standout 3:10
- 5 Embarrassment 3:04
- 6 My Girl 2:41
- 7 It Must Be Love Standout 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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