A triumphant return from the legendary UK band, this 2023 album blends pop rock and ska with theatrical flair. Self-produced by Madness alongside Matt Glasbey, it captures their re-energized spirit and creative unity after years of fragmentation. The result is a punchy, focused set of 14 tracks that reflect both timeless brilliance and the wonky years of its creation.
Track listing
- Prologue – “Mr Beckett Sir...”
- Theatre Of The Absurd
- If I Go Mad
- Baby Burglar
- Act One – “Surrounded On All Sides...”
- Round And Round
- Act Two – “The Damsel In Distress...”
- Run For Your Life
- Set Me Free (Let Me Be)
- In My Street
- Act Three – “The Music Box...”
- The Law According To Dr. Kippah
- A Comfortable Man
- Fin – “C’est La Vie”
Features
- CD album in cardboard sleeve
- Released 17 November 2023
- Genre: Rock / Pop Rock / Ska
- First self-produced Madness album
- Includes spoken word interludes and orchestral arrangements
- Barcode: 4050538958959
- Label: BMG Rights Management
information
Format: CD
Country: Worldwide
Release date: 2023
Edition: Standard
EAN: 4050538958959
Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, Ska
Case type: Cardboard sleeve
Language: English
Madness return with a theatrical ska-pop CD album, 14 tracks of timeless brilliance and bold self-production.
- Artist Madness
- CD Grading Mint (M)
- Record Label BMG Rights Management
- Occasion Birthday
- Case Type Cardboard Sleeve
- MPN Not Specified
- Inlay Condition Mint (M)
- Colour Multicoloured
- Unit Type Unit
- Format CD
- Release Year 2023
- Style 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Hard Rock
- Features Sealed
- Performer Orchestra /
- Unit Quantity 1
- Catalogue Number 538958952
- Composer /
- Release Title Theatre of the Absurd Presents C'est La Vie
- Case Condition Mint (M)
- Edition First Edition
- Type Album
- Producer /
- Era 2020s
- Instrument Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Voice, Drums
- Conductor /
- Genre Alternative, Rock
- Run Time Album
- Country of Origin United Kingdom
- EAN 4050538958959
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