DISCOGRAPHY SONG LYRICS, VIDEOS & FAN REVIEWS

Take It or Leave It

Take It or Leave It

'Take It Or Leave It' was inspired by the name of a Roxy Music track and set to quirky music presumably inspired by Sixties spy films. Mike Barson mentioned that writing it was mainly a poetic expression of my continuing mental state, though I ...
Our House

Our House

Shadow on the House

Shadow on the House

So Alive

So Alive

Mike: My wife loved 'So Alive' very much as a demo. I like that song, it's heartfelt. Even though we were having some difficulties, at the same time, creatively, Cathal was in a good place and was writing some really good stuff.
Chipmunks Are Go!

Chipmunks Are Go!

We did it as an encore, all at the front of the stage,” says Mark, and it’s this that sends shivers down his rhythm pal’s spine. “I had absolutely no love for this whatsoever,” says Woody.
Promises Promises

Promises Promises

Memories

Memories

The Business

The Business

'The Business' is an instrumental reworking of 'Take It Or Leave It' from the album 'Absolutely'. 'Take It Or Leave It' was inspired by the name of a Roxy Music track and set to quirky music presumably inspired by Sixties spy films. Mike Barson ...
Samantha

Samantha

Fish & Chips

Fish & Chips

Deceives the Eye

Deceives the Eye

"Deceives the Eye" tells the true story of Chris Foreman being out and about with Thommo and Mike in Luton and finding himself on the wrong side of the law. "A few of us enjoyed the pleasures of shoplifting," Chris explains.
Given the Opportunity

Given the Opportunity

Vietnam

Vietnam

My Girl (Demo)

My Girl (Demo)

The demo version of "My Girl" was released on the B-side of the 12" version of "The Return of the Los Palmas 7", featuring Mike Barson on vocals. The track was recorded when Madness recorded thier first three demo tracks, The Prince and Madness ...
Deolali

Deolali

Chris: I've got so many songs that I've written with Lee that have never seen the light of day, and I didn't want these to get lost. In the end, a lot of mine and Thommo's songs ended up on the 'box set' version of the album. So what happened ...
Close Escape

Close Escape

The song "Close Escape" picks up where its predecessor "In The Middle Of The Night" left off. The story depicts a perverse individual who derives pleasure from making unsolicited calls to women and asking them about their underwear.
(You) Cant Keep A Good Thing Down

(You) Cant Keep A Good Thing Down

Chris: I've got so many songs that I've written with Lee that have never seen the light of day, and I didn't want these to get lost. In the end, a lot of mine and Thommo's songs ended up on the 'box set' version of the album. So what happened ...
Hour Of Need

Hour Of Need

The song begins with an unusual harpsichord riff and plucked violin, immediately piquing your curiosity. The verse takes you on a slow, winding journey, reminiscent of a trippy, dreamlike state. The hook, akin to the impact of MJ's "Smooth ...
Prospects

Prospects

Going To The Top

Going To The Top

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