DISCOGRAPHY SONG LYRICS, VIDEOS & FAN REVIEWS

Turning Blue

Turning Blue

Rain

Rain

Lee: Though Bruce Ruffin's version was plushly produced, the 'nursery rhyme' middle 8 always annoyed us so this was replaced by a James Bond feel with a dodgy sax solo over her. Trumpeter Simon Wilcox played a slurred, almost drunk-sounding ...
I Chase The Devil AKA Ironshirt

I Chase The Devil AKA Ironshirt

Suggs: I first heard this track on a Lee Perry compilation - it was the last track on a four CD set and what a tremendous thing it is. The music, as always where Mr. Perry is concerned, sounded like it had come from outer space, as did Max ...
Tears You Can’t Hide

Tears You Can’t Hide

New Delhi

New Delhi

Baggy Trousers

Baggy Trousers

He contrasted "Baggy Trousers" with Pink Floyd's hit "Another Brick in the Wall": "I was writing about my time at school. Pink Floyd had that big hit with 'teacher, leave those kids alone'. It didn't really relate to me, because I hadn't been ...
Sign Of The Times

Sign Of The Times

Elysium

Elysium

Dreader Than Dread

Dreader Than Dread

Soul Denying

Soul Denying

The Prince (2-Tone Version)

The Prince (2-Tone Version)

Based loosely on Prince Busters 'Earthquake'* this track was taken from a session recorded at the tiny Pathway Studios in Highbury, London. The other 2 tracks recorded were the b side, Madness, and a version of My Girl (with Barso on vocals) ...
Shame and Scandal

Shame and Scandal

Mike: A complicated tale of matrimonial misadventure penned on the island by none other than Sir Lancelot himself.
Blue Skinned Beast

Blue Skinned Beast

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac Arrest

Are You Coming (With Me)

Are You Coming (With Me)

Promises Promises

Promises Promises

Beginners 101

Beginners 101

Barson, the band's strongest songwriter, has once again delivered a classic Madness track with a beautiful melody reminiscent of "The Sun and the Rain" or "Sugar and Spice." The lyrics explore themes of criminal activity, having fun, and ...
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 ...
Is There Anybody Out There?

Is There Anybody Out There?

Mike kicks off this track with a Beach Boys-style organ intro that evokes a late '60s vibe, complemented by Chris's gritty guitar riff and subtle saxophone backing. As I listen, I can't help but reminisce about the con artists who used to sell ...
Michael Caine

Michael Caine

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