By the middle of 1980, the British music press still didn’t quite know what to make of Madness. While their debut album One Step Beyond… had been a massive success, bursting with ska energy and playful attitude, some critics still lumped the ...
Catalogue Number: BUY 84
Absolutely
An intriguing detail about Absolutely lies in its original vinyl release, which came in two cover variants. On the earlier pressing—of which approximately 10,000 copies were produced—keyboardist Mike Barson is seen holding an umbrella up to his ...
Catalogue Number: SEEZ 29
Absolutely (Master)
Absolutely is the second studio album from Madness. originally released in September 1980, the album reached number 2 on the UK album chart and produced some of the band’s biggest hits, including ‘Baggy Trousers’, which reached number 3 in the ...
Absolutely
Released in 1980, Absolutely marks Madness’s second studio album and a defining moment in the band’s early career. Following the breakout success of their debut One Step Beyond…, Absolutely cemented the band’s position in the UK music scene ...
Catalogue Number: SEEZ 29
エンバラスメント
'Embarrassment' was a brave choice for a band who had traded on their sense of fun. Lee Thompson originally had in mind the melody from 'Ghost Dance' by Prince Buster, but Mike Barson had other ideas.
Catalogue Number: VIPX-1567 / STIFF-1567
Embarrassment
When Madness released Embarrassment as the second single from their 1980 album Absolutely, it marked a striking departure from their trademark cheeky exuberance. Up until that point, the band had become synonymous with buoyant, ska-infused pop, ...
