Amazon.co.uk Review: In the early 1980s, Madness were one of the most popular bands in Britain; their zany style and dedication to fun shined through in their music resulting in a number of hits. This excellent compilation contains 22 of their earlier singles: from the bouncy "One Step Beyond" to "Baggy Trousers", the jerky "House of Fun" and "It Must Be Love". These were all short, jaunty tunes with lyrics about real life--sometimes amusing, sometimes sombre in tone, but always grounded in the real world. This CD is an excellent introduction to a band that was very much a product of their time. --Carina Trimingham
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Rating: - Complete Madness
This edition is a combined version of the Greatest Hits packages that were available a few years back. Divine Madness was originally released almost 15 years ago but a few years ago it was updated with re-mastered sound and two extra tracks, Love Struck and Johnny the Horse from their come-back album in 1999.
A Madness collection really could hardly be any more complete. All the hits are here and sounding remarkably fresh, being more than 20 years old. The sound of the CD is much better ... Read More
Rating: - A DIVINE SINGLES BAND
With Suggs and co on the verge of releasing an album of new material there has never been a better time to revisted the bands best bits form the 80's. Alongside the likes of Squeeze, The Police and The Jam, Madness were the kings of the intelligent 3 minute pop single - but often overlooked as being the comedy clowns to their more serious peers.
This compilation, still the finest and most comprehensive there is, highlights admirably the groups evolution from 'Nutty Boys' - 'Baggy Trousers' & ... Read More
Rating: - A must have CD
This CD has wide selection of Madness Music and a all round great CD to buy. Got some very good well known singles that you just want to listen to time and time again.
Rating: - the best band ever
i own every recording by madness and this is fab , i love it and my kids now love that nutty sound
Rating: - Fun ska-pop music with depth
Superficially, Madness seemed to be a lightweight pop group who had a lot of fun, but some of their songs had a lot of depth. I've seen them compared to the Kinks - both groups having (in their different eras) offered interesting insights into London life. This is high praise indeed so although I wouldn't quite put Madness on the same level as the Kinks, their music has far more to offer than you might think.
Between 1979 and 1983, Madness had fifteen UK top ten hits and two UK top twenty hits. ... Read More
