Rating: - The first - the best!
By 1976, rock music had become so saturated with pretentiousness that people started to react and a whole mass of styles developed. The British Ska revival was one, led by the Specials and Madness, adopting an authentic attitude and philosophy that echoed the ska bands of the 60s. This is encapsulated in Madness early albums; "One Step Beyond" (1979) included. Their style was sometimes accused of not being truly reflective of traditional Ska, and their lyrics lacked the sense of protest projected ... Read More
Rating: - YOU NEED THIS ALBUM IN YOUR LIFE
Had this album must be over 25 years ago,came accross it the other day and bought it.The first and finest album ever released by this nutty group and to be honest don't know how i've managed all these years without it.If you are between 30 and 40 you will remember this album when it was released and listening to it when you bought the old black vynal version and believe me it sounds better now than it ever did(MUST BE PLAYED LOAD).If you can only buy one album for as long as you live this is it.BUY ... Read More
Rating: - Absolute Madness
Why didn't I own this album before this year? Am I mad? I must be, because this album is almost as revolutionary and original as the punk explosion of the 70's. Go and buy One Step Beyond today and have part of musical history on your cd rack. Oh yeah the songs are really good as well. (hence the 5*)
Rating: - The Best Album By One Of The Best Bands Ever
One Step Beyond was the debute album by Madness, it was brilliant 20 years ago and still makes me smile now, I'm into the 1978 Mod/Ska Revival and this is one of the best debut albums ever heard, I still like Madness now, but the older the record by them the more I like it.
It contains some of the classics, Night Boat To Cairo, My Girl, The Prince and many more classics.
If your new to Madness and all you know about Suggs is Night Fever and Worthington adverts then order this album ... Read More
Rating: - The first and finest offering from the inimitable Madness.
A loud booming voice opens the album telling you what you are about to hear, leading into dance classic One Step Beyond. Hits My Girl and the awesome Night Boat To Cairo leave you with a huge smile on your face. A more traditional ska song, Believe Me prepares you for the fantastic bass and drum playing found on Land Of Hope And Glory (not to be confused with the brass band favourite.) 2-tone track The Prince pays tribute to Prince Buster with a song he would have been proud of. The bizarre lyrics ... Read More
