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• Original recording remastered
• Import

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My first and...
It my first album of madness and i think this album is showing
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Subjects:  1. England    2. New Wave    3. Pop    4. Pop/Rock    5. Rock    6. Ska    7. Ska Revival   

Subjects:  1. 5"CD Singles   

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• Live

Subjects:  1. Club/Dance    2. Pop    3. Reggae Music    4. Rock    5. Ska    6. Ska Revival   

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• Import

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Not Quite "One Step Beyond," But Almost!
I believe Madness started things powerfully with "One Step Beyond" and "Absolutely." Their vibrant spirit dwindled a bit with each release afterwards, until I hardly recognized their sound by the time "Our House" became a hit in 1983.
BEST MADNESS CD
Having followed Madness from the beginning through to their embarassing demise (after the departure of Mike Barson).I have to say - 20 years on this CD is still the best they did.One Step Beyond was great - always a classic, but the songs on Absolutely make this a great CD.The next CD Madness 7 had it's moments - both good and bad but this was Suggs & Co. at their very best.Great band, great memories.

Good, good...
Certainly, it doesn't radiate the same sort of classicism that made One Step Beyond so exceptional, but there's lots of nice stuff herenonetheless.Baggy Trousers and Embarassment are both classic singles, andsongs like Close Escape, Solid Gone, and Shadow of Fear are the sort of funska-pop that make Madness so irresistable.Worthwhile. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. New Wave    2. Pop    3. Pop/Rock    4. Rock    5. Ska    6. Ska Revival   

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• Import

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Wonderful!
I've been waiting for this gem and I wasn't disappointed. I've been a fan since the Two Tone days and was even the DJ at their gig with The Specials and The Selector in Plymouth, England.
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Subjects:  1. England    2. New Wave    3. Pop    4. Pop/Rock    5. Rock/Pop    6. Ska Revival   

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• Live

Subjects:  1. New Wave    2. Pop    3. Rock    4. Ska    5. Ska Revival   

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• Import

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SHUT UP!
This album showcases Madness's unique blend of styles.More often than not peopletend to chase the hits of most bands while ignoringthe obsure gems.Songs like Tommorrows dream show a lugubrious side to a band often labeled as "Nutty" and "Wacky." SHUT UP!
This album showcases Madness's unique blend of styles.More often than not peopletend to chase the hits of most bands while ignoringthe obsure gems.Songs like Tommorrows dream show a lugubrious side to a band often labeled as "Nutty" and "Wacky." hmmm...
This is not one of Madness's better albums.They were just starting tochart the waters between ska and pop, and it was kind of rough sailing. The singles are okay, but the album as a whole is pretty much forgettable. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Rock    3. Ska    4. England    5. New Wave    6. Pop/Rock    7. Ska Revival   

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If you are sick of what's "on the radio"...
This was the very first Selecter CD I'd ever heard, and I fell in love with it. I bought it immediately and although it's not the greatest when compared with OUT ON THE STREETS, it's still highly enjoyable. This isextremely old-school, two-tone ska, but I personally think in thebackground of some songs one can detect a hint of cheesy disco, perhaps.Just listen to it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. New Wave    2. Pop    3. Popular Music    4. Rock    5. Ska    6. Ska Revival   

Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Rock   

Features

• CD-single
• Import

Subjects:  1. 5"CD Singles    2. Pop   

Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Rock    3. Ska    4. Ska Revival    5. Third Wave Ska Revival   

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• Import

Subjects:  1. Popular Music    2. Ska   

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• Live

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GANGSTERS - SPECIAL BEAT
"Special Beat is a band put together in the early '90s by ex-members of the Specials and the English Beat, headed by Beat toaster Ranking Roger; former Fine Young Cannibals trumpeter Graham Hamilton is also present. The group's raison d'�tre seems to be mounting tours with a featured repertoire of Specials/English Beat classics - and they have met with considerable road success in England and Japan. Their recordings - all live - include 1998's GANGSTERS.Read more

Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Popular Music    3. Rock    4. Ska    5. Ska Revival   

Features

• Live

Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Popular Music    3. Rock    4. Ska    5. Ska Revival   

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WARNING! RE-RECORDING of PAST HITS!
These are not all the original recordings! Some of them are recorded "live"" If you are looking for the great original versions, look elsewhere! I am always slightly bothered when I buy an album expecting one thing and get another. Excellent Album for those who like Ska and Reggae
I recently discovered the Selecter for the first time, and have since bought the album. The Selecter combines Reggae with Brit Ska and infectiously catchy lyrics. The first time I heard "On My Radio" I became a great fan. I highly reccomend it to anyone who likes Reggae, Rocksteady, Ska, Ragga, or the like. The more you listen to it, the more you will love it. If you love the Specials then you can't fail with this.Read more

Subjects:  1. New Wave    2. Pop    3. Popular Music    4. Rock    5. Ska    6. Ska Revival   

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• Import

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Stupidity
I thought this was a pretty good album. its a little whackier than the other Bad Manners releases, but what do you expect from these crazies. ... but if you like bad manners a lot, i would DEFINATELY recommend getting this album. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. New Wave    2. Pop    3. Rock    4. Ska    5. Ska Revival   

Subjects:  1. New Wave    2. Pop    3. Rock    4. Ska    5. Ska Revival   

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• Live

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great two-tone
i always have loved two-tone, and this is simply the best.get it, or you will be sorry.i love the international beat! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Pop    3. Rock    4. Ska   

Subjects:  1. College Rock    2. New Wave    3. Power Pop    4. Ska Revival