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Title: Who else loves the rockin'est, rocksteady beat of Madness?
Post by: KevShmev on January 10, 2021, 07:46:20 AM

Up until a few months ago, I had never heard anything by this band except Our House, but they are much more than that.  It's this kind of unique blend of ska, pop and new wave.  They have a lot of good songs, and their videos are always hysterical.  They always look like they are having a blast.  I cannot get enough of songs like House of Fun, Shut Up, Michael Caine, It Must Be Love, Baggy Trousers, and, of course One Step Beyond (!!).

Title: Re: Who else loves the rockin'est, rocksteady beat of Madness?
Post by: HOF on January 10, 2021, 02:04:46 PM

Never heard anything but Our House, but I should check this out.

Title: Re: Who else loves the rockin'est, rocksteady beat of Madness?
Post by: nattmorker on January 10, 2021, 02:29:37 PM

I haven't heard many songs by them, but the few I have heard I really like them. Their videos are really fun!

Title: Re: Who else loves the rockin'est, rocksteady beat of Madness?
Post by: TheCountOfNYC on January 10, 2021, 04:06:22 PM

House of Fun is such an underrated classic.

Title: Re: Who else loves the rockin'est, rocksteady beat of Madness?
Post by: Kotowboy on January 11, 2021, 11:51:21 AM

I didn't think I was a fan - but then a Madness Tribute Band played at my old job - and not only did I know every song but I realised I liked every song.

Title: Re: Who else loves the rockin'est, rocksteady beat of Madness?
Post by: ytserush on January 16, 2021, 06:27:03 PM

Quote from: KevShmev on January 10, 2021, 07:46:20 AM

Up until a few months ago, I had never heard anything by this band except Our House, but they are much more than that.  It's this kind of unique blend of ska, pop and new wave.  They have a lot of good songs, and their videos are always hysterical.  They always look like they are having a blast.  I cannot get enough of songs like House of Fun, Shut Up, Michael Caine, It Must Be Love, Baggy Trousers, and, of course One Step Beyond (!!).

Welcome aboard. If your getting into that stuff. Look into The Specials as well....

Title: Re: Who else loves the rockin'est, rocksteady beat of Madness?
Post by: KevShmev on January 16, 2021, 08:45:32 PM

I am not sure I have ever heard of The Specials.  Any songs to recommend?

Title: Re: Who else loves the rockin'est, rocksteady beat of Madness?
Post by: Kotowboy on January 17, 2021, 04:05:35 AM

Ghost Town.

Title: Re: Who else loves the rockin'est, rocksteady beat of Madness?
Post by: ytserush on January 30, 2021, 06:09:37 PM

Rat Race is another one.

Title: Re: Who else loves the rockin'est, rocksteady beat of Madness?
Post by: KevShmev on January 30, 2021, 07:05:32 PM

Quote from: ytserush on January 30, 2021, 06:09:37 PM

Rat Race is another one.

Hmmm, I can't say I have ever heard that.  It sounded okay.  Didn't have the immediate impact that a lot of the Madness songs did, but that style is not usually in my wheelhouse, so not all of it is likely to grab me.