I'm mostly with Jeff on this. Agree about the boy band trash Mr G talks of, however Madness, still make great music now, in this I include Wonderful, even though I'd have put some b-sides ahead of some album tracks. I loved this record however, though would in the future like more songs to dance to, political songs, and love songs.
As for greatest hits packgaging - this needs more input from the band, as Virgin are embarrassing - even their last attempt the re-vamped Divine Madness with JTH and Lovestuck, had tracks poorly edited, with the start/end of one song overlapping, and making a mockery of the counter display - on Michael Caine and One Better Day I think. Also the reissues could have had more features.
Agewise I'm only 24 and only remember a brief image of The Sun and the Rain video from first time round. Yet since prior to seeing Madness in 1995 in Belfast was converted and now think of them as my favourite band. This is quite a complement considering my vast and varied collection of tapes vinyl and near 500 cds.
I also agree that it looks bad the many reformations (although no official split), and the 1 off album deal was a senseless move. Yet I've no doubt that with more committment from the band, as a whole, in all ways from songwriting to promoting, and indeed Virgin or whomever that Madness could play a major part in saving popular music.
As for the musical it may give the band the recognition I think is deserved and if it leads to a more united front from the Magnificent 7 and a new album deal, irrespective of commercial success, I for one can't wait. Lets just hope they come to Ireland nest time!
It's good to get us thinking though.
All the Best,
Alan.
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