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Is there no end to the Madness?
Other | Monday 17th September 2012 | Osh
The long-serving ska band are set to release their tenth studio album next month.
Madness have announced their latest album, Oui, Oui, Si, Si, Ja, Ja, Da, Da, set to go public on October 29th.
The veterans of ska formed over 30 years ago, and are showing no signs of easing up, still performing at the highest level and getting prominent slots at many of the country’s major festivals and events. This mouthful of an LP will be the band’s tenth to be released. This most recent offering has album artwork done by Sir Peter Blake, famous for the drawings on the sleeve of The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper.
Early indications are that vocalist Suggs and co. have retained the sound heard on their more famous tracks, but with something of a lower, minor tone. Perhaps this is a sign that the crazy horses of ska are maturing in their old(er) age? I wouldn’t count on it.
Madness set off on their ‘Charge of the Mad Brigade’ tour this year, commencing with the iTunes Festival on September 27th.
By Dave Rees
