Madness es un álbum de Madness, publicado en 1983 por Geffen Records. El disco incluye 12 canciones, entre ellas «Our House», «Tomorrow's Just Another Day», «It Must Be Love» y «Primrose Hill».
Sobre el álbum
La discografía de Madness nos presenta con este álbum homónimo, "Madness", una recopilación que, de inmediato, subraya la fuerza de sus sencillos y su impacto en la cultura pop. Este disco, a menudo lanzado como un "grandes éxitos", encapsula la energía contagiosa y el ingenio lírico que los hizo famosos. Se convierte en una excelente puerta de entrada para nuevos oyentes que deseen conocer su esencia.
El álbum reúne una selección de sus temas más emblemáticos, mostrando la evolución de su sonido a lo largo de sus primeros años. Se pueden escuchar himnos que han acompañado a varias generaciones, desde el ska más puro hasta sus incursiones en el pop. Por otra parte, la calidad del sonido en este recopilatorio es excelente, realzando la vitalidad de sus interpretaciones y la pegadiza de sus melodías. El álbum se siente como una fiesta, un recordatorio de por qué Madness es sinónimo de diversión y originalidad.
"Madness" consolidó la posición de Madness como una de las bandas más influyentes y queridas del pop-ska británico. Es una prueba irrefutable de que la música de Madness trasciende el tiempo y las modas, manteniéndose siempre relevante y festiva.
Listado de Canciones
- Our House3:21
Letra
Father wears his Sunday best Mother's tired she needs a rest The kids are playing up downstairs Sister's sighing in her sleep Brother's got a date to keep He can't hang around Our house, in the middle of our street Our house, in the middle of our Our house it has a crowd There's always something happening And it's usually quite loud Our mum she's so house-proud Nothing ever slows her down And a mess is not allowed Our house, in the middle of our street Our house, in the middle of our Our house, in the middle of our street (Something tells you) (That you've got to get away from it) Our house, in the middle of our Father gets up late for work Mother has to iron his shirt Then she sends the kids to school Sees them off with a small kiss She's the one they're going to miss In lots of ways [Instrumental Interlude] Our house, in the middle of our street Our house, in the middle of our I remember way back then when Everything was true and when We would have such a very good time Such a fine time Such a happy time And I remember how we'd play Simply waste the day away Then we'd say Nothing would come between us Two dreamers Father wears his Sunday best Mother's tired she needs a rest The kids are playing up downstairs Sister's sighing in her sleep Brother's got a date to keep He can't hang around Our house, in the middle of our street Our house, in the middle of our street Our house, in the middle of our street Our house, in the middle of our Our house, was our castle and our keep Our house, in the middle of our street Our house, that was where we used to sleep Our house, in the middle of our street Our house, in the middle of our street - Tomorrow's Just Another Day3:12
- It Must Be Love3:24
Letra
I never thought I'd miss you Half as much as I do And I never thought I'd feel this way The way I feel About you As soon as I wake up Every night, every day I know that it's you I need To take the blues away It must be love, love, love It must be love, love, love Nothing more, nothing less Love is the best How can it be that we can Say so much without words? Bless you and bless me Bless the bees And the birds I've got to be near you Every night, every day I couldn't be happy Any other way It must be love, love, love It must be love, love, love Nothing more, nothing less Love is the best As soon as I wake up Every night, every day I know that it's you I need To take the blues away It must be love, love, love It must be love, love, love Nothing more, nothing less Love is the best It must be love, love, love... - Primrose Hill3:34
Letra
A man opened his window and stared up Primrose Hill Out there enjoying themselves I've seen them from this sill Green splashed with white and red going brown Children baiting animals running up and down I stare out of this window See the world go past Slipping from the newspapers stacked against the wall Piles of colour supplements squeeze between his fall For a fleeting second I was up that hill Although I've never been there I wish I was there still I stare out of this window See the world go past I've read and looked at everything I know it off by heart Deliveries every day newspapers and food Never had to venture out the phone has been removed Open up the window and stare up Primrose Hill Sitting here it's dark outside and everything is still I stare out of this window See the world go past I've read and looked at everything I know it off by heart - Shut Up3:26
Letra
I tell you I didn't do it 'Cause I wasn't there Don't blame me, it just isn't fair You listen to their side Now listen to mine Can't think of a story Sure you'll find me sometime Now pass the blame and don't blame me Just close your eyes and count to three (One two three) Then I'll be gone and you'll forget The broken window, t.v. set It wasn't me either, I'm just his mate He told me to stand here and watch the gate I've got a wife and three kids you know They'll tell you I'm straight, at least I think so I'm as honest as the day is long, The longer the daylight, the less I do wrong Now pass the blame and don't blame me Just close your eyes and count to three (One two three) Then I'll be gone and you'll forget The broken window, t.v. set Pass the blame and don't blame me Just close your eyes and count to three (One two three) Then I'll be gone and I'll forget That what you give is what you get... Pass the blame and don't blame me Just close your eyes and count to three (One two three) - House of Fun2:58
Letra
Good morning miss Can I help you son? Sixteen today And up for fun I'm a big boy now Or so they say So if you'll serve I'll be on my way Box of balloons With the feather-light touch Pack of party-poppers That pop in the night A toothbrush and hairspray Plastic grin Miss Clay on all corners Has just walked in Welcome to the House of Fun Now I've come of age Welcome to the House of Fun Welcome to the lion's den Temptation's on his way Welcome to the House of N-n-n-n-n-n-no no miss You misunderstood Sixteen big boy Full pint in my manhood I'm up to date And the date's today So if you'll serve I'll be on my way Welcome to the House of Fun Now I've come of age Welcome to the lion's den Temptation's on his way Welcome to the House of (Fun) I'm sorry son But we don't stock Party gimmicks In this shop Try the House of Fun It's quicker if you run This is a chemist Not a jokers' shop! Party hats Simple enough clear Comprehende savvy understand Do you hear? A pack of party hats With the coloured tips Too late! Gorgon's heard gossip Well hello Joe, hello Miss Clay Many happy returns from the day Welcome to the House of Fun Now I've come of age Welcome to the House of Fun Welcome to the lion's den Temptation's on his way Welcome to the House of Fun Welcome to the House of Fun... - Night Boat to Cairo3:16
Letra
It's just gone noon Half past monsoon On the banks of the river Nile Here comes the boat Only half-afloat Oarsman grins a toothless smile Only just one more To this desolate shore Last boat along the river Nile Doesn't seem to care No more wind in his hair As he reaches his last half mile The oar snaps in his hand Before he reaches dry land But the sound doesn't deafen his smile Just pokes at wet sand With an oar in his hand Floats off down the river Nile Floats off down the river Nile (All aboard, night boat to Cairo!) (Night boat to Cairo!) - Rise and Fall3:14
Letra
These are the streets I used to walk On summer nights, sit out and talk That's the house where I used to live I remember what I would give. This is the town I won't forget And after anger there's nothing left Walking now round and round Familiar sights are open ground. Being here again I can recall Forgotten moments The rise and fall. We used to live where children play They leave their homes a mile away To come and stand in trees and grass Where we once walked the memories last. Being here again I can recall Forgotten moments The rise and fall. The sun shines east, the sun shines west But I know where the sun shines best Casey street in the afternoon Once again it's over too soon. Being here again I can recall Forgotten moments The rise and fall. Being here again I can recall Forgotten moments The rise and fall. Rise (Rise) (Rise) Rise and fall Rise and fall ... - Blue Skinned Beast3:20
Letra
I can fly you to your loved ones but I can promise no return To a shell-shocked God forsaken where their craters still they burn Have a drink on me Have a drink on me Still the worst is over that I hope you understand The you're one more hurdle over our protector of the land Have a drink on me I put it down to the company Three cheers to the blue skinned beast hip hip! To the blue skinned beast hip hip! Three cheers to the blue skinned beast hip hip hip hip! To the blue skinned beast hip hip! Here you have this medal you can even melt it down Or frame it in the living room every time you turn around Have a drink on me Have a drink on me I heard you shout for yesterday, but I was sleeping on the job And I dreamt of fighters miles away whose lives I had to rob Have a drink on me I put it down to the company Three cheers to the blue skinned beast hip hip! To the blue skinned beast hip hip! Three cheers to the blue skinned beast hip hip hip hip! To the blue skinned beast hip hip! Here you have this medal you can even melt it down Or frame it in the living room every time you turn around I can fly your loved ones to you With guarantee of no return And if John Wayne's dummy's bounce off Don't look shocked when it comes your turn Have a drink on me I put it down to company Three cheers to the blue skinned beast hip hip! To the blue skinned beast hip hip! Three cheers to the blue skinned beast hip hip hip hip! To the blue skinned beast hip hip! Hip hip! Hip hip! Hip hip hip hip! Hip hip! Three cheers to the blue skinned beast hip hip! To the blue skinned beast hip hip! Hip hip hip hip! Hip hip! Three cheers to the blue skinned beast hip hip! To the blue skinned beast hip hip! Three cheers to the blue skinned beast hip hip hip hip! To the blue skinned beast hip hip! - Cardiac Arrest2:58
Letra
Papers in the morning Bowler hat on head Walking to the bus stop He's longing for his bed, Waiting with his neighbours In the rush hour queue Got to get the first bus So much for him to do. He's got to hurry Got to get his seat Can't miss his place Got to rest his feet. Ten more minutes till he gets there The crossword's nearly done. It's been so hard these days Not nearly so much fun. His mind wanders to the office His telephone, desk and chair He's been happy with the company They've treated him real fair. Think of seven letters Begin and end in 'C' Like a big American car But misspelt with a 'D'. I wish this bus'd get a move on, Driver's taking his time. I just don't know, I'll be late Oh dear what will the boss say? Pull yourself together now Don't get in a state Don't you worry There's no hurry It's a lovely day Could all be going your way Take the doc's advice Let up enjoy your life Listen to what they say It's not a game they play. He'll never get there at this rate He's caught up in a jam. There's a meeting this morning It's just his luck oh damn! His hand dives in his pocket For his handkerchief. Pearls of sweat on his collar His pulse-beat seems so brief. Eyes fall on his wristwatch The seconds pass real slow Gasping for the hot air But the chest pain it won't go. Tried to ask for help But can't seem to speak a word, Words are whispered frantically But don't seem to be heard. What about the wife and kids? They all depend on me! We're so sorry We told you not to hurry. Now it's just too late You've got a certain date We thought we made it clear We all voiced our inner fears We left it up to you There's nothing we can do. - Grey Day3:38
Letra
When I get home it's late at night, I'm black and bloody from my life, I haven't time to clean my hands, Cuts will only sting me through my dreams. It's well past midnight as I lie In a semi-conscious state. I dream of people fighting me Without any reason I can see. In the morning I awake, My arms my legs my body aches, The sky outside is wet and grey So begins another weary day. So begins another weary day. After eating I go out, People passing by me shout. I can't stand this agony Why don't they talk to me? In the park I have to rest I lie down and I do my best, The rain is falling on my face I wish I could sink without a trace. In the morning I awake, My arms my legs my body aches, The sky outside is wet and grey, So begins another weary day. So begins another weary day. In the park I have to rest I lie down and I do my best, The rain is falling on my face I wish I could sink without a trace. In the morning I awake, My arms my legs my body aches, The sky outside is wet and grey, So begins another weary day. So begins another weary day. ... - Madness (Is All in the Mind)2:52
Letra
(Adoon doo) (Adoon doo) I've never had much cause for worry And I've not got a lot to say You'll never find me in a hurry Because I live my life day by day People say that I'm crazy But I'm not that way inclined I know what I know and I'll happily show That madness is all in the mind Twenty-four hours is all that I care for I believe that's the only way Twenty-four hours is all that is needed Because I live my life day by day People say that I'm crazy But I'm not that way inclined I know what I know and I'll happily show That madness is all in the mind I'm happy the way that I do things Continually feeling okay I've no worries on what tomorrow brings Because I live my life day by day People say that I'm crazy But I'm not that way inclined I know what I know and I'll happily show That madness is all in the mind Well some men seek answers in bottles And others in degenerate ways But I don't care much for the question Madness is all in the mind Madness is all in the mind Madness is all in the mind Madness is all in the mind