Madness – Mad Not Mad LP

Madness – Mad Not Mad

'Mad Not Mad' is the sixth studio album by Madness. Originally released in September 1985, it marked a departure from the band's original line-up, with keyboard player Mike Barson taking a break from the group after an astonishingly successful run of five hit albums in as many years. Style-wise 'Mad Not Mad' presented a more polished side of Madness and contains some of their most sophisticated and political song-writing. The first single, 'Yesterday's Men' finds the band in a smooth, reflective mood, dealing with the dispossessed characters in and around Camden Town, and 'Sweetest Girl' is a cover of the iconic Scritti Politti track, while 'Uncle Sam' is a classic Madness romp relayed through the narrative of a soldier's experiences during World War II.

Tracklist:
A1 I'll Compete 3:21
A2 Yesterday's Men 4:37
A3 Uncle Sam 4:16
A4 White Heat 3:47
A5 Mad Not Mad 4:10
B1 Sweetest Girl 5:47
B2 Burning The Boats 4:31
B3 Tears You Can't Hide 3:08
B4 Time 4:18
B5 Coldest Day 4:24

Label: Union Square
Released: 1985/2022