Nov 05 2025
The Rise & Fall
Madness
Enjoyed this on a first listen - easy listening, poppy, fun, makes me feel like I'm in a film about a camp villain, good mood lifter. Some interesting melodies, sounds and modulations as well, strong brass sections.
Lol at the guy in brownface on the cover. New Delhi is by far the worst song on the album. I see why people call it a brexit album.
Second listen: I’m a little tired by midway.
Favourites: Rise and Fall, Tomorrow's (Just Another Day), Our House, Mr Speaker
Context
Famous songs by Madness - Our House, House of Fun, Baggy Trousers
From Camden, 1970s-1980s
Two-tone ska revival (post-punk/reggae influences)
3
Nov 06 2025
Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
Nice but generic indie rock album. Fav track was probably Suffering.
3
Nov 07 2025
Dookie
Green Day
3
Nov 08 2025
Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
like the organ / orchestral bits - a bit cheesy? churchy bits go a bit christmassy sometimes , I think overall not for me
2
Nov 09 2025
Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
I can feel the pain in her voice, strings are a bit much tho
5
Nov 10 2025
Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
3
Nov 11 2025
One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
More my speed! Fav album yet. Joyous funky psychedelic rock, strong soul / gospel influences, great bass riffs
5
Nov 12 2025
Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
Appreciate it for what it is but not for me outside of raucous pub setting
2