The official podcast of the Madness American fan service, Stateside Madness, dedicated to the nutty sound of the British pop band Madness. We are the U.S. affiliate of MIS, the Madness Information Service. Check us out at statesidemadness.com, on Twitter (@StatesideMDNSS), and on Facebook (@StatesideMadness).
Please note: The music clips included in this podcast fall under the “Fair Use Doctrine” as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, and news reporting.
This week, Laurie & Poly delve into Madness' sophomore (but not sophomoric!) album release, "Absolutely" (1980). So pull on your baggy trousers and join us as we listen to the album tracks and discuss the evolution of That Nutty Sound known as Madness.
In this episode we discuss Madness' 1979 debut album, "One Step Beyond..." Join Laurie & Poly as they discuss not only the singles but deep album tracks, the band's ska and Motown influences, and which iconic musician was himself inspired by a Madness song.
Laurie & Poly do a deep dive into the four-track Madness EP "Work Rest & Play" from 1980. We discuss the history of the band and the EP tracks. Essential listening for fans of 80s pop music.
