From the off, the band take a pearler of a shot at classic pop with two Mike Barson singles, the first,ВPMy Girl 2, a touch of chirpy ’60s soul and town hall pop worthy of a Motown Chartbusters compilation, shades of Can I Get A Witness or evenВPTainted Love juxtaposed with all the fun of the fair, and proof that for all their acquired sophistication, they can still write perfect three-minute hits.
“I’m in love, but you drive me mad, be so sad to be losing you”
And while maybe in parts it’s not quite up there with the beyond-compareВPWonderful and The Liberty of Norton Folgate, I’d certainly put it alongsideВPKeep Moving and Mad Not MadВP… and that’s high praise indeed from my point of view.
A week on from a host of promo appearances celebrating the release of the second single from Oui Oui Si Si Ja Ja Da Da,ВPI felt it time to finally give my considered thoughts on that latest album here, having purposefully lived a while with the latest Nutty Boy waxings before delivering a verdict.
In a musical age seemingly over-populated by tribute bands and TV talent show cover versions, Madness have no need for one or the other, and remain as sweet on the ear as when they were still wearing … erm, baggy trousers.
Lining Up: Madness playing Never Knew Your Name on ITV’s Jonathan Ross Show
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