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 |