
Artist
Madness
Madness is a ska artist from London, England formed in 1978. 85 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
Ska · London, England · Best ska albums
- 85
- Releases
- 1979–2026
- Active years
- 1978
- Formed

Artist
Madness is a ska artist from London, England formed in 1978. 85 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
Ska · London, England · Best ska albums

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Full House: The Very Best of Madness
2017

Complete Madness
1982

The Rise & Fall
1982

Absolutely
1980

Madstock
1992

Mad Not Mad
1985

7
1981

Can't Touch Us Now
2016

The Liberty of Norton Folgate
2009

Oui Oui, Si Si, Ja Ja, Da Da
2012

The Dangermen Sessions, Volume One
2005

Keep Moving
1984

Wonderful
1999

Theatre of the Absurd presents C'est La Vie
2023

I Do Like To Be B-Side The A-Side
2026

Faces For Radio - The BBC Sessions 1979-1982
2026

Oddities
2025

Hit Parade
2025

Theatre of the Absurd presents C'est La Vie (Enhanced Edition)
2024

The Get Up!
2022

The Madness
2018

Can't Touch Us Now - The Demos
2016

Live From The House Of Fun Weekender November 23rd 2012 (Live)
2013

Oui Oui Si Si Ja Ja Da Da (The Extras)
2013

Total Madness
2012

A Guided Tour of Madness
2011

Forever Young
2010
Ultimate Madness: 21 of Their Finest
2010
Total Madness: All the Greatest Hits & More!
2009

The Liberty Of Norton Folgate Hackney Live + Correct
2009

Forever Young - The Ska Collection
2009

The Liberty Of Norton Folgate Practice Makes Perfect
2009
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Madness
2005
Our House: The Best of Madness
2002
Ultimate Collection
2000
The Lot
1999
The Heavy Heavy Hits
1998
Total Madness: The Very Best of Madness
1997
The Business: The Definitive Singles Collection
1993
Divine Madness
1992
It's... Madness Too: Another 16 Classic Tracks
1991
It's... Madness: 16 Classic Tracks
1990
Utter Madness
1986

Take It or Leave It
1985
Madness
1983

One Step Beyond...
EP · 1979

Theatre of the Absurd Introduces C'est La Vie
Single · 2026

Round We Go (Single Version)
Single · 2026

Hour of Need (Single Version)
Single · 2026

No Reason
Single · 2026

Summer Madness
EP · 2022

Madness Halloween
EP · 2021

A Proper Party
EP · 2021

Mr. Apples
Single · 2016

Never Knew Your Name
Single · 2012

Death Of A Rude Boy
Single · 2012

Sugar And Spice
Single · 2009

Dust Devil
EP · 2009

NW5
EP · 2008

Sorry
Single · 2007

Girl Why Don't You
Single · 2005

Shame & Scandal
Single · 2005

Johnny The Horse
Single · 1999

Lovestruck (2010 Remaster)
Single · 1999

Drip Fed Fred
Single · 1999

One Better Day
Single · 1984

Michael Caine
Single · 1984

Wings Of A Dove
Single · 1983

Tomorrow's (Just Another Day)
EP · 1983

The Sun And The Rain
Single · 1983

Grey Day
Single · 1983

Cardiac Arrest
Single · 1982

Driving In My Car
Single · 1982

Our House
Single · 1982

House Of Fun
Single · 1982

It Must Be Love
Single · 1981

The Return Of The Los Palmas 7
Single · 1981

Shut Up
Single · 1981

Le Grand Pantalon (Baggy Trousers)
Single · 1980

Embarrassment
Single · 1980

Work, Rest & Play EP
EP · 1980

Work Rest & Play
EP · 1980

Baggy Trousers
Single · 1980

The Prince
Single · 1979

My Girl
Single · 1979
Madness are a pop/ska band from Camden Town, London, England that formed in 1976. As of 2007, the band has continued to perform with their most recognised lineup of seven members, although it’s varied slightly over the years. They were one of the most prominent bands of the late-70s 2 tone ska revival. However, as their career progressed, the band moved away from ska & closer toward conventional pop music. The core of the band formed as The North London Invaders in 1976, and included Mike Barson (Monsieur Barso) on keyboards and vocals, Chris Foreman (Chrissy Boy) on guitar and Lee Thompson (Kix) on saxophone and vocals. They later recruited John Hasler on drums and Cathal Smyth (better known as Chas Smash) on bass guitar. Later in the year, they were joined by lead vocalist Dikron Tulane. This six-piece line-up lasted until part way through 1977, when Graham McPherson (better known as Suggs) took over the lead vocals after seeing the band perform in a friend's garden. Smyth, who left after an argument with Mike Barson, was replaced by Gavin Rodgers, Barson's girlfriend's brother. McPherson was kicked out of the band for too often choosing to watch Chelsea instead of rehearsing. Th…