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…