Limited quadruple vinyl LP pressing. 2017 collection from the British merry music makers. Madness continue to cement their position as the UK's favorite band, with their House Of Common and House Of Fun events becoming annual fixtures in every fan's calendar. Madness are national treasures, with a huge following. Their shows consistently sell out and sales of their current album confirm that, after nearly 40 years, they are still as relevant as they ever were. The last Madness best-of, Total Madness, was released in 2012 and comprised 23 singles. Since then the band have released two more studio albums: Oui Oui, Si Si, Ja Ja, Da Da and their current record, Can't Touch Us Now, each spawning three or four singles. Full House is a best-of and then some, featuring 42 of the band's very best songs, including the hit singles from all of their records (including the above), plus a few of the band's favorite album tracks. It is a joy to listen to; in mostly chronological order, the set charts the highlights of their career, from 1979's 'The Prince' to 2017's 'Another Version Of Me', with smash hit singles like 'Our House' and 'It Must Be Love' nestling in between.
A**R
Something for the Fans
This is a real must-have for any ride-or-die fan of ska music, especially if you’re a fan of the band Madness. The 2-CD set collects an assortment of classic Madness songs, including hits like “Night Boat to Cairo”, “One Step Beyond”, and “Enmbarassment”. If you’re interested in going through the best of the band, then this is the most definitive greatest hits album to go to.
I**O
Great 2 CD!
Nothing
G**T
Excellent sampler!
I'm a mad fan of Madness and this collection doesn't disappoint! It has all their "hits" and is a great sampler of their music across the years. It's been set to repeat on my art-studio stereo for weeks. I'm not tired of it yet.
A**E
Our mum, she’s so house proud. Nothing ever slows her down and a mess is not allowed.
CD1: a collection of singles from a golden era of singles with almost every one a classic. The lyrical confidence - and increasing musical competence - is a pleasure to experience. Turn it up and sing along.CD2: hear a band become masters of their identity and craft. These songs are less immediately catchy but represent a body of work (i.e. latter albums) that require some work on the part of the listener to appreciate their value.In summary: CD1 pleases, CD2 teases.
J**1
"Our House plus 41 other songs.
"Our House" plus 41 other songs. Terrific musicians and good singing. However, some lyrics are from the "June, moon, spoon" school. Still worth a listen. However, very disappointed that there are no liner notes. Not even song credits or band member names and instruments played. Most two CD compilations have extensive notes. I had never heard of Madness, the band.
M**T
Madness is all in the mind
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D**D
Great
Great purchase
H**O
Great album
so many great tunes
S**E
Fullest Of Houses... A great compilation from all their albums
Initially, I wasn't gonna purchase this compilation as I already own the 2003 remasters of 'Complete' and 'Utter' Madness on CD (having purchased these crackin' albums on vinyl upon first release, many moons ago), but after listening to Full House on Spotify I couldn't resist owning this great collection on CD.First off, the remasters of the 80's classics is second to none. Even superseding the '03 releases. The detail just stands out, the instrument separation is flawless and the levels are spot on. I'm aware of digital audio reproduction improving leaps and bounds since 2003 but this really brings it home.Disc 2 contains tracks from the latter years, which, being honest, most are new to me but as previously mentioned, after hearing Full house on Spotify, the track Never Knew Her Name just really stood out. Superb song that made me insist on having a hard copy of this twin disc set on CD. Other tracks such as Mr Apples, Lovestruck, NW5, Sugar And Spice and Sarah's Song are just prime examples of how tight, talented and persistent Madness really are. So pleased they haven't lost their edge.Highly recommended for the average fan, the obsessive fan and the just curious. A full house of top tunes with hardly any indication of weaker tracks.Guys, you still are one step beyond....
M**O
Master O highly approves!
So Master O is a highly opinionated 5/6 year old, when it comes to Madness! He dismisses songs with a wave of his hand!He LOVES this compilation. Although it'd "be better if the Liberty of Norton Folgate was on it too". We have listened to disc 2 from South to North and all that's in-between.Mr O is happy. I'm happy.
A**?
Outstanding performance from both Amazon and Madness
Wonderful comprehensive collection of tracks from my favourite band of my youth. Memories came flooding. Excellent 4 disc 180gram vinyl set. All the hits old and new. Ordered on Amazon after being let down by a supplier on a famous auction site that failed to deliver after 12 days of waiting. Placed order online at 11am. It was delivered (for free!!) at 8pm. Outstanding performance from Amazon and Madness, made a very happy birthday boy even happier. Highly recommended.
J**S
My baby girl is very happy now.
Great album with all the hits. My baby girl loves madness and she is giggling along to this album. All the songs we needed and for a great price. It even came earlier than expected only took a few days when it said it was going to be 3 weeks.
R**D
Nutty Boys at their very best
Great quality sound on vinyl, and superb packaging with the pop up gatefold. all the classics and some that I haven't heard. Nutty Boys at their best, a complete collection
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