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 The Liberty of Norton Folgate

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The Liberty of Norton Folgate
Artist(s):

Madness


Label: Lucky Seven
Publisher(s):

Lucky Seven


Studio: Lucky Seven
Manufacturer: Lucky Seven
Binding: Audio CD
List Price: £13.99
Our Price: £4.99
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Track Listing


1.

Overture


2.

We Are London


3.

Sugar And Spice


4.

Forever Young


5.

Dust Devil


6.

Rainbows


7.

That Close


8.

Mk 11


9.

On The Town


10.

Bingo


11.

Idiot Child


12.

Africa


13.

NW5


14.

Clerkenwell Polka


15.

The Liberty Of Norton Folgate


Editorial Reviews



Amazon.co.uk Review


This first Madness outing since the band’s 2005 ska covers project The Dangermen Sessions sees them reunited with original producers Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley. A suite of twelve brand new songs, The Liberty Of Norton Folgate acts as a paean to their beloved London, the title referring to a street that connects Bishopsgate with Shoreditch High Street. The record opens with the jaunty "We Are London", which sets out their personalised (and idyllic) view of the capital and boasts an infectious, sing-song chorus ('you can make it your hell or heaven/live as you please'). The band continue to filter their recognisable influences--pop, reggae, ska--through great, bouncy tunes like "Forever Young,", and "Dust Devli". Songs like Clerkenwell Polka carry a classic bar-tune feel, all parping brass and foot-stomping piano, but the highlight is the 10-minute title track, which see-saws kaleidoscopically through pop, ska, Klezmer, cabaret tunes and a whole lot more. Upbeat, friendly and fun, The Liberty Of Norton Folgate is arguably Madness's finest collection of new material in many years. --Danny McNamara


Customer Reviews

disappointing

Rating

i was really looking forward to this, especially after reading the reviews. masterpiece? i even tried really hard to like it. shame really because i think suggs has got a great voice, not in a pavarotti sense, but you know what i mean. boring. was thinking about going to madstock this year too but don't think i'll go now after this. don't buy it. tried to give it no stars but site doesn't let you.


Madness = Gladness!

Rating

Can I say return to form for the Camden crew? Not really - not heard much of their stuff after Seven. But I love this album - it oozes quality, sparkle, wit and originality. In particular the last track is just fantastic - 10 minutes of class. As an old-school fan, it is a real pleasure to see the band making such good stuff. Can't wait to see them at V2010.....


brilliant

Rating

I haven't brought a Madness album for some years, but I brought this cd after watching the Liberty of Norton Folgate concert on TV. I think it is a really catchy album especially The Liberty of Norton Folgate track which goes on for 10 Minutes or more, and it will certainly get you dancing!!!! The rest of this album is just as good well done Madness!!!!


The Nuttiest Sound Comes Back Around

Rating

Madness have not put out an album in 10 years (not counting the covers album) and before that it was 11 years. Its been a long wait between albums but they still sound brilliantly fresh and hilarious as ever. If you liked their records back then or if you are younger and looking for something different, then you should really enjoy this well produced album of the group's unique dance music style of New Wave meets English Music Hall.


Madness at their very best

Rating

Possibly the best 'feel good' album ever. If this dosn't make you want to get off the sofa and dance, nothing will. Each track is a gem and together make a Great British album. Feeling low? Put this album on and feel the gloom lift. Madness at their very very best.


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