Album: Complete Madness by Madness (1982)
Genre: Pop | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Excitable
Record Label: UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)
Format: Compilation

Description: Complete Madness is the first greatest hits album by ska/pop group Madness. It was released in 1982 (see 1982 in music) and included Madness' biggest hits from their first three studio albums and all the stand-alone singles. Complete Madness spent 99 weeks on the UK charts peaking at number 1. A corresponding VHS video was also released, containing all thirteen of the group's music videos up to that point (the twelve singles plus "Bed and Breakfast Man").

Artist Background: 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 Bar... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Ska movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: The Specials, The Selecter, Bad Manners, The Beat

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Ska movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop, Rock/Pop, Excitable, 1980s, Compilation, UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)


Complete Madness is the first greatest hits album by ska/pop group Madness. It was released in 1982 (see 1982 in music) and included Madness' biggest hits from their first three studio albums and all the stand-alone singles. Complete Madness spent 99 weeks on the UK charts peaking at number 1. A corresponding VHS video was also released, containing all thirteen of the group's music videos up to that point (the twelve singles plus "Bed and Breakfast Man").

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