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Madness' One Step Beyond... (33 1/3)

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I manage and own Madness Central, the premier Madness fan reference site and community, and had the chance to interview Terry Edwards recently. He's been intimately involved with Madness since the very earliest days, as label mates on Stiff to playing and arranging songs for their albums. He even shows up live with them on trumpet and sax. The short of it is, there was no one better to write this book than Terry, and having read it over the weekend, his credentials play out as erudite and germane.

The timing couldn't be more perfect. It's Madness' 3oth anniversar, and hence the album's 30th as well. And considering Terry's submission was up against over 400 other applicants for the 33 1/3 series, that we're treated to this excellent thesis on such a pivotal pop culture album speaks to just what an excellent job he did on the book.

Buy it. It's that simple. Whether you're a 2 tone fan or just a music history buff, Terry's book is a must pick up can't put down experience.

Full stuff of information about Madness, their roots and career up to now. First album used as the point of departure for a story about Nutty Boys, their music, lyrics and gigs. Indispensable title for all those interested in Magnificent 7, ska and Britain of the 70. and 80, for die-hard fans of Madness. Just "One Step Beyond" the knowldege we knew so far. Strongly recommended !!! :-)))