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Wonderful
Pop · 1999 · 11 tracks

Wonderful

Madness

A mature return to the Nutty Boys' classic sound. Warm brass, music-hall wit, and the bittersweet perspective of aging Londoners.

November 1, 1999 · Virgin

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A sophisticated and soulful reflection on London life, balancing nostalgic joy with the weariness of experience.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Lovestruck
3:50
02
Johnny the Horse
3:20
03
The Communicator
3:20
04
4am
3:51
05
The Wizard
3:28
06
Drip Fed Fred
4:31
07
Going to the Top
3:56
08
Elysium
3:53
09
Saturday Night, Sunday Morning
4:15
10
If I Didn't Care
4:25
11
No Money
3:14
Moments Worth Waiting For
The Ian Dury guest vocal on Drip Fed Fred adding a layer of authentic cockney grit to the theatrical arrangement.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Wonderful sound next to the rest of Madness's catalogue?

Analog Warmth+1.2σ

The production is pushed notably harder into analog warmth than this artist usually allows.

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