Description
Madness: The Rise & Fall – Deluxe 2-CD Edition (Remastered Album + 17 Bonus Tracks)
UPC: 4050538829334
MPN: BMGCAT593CD
Brand Name: BMG / Union Square Music
Overview: The Defining Moment of Madness's Golden Era
The Rise & Fall is the definitive 1982 album from British pop icons Madness, capturing the band at the height of their artistic and commercial success. This Deluxe 2-CD Edition celebrates the album, which features the global smash hit singles "Our House" and the UK No. 1 "House of Fun" (included in the bonus material).
This set is essential for any fan, containing the original remastered album on Disc One and a massive 17 Bonus Tracks on Disc Two. The bonus material includes rare BBC Kid Jensen Session recordings, the original single versions of "House of Fun" and "Driving In My Car," extended mixes, and a rare collaboration: "Tomorrow's (Just Another Day)" featuring Elvis Costello. The package is complete with new liner notes from all surviving band members.
Product Features: Comprehensive 2-CD Deluxe Set
- Artist/Group: Madness
- Album: The Rise & Fall
- Edition: Deluxe 2-CD Edition (Original Album + 17 Bonus Tracks)
- Genre/Style: Ska Revival, New Wave, Pop, Two-Tone
- Format: 2-Disc Audio CD, Stereo
- Release Year (Compilation): 2023 (Original Album: 1982)
- Production: Produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley
- Label: BMG / Union Square Music
- Manufacturing Origin: Made in Germany
Interesting Facts: Critical Themes and Chart Success
- Concept Album: While widely considered a fun pop band, The Rise & Fall is a conceptual album that explores mature themes, offering a nostalgic look at childhood, the journey into adulthood, and the realities of modern Britain, as exemplified by tracks like "Blue Skinned Beast" and the title track.
- Global Smash: The single "Our House" became a worldwide phenomenon, giving Madness their biggest commercial success in the United States and securing its place as an enduring 80s classic.
- The Elvis Collaboration: The inclusion of "Tomorrow's (Just Another Day)" featuring Elvis Costello (Track 15, Disc Two) is a major highlight for collectors. Costello joined the band to record a new vocal track for a re-release of the song.
- UK No. 1 Hit: The single "House of Fun" (Track 5, Disc Two) was a non-album single released earlier in 1982 but is included here as a bonus track, having become the band's first number one hit in the UK.
- Liner Notes: The inclusion of new liner notes from all band members (Suggs, Lee Thompson, Mike Barson, Chris Foreman, Cathal Smyth, and Woody Woodgate) offers contemporary insights into the album's creation and legacy.
Track Listing
Disc One: The Original Remastered Album
| Track | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rise And Fall |
| 2 | Tomorrow's (Just Another Day) |
| 3 | Blue Skinned Beast |
| 4 | Primrose Hill |
| 5 | Mr. Speaker (Gets The Word) |
| 6 | Sunday Morning |
| 7 | Our House |
| 8 | Tiptoes |
| 9 | New Delhi |
| 10 | That Face |
| 11 | Calling Cards |
| 12 | Are You Coming (With Me) |
| 13 | Madness (Is All In The Mind) |
Disc Two: Bonus Tracks (17 Tracks)
| Track | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BBC Kid Jensen Session | ||
| 1 | Rise And Fall | BBC Kid Jensen Session |
| 2 | Tomorrow's (Just Another Day) | BBC Kid Jensen Session |
| 3 | Calling Cards | BBC Kid Jensen Session |
| 4 | Are You Coming (With Me) | BBC Kid Jensen Session |
| Singles & B-Sides | ||
| 5 | House Of Fun | Original Single |
| 6 | Driving In My Car | Original Single |
| 7 | Our House | Extended Version |
| 8 | Tomorrow's (Just Another Day) | Warped 12" Version |
| 9 | Don't Look Back | B-Side |
| 10 | Animal Farm | Tomorrow's Dream Warp Mix |
| 11 | Riding On My Bike | B-Side |
| 12 | Mad House | Our House Instrumental Mix |
| 13 | Walking With Mr. Wheeze | B-Side |
| 14 | Blue Beast | Warp Mix |
| 15 | Tomorrow's (Just Another Day) | feat. Elvis Costello |
| 16 | Our House | Stretch Mix |
| 17 | The National Anthem | B-Side |
Publishers
Copyright $\mathbf{P}$: 2010 & $\copy$ 2023 Sterling Holdings Ltd. Record Label: Union Square Music Ltd., a BMG company Release Year (Compilation): 2023 Country of Manufacture: Germany
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