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| One Step Beyond... | 
 enlarge | Artist: Madness
Label: Rhino Encore
Category: Music
List Price: $12.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 34225
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 511109
UPC: 081227992651
EAN: 0081227992651
ASIN: B0018RKELO
Release Date: June 10, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | One Step Beyond... - Madness, Campbell, Cecil | | • | My Girl - Madness, Barson, Mike | | • | Night Boat to Cairo - Madness, Barson, Mike | | • | Believe Me - Madness, Barson, Mike | | • | Land of Hope and Glory - Madness, Thompson, Lee | | • | The Prince - Madness, Thompson, Lee | | • | Tarzan's Nuts - Madness, Barson, Mike | | • | In the Middle of the Night - Madness, Foreman, Chris [1] | | • | Bed and Breakfast Man - Madness, Barson, Mike | | • | Razor Blade Alley - Madness, Thompson, Lee | | • | Swan Lake - Madness, Traditional | | • | Rockin' in a Flat - Madness, | | • | Mummy's Boy - Madness, Bedford, Mark | | • | Chipmunks Are Go! - Madness, |
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Amazon.com
Fuelled by the ska of Prince Buster ("Madness"), and inspired by the insanity of British music, right from the start Madness were a quintessentially English band. Two-tone more by association than fact, they came to the fore at the same time as the Specials, with a ska beat, a pop heart, and a lunatic smile (who else would update "Swan Lake" in such an unorthodox way?). While the title track lives on beyond them, there were plenty of other gems here, including "Night Boat to Cairo" and "My Girl." The Nutty Sound was infectious as measles, but a lot more fun. Chris Nickson
Album Description
2008 reissue of the classic debut album from the Ska/New Wave outfit, available for the first time on CD in the U.S.! Originally released in 1979, One Step Beyond was a stunning debut that used Ska as a starting point but also incorporated bits of Pop, Rock and classic British music hall, creating a sound that was different than their 2-Tone contemporaries like The Specials, The Selecter and English Beat. For the next five years, Madness would become the best singles band of the '80s. Features the hits 'My Girl', 'Night Boat To Cairo', 'The Prince' and the title track. .
Album Details
The Classic, Quintessential Goodtime Boyz First Album Includes the Bonus Track 'Chipmunks Are Go!', a Maddness Army Chant. Also, the Enhanced Component features Videos of Night Boat to Cairo, My Girl, One Step Beyond and the Prince.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 It doesn't get any better than this November 7, 2001
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
This is a timeless album ! There are several 'Greatest Hits' CDs available from 'Madness' but this, their debut CD, is the real deal. There is not a dull moment, from the very first note of the title track to the final (goofy) track 'Chipmunks are go'. Their first single 'One Step Beyond' hit the music scene like a rocket back in 1979 and is still their concert opener. 'My Girl' shows the true musical skills of the band and is followed by 'Night Boat to Cairo', which is a fantastic, fun little SKA piece. But things are still getting better: 'Believe me' and 'Land of Hope and Glory' build up to my all time favorite Madness (and even SKA) song 'The Prince'. And 'Madness' are able to keep this high level all the way to the end of the album. This is a must have CD - whether you are a SKA fan or you just enjoy great music played by a truly great band.
This is THE Madness to get! November 29, 2002
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Madness did it best the first time around. Their first album has, so far, outdone any "best of" collection. "One Step Beyond," simply put, will keep the lamest party awake and hopping. Starting with the instrumental title tune, even the slowest paced tunes (My Girl, Razor Blade Alley), is a Ska-Based jolt of pep. What I enjoy about Madness above most other Ska bands is that their early music is sheer fun spirited song & dance, written in an era where it was becoming much cooler to throw a lot of social commentary into the lyrics. My favorite examples are a little 60s pop-culture with "Tarzan's Nuts" (one of the TV Tarzan theme songs), "Rockin' In A Flat" (if you have trouble waking up in the morning, spin this tune first thing after you creak out of bed); and "Night Boat To Cairo." "One Step Beyond" is worth the extra money spent over their various compilations. A very good second place is their second album "Absolutely," but their debut CD rocks above them all!
Life changing June 18, 2004
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I bought this album (maybe my Dad paid for it as I was only 9!!!) soon after its release. I saw them do One Step Beyond on Top Of The Pops and immediately began contemplating starting my serious music collection. The only other records I had at the time were Gary Glitter (wahha hahahahah hahahaha hahahahahahaha) and Elvis Costello's Oliver's Army 7" single.This band really started it off for me as far as following bands was concerned. I later graduated to The Police then U2 and REM and havent really followed a band so closely since. This band made me get a crew cut!!! The sad thing is, the only album I have ever bought on CD is Absolutely which was my all time favourite. The vinyls are gathering dust somewhere. I saw them play at the Manchester Apollo sometime in the early 80's and they were amazing. Classic memories...
Stylish, Nutty, Ska Greatness June 21, 2000
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
This album is one of my five favorites since I first bought it in 1982. These guys can really play! (Imagine real musicians with real instruments in the 80'S)Every song is great in its own way--some for pure energy, others for off-the-wall lyrics. The album is all about having a good time, burning some energy, and again: TRUE MUSICIANSHIP. The clearly British and stylish vocals don't hurt it a bit either. This is one of the best-ever ska albums along with "I Just Can't Stop It" by the English Beat.
 Absolutely nutty! November 16, 1999
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
If you dig the second wave of ska and don't have this, or haven't even of heard of it, then it's time to introduce yourself to a milestone of the forementioned era! It has the classic pieces : One Step Beyond, Night Boat To Cairo...and one truely "classical piece" : Swan-Lake which is a great rendition of Tchaikowski's master piece. This is the record which shows the nutty-boys being more about ska than they get credited for. Some of the later records still rule, but the're a bit more about pop and a bit less about ska. This is THE article!
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