More patterns on this list emerged than when we first envisioned this endeavor. One such trend that we incorrectly foreshadowed was that of the perceived British one hit wonder. The Ska Revival band Madness falls into that category as most Americans remember their crossover hit, Our House, but that song was hardly indicative of the music that Madness produced.
Like the Specials and the Beat, Madness was one of the leading bands in the British Ska Revival scene. Madness spent more time on the charts than the other two bands did which was likely due to their quirky and somewhat playful nature. Although they had more mainstream success this was not to say that this was a band that “sold out”. They had a very broad appeal (in England anyway) that was very natural and had they been exposed more to an American audience, this could have been the Ska Revival band that could have broke through the American market. As it stands now, they remain one of the three Ska bands with a shot if the Hall looks towards their musical style.
The Bullet Points:
Eligible Since:
2004
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom (London, England)
Nominated In:
Never
Why They Will Get In:
Ska’s representative could be them.
Why They Won’t Get In:
Who says Ska will be represented?
Essential Albums:
One Step Beyond (1979)
Absolutely (1980)
7 (1981)
The Rise & Fall (1982)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee:
One Step Beyond (From One Step Beyond, 1979)
Night Boat to Cairo (From One Step Beyond, 1979)
Baggy Trousers (From Absolutely, 1980)
Grey Day (From 7, 1981)
Our House (From The Rise & Fall, 1982)
www.madness.co.uk
Should Madness be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put them in! - 63.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 18.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.1%
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