Big Session Vol.1, The - Oyster Band

Advantages: A good mixture of covers
Disadvantages: Not enough songs!

...Madness in the their latter years somewhat lost touch, and lost their connection with their roots. Everything that made them who they were in the late part of the 70's had all but gone by as early as 1981. But 2005 saw Madness take a welcomed return to those roots we all missed. However it wasn't with new writings or recordings. It was covers of those bands that helped create them. The Dangermen Sessions - Volume 1. From the soulfulness of The Supremes - You Keep Me Hanging On to the roots reggae of Bob Marleys' - So Much Trouble In The World. Not to mention covers of The Kinks, Desmond Dekker and of course, probably the man who played the biggest influence on Madness. . . . Prince Buster. This CD is a must have for any Madness fan.... Read review

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Advantages: Classy covers in a Nutty Boy style
Disadvantages: No original songs

...With the sounds of the Ska Revival making a welcome return through bands like The Ordinary Boys, Hard Fi and The Dead 60's, there has never been a better time for Suggs and Co to return. And return they do, big time! This, the Nutty Boys first album for six years, was born out of a series of secret gigs they did under the name of The Dangermen. During these shows, the band played versions of some of their favourite songs in their own inimitable style. The album features songs originally performed by a diverse collection of performers. From Prince Buster (Who originally wrote and recorded the song from which Madness took their name), through The Supremes, to their spiritual uncles The Kinks. Stand out tracks are You'll Lose A Good Thing, originally by Barbara Lynn, Shame And Scandal and the brilliant Cockney-Ska of Ray Davies' Lola... Read review

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Advantages: All
Disadvantages: None

...What can I say what you don’t already know this guy is the best dj in the world, with only carl cox close. He is also a top producer in acts such as planet perfecto and element 4. Planet perfectos biggest hits are not over yet, which is a heavy vocal track made for summer, and the dance floor filler bullet in the gun which seems to have never gona away from the last time it was released. Element 4 his collaboration with andy gray, theese two made the big brother theme tune which is class.... Read review

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