One Step Beyond, was actually one of the first albums I ever owned (actually it may have been my first), yes way back in the days of “vinyl LP’s” (what are they? I hear half the CD obsessed, young-uns say), and was the LP that put Madness on the road to stardom and mega-fame.
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A review by brianlfc on One Step Beyond [ECD] [Remastered] - Madness August 20th, 2001
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Originality
Groundbreaking
Lyrics
Thought-provoking
Quality and consistency of tracks
Flawless
How does it compare to the artist's other releases
Outstanding
Value for Money
Advantages:
Every track a beauty
Disadvantages:
none
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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One Step Beyond, was actually one of the first albums I ever owned (actually it may have been my first), yes way back in the days of “vinyl LP’s” (what are they? I hear half the CD obsessed, young-uns say), and was the LP that put Madness on the road to stardom and mega-fame.
Having listened to the album for many a year, I just had to get the CD version, as I much preferred the early Madness, to the later, more poppy version of the group, the album was released in 1979, in the midst of the Mod/Ska/Two-tone era, yes you know, when everyone seemed to be walking around in Parka’s, Two-tone trousers and Suede shoes, and to me, this album is an excellent one and I still often find myself putting it on, and listening to the excellent tracks.
The CD has fourteen tracks, they are listed as below:
1 One Step Beyond 2 My Girl 3 Night Boat to Cairo 4 Believe Me 5 Land of Hope and Glory 6 The Prince 7 Tarzans Nuts 8 In the Middle of the Night 9 Bed and Breakfast Man 10 Razor Blade Alley 11 Swan Lake 12 Rockin’ in A’ 13 Mummy’s Boy 14 Madness 15 Chipmunks are Go
I can’t actually remember if there was this many tracks on the LP itself, or if there are added tracks on the CD version, but all the same, that old late 70’s early 80’s feel is there, all the tracks are very listenable, and suit virtually anyone, with their mixture of fun and Ska influenced music.
The one thing I noticed about the CD version, for some reason, the track Madness, is not actually mentioned on the cover, but I can assure you, it is on the CD, strange.
A bit like the Specials (another massive group of the same genre/era), Madness to me, seemed to go too commercialised and lost their raw, nutty boy sound, after this Album was a massive success, but all the same, they went on to become one of the biggest and possible best known groups this country has ever produced.
Some of my favourite tracks on this CD include the excellent “Night Boat to Cairo”, with its excellently catchy lyrics and music, “One Step Beyond”, the ultimate skinhead dance record, who can remember going to their school disco’s and totally freaking out to this track? (Come on, I know your sitting there smirking at the memories) and the Peach of the Album “In the middle of the Night”, which told us the story of the knicker thief/underwear taker, dirty old George. There is also their own instrumental version of the classical track “Swan Lake” and the absolutely nutty track, “Tarzans Nuts”.
All in all, this is a very enjoyable CD, and as I have already said, would suit most music listeners, especially those of us, who like to reminisce and look back to their youth.
One Step Beyond
Hey you, don’t watch that, watch this This is the heavy, heavy monster sound The nuttiest sound around So if you’ve come in off the street And you’re beginning to feel the heat Well listen Buster You’d better start to move your feet To the rockin’est, rock-steady beat of Madness One Set Beyond
One step beyond One step beyond One step beyond
Now come on folks, lets stop the dancing around the room, and just go out and buy it, I promise you, you’ll love it.
Advantages: Unique, wonderful pop, great videos Disadvantages: None
...monster sound of Madness ... one step beyond...”
Madness were one of a bunch of bands that emerged as part of the 2-Tone ska explosion in 1979, but they went on to be one of the most memorable and productive pop bands of the 1980’s.
In October 1979, after having one hit on 2-Tone with the engaging The Prince single, the band signed to Stiff Records and released a second single and a debut album, both entitled One Step Beyond. The single stayed ... ...while the album, produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley, reached number 2 and stayed in the Top 75 for 78 weeks altogether. The cover displayed the distinctive Madness train - a combination of the nutty dance and a moving train image, their trademark for years to come.
It was a remarkable album, capturing the Madness mood to perfection, even without the visual prompt of the memorable videos with which they were to embed themselves in the hearts ...
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More Nutty Music !! Review ofOne Step Beyond [ECD] [Remastered] - Madnessby
KarenUK
Advantages: A collection of wonderful songs & boppy tunes :-) Disadvantages: None
One Step Beyond was released in 1979 & features their huge hits One Step Beyond, My Girl & Night Boat To Cairo, all classics that stand the test of time so well & are still just as good these days as they were at the time ! The saxaphones, heavy beats & Suggs' chirpy tones all merge into a distinctive style which is so recognisable. My personal favourite track on this album is Swan Lake, based on the Tchaikovsky suite, but with a great rock beat, ...
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Advantages: Where it all started, and every song is a treat Disadvantages: Nothing ever at all, no no!
Well this is the one that any fan of Madness should own! This is the first one from the boys and includes absolutely brilliant songs. The classics of One Step Beyond, Night Boat to Cairo, My Girl, Bed & Breakfast Man, Madness and The Prince. Now thats a very impressive list of classic tracks anyones debut album! The songs are timeless, and are still as good now as they were then. The blend of mad lyrics, with the two tone melodies and beat make even ... ...to. If you like Madness then you can buy this and I guarantee you won't be disappointed with your purchase, in fact you'll come away saying how come they didn't release Believe Me, or Land of Hope & Glory!.... It comes down to two words...(not those ones).....BUY IT! ...
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WELL WOT CAN I SAY THIS ALBUM IS FANTASTIC AND APPEALS TO ALL AGES TO ALL DIFFERENT KINDS OF PEIOPLE WHO LIKE ALL DIFFERENT TYPES OF MUSIC. THIS IS DEFINANLTY SHOWING MADNESS AT THEIR BEST. THIS ALBUM CONTAINS ALL OF THE HUGE SUCCESS THAT MADNESS HAVE ACHIEVED OVER THE YEARS AND THEIR SUCCESS IS STILL GOING STRONG. THERE REALLY IS NOTHING TO DISS ABOUT THIS ALBUM IT IS TOO GOOD FOR ITS OWN GOOD! I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS ALBUM TO ANYBODY AS I THINK ...
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Album Notes: Madness were at the forefront of the UK ska revival at the end of the 70s, very much a regional thing. Madness were very London and they soon shed the two-tone image and became one of the most consistent UK chart groups of the following decade. This debut shows both sides, from the excellent blue beat signature tune "Chipmunks Are Go!" and a first class cover of Prince Buster's "One Step Beyond" to their own masterful pop, and in particular the highly polished "My Girl". What Lindisfarne are to Newcastle, and Fairport Convention are to Cropredy, so Madness are to Finsbury Park.
Album Reviews: CMJ (1/5/04, p.6) - Ranked #19 in CMJ's "Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1980".
Titles on disc 1
1.: One Step Beyond
2.: My Girl
3.: Night Boat To Cairo
4.: Believe Me
5.: Land Of Hope And Glory
6.: Prince
7.: Tarzan's Nuts
8.: In The Middle Of The Night
9.: Bed And Breakfast Man
10.: Razor Blade Alley
11.: Swan Lake
12.: Rockin' In A Flat
13.: Mummy's Boy
14.: Chipmunks Are Go
15.: Chipmunks Are Go!
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