Madness – Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie CD Album

A triumphant return from the legendary UK band, this 2023 album blends pop rock and ska with theatrical flair. Self-produced by Madness alongside Matt Glasbey, it captures their re-energized spirit and creative unity after years of fragmentation. The result is a punchy, focused set of 14 tracks that reflect both timeless brilliance and the wonky years of its creation.

Track listing

1. Prologue – “Mr Beckett Sir...”
2. Theatre Of The Absurd
3. If I Go Mad
4. Baby Burglar
5. Act One – “Surrounded On All Sides...”
6. Round And Round
7. Act Two – “The Damsel In Distress...”
8. Run For Your Life
9. Set Me Free (Let Me Be)
10. In My Street
11. Act Three – “The Music Box...”
12. The Law According To Dr. Kippah
13. A Comfortable Man
14. Fin – “C’est La Vie”

Features

• CD album in cardboard sleeve
• Released 17 November 2023
• Genre: Rock / Pop Rock / Ska
• First self-produced Madness album
• Includes spoken word interludes and orchestral arrangements
• Barcode: 4050538958959
• Label: BMG Rights Management

information
Format: CD
Country: Worldwide
Release date: 2023
Edition: Standard
EAN: 4050538958959
Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, Ska
Case type: Cardboard sleeve
Language: English

Madness return with a theatrical ska-pop CD album, 14 tracks of timeless brilliance and bold self-production.