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Madness: The Nutty Ones & The Smooth Ones
Ska revivalists Madness are known for their wild, “nutty” energy, but that’s only half the story. This explores six essential songs from their classic late 70s and early 80s era, from the chaos of One Step Beyond and Baggy Trousers to the restraint of Embarrassment.
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