Madness

Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie

Studio Album, released in 2023
Witty/Melancholic Prog-Adj Pop/Rock
added by Mike
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Tracks

1.
Prologue: “Mr Beckett Sir…” 0:11
2.
Theatre of the Absurd 4:13
3.
If I Go Mad 4:36
4.
Baby Burglar 4:05
5.
Act One: “Surrounded on All Sides...” 0:10
6.
C’est la vie 3:10
7.
What on Earth Is It (You Take Me For?) 3:07
8.
Hour of Need 4:07
9.
Act Two “The Damsel in Distress...” 0:12
10.
Round We Go 4:18
11.
Act Three: “The Situation Deteriorates...” 0:20
12.
Lockdown and Frack Off 3:12
13.
Beginners 101 4:21
14.
Is There Anybody Out There? 3:22
15.
The Law According to Dr. Kippah 5:35
16.
Epilogue: “And So Ladies and Gentlemen...” 0:17
17.
Run for Your Life 4:00
18.
Set Me Free (Let Me Be) 3:39
19.
In My Street 3:38
20.
Fin.: “Ladies and Gentlemen...” 0:13
Total length: 56:46

Timeline

"A bold production, not quite as memorable as Norton Folgate but with the same Prog-Adjacent themes. A contemplative concept album about life of the times (not an unusual theme!) in the melancholy but witty style that is the signature of later Madness albums." (bartyMJ, A, )