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Following two hugely successful albums (their debut and sophomore records One Step Beyond & Absolutely, both #2 in the UK album charts), “7” was Madness’ third studio album in as many years. Showcasing their ever evolving songwriting skills, it was originally released in 1981, reached #5 in the UK album charts and featured the hit singles ‘Grey Day’, ‘Cardiac Arrest’ and ‘Shut Up’.
This expanded 2CD edition features bonus tracks and exclusive liner notes by journalist Stevie Chick which include interviews with band members Lee ‘Kix’ Thompson, Mike Barson and Chrissyboy Foreman.
Tracklist
CD ONE
1. Cardiac Arrest
2. Shut Up
3. Sign of the Times
4. Missing You
5. Mrs. Hutchinson
6. Tomorrow’s Dream
7. Grey Day
8. Pac-a-Mac
9. Promises Promises
10. Benny Bullfrog
11. When Dawn Arrives
12. The Opium Eaters
13. Day on the Town
DISC TWO
1. Missing You (Live BBC Richard Skinner Session)
2. Sign of the Times (Live BBC Richard Skinner Session)
3. Tiptoes (Live BBC Richard Skinner Session)
4. Memories
5. A Town with No Name
6. Never Ask Twice
7. It Must Be Love
8. Shadow on the House
9. In the City
10. Shut Up (edit)
11. Cardiac Arrest (12" Extended Version)
12. Grey Day (Live from NME Racket Packet Cassette)