Keep Moving
by Madness
- Type: Album
- Released: 20 February 1984
- Label: Stiff
- Country: United Kingdom
- Length: 49:49
- Community rating: 3.15/5 from 2 ratings
Artists on this release: Chris Foreman, General Public, Mark Bedford, Luis Jardim, Mike Barson, Daniel M. Woodgate, Afrodiziak
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Marking a distinct shift from their bouncy 2 Tone ska roots, the London septet delivered a surprisingly melancholic and mature pop record. The arrangements incorporate lush string sections and complex vocal harmonies, reflecting the introspective, sophisticated songwriting of tracks like 'Michael Caine'. Following the release, keyboardist and founding member Mike Barson departed the group, concluding their classic commercial era.
Genres
Descriptors: political, progressive
Tracklist
- Keep Moving (3:32)
- Michael Caine (3:39)
- Turning Blue (3:06)
- One Better Day (4:06)
- March of the Gherkins (3:29)
- Waltz Into Mischief (3:35)
- Brand New Beat (3:17)
- Victoria Gardens (4:31)
- Samantha (3:13)
- Time for Tea (3:08)
- Prospects (4:13)
- Give Me a Reason (3:26)
- Wings of a Dove (2:59)
- The Sun and the Rain (3:28)
Credits
- Madness - primary artist
- David Bedford - arranged by [strings]
- Mark Bedford - bass, written-by
- Daniel M. Woodgate - drums, other [triggers], written-by
- Chris Foreman - guitar, written-by
- Mike Barson - keyboards, written-by
- Pounda - lacquer cut by
- Luis Jardim - percussion