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Madness: Absolutely (Stiff)

Tony Fletcher, The Face, November 1980

PUT SIMPLY, Absolutely takes the sound Madness carved out for themselves on One Step Beyond, forsakes cover versions, and perfects the technique. And if your tastes include this area of the market then Absolutely is probably the perfect dance record.

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