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One Step Beyond…
by Madness
The 908th greatest album of all time
One Step Beyond… is the 1979 debut album by Madness that blends upbeat ska rhythms with British pop and a theatrical sensibility. The record features choppy upstroke guitar, punchy horn arrangements, and the distinctive vocal delivery of Suggs, pairing exuberant, danceable tracks with wry, observational lyrics about everyday life. Opening with a cover of Prince Buster's instrumental title track, the album helped define the ska-pop sound associated with the late 1970s 2 Tone scene and established Madness's mix of humor and melancholy.
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