Legendary ska-pop band Madness have just released the second single from their upcoming album, ‘Theatre of the Absurd Presents C’est La Vie’ – ‘Baby Burglar’. This follow-up to last month’s single ‘C’est La Vie’ is set to be released on November 17th via BMG.
The track is based on a true-life experience of saxophonist Lee Thompson, who found himself the subject of a midnight home invasion. The band have described the story behind ‘Baby Burglar’ as “quite funny”, and the song reflects Thompson’s youthful antics of “straying from the straight and narrow”.
This album marks Madness’ first full-length project in seven years since their 2016 album ‘Can’t Touch Us Now’. The band decided to self-produce the record, working alongside engineer and mixer Matt Galsbey (Ed Sheeran, Maisie Peters, Rag N’ Bone Man).
Explaining the process, Madness said: “Recording it was the perfect antidote to the chaos of the past few years – we were all there, properly in the zone. It was just us, in an industrial unit in Cricklewood, playing together. We loved it!”
The band are set to embark on their ‘C’est La Vie’ arena tour this winter with special guests The Lightning Seeds. Fans can find more information and tickets for the shows here.
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