The Dangermen Sessions, Vol. 1
by Madness
  • Record Label: V2
  • Release Date: Aug 16, 2005
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Filter
    84
    Who else but Madness could pull off covers of the Supremes and the Kinks on the same record? [#17, p.94]
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  2. E! Online
    75
    Sessions is loose and fun and, while not blazing any trails, it doesn't sound like a bad karaoke night either.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    A dandy little party record. [19 Aug 2005, p.143]
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  5. musicOMH.com
    70
    Many of these songs are a delight to listen to; most could easily be a single.
  6. Uncut
    70
    Even as a covers band, Madness remain one step beyond. [Aug 2005, p.90]
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  7. Blender
    70
    It shows the old ska formula to be an unimprovable invention. [Sep 2005, p.135]
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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. ArthurD.
    Nov 13, 2005
    8
    I think that this album is heavily underrated by other critics, because they may have expected to hear "the old Madness". Here in Holland a I think that this album is heavily underrated by other critics, because they may have expected to hear "the old Madness". Here in Holland a lot of people who went to their last concert were disappointed for that same reason, but others loved the concert! Just because a band heads for a slightly different direction (the CD is a Ska-version of some old time classics and other songs) doesn't mean that it's necessairly bad. As a matter of fact I think that they did a really good job at it. Especially the versions of "Ironshirt", "You keep me hanging on", "Lola" and "Israelites" have turned out to be very good in my opinion. But once again....don't expect to hear "the old madness" too much.… Full Review »
  2. SteveOD
    Oct 31, 2005
    9
    whatta great cd, i can't belive anyone who doesnt like it, whatta mix of everything, great covers!!!!!
  3. SteveJ
    Oct 3, 2005
    8
    Excellent listening. Critics are too harsh with Madness/Dangermen on this CD. Although the songs are covers, they are thoughtfully arranged Excellent listening. Critics are too harsh with Madness/Dangermen on this CD. Although the songs are covers, they are thoughtfully arranged and flow smoothly. There is plenty of inspiration on this CD and the Madness sound still resonates. One of the most enjoyable CDs of 2005. Very well done lads!… Full Review »
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