Madness announce new album ‘Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie’

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Madness have announced their 13th studio album ‘Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie’ – listen to new song ‘C’Est La Vie’ below.The 14-track record is due for release on November 17 via BMG – pre-order/pre-save it here.

Following on from 2016’s ‘Can’t Touch Us Now’, the project marks the North London group’s first full-length effort in seven years.This morning (September 28), Madness premiered the LP’s lead single ‘C’Est La Vie’ on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show with Zoe Ball.

The band had previously teased the track with a dramatic reading by Helen Mirren.Described as having “an eerie space-ska feel”, the single sees frontman Suggs reflect on the perils of everyday life.“[‘C’Est La Vie’ is] about these crazy times we’re living in, and how I just want to stay on my boat and not be a part of all this madness,” explained keyboard player/composer Mike ‘Barso’ Barson.“But of course, I’m a member of a group called Madness.

Perhaps we should have called ourselves ‘Sanity’…”Tune in here:The forthcoming ‘Theatre Of The Absurd…’ is Madness’ first foray into self-producing, working alongside engineer and mixer Matt Galsbey (Ed Sheeran, Maisie Peters, Rag N’ Bone Man).“Emerging re-energised and reinvigorated with a fresh bounce in their nutty step, the result was their most harmonious recording experience to date,” a press release states.“For the first time ever, a brand new album came into the world that [the bandmates] all completely agreed on.”In a joint statement, Madness said: “Well, well, well, here we are… our 13th album (lucky for some).