On September 26, 1980, “Stiff” label released “Absolutely”, the 1980 second Madness album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley.

Personnel:

• Graham McPherson(Suggs) – lead vocals, percussion
• Cathal Smyth (Chas Smash) – lead and backing vocals, trumpet
• Mike Barson (Monsieur Barso) – piano, organ, vibraphone, marimba, harmonica
• Chris Foreman (Chrissy Boy) – guitars, slide guitar, sitar
• Lee Thompson (Kix) – tenor and baritone saxophones
• Mark Bedford (Bedders) – bass guitars
• Daniel Woodgate (Woody) – drums, fire extinguisher

Personnel:

1. Buggy Trousers – Graham McPherson, Chris Foreman
2. Embarrassment – Lee Thompson, Michael Barson
3. R.N.I.E. – Graham McPherson, Chris Foreman
4. Close Escape – Lee Thompson, Chris Foreman
5. Not Home Today – Graham McPherson, Mark Bedford
6. On the Beat Pete – Lee Thompson, Madness
7. Solid Gone – Cathal Smyth
8. Take it or Leave It – Lee Thompson, Michael Barson
9. Shadow of Fall – Graham McPherson
10. Disappear – Graham McPherson, Mark Bedford
11. Overdone – Lee Thompson, Michael Barson
12. In the Rain – Graham McPherson, Madness
13. You Said – Graham McPherson, Michael Barson
14. The Return of the Los Palmas 7 – Michael Barson, Daniel Woodgate, Mark Bedford