Can't touch us now

"The honking sax and up-front piano work are clear ties to the band's golden era, but this music sounds fresh, smart, and confident, clearly the work of Madness but not a bland replay of their past. Madness' willingness to act "nutty" for their fans often disguised how intelligent and tuneful they could be; on Can't Touch Us Now, the smarts and the songwriting are closer to the forefront, and it's a fine showcase of what they still do well".

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"There are, no doubt, some bright days ahead for Madness, though when those days might arrive is difficult to predict. Let's hope it's soon because Can't Touch Us Now shouldn't be the final statement from an often mighty band".

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"Despite the departure of original member Cathal "Chas Smash" Smyth, the elements that made Madness one of the most beloved bands of the early 1980s are intact on Can't Touch Us Now, their first album for four years".

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