described it as "good stuff", felt that the "sound [is] much the same" as Madness' previous work but added that the chorus is "very Beatles, circa Sgt. Pepper". Pete Paisley of Record Mirror considered it to be "a quite and gentle marriage song featuring sitars and flutes" and "almost a direct follow on from their 'Sweetest Girl' style". He added, "Not quite the comeback hoped for, but at least they're hatching plans again and intent on not remaining yesterday's men any longer." Jack Barron of NME was critical of the song, noting that he "detested [it] at first for its sitar pingings and almost formulaic approach". He added, "The picture this tune paints is one of horse carriages, blustery bridesmaids, gormless grooms, apoplectic parents all bent on a marriage made in Hell conducted by a deaf priest. If that sounds like a swell party this record doesn't." Chris Roberts of Melody Maker was also negative in his review, describing it as "nondescript" and "mundane". Track listing 7" "I Pronounce You" (Thompson/Smyth/West) - 4:38 "Patience" (McPherson/Smyth) - 3:34 12", CD "I Pronounce You" (Thompson/Smyth/West) - 4:38 "4BF (Thompson) - 2:54 "Patience" (McPherson/Smyth) - 4:40 "11th Hour" (McPherson/Foreman) - 4:31 A Limited Edition box set was also released, featuring all four tracks on a 7-inch EP, and including an enamel badge and two postcards. References External links 1987 songs 1988 debut singles Madness (band) songs Songs written by Lee Thompson (saxophonist) Virgin Records singles Songs written by Chas Smash