wrote, "Absolutely does motor ahead on breakneck ska rhythms, but it never quite feels as raw as its predecessor, and that hint of gloss serves the three big hit singles very well." Erlewine felt that Absolutely usually delivers more of the same as the debut in "a highly appealing fashion." Track listing 2010 reissue Personnel Madness Graham "Suggs" McPherson – lead vocals, percussion Mike Barson – piano, organ, vibraphone, marimba, harmonica Chris Foreman – guitar, sitar, slide guitar Lee Thompson – tenor and baritone saxophones Daniel Woodgate – drums, fire extinguisher Mark Bedford – bass guitar Chas Smash – backing vocals, trumpet, lead vocals on "Solid Gone" Technical Clive Langer – producer Alan Winstanley – producer Humphrey Ocean – inner sleeve illustration 2010 reissue Jeff Griffin – producer on disc two Tim Turan – remastering Martin "Cally" Callomon – art direction, design Paul Lester – liner notes Chart performance Certifications and sales References External links Madness (band) albums 1980 albums Stiff Records albums Albums produced by Alan Winstanley Albums produced by Clive Langer