Oui Oui, Si Si, Ja Ja, Da Da
by Madness
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 16, 2012
    60
    A little paunchiness suits the skanking bounce and wobble of their songs and a good time brassiness dominates even on the more meditative tracks.
  2. The Independent (UK)
    Nov 16, 2012
    60
    Though less ambitious than 2009's The Liberty of Norton Folgate, Madness's Oui Oui Si Si Ja Ja Da Da confirms the benefits of spreading songwriting chores among the entire band.

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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. gk95
    Jan 22, 2013
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. This album features a definite return of 'Nutty' to the Madness sound, who have once again welcomed 60's influences with 'My Girl 2's Organ driven mod beat, and 'Misery's Bluebeat trumpet driving ska feel. The album brims with wisdom and maturity in lyric, although the musicianship and production has something of a childlike quality.… Full Review »
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