Method to the Maadness

Method to the Maadness is the fourth studio album by British rapper Kano, released on 30 August 2010 by Bigger Picture Music. The album has contributions from several artists including Wiley, Boys Noize, Hot Chip, Chase & Status and Damon Albarn.

Method to the Maadness
Studio album by
Kano
Released30 August 2010
Recorded2010
Genre
Length46:42
LabelBigger Picture Music
Producer
Kano chronology
140 Grime Street
(2008)		 Method to the Maadness
(2010)		 Made in the Manor
(2016)
Singles from Method to the Maadness
  1. "Get Wild"
    Released: 10 June 2010
  2. "Upside"
    Released: 22 August 2010
  3. "Spaceship"
    Released: 2010[3]

Background

During an interview with the blog Social Writers, Kano said that "It was really important to me that it really made sense as an album. I didn't want it to be single driven. I really wanted it to have substance in the tracks, really wanted it to the track [sic] to mean something to me, I really wanted to experiment and make the album very exciting". He also described his progression on Method to the Maadness, as an MC from his first album Home Sweet Home: "I didn’t really know what I was doing on that album (Home Sweet Home). It's about progression with every album, learning from the last and just getting a little bit more educated and more experienced as a performer and as a recording artist, as a writer and a producer and co-producer. So, I feel I've definitely progressed".[4]

Singles

Three singles have been released from the album: "Get Wild", featuring Aidonia and Wiley, "Upside", featuring Michelle Breeze from Why Why Peaches, and "Spaceship", featuring production from Chase & Status and additional vocals from Takura Tendayi.[5]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Clash7/10[6]
The Guardian[7]
The Telegraph[8]

Will Dean of The Guardian wrote that Method to the Maadnes is "a record that deserves at least a modicum of Rascalesque success."[7] Matt Oliver of Clash concluded that "While room for improvement remains, less culpable decisions are made compared to the pleased-to conform London Town. Kano’s well back on track to reclaiming grime’s all-rounder crown."[6] In a review for BBC Music, Sam Hesketh stated: "Kano hasn't reached the peaks of his debut album here, but when it works, Maadness works very well indeed. He's a talented rapper, and his lyrics are on point for the vast majority of the record; but let's hope he works exclusively to his strengths next time instead of trying to be experimental for the sake of it."[9] Anna Trench of The Telegraph wrote: "Grime star Kano’s third album is a mixed bag. Half the tracks feature guests, and although on the whole these work well, one wonders how dependant he is on his collaborators. You can still hear his roots in the raw opener 2 Left: Topic of Discussion. As a lyricist he’s impressive, particularly on "Spaceship" and "All + All Together": perceptive, current and sometimes sad, but with just the right amount of swagger and wit."[8]

Chart performance

The album entered the UK Album Chart at number 45 despite a strong marketing push.

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."2 Left: Topic of Discussion"
Boys Noize4:51
2."Get Wild" (featuring Wiley and Aidonia)
Boys Noize3:52
3."iPod Generation"RobinsonKano0:55
4."Maad"
3:24
5."Spaceship"
  • Robinson
  • Kennard
  • Milton
Chase & Status4:31
6."Upside" (featuring Michelle Breeze)
  • Robinson
  • Dodds
Craigie Dodds3:04
7."All + All Together" (featuring Hot Chip)
  • Robinson
  • Taylor
  • Goddard
  • Doyle
Hot Chip3:40
8."Lady Killer" (featuring Ghetts)
  • Robinson
  • Ghetts
  • Taylor
  • Goddard
  • Doyle
Hot Chip2:31
9."Bassment" (featuring Damon Albarn)
  • Robinson
  • Albarn
A132:44
10."Crazy"
  • Robinson
  • Ridha
Boys Noize3:38
11."Slaves"
  • Robinson
  • Dodds
  • Breeze
  • Allen
Craigie Dodds4:50
12."Jenga" (featuring Vybz Kartel)
  • Robinson
  • Ridha
  • Pentz
  • Palmer
Boys Noize3:59
13."Dark Days"
  • Robinson
  • Dodds
Craigie Dodds4:48
ITunes Store bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Til I Found You"
  • Robinson
  • Hugo
Johan Hugo3:38

References
  1. "Method to the Maadness by Kano". Amazon. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  2. "Kano remembers his manors on his epic album release: Made in the manor". Dine on Grime. 29 April 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  3. "Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". FMQB. Retrieved 2011-05-29.
  4. Elisha, Casey (20 August 2010). "SOCIAL WRITERS MEET.......Kano |Social Writers". Social Writers. Blogger.
  5. "Kano: Method to the Maadness". FACT Magazine. 8 September 2010. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  6. Matt Oliver (8 August 2010). "Kano - Method To The Madness". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  7. Will Dean (26 August 2010). "Kano: Method to the Maadness". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  8. Anna Trench (1 September 2010). "Kano: Method to the Maadness, CD review". The Telegraph. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  9. Sam Hesketh (30 August 2010). "Review of Kano - Method to the Maadness". BBC Music. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
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