| Moments of Madness | ||||
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| Released | 21 October 2022 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Label | His Records | |||
| Producer | Hugh Cornwell | |||
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| Singles from Moments of Madness | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Louder Than War | 8/10 [1] |
| Mojo |   [2] |
| Record Collector | [3] |
| Uncut | 7/10 [4] |
Moments of Madness is the tenth studio album by English musician Hugh Cornwell, released on 21 October 2022.
The album was self-produced by Cornwell, with all instruments also played by himself. [5]
Coinciding with the album's announcement, the single "Red Rose" was released as across major streaming platforms on 18 April 2022. A 21-date UK tour was also announced to take place during November and December 2022. [6]
The album's lyrical content covers themes of ageing, tattoos and "how the throwaway society is blighting the country with litter". [7] [8]
All tracks are written by Hugh Cornwell.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Coming Out of the Wilderness" | 4:35 |
| 2. | "Red Rose" | 3:26 |
| 3. | "I Wannabeinsideya" | 3:34 |
| 4. | "Looking for You" | 3:34 |
| 5. | "When I Was a Young Man" | 3:13 |
| 6. | "Moments of Madness" | 3:52 |
| 7. | "Beware of the Doll" | 3:55 |
| 8. | "Too Much Trash" | 2:57 |
| 9. | "Lasagna" | 3:07 |
| 10. | "Heartbreak at Seven" | 3:43 |
| Total length: | 35:56 | |
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC) [9] | 11 |
| UK Albums (OCC) [10] | 44 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC) [11] | 7 |
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