Masterful
I rarely write reviews nowadays, let alone music reviews. But having personally gotten out of touch with the Madness series for some time I was happy to see it return with a bang. Part of what has made the Madness series so engaging over the years has always been the music, clearly showing the shift in tone from just plain old over-the-top cartoon violence to violence with a purpose and meaning, adding some serious implications as to where this series was headed, and the music was what I think made that change all the more obvious.
This song in particular really takes me back as I haven't been as invested into the setting that a Madness theme could help convey since Madness 7, which is personally why I just loved the fact that you added in an excerpt from that particular tune in this one. Much like that song, this one puts forth one single fact, and that's that the stakes are higher than ever. It's intense, fulfilling, not a single second goes to waste, and the dynamics are unparalleled. It's as if we're slowly reaching the endgame of Madness.
But hey, Madness 7 deceived me into thinking we were reaching the end, and I can see this doing the same. If so, I'll be perfectly fine with it, cause that means more godly music to expect from your way. This is a fantastic track, keep up the amazing work, and keep adding more Madness to the Madness.