1971 Original in gatefold with red inner sleeve. The record This Is Madness is a revolutionary masterpiece that has left its mark on the world of music. The Last Poets were a group of young black men who came together in the late 1960s during the civil rights movement in the United States. They used their poetry as a form of protest against the systemic racism and oppression that plagued their community. The Last Poets were the pioneers of spoken word poetry, and their style had a profound influence on the development of hip-hop. This Is Madness is a hypnotic blend of music and poetry that features strong percussion and vivid spoken word performances. This is an album that resonates throughout the birth of hip-hop and rap and is a timeless work of art that continues to inspire and empower people around the world.