X-Ray Spex
1978
Tracks
1. Art I Ficial
2. Obsessed With You
3. Warrior In Woolworths Back
4. Let's Submerge
5. I Can't Do Anything
6. Identity
7. Genetic Engineering
8. I Live Off You
9. I Am A Poseur
10. Germ Free Adolescents
11. Plastic Bag
12. Day The World Turned Dayglo
I remember my British Subcultures professor playing us a song by X-Ray Spex, much to the general horror of my class. He wanted to point out that the band was special (in the context of punk) because they featured a female vocalist and included saxophone numbers. Well, fair enough and I always appreciate a little more female representation. I also enjoyed the inclusion of the saxophone, but ultimately, I still disliked this album.
Once again, it's same old, same old as far the lyrical album goes. We are a product, the world is commodified, blah blah blah. I also absolutely hated the vocals, which resembled screaming a lot more than singing. I sound like such an old person when I say that.
I know we got a brief break from punk with Chic, but I am already ready for another one.
RATING: 2/5
I thought it sounded like screaming, too. I didn't like it. Good, honest review!
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