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#8 - Public Image Ltd - Poptones (1979)
Metal Box was such a huge leap forward from PiL's debut. Originally released in the UK in 1978 as three 12" 45 rpms in a tight-fitting 16 mm film tin, the vinyl would get nicked up just taking it out - it's like the band wanted to make things as difficult for the listener as possible even before the music started. The album was re-released in a traditional format the following year as "Second Edition", albeit with a different track listing and the bass turned down a notch. @fatguyinalittlecoat will laugh, but I'm always on the lookout for an original metal box yet so far haven't managed to come across one in person.
For my money, "Poptones" is the standout track, even if one of my dogs seems to hate it. Every time I play it, he runs up to the right speaker and howls.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQtO6R4qkg0
Metal Box was such a huge leap forward from PiL's debut. Originally released in the UK in 1978 as three 12" 45 rpms in a tight-fitting 16 mm film tin, the vinyl would get nicked up just taking it out - it's like the band wanted to make things as difficult for the listener as possible even before the music started. The album was re-released in a traditional format the following year as "Second Edition", albeit with a different track listing and the bass turned down a notch. @fatguyinalittlecoat will laugh, but I'm always on the lookout for an original metal box yet so far haven't managed to come across one in person.
For my money, "Poptones" is the standout track, even if one of my dogs seems to hate it. Every time I play it, he runs up to the right speaker and howls.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQtO6R4qkg0