X-Ray Spex - Live At The Roundhouse [LP]

SECRET RECORDS

£18.70

Cat. no: SECLP321
Format: LP
Barcode: 5036436153022
Release Date: 29 Nov 2024
Genre: Rock

This live album was recorded at the Roundhouse in Camden, London, 6th September 2008

Available on both vinyl (SECLP321) and CD (SECCD321). Both releases have sleeve notes included by Celeste Bell, Poly Styrene's daughter, who also features on the encore of 'Oh Bondage Up Yours!

This is the frst time this has been released on vinyl.

X- Ray Spex emerged in the late 1970s, known for their distinctive sound, socially conscious lyrics, and the dynamic frontwoman Poly Styrene. The band was active during the frst wave of punk rock and played a signifcant role in the punk movement.Lead vocalist and songwriter Poly Styrene was known for her unique vocal style and often cited as an infuential fgure in the punk scene.

X-Ray Spex released their debut album, "Germfree Adolescents," in 1978, featuring the title track, "Germfree Adolescents." The album is considered a classic of the punk era.

Poly Styrene's lyrics often addressed social and consumerist issues, and her unconventional fashion sense and energetic stage presence added to the band's overall identity.

While X-Ray Spex had a relatively short-lived career, disbanding in 1979, they left a lasting impact on the punk scene, and their music continues to be celebrated for its originality and infuence. Poly Styrene sadly passed away in 2011, but her contributions to punk rock remain infuential.

LP Tracks: Oh Bondage Up Yours / Art- I- Ficial / Obssesed With You / Warrior In Woolworths / Crystal Clear / I Am A Cliche / I Can't Do Anything / Identiy / Melancholy / Genectic Engineering / Highly Infammable / I Live Off You / I Am A Poseur / Germ Free Adolescents / The Day The World Turned Day-Glo / Oh Bondage Up Yours! (Encore)