Reviews (page 7 of 8)
Good surprise here, I like it a lot. Don't think I can give it a 5 unless I give it a few more listens, but still very solid album for me. Will I listen to again: 95%
It certainly feels like an album of more to come and I guess this was pretty unique for it's time. Fave: Fodderstompf
I had their "Greatest Hits (So Far)" in uni, or not long afterwards, and those being the pre-streaming days of music scarcity, played it a bunch even though I found it pretty baffling, and eventually acquired a taste for it. This being their first album, it feels like they haven't hit their groove yet. It's a declaration of intent, sure, but I don't find it as appealing as their later work. Fave tracks - "Public Image" is the only track I was familiar with. "Theme" and "Annalisa" were alright too!
There are some good songs on here despite Johnny Rotten. Still a better album than Yeezus
The opening song sounds like the soundtrack to a horror movie. My husband’s response was “make it stop!” I listened to the rest of it through headphones, which is a much more intimate experience and much harder to escape, though I desperately wanted to. Religion was interesting, as a vitriolic spoken piece. Religion II is the same thing with a drumbeat?? Come on. Public Image is a decent song, but it doesn’t save this mess of an album.
Wikipedia says the lead vocalist left the Sex Pistols to pursue a more "experimental sound." That's the nicest description I can think of for this noise. Boy was this a rough listen.
Yeah, this was definitely something.
Pretty Decent overall. Some songs were a major nightmare
wow
Based on the cover, I thought this was going to be another British new wave album that I would hate. Turns out I was wrong. It's another British punk/new wave album that I hate. Mea culpa
Если честно, это было какое-то мучение. Всю вторую половину я пыталась найти какой-то философский смысл в словах, вроде местами даже что-то цеплялось, но всё равно тяжело
I am a fan of some old punk music, and I'll be honest I didn't know who Public Image was until this review and yeah I can say, I'm a fan. This album was pretty sick but it wasn't the easiest listen.. As I've aged, my anxst and punk youth has moved on with it and I find it harder to listen/relate to punk music, that being said I tried to really listen to this album and of course, this thing focuses on government, religion, the chains of society and feeling lost in our world. I enjoyed this album for the barely living punk youth left in me, but I don't think I'd be listening to it frequently, and I'll be pretty shocked at myself if I find myself revisiting it. I just have to be honest here. My favorite track on this thing.. Eh I don't really have one.. Least favorite god.. I really didn't like the opening track, it drug on for way too long and the religion tracks after.. I needed to listen to this album when I was 16 lol I don't know.. Overall: 1.6/5
So dull: This album just slightly bored me to death. Legit nothing else to say other than that. There were absolutely no stand out tracks bc they were all just as dull as each other. I could fall asleep to this album and not in a good way.
"Public Image: First Issue" is the debut album by English rock band Public Image Ltd. Lead singer Johnny Lydon formed PiL six months after he left the Sex Pistols. This album (and their next one) is considered one the pioneering records in the development of post-punk. Besides Lydon, the band was Keith Levine (guitar, synth), Jah Wobble (bass, vocals) and Jim Walker (drums and his only album). The album had mixed reviews upon its release and was actually not released in the US since it was considered uncommercial. It's now known as groundbreaking. The album starts out unconventionally with most the first side being experimental. A slow drum beat and that screeching, abrasive guitar open the 9-minute "Theme." This sound continues throughout the song. Lydon is screaming. He's lonely and bored I think. "Religion II" adds a more angular guitar to the drumbeat. The music is repetitive similar to "Theme" as is Lydon's screaming but this time he's going after the hypocritical Catholic Church. It's a song he wrote while in the Sex Pistols. "Annalisa" has a faster drum beat and a punk, rock guitar. The most standard song so far. Although, the song is a real life story of a girl who thought she was possessed by the devil and her parents starved her. It can't get more grim than this can it. The second side blasts off with the excellent "Public Image." Bass, drums and "Hello, Hello, Hello." Levine's incredible reverbing, echoing guitar enters. This song just rocks. Lydon is going off about his image with the Sex Pistols. They continue to tear it up in "Low Life." The deep bass, the drums and the guitar in an even higher pitch. Lydon roaring apparently about Sid Vicious. I guess you can't avoid mentioning the closer "Fooderstompf." Synth and a mechanical beat in sort of a disco-dub style. Lydon and Jan Wabble, in a female vocal imitation, just repeating, screaming "Only wanted to be loved." Wobble sprays a fire extinguisher. This goes on for nearly eight minutes. Rumour has it they were low on funds. I wonder when the fire extinguisher entered the potential instruments-to-use list. It was be good to have the first two PiL albums nearly back to back. This first album is half experimental and half really rockin.' The guitar is fantastic and the drummer adds a lot. They would really put the weird, avant-garde and rock altogether in "Metal Box" but there's also a lot to like here. I was into the experimental stuff to a point. The second side's rockin' songs are the highlight and worth a listen by everyone.
joo erittäin huono albumi. punk on jo valmiiksi mitä on ja tämä askel sen historiassa ei auta. tarvi saatana töllöttää Iso-Britannian kansalainen tollattiin.. tuonnäköiset juipit valloitti kolmasosan koko maailmasta, mitä vittua. jos suomen urhot olisi pistetty galeassin kyytiin ei tarvisi translaattoria käyttää olisi selvät sävelet arvostelut. suomea puhuisi maailma, save the language, dying language.... french is dying...... public image
Really good bass on the opening track. It seems more important for being an influential album than an album that’s fun to listen to. Public image is probably my favorite from it. Rating: 2.8
It has merit. I liked it more than Sex Pistols which just popped up here a week ago, but I'll need to revisit this album again to be sure.
Do not like his singing style, the band sounds ok
Not very good.
Absolutely not.
Definitely not my thing.
Not for me 1*
I thought this was quite interesting and enjoyed it.
not my vibe 4.5/10
John Lydon’s post Sex Pistols work sees him teaming up with original Clash guitarist Keith Levene, bassist Jah Wobble, and drummer Jim Walker. This album is experimental and discordant but is grounded by Levene’s darkly melodic guitar. This tempers Lydon’s more indulgent impulses and leaves behind a seminal post-punk album that influenced later art rock and post-punk artists.
Couldn't hear the music, some dude was screaming over it until the album ended. At least the last song was kinda funny
I dont know if I should be happy or sad. I expected some Gary Numan / LCD Sound System kind of mess based off of the album cover and the album/band name but when I turned it on I was yelled at. Though, regardless of it being different, it wasnt any better than any of those two artists
A bit rough around the edges.
Honestly, reading the quotes about each song on this record from the band, why even bother? It seems like they have a grudge against their audience and fans. I was mostly fine with this record until the last song, which I'm torn about. The groove is nice, but the incessant wailing is annoying and just reminds you that this band seems to really hate you.
Not the best PIL album to introduce you to the band but in its day it was a bit of a game changer
Not a huge fan
no es mi estilo, muy conceptual y mucho ruidoo... no recomiendo
muy lokito muy the clash muy sex pistols
It was decent? Some great tracks I'd listen to again
Really not for me
I think you had to be there at the time. Doesn't really stand up as an album now outside of the obvious hits.
Pussy Filter: The Album 7/10
Well, this was rotten.
Heavy, repetitive, sometimes good and sometimes pretty boring. 4/10
By sheer coincidence, I went down the sex pistols wikipedia rabbit hole shortly after I saw I got this album and was shocked to find out that this was johnny rottens next thing after the sex pistols. Once I listened to the album I could immediately tell it was him even if I hadn't come in with that background knowledge but it added context to why this was even on the list. I didn't like it very much but it's one of the most literal post-punk albums I've gotten since it's the face of punk making an album after he leaves his punk band. It's also very post-punk just by being punk but slowed down and heavier since the lyrical content is just as edgy as ever. I didn't hate this but it wasn't super fun to listen to. Killing joke helped me appreciate this genre a little more but still pretty grating.
I mean. It's noise and whingey complaining and repetitive long songs. Loud and weird is one of my favorite genres.
I feel like there were better Public Image songs on better Public Image records?
Though I understand his attempts to subvert the music industry and appreciate the idea, it just doesn't work that well for me musically.
I’ve never heard anything like this, and wonder where it stands in the rock genre; is it doing something that’s been done before? The record is so different that I have a hard time being certain I don’t like it. It's never boring, but sometimes it's annoying and manic but in a spicy way. Fodderstompf might be the worst song I’ve heard yet, but it also feels like it has great potential to cause Stockholm Syndrome. 3/10
Lead vocalist John Lydon (previously known as Johnny Rotten, the lead vocalist of Sex Pistols), guitarist Keith Levene (one of the original members of The Clash), bassist Jah Wobble, and drummer Jim Walker. This is their first album Standouts: Public Image Others: Religion II 3/5
Best part was interview at end
ooh the original edge lord john having a pop at religion. it's just copying the thing that went well in the past but it's no longer original and not as good.
A ferocious, fiery, blood bursting shit that you never quite recover from. My lord it hurts. It hurts so bad. Tear my eyes out, Jimmy boy.
🤌🤌🤌🤌
Terrible except for first track
No, just no
A different type of punk.
A bit confusing this one, in some aspects it feels quite pioneering, in others, a little annoying. Probably doesn't help that I'm clouded by my negative opinion of John Lydon in his later years. The punkier elements are pretty cool but I can't go more than 3/5
‘Allo?
Abrasive, innovative, and rebellious. An album I can appreciate and respect but I’ll hardly come back to.
The more “accessible” tracks are great, punchy rock tunes! The more “experimental” tracks make me want to eat pavement.
no thanks
confesso que nao se destacou tanto
This album is the punk equivalent of mild cheddar. Lacks the punch of mature cheddar without providing an alternative. Oh, and I don’t like either.
This was okay. A lot of the 1990s rap albums are starting to blur together. They're all pretty good but a bit dated at this point.
Good! I liked the sound a lot.
Interesting album but not completely for me. Some songs saved it tho
- Like the punk vibes but I wouldn't go back to this really - Some of the songs sorta meander - 2.5
- dude doesn’t like religion - we only wanted to be loved! - I really didn’t enjoy much of this at all, not one redeeming quality
My first thought when being generated this album was that it has a very different looking cover to a lot of other rap artists. Then I realised I was getting it mixed up with Public Enemy. I’m not sure I’ve ever heard of Public Image Ltd before, so I’ve really no idea what to expect here. Songs I already knew: none Favourites: Religion II, Public Image As I was listening to this, I thought it sounded a fair bit like the Sex Pistols. I’ve just Googled whether there was an “Ltd” as part of the band name, and in doing so found they are fronted by John Lydon. Now I’m questioning whether it is his face on the album cover and I’m not actually sure. This is pecking my head. Anyway, I’ve rambled quite enough without actually saying anything. I enjoyed this album. It felt nice and raw, and definitely unapologetic. It’s classic punk, although I’m not sure that’s a real genre.
I think I understand some of the ideas of the songs, but man, I really did not like listening to this. Fodderstompf made me want to claw my eyes out of my head.
I know I've heard some music from Public Image Ltd. fromt he late 80s early 90s, but I couldn't name it. Everything from Public Image: First Issue was new to me and it was a bit of a slog to get through. ¿Do I give the album 2 stars because I could get through it? or ¿Do I give the album 1 star because I barely made it through? Somebody is angry at the world, and chose to make a record so that we can all know that they are angry. No other message, just "I'm upset". Bleh.
I liked the bass line to "Theme" very much, and also enjoyed "Religion II". The rest of it was just Lydon trying to remind everybody that he was, at one time, Johnny Rotten and they should all be afraid. Whatever. If you want a really excellent post-punk album that doesn't try too hard, then go listen to The Scream by Siouxsie & the Banshees.
It's alright
Mostly insufferably boring.
This is honestly just bad. Just don’t get it. Essential Tracks: None Added to Playlist: Annalisa
wtf
Listened Before? Y Man, I love Johnny Rotten, and I love the concept of this band and album. That being said, it's just not very accessable. I know that's the point but it's not doing a lot for me. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Public Image
Strictly worse than The Fall, but credit where it's due for doing The Fall type stuff this early on
Oh god I just had these guys like 5 albums ago and it was absolute garbage. This one's only 7 songs....maybe it's a bit better? Nope, still hate it.
3 stars. would be 3.5 but there we go.
There was a guy at my school who who smoked rollies, went barefoot and was obsessed with the doors. For some reason this album reminded me of this dickhead lecturing people about society.
So edgy it can cut itself. When a boyband member strikes out on their own and feels they have to prove themselves. So overly happy with it's own lyrics it has a version with no music before repeating the same same song with the music included, just to be sure you *got it*. Title track is good, but rest is a bit rubbish. 2.3
Listening to an early maker of punk rock is neat on paper. But this album goes to show that just because you're early at something new doesn't automatically mean it's good. The only positive thing I can say about this album is that it's mercifully short overall, despite the dreadfully long song lengths. Otherwise this was an excruciating listen
Hair coiffed up, suited up, as if he were on the front cover of a prestigious magazine. John Lydon had no intentions on being rotten anymore. This was the new public image and he was going to use it to let the world know that he was more than what they thought he was. Of course he couldn't do it alone, for he had the best guitarist and bassist of the time right beside him and, together, they'll create the kind of fission that would split punk in two. To this day, this is an album that is ahead of its time in crafting a new noise and a new way forward for not only disillusioned punks but curious on-lookers and listeners as well. While their finest hour was yet to come, this First Issue is an exhilarating first step forward.
Decent punk, reminiscent of the Sex Pistols.
Bit too weird and no musically enough
Cool
I liked it! Almost better than the Sex Pistols. Can't wait for more to show up in the future. As someone who wasn't around during this time, it blows my mind that John Lydon went to such a wildly different sound in such a short period of time. 3.5/5
Contrairement à ce qui se dit sur les réseaux depuis hier, je ne me suis pas totalement endormi mais était plutôt plongé dans un état de somnolence très avancé pendant que j'écoutais cette nullerie. Ceci dit, j'étais parfaitement conscient pendant l'intro et l'outro, à mon grand regret.
Mais putain cassez vous Public Image personne ne vous aime personne ne vous écoute. Robert on va avoir une petite explication musclée toi et moi.
First PIL thing that I actually liked.
First I didn’t like it, but towards the end it turned out to be a solid album
Surprisingly good. Can’t believe I’ve never heard of this band.
Falls off near the end but there's incredible music here. Was always more of a metal box dude
I listened to album as much as I could.
Not to my taste
Ummmmm, hmmmmmm, was really open to liking this album....but....it's shit.
Never heard this album in full before, so an interesting listen considering it was made only months after sex pistols broke up. Probably wont listen to it agaon though. One for the music history books, not my ears. Had one good song though
C'est un 1 tranquille, on a vu pire mais je suis obligé de sévir
nul mais furtif
A couple interesting moments that would definitely be expanded on by other musicians, but an absolute crawl to get to those moments that sadly kills the spark this album does have.
Unhinged clown music by psychos and for psychos. A tad bit TOO crazy, but I still enjoyed it a lot.
Ah it's OK, bit shite. Not to mental or innovative going on innit. The lyrics are probably the most interesting thing.
I had to give this a second listen on headphones and I did appreciate it more. This is definitely more interesting than the Sex Pistols. This was cool, Theme was an excellent opener that sneered and rambled on, Religion II was excellent with some great jabs at institutions, specifically the church, Fodderstompf was weird but it was dancey and fun. This kinda surprised me. I’m going 4 stars
first song “theme” is so long omg the guitars are really cool and the vocals are really powerful but i dont really think its worth 9 minutes of my time. second song “religion 1” was a spoken word about hating on religion which was unexpected but not unappreciated next song “religion II” is just the poem from before but over a track im enjoying how out there and bold the start of the album is. the fourth song “annalisa” is a relatively normal song but i dig it quite sex pistols like wich i guess makes sense its listenable next song on the album “public image” was mid “low life” was probably my favourite song from the album the test of the album is kinda the same i enjoy “attack’s” bass riff and i like “fodderstomof’s” name and it was probably a close second favourite from the album
Really good
Who took the right DNA away from the Pistols break-up is clear from this. While Vicious and Mclaran were messing around with mock-shock rock and roll covers, Lydon was accelerating away into the post-punk era with this ridiculous leap forwards. Sped-up dub bass from Wobble, scratchy funk guitar from Levene anticipating everything that would come from Gang of Four, Fire Engines etc. Lydon's atonal (even for him) speech/howl/singing fits in perfectly. There's even a (relatively) pop-rush in the title track. Fantastic.
The guitar was good sometimes but those vocals stole any joy i could have had listening to this album
3.5
as much as I'd like to enjoy listening to your college campus's hobo edgelord wail about religion, accompanied with barren waiting-room rock backing tracks, I just don't
this album is full of controversies: it has good sound but very strange vocals.
Angry white british music
It was fine. Music was interesting, but not a huge fan of the vocals
Post punk bands are still copying this homework
Snarling and biting lyrics against a backdrop of sometimes sprawling noise. Not an enjoyable listen.
Nope, fuck off.
This is the worst album we've had in quite some time, I think. Opening track is a 9 minute mess - seems like they've tried to marry punk and prog, and forgotten that the two didn't really get on. Then we have a spoken poem about religion that is about as subtle as being hit over the head by a brick, and track 3 is the same poem set to music and elongated to 3x the length. Track four would be a passable punky type song if it was half of its 6 minutes. Then 5/6/7 are all reasonable punk album tracks (the title track being the best of the bunch) before we get to a final track that has a simple hip hop style beat with some weird quiet half screaming set to it. For eight minutes. At least the album is over in 40. 1/5, title track almost gets it to a 2 but it is just unlistenable for the most part.
I get the theme and the idea here. It's not supposed to be a clean sounding record, or even a normal sounding one with normal song structures. It's supposed to be uncomfortable, abrasive, rough, and unpleasant at times. And I get this is almost like just anger with society in general as an album, but for me it wasn't very enjoyable at times, although I did kinda dig some of it, even the whole bass groove and vibe of the final track. Then the moron went and supported Trump. So much for whatever he believed in here I guess.
This sucked. I had to listen in lowest possible volume so I didn’t get kicked out of the house. Right off the bat I knew this would be a rough one.
Ho lee hell. This first song ("Theme") is one of the worst album openers I've ever had the pleasure of enduring. Was tempted to stop the review right there... ...and so while I truly appreciate the (any) anti-religious sentiments, there's more than a bit of me that harkens back to my Leonard Cohen reviews - "oh he's a poet" yeah ok great give me the book instead - can you put some thought into the gd music? I like a lot of late 70s British alt/post-punk but this is noise for the sake of ...what? sounding aggrieved? There's almost no structure or effort or point - it's just not good. Only/notable exception is the track "Public Image" which - vocals a major aside - sounds like it could almost have fit on the Pretenders' debut; I almost actually like it. Not enough to ever listen to this again tho. 2/10 1 star.
The cover of the album is a delightful counterpoint to the contents of the album. It's a lot to take but it works if you let it.
Fome.
I don't hate noise. I don't hate harshness. And I certainly don't hate sticking it to the man, but these are all things that can be very hit or miss with my enjoyment. You might be screaming "It's punk! It's supposed to be like this!" and well, good, if this sounds right up your alley I hope you'll take this as a recommendation and not be disappointed. I hesitated with my rating, and decided that even though I disliked this, I do think there's something worthwhile. There's heart in this, it just isn't heart that I quite understand.
I can't do it, John Lydon might be a ledge, but he's no singer or musician
Mon dieu, C,était assez bizarre et personnelllement ca m'agrassait un peu. Je n'ai pas aimé du tout, mais j'étais dans le traffic..... 2.5
Discordant, pretentious, irritating, provocative, surly. Loved it
I like PiL. I think Mr L is a bit of a plonker who isn't ageing well (I can relate, but I do hope I'm not like him) but I still like PiL
Bit punky, bit show-offy in a self conscious way. It overtly says, "Oh look at me aren't I contraversial?"
Shouty wanky preachy bollocks!
This is heavy, I like it. There's a catharsis in the driving anger towards certain aspects of society. I'm connecting with it.
The most direct route from punk to post-punk. I actually enjoy this much more than The Sex Pistols. It has a nice balance of loose experimentation and sharp hypnotic focus. Fodderstompf is a bit of an obnoxious way to go out, but I suppose that was their point.
Generally like the sound but not much really stuck with me in terms of "this is a banger". Glad to listen to a pioneering album for post-punk though.
Odd
I liked the music much more than the vocals.
I'm sure it was important to the genre but yuck
I really like New Wave music from this era but this was just terrible.
Not for me.
Well... I have listened to the first song on this album "Theme" and I was instantly intrigued. Very unusual composition, long riffs and passages, very interesting melodies. Somehow a bit weird vocal work, but this song was really this good to overlook it. And then I listened to the rest of the album and I'm very disappointed. The vocalist is just unbearable, I'm feeling nauseous just from listening to his amazing vocal range of squealing pig, and the repetitive riffs quickly became terribly frustrating. I will give a undeserved 2 out of 5 rating for an interesting first song, but the rest of the album is definitely one of the worst I have heard on this list so far.
The highly experimental and horrifying Metal Box is one of my favorite albums of all time. This previous album carries many of those themes but less coherent and more accessible. The drum beats are hollow that post-punk and gothic contemporaries (like Joy Division or Siouxsie) would adopt. The bass is incredibly deep and pronounced, among one of the most memorable bass I've ever heard. And I previously criticized the Jah Wobble album on this list. The guitar squeels in terror. And of course Lydon's (of the Sex Pistols) vocals and lyrics tie together feelings of chaos and mental turmoil that I don't believe any other album has been able to capture as well up to this point. This album takes punk in a whole new direction. The songs are dissonant and out-of-control, and the track listing is incredibly hard for untrained listeners to get a feel for. The first song is barely audible and could only appeal to fans of jazz, post-rock, or emo, and it's 9 minutes of chaos. The next track is a spoken word criticism of religion, and the third is literally the same except with a melody over it. And it's not very easy to listen to either. They fuck with the stereo mixing and sound quality and introduce all sorts of strange and unsettling instruments and effects, not to mention the use of repetition, to make it a very interesting yet harsh listen. I guarantee this will turn off 95% of people, but I personally love this shit. It's so strange and artsy and really resonates with my feelings of anger and insanity that other genres like metal could never even hope to reach. We then get "Public Image", their only easy pop track until their 1984 This is What You Get Album. It's very traditional punk but also super innovative, I can hear the influence in all sorts of post-punk bands to come, even the revival bands like Interpol. "Low Life" follows this trend in more accessible territory. "Attack" sounds sorta similar with the accessible approach but drifts further away into chaos with the vocals that sound like they were recorded through a tunnel, and have some unsettling repetition. Finally, "Fodderstompf" is a really difficult closer based on industrial synth effects, reminding me a lot of Suicide and CAN. The bonus "Cowboy Song" is a wild and fun lofi surprise. Looking back on it, I did really enjoy the whole album. Something memorable and creative about each one, but I can't help but compare it to Metal Box, which I think is a masterpiece in its composition. In comparison, this one is less satisfying and can be very grating at times, where I felt excited about every track in Metal Box. Both closers (the real one and bonus track) were too abrasive and sudden, compared to Metal Box's peaceful "Radio 4." The styles were also much more all over the place, where Metal Box felt consistent despite the varying styles. For this reason, I am being a bit more critical than I should now that I see how it could have been so much better. But still really enjoyable and I will revisit.
Ik twijfelde even hoe ik dit ging benaderen. Positief? De band wil er nog best iets leuks van maken. Met vlagen klinkt het als een soort hele vroege Nirvana. Maar de laatste track maakte duidelijk dat ik het gewoon negatief mag benaderen. In m'n hoofd geef ik de zanger de schuld van alles. Hij wilde te graag experimenteel en vervelend zijn. Prima, 2 sterren dan.
This was made to be bad, right?
Even for punk this is kinda shit
I’ve always thought John Lydon was a bit of a chancer and so this record proves. Devoid of anything worth listening to, the smartest this gets is Lydon figuring out GOD spells DOG backwards. Nice one, John.
Grating yet somehow boring. Later albums are 2 stars
Nope
Like a 6th form band trying way too hard to be arty
Bargain bin 80s junk.
Powerful, weird stuff.
Awful. Unlistenable.
This album is post-punk af. The low sound of the bass is amazing, and omg, those drums! Lydon’s vocals are great. Definitely going back to this album in the future. Favorite songs: Theme, Religion II, Public Image, Low Life, and Attack.
Chaos, and not always good. Shades of Janes addiction in the first track...10 years before that genre was a thing.
Inga större fel på denna. Skulle kunna lyssna in mig så den finge toppbetyg men än så länge så blir det bara en fyra.
First song was kind of interesting until singing starts. Then hard to listen to until the end of album.
No
Better than expected. While the Sex Pistols were clearly more influential, this album is a lot more interesting. It's definitely not for everyone though.
Lydon can fuck right off with this
Rotten no more, John Lydon explores his real musical influences, the ones that would have gotten him firmly kicked out of the punk scene he and the Sex Pistols helped establish. The record as a whole is rather dark and uninterested in being slick or commercial, and that’s commendable even in the less enjoyable moments.
Let's be honest, it's Shit really.
Jah Wobble is the king of the groove. I don't care what everyone else is doing and sometimes I wonder if they do, but it doesn't matter because he just drives every song.
Post-punk raruno. Ni fu ni fa.
Not bad.
guy has a great voice for metal but this album was not metal
I don't really get this genre; did not finish.
Overall satisfactory
Fucking weird but it's growing on me
Ugh
Não percebi os elementos para ser considerado pós-punk. Apenas um disco com pegada punk sem me empolgar.
I have PiL's "album", which is a heck of a lot more accessible than this was. Those first few tracks were enough to make me second guess my feelings toward that album. But if one wants to be avant-garde, you have to accept the fact that people will love your work and others will think it's a bunch of pretentious crap. For example, "Religion" didn't feel any better once they set it to music in "Religion II". It felt way too out there. Jah Wobble said "PiL was the simple thing of four different people doing different drugs at different times." A number of the songs felt like that to me. It was interesting to hear the progression from Sex Pistols to this, but I doubt I will ever listen to this album again.
Ugh, that's tough to listen to. The old lady / high-pitched voice in Fodderstompf (and right at the beginning of Theme), the spoken word in Religion I, the lurching playing style and vocals in general - it all makes this unappealing. I get the boldness of the attitude and the lyrics - it was solid. But it felt like a far inferior version of the Sex Pistols. I'd heard the title track before and Rise off of Album. Those are songs worth listening to, but maybe too radio friendly to be the band's favorites. Still, only one of those songs is on this album and it's not enough to save it.
This album is another case of I get why it’s on the list but it’s not my thing. There was some interesting stuff going on rhythmically but John Lydon’s voice was grating throughout the whole album. Based on the final track, “Fodderstopf”, at least they didn’t take themselves too seriously. I really enjoyed that one.
Public Image: First Issue is the debut album by English rock band Public Image Ltd. Released in 1978 to average critical reviews, it's now considered a pioneering album for the post-punk genre. Some listeners didn't care for the religious theme on the album and this affected its popularity. The title track single was/is the most successful song on the album. Public Image was decent for a post-punk, rock & roll album, but I thought the music was average and the religious theme did get a little old. If you're a fan of punk, rock, and/or post-punk then give this album a try, but otherwise I wouldn't fault you for skipping this album.
Not for me!
Charisma and anti-charisma are mainly what remains, post-punk already falling into patterns which keep it from aging to well. But it's a loved genre, and Public Image give it a strong start, with a few puzzling choices. Annoyance is of a piece with punk, I suppose.
Who said Free style post punk, heh? Would I go to a PIL show? Definitely! Would I listen to this record on repeat? Don’t know. Not all the songs, I think!
Blegh. It's here because if it's influence as early pop punk. But what a slog of a listen.
This album is a mess and feels like an experiment that doesn't work. It's probably not helpful that I think John Lydon can go pound sand. Zero interest in this all the way down.
I have always seen Lydon as a bonehead that made history by accident more than by talent. But I had to change my mind on him after I discovered PiL because you obviously need a strong artistic vision to come up with that sound. I guess you could classify this as post-punk, but its experimental nature and its blend of dub and repetitive pattern makes it unique. This one has to be the most accessible of the first three but it's still weird af, I love it.
This guy needs help.
Really in my chord. +++
Angry, raw and noisy music for bad people. I wouldn't listen to this every day, but it surely scared some square people. Loved it.
Great post punk - 4 stars
Best Song: Annalisa. It almost resembled something poignant or grungy. Worst Song: Religion II. I thought Religion I was bad, and then for this song they decided to play different, equally shitty, songs to each ear. Overall: This is fucking awful. Musically this obviously sounds like shit, but maybe more embarrassing is how you can tell the artists really thought they were making something politically/socially/artistically meaningful, but they came up with this grade school garbage.
It’s possible to be both angry AND tuneful. Unfortunately Johnny forgets this for the most part, rendering the majority of the album unlistenable.
John Lydon kann original nix, ausser gehörig nerven. Die Welt braucht kein einziges Tonerzeugnis mit seiner Beteiligung. Diese Platte nicht gehört zu haben, ist ein Gewinn.
Too experimental for me.
How is this one of the lowest rated albums on here?! You people have no taste. This is one of the greatest post-punk albums ever made, thanks mostly to Mr Keith Levene with the incredible guitar, and Jah Wobble with the gorgeous dub-style bass. Lydon's lyrics give the album an extra kick. I've heard this album countless time and I love the sex pistols and a lot of other work Lydon has done so of course I'm very biased about my adoration of this album. On a first listen, I don't think I 'got' this album. So in all fairness, it will take time for someone to appreciate just how good it is. Fav tracks: Religion II. So angry. I love it. Annalisa and Theme are great. Theme in particular has a great opening bassline. And lydon's screaming on it must have disgusted so many listeners :)
RIP Keith Levene. Until relatively recently, I'd only heard the title track, and the pop stuff in the mid 80s, Rise, and that. So I'd got very much the wrong idea about PiL. One listen to Metal Box put that right, and it fair scared me off to be honest, I need to return to it. Certainly helped me understand their standing as post-punk pioneers. This is equally not for the faint hearted it seems. I listened to Theme twice, pretty much hating the first 5 minutes then loving it for the second 15. Public Image is a classic. Clearly not an immediate album, but a lot to like on the first couple of listens all the same.
~~Reviewer Pete Silverton (Sounds) said that the single is the "Only wholly worthwhile track on the album." ~~~ Well, "Low Life" isn't bad. And the bassline in "Fodderstompf" is pretty decent. But yeah, what an unrewarding listen. I've ranked a couple albums pretty low that actually have something to say. I just don't think that's any substitute for musical cunning, or melody February 19 2023
Found it more annoying than anything else.
Секс пистолс понравились мне больше ввиду того, что они придерживались чётких рамок жанра, но здесь границы размыты и чёткого панка уже нет. Из-за этой сумбурности звука альбом мне понравился чуть меньше (особенно в конце, я еле выдержал эту семиминутную пытку), но как основоположник постпанка, этот альбом заслуживает хотя бы немного вашего внимания (6.5)
You never listen to a word that I said You only seen me For the clothes that I wear Or did the interest go so much deeper It must have been The colour of my hair This is some solid punk, great album with good theme. Its not a top 10 thing, but thats not what its about AT ALL. 4/5
The song Public Image still gives me chills - so good!
435 albums into this and this is easily one of my least favorites so far.
A lot of noise after the first song
A toned down 80s John Lydon
Because I first encountered this band and their music when the album called 'Album' was released in 1986 when I was in college and open to all sorts of styles of music, I owned and liked that album but never really knew anything about it or the band other than the fact that John Lydon of the Sex Pistols was lead singer, I assumed all these years that was their debut album. Yet another testament to why I love this 1001 Albums project is how many misconceptions and myths it clears up for me, and of course I realize now thanks to this album coming up in the rotation that they first formed and recorded in the late 70s. This album is so darn raw, and I do understand that's completely intended. I do like some of the tracks and I hear in them a lot of the elements that we'd hear for years and years in the post-punk era. I get this album's importance. Nicely done.
3.5/5 The first song of the album literally screaming for 9 mins and 10 seconds made me feel like..... I..... I can't..... 😭..... *"I wish I could die?"* you and me both buddy..... But then, the religious read in the second "song", and the self-awareness of the rest of the album kinda redeemed it for me somehow. This is probably the first album that *felt* like it really had seminal/foundational/pivotal energy. Whether it was or not, I: a. Rocked out to it in the shower, b. Learned about punk and "post punk," and c. Didn't hate it.
Don't get me wrong I still didn't enjoy this much, but it wasn't as bad as yesterday's offering and did have some okay parts. The first song *not* included. I won't rush back but I am glad I've ticked this one off as a probable important part of music history listening goal. If that's a thing.
This is tedious. At least is sure started off that way. Didn't get much better throughout.
If this was the created as a high school music/poetry project I might be slightly impressed.
It just feels like John Lydon trying to shake off the Sex Pistols and stay relevant and edgy. And maybe it was for 1978, but to me it’s just not very interesting lyrically or musically.
There are some really interesting post punk records. this isn't one of them. It was fine.
I know this album is weird. It's strange, noisy, and really doesn't have any pop sensibilities. But for some reason, I have always liked it a lot.
Not sure what drugs this man was on when he wrote this album but judging by the album cover it’s some sort of tranquiliser. My advice to him would be stop taking it because this music is utter shite
So much post punk on this list. This one is closer to the punk ethos than others I’ve listened to. Heavy instrumentals, angry vocals, controversial lyrics. Pretty good, but is a bit too long.
Not bad. Didn’t get all the way through but I liked the first song pretty depraved and dark.
Somewhat interesting. Liked some of it, some was irritating. Mostly unhinged
Punk is still the worst. The music absolutely blows, but I like the theme in this one; "I wish I could die." 1 And "fuck christianity." It just gets better.
Punk poco agradable.
I didn't like this at all. Very bland throughout, and Rotten's vocals seem all but phoned in.
Really dug this, except the last song. 4/5
A little Johnny Rotten goes a long way- I personally would have cut the religion poem- but there’s some pretty cool stuff here. Post-punk before it went full new wave will always be a sound I can get behind. B
Lydon's work in Public Image Ltd is as influential as his brief time with the Pistols, and far more interesting. This is by no means my favorite PiL work, and frankly, other artists did more with these ideas later (Killing Joke, Magazine, etc), but where would we be without First Issue?
I really thought that I would like this more than I did.
I really thought I’d like this but nope.one star for existing. One star for nice album cover.
Ahead of it's time but not very good.
This is described as post-punk. All I can think of is that all the good ideas in punk were already done and Public Image tried this. Then the punk community decided they needed to distance themselves from the album so everyone relabeled it as it post-punk. I had to check. Yes this is in the bottom 20 rated albums. I dread the days I have to hear the ones worse than this. Scale: 5 - My absolute favorites. 4 - Albums I like. 3 - I enjoyed listening to it but wouldn't seek it out. 2 - Didn't like. 1 - Absolute shit.
This is fine one you get past the first track. My guess is that barrier has stopped a lot of listeners over the years. Unfortunately "fine" is all I can give to the rest. It's rather boring.
Monumentally bad. Narcissistic trash. Actually anger inducing having to listen through this.
найс брит рок
I couldn't stand John Lydon in The Sex Pistols - I thought that he was a talent free fraud and poser then. Lets see how he does here. It couldn't start any worse - a dirge like rhythm with discordant guitars and random screaming - for nearly ten minutes. Next you get awful poetry that tries to be provocative but just comes over as stupid. Can it go downhill from here? - I seriously doubt it, but one never knows. They managed it - by repeating the bad poetry partly screamed, over a flat and uninspired rhythm track. At his point I gave up - it is not possible to give negative stars but if I could I would.
cool
Meh… besides the title track most of this record reads dated and misses the mark with regards to poignancy. I guess the members and the band itself make it significant - but that doesn’t make it good.
This album's alright. I like the opening track 'Theme' the most for sure. There's quite a bit of lazy/half-baked songs on this one but I actually think I like it more than the Sex Pistols album, though that at least had a few unarguable hits on it. I think I'm more interested in listening to 'Second Edition' after this one because this feels like he rushed it out after the Sex Pistols and I'm curious how/if the band evolved more. Standout Tracks: Theme, Public Image
Oh good, the birth of post punk
1001 Post-Punk Albums You Don't Really Need to Hear Before You Die, Or Ever, Really.
Man, this is pretty bad. Similar attitude and, sadly, musicianship to the Sex Pistols. 1.5/5
I can see why some people wouldn't respond well to this album, either for reasons musical or ideological. It's not the easiest listen. But I really am enjoying it. I like it better each time I hear it. It's crashingly noisy and provocative in all the right ways, with grinding guitars and in your face lyrics. John Lydon's urgent, pained vocal style is somehow both abrasive and engaging at the same time. As for the writing, wow. I think we take it for granted now because everyone is on social media and everyone has an opinion. But that "Religion" monologue is searing and dripping with contempt. In '78 it must have been pretty shocking to hear. Then the band goes ahead and repeats it again to music (you know, in case you didn't catch the point the first time around). We may call this post-punk, but that is just about the most punk think I've seen on an album yet. Bravo. High 4. Fave Songs: Public Image, Annalisa, Low Life, Theme, Religion II, Fodderstompf
I'm not quite sure how an album can be so bizarre and yet so boring. Maybe I'm getting a bit jaded by several post punk albums coming up in close succession? Dunno. That slow beat and riff are pretty cool on Theme, but I think it could have been 5 minutes shorter; it really overstayed its welcome. The utterance of "Terminal boredom" at the end was quite appropriate. Some of the songs were pretty good but often just suffered the same fate by the end. Favourite: Annalisa
Just a jumble of noise and yelling/screaming. Not a fan.
Post punk, lidt for mærkeligt
This is unpleasant, talentless and offensive. I love it. I can't say I like John Lydon but he has always been outspoken and this is fairly enjoyable if you like Pistols and Punk/New wave but i'm more interested in how unpopular this is to reviewers. It's from 1978 riding on the back of Punk so it's what I would expect it to be but the reviewers seem to want to compare it with serious music.
Meh
This is soooo much better than their later albums. Lydon is still mad and has something to say. The band has purpose and wants to move music in a new direction. That said, it's not perfect, but it's trying.
This must have been a seriously groundbreaking sound in 1978. At this point there were still 15 years or more of solid punk records to make but PiL were ready to move on. Lydon is so pissed off and I love it. “Theme” could be an unfinished Nirvana song. “Public Enemy” sounds a little like the Pixies. This album must have been a big post-rock influence of the alternative bands who would make it big decades later.
Putrid.
The songs on this album are like miniature templates for countless albums made thereafter. Most of the group is on a great vibe and it's a shame (to me anyhow) that Johnny couldn't resist the urge to stand out from it all. 'Annalisa' and 'Public Image' are the two tracks where it sounds like everyone is working together in the same direction, and they show just how good it can be.
It's very nice to know a little bit more about the post-punk movement, but it's a very strange and hard-to-follow album.
Baita som
RIP KEITH Prefs: Theme, Annalisa, Public Image, Low Life, Fodderstompf Moins pref: Attack
Couldn't finish it
Pretentieus, weinig aan
If only John Lydon hadn't grown up to be such a disappointment. This album is light years away from what he did in the Pistols. Less Furious but no less angry.
Gets a 3 from the 3 middle tracks alone - the rest is generously characterized as "experimental". Very creative perhaps but a half-finished sketch of the much better Metal Box to follow
A pretty typical British punk album in that it’s annoying and tries to be edgy but comes off lame. Don’t plan on revisiting this one. The singer sounded pretty full of himself. I don’t know the pint of including an interview in the album either. A load of bullocks. 2.1/10
Post-punk raruno. Ni fu ni fa.
Punk poco agradable
rough punk rock there are definitely interesting ideas but also low points
Complicato, ma 'Public Image' mi piace.
Some interesting Sex Pistols vibes in there, Johnny Rotten being equal to himself in terms of his singing. The album feels a bit all over the place though and lacks a direction. Im probably not going back to that one.
A bunch of experimental music that comes off as mostly annoying noise. The title track is a departure from this and is a decent pop song in the midst of a flaming garbage dump.
Spoken word poem, the exact same poem set to music, montone singing (if you can call it singing). Overall I did not enjoy this
kuunnellessa hyvä, mut muistellessa mieleen ei palaa juuri muuta kuin hyvät kitarat ja tietynlainen ajattomuus. ja Anna-Lisan koukku
Vaikka tämä on periaatteessa soundi-/tunnelmalevy, koen, että minulla on tälle tulevaisuudessakin käyttöä, vaikken olekaan ihan varma minkälaista.
5th October 2022 Listened during the day while working from home. Chilled evening. John Lydon’s band following the pistols. Not got the swagger of the pistols I’m afraid.
Fresh sounding punk, seems influential.
This was a bit dull, honestly. I liked a couple of tracks, but that wasn't enough to save the rest of the album.
Could not ge through it, to screamy and talky for me.
Never Mind the Pistols, here is PIL. Nice variance in music and with brilliant Jah Wobble.
Sometimes, when an artistic output takes itself ultra seriously but also fucking sucks, it gains a kind of so-bad-it's-good charm. Sometimes it can even become outright fantastic. I'd say Burzum is a good example of how something that fucking sucks at face value can end up a masterpiece. But other times, something that fucking sucks on the surface fucking sucks all the way through. This album fucking sucks to the core. Musically it's utterly devoid of talent and the lyrics aren't even 10th grade quality. Yet it tries oh so hard to insist upon itself, but because it fucking sucks so much it ends up being downright embarrassing to sit through. Lydon clearly had two goals here: he wanted to be hated, because his personality is permanently set to awful anyway - just look at his fucking face - and he also wanted people to grudgingly respect him as a lyricist/artist/etc. He probably even fancies himself as a Real Poet; no one would record "religion" otherwise. Problem is, it's very obvious that he isn't a Real Artist. The lack of artistry really slaps you in the face. It's not worthy of respect. To be fair though, Lydon did achieve his other goal of being hated. And I guess sooner or later someone had to find out how loathsome and punchable you can make yourself look by dressing up like a fucking pedophile serial killer on your album cover. lol. So fucking clap clap, the only thing he has going for him is that he's wholly obnoxious. Seriously though, this fucking sucked so bad. 1/5.
I mean, it sure has a unique sound. Some good stuff in some of the songs. The interview was...interesting as well
Given how much of an arse John Lydon has become as a public figure, it's a little difficult to assess the *very* experimental record that the first PiL album is on its own merits and flaws... But let's try. "Theme" is utter nonsense musically speaking, but it's quite an artistic statement as an opener. Gives you an inkling of that particular time when punks wondered where to go now that the "no future" mantra had shaken the world of music. Most people will turn their head away at first, but if you give it your full attention, the track has an uneasy-yet-hypnotic drive that can send you in quite an interesting mood. It's the conflict between the dub-inspired bassline and the pre-no wave sound of those meandering noisy guitars circling around you like vultures... "Religion I and II" is similar in a drier, less expansive way, so it's less effective. This is where artistic intent can't really hide the lazy writing. Post-punk has its own shortcomings sometimes, here exemplified by this track. "Annalisa" accelerates the pace to more recognizable shapes for the first time. Still lazy writing, but a nice energy here. "Public Image" is one of Pil's best songs. Closer to the Sex Pistols than everything Lydon has ever done on his own after the demise of his first band. Melodic and catchy, yet cold and menacing thanks to its drum sound. Lydon's voice does wonders on this one. "Low Life" is in the same vein. Nice chord changes on it. Oddly enough, this song could have been longer where other ones go on for a little too long. "Attack" is a more by-the-number punk cut in comparison. Yawn. "Fodderstompf" goes back to the nonsense mode that opened the album, but this time such nonsense is amped up to the max. The only good thing about this track is that it's quite impossible to describe. Give it a spin for yourself. Being totally obnoxious is the effect Lydon looked for here, and it's a complete success. Interestingly, PiL here opens a box with all sorts of trippy electronic toys inside it, but it's one they would use with far better results later on. End assessment: trimmed of half of its contents, *First Issue* would have made a fine E.P.. But as an LP, it doesn't stand the test of time. And there are a couple of later PiL albums that would have maybe deserved to be in this list, instead of this one... Number of albums left to review or just listen to: less than 800, I've temporarily lost count here Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: approximately a half so far Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: a quarter Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more important): the last quarter (including this one)
REALLY not my thing
Ça a commencé par 5 étoiles, puis Je trouvé ça répétitif, et à la fin j’étais juste lassée
Interesting early post-punk. Vocals are a bit grating if I'm being honest but I enjoy the themes of the album.
Not a fan, Metal Box was better.
This must’ve been when being an edge lord was cool. Experimental, not a terrible album. We only wanted to be loved. I’d give 2.5 stars, but since I can only choose whole numbers I’ll give it a 2.
The interview is very informative.
Self indulgent shite. And I say that as a fan of JR.
Awful
Rotten
Cool song “Religion” but the rest was okay.
PIL have always fascinated me, but I've never really been hooked.
I was ready to totally dismiss this as garbage but there are actually a few interesting musical things going on. But I can't say I actually enjoyed listening to it too much.
The previous album was also a post-punk that I rated 3 stars and there have also been post-punk albums I've rated 4-5 stars. Turns out, the simple rule of thumb is, the closer to punk rock a post-punk album sounds, the less I like it. This one is very close to punk rock, and I hate it.
Empty repetitive jams. Boring. "No future" for John Lydon after the Pistols.
Adolescent cringe.
um.. for the first time i thought what the hell is this? the sex pistols are bad enough this somehow made that worse? 2/5
Pretty good post punk vibes. Songs were all ok
Juvenile.
When you have a lot to say, you should say it in a way that makes people want to listen.
Like a not as interesting Throbbing Gristle.
Olipahan taas pläjäys. Jotain ensimmäisiä proge-punkkeja? Ei toimi, ei toimi niin ei toimi.
Meniks tää nyt kategoriaan punk? Jos meni, nii ihan liian pitkiä ökymöykkiä. En tykänny
No le doy second chance ever
Garotte-wire guitar, dub-rumbling bass, frantic drumming and That Voice. Raw, bloody and wild. The good stuff, straight out of the vein.
Metal Box and Flowers of Romans are both 5-stars. First Issue clearly has been influential, contains several 5-star tracks (PI, Low Life), and plays well at loud volume, but is rather uneven and has some boring moments like the spoken word part of Religion and the album closer, Fodderstomf (which I usually skip). 7/10 so 4/5stars.
Words fail me.
Очень модно
Q. Shit, what am I listening to? A. Nothing good. Scream or pontificate all you want, John Lydon, it won't make the album impactful or decent in any way.
Almost a 4. Some interesting, snarly punk with some good riffs. Was probably pretty unusual in its time
On comprend sa place dans les 1001. Pas mon genre de punk mais devait clairement être bien influençant.
PIL plays a music hard of swallow. This album is fundamental to understand the transition between punk and post punk eras. Kevin Levene's guitars are like knives. Lydon singing in a very particular way. Definetelly, album to listen before dying.
Ahead of it's time record. Making some real noise in a post punk world.
This one had me for a little bit with 'Religion'. Love that cover and all the possibilities that lie therein. But this all felt pretty repetitive, not really taking me to a new and special place.
This was a ride. Really liked the opening tune a lot. But "Religion(s) I & II" felt so long that I'm pretty sure they're still being recorded. I kind of liked the spoken word take, but part two was *physically* hard to listen to. It was like watching some of Gaspar Noe's movies, where you feel fairly certain that the artist actively wants you to hate their art. The mix is just kind of unbearable, right? Intentionally so, I'm sure but still. In fact, I'm seeing now on the Wiki page for this record that Jah Wobble (best bassist name ever?) is quoted as saying he felt like the mix "tries a bit too hard." I'm with Wobble. Of course, the mix is only trying to keep up with the lyrics, which are - ironically - pretty damn preachy. But after those two and "Annalisa," (eh) I was right back on board with "Public Image" and "Low Life." Good stuff! And then right back out with the song where they scream like Monty Python old women for 25 minutes straight. Shit. Is. Wild. Anyway, if you want to put this all in context Google "John Lyon Masked Singer" and enjoy the rest of your weekend. And remember: I'm with Wobble.™
Not sure what you'd call this style, but it's great. Similar vibe to punk, but more chill so that I can actually understand the lyrics.
I like this
It's good. More considered than the Pistols, but like anything with John Lydon, also a little hollow. Some good songs on here, and some dull stuff.
Well sex pistols is decent so I hope this is too… The album opens with theme a 9 minute long sludgy epic, I mean it’s alright but I just don’t like long overblown songs at the start of albums especially with the wired screaming too. It’s just way too long if it were like 2 minutes I think I would enjoy this as an opener. Religion I is just a spoken piece it’s alright but a bit wired for the sake of it, it’s similar to the intro to you took the words right out of my mouth on meatloaf’s bat out of hell. Religion II starts cool but then turns out it’s just religion I with instrumental work and some Johnny rotten screaming, I mean at least he’s trying to be experimental in this album. Annalisa is the first “ normal song” on here it’s essentially just a 6 minute long worse version ( vocally and lyrically) of any track on never mind the bullocks, but the instrumentation is fine. Next is the sonic public image now this isn’t as good as the most of never mind the bullocks but it’s still much better than the rest of this album. I think it’s because this album kinda lacks the fun and the odd one liners of the sex pistols album. But low life kinda does have that and it’s just still not clicking as much to be fair. But “ bourgeois anarchist” is a good line. Attack starts with these wired spitting like noises but then forms into this odd little mix of the more heavy sex pistols stuff with the weirdness of the first tracks on this album but it does it in all of the ways I don’t like about these projects. The album ends on fodderstompf a dreadful experimentation into electronica. Just no. It’s not even like so bad it’s good. This album is just a mix of what sounds like sex pistols left overs lazily put alongside Johnny rottens weird experiments.
This album is okay, I guess. The kind of music that sounds decent stone cold sober, but even better after a drink or two. It's as if the edgelords you knew in high school formed a band and actually turned out to be pretty good. Fave track: Religion II. Nice bass lines all the way through, solid drums. Worthwhile but I didn't adore any track.
This was borderline unlistenable. Some music with just screaming or talking over random instrument playing. 2/10.
Bland
Pretty interesting but not something I'd listen to frequently. 6/10