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When the original X-Ray Spex disbanded and Poly Styrene joined the Hare Krishnas, rather wild speculation ensued among some fans that she'd gone off the deep end. She's still in the Hare Krishna sect, but this unexpected comeback effort demonstrates that her world view hasn't changed all that much since the punk era, though the music (much of which was written over ten years before this was recorded) has mellowed somewhat. She's still examining the crassness of consumer culture on cuts like "Cigarettes" and "Junk Food Junkie," but her experiences as an adult are reflected in more subdued cuts like "India" and "Prayer for Peace." Original group members Lora Logic and Paul Dean are still on board for this outing, which finds Styrene in just as good a voice as the old days, though the brash exuberance has been toned down. It might not be all that old-school punk fans would wish for, but it's worth checking out, and the languid "Crystal Clear" may be the catchiest tune she's ever laid down.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
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Paul Dean, Bass - X-Ray Spex, MainArtist - Shawn Joseph, Engineer - Poly Styrene, Composer, Producer, Vocals - Lora Logic, Saxophone - Pauli Ohairt, Drums - Red Spectre, Guitar
© 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG company
Paul Dean, Bass - X-Ray Spex, MainArtist - Shawn Joseph, Engineer - Poly Styrene, Composer, Producer, Vocals - Lora Logic, Saxophone - Pauli Ohairt, Drums - Red Spectre, Guitar
© 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG company
Paul Dean, Bass - X-Ray Spex, MainArtist - Shawn Joseph, Engineer - Poly Styrene, Composer, Producer, Vocals, Writer - Lora Logic, Saxophone - Pauli Ohairt, Drums - Red Spectre, Guitar
© 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG company
Paul Dean, Bass - X-Ray Spex, MainArtist - Shawn Joseph, Engineer - Poly Styrene, Composer, Producer, Vocals, Writer - Lora Logic, Saxophone - Pauli Ohairt, Drums - Red Spectre, Guitar
© 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG company
Paul Dean, Bass - X-Ray Spex, MainArtist - Shawn Joseph, Engineer - Poly Styrene, Composer, Producer, Vocals, Writer - Lora Logic, Saxophone - Pauli Ohairt, Drums - Red Spectre, Guitar - Peter-Paul Hartnett, Composer, Backing Vocals, Writer
© 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG company
Paul Dean, Bass - X-Ray Spex, MainArtist - Shawn Joseph, Engineer - Poly Styrene, Composer, Producer, Vocals, Writer - Lora Logic, Saxophone - Pauli Ohairt, Drums - Red Spectre, Guitar
© 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG company
Paul Dean, Bass - X-Ray Spex, MainArtist - Shawn Joseph, Engineer - Poly Styrene, Composer, Producer, Vocals, Writer - Lora Logic, Saxophone - Pauli Ohairt, Drums - Red Spectre, Guitar
© 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG company
Paul Dean, Bass - X-Ray Spex, MainArtist - Shawn Joseph, Engineer - Poly Styrene, Composer, Producer, Vocals, Writer - Lora Logic, Saxophone - Pauli Ohairt, Drums - Red Spectre, Guitar
© 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG company
Paul Dean, Bass - X-Ray Spex, MainArtist - Shawn Joseph, Engineer - Poly Styrene, Composer, Producer, Vocals, Writer - Lora Logic, Saxophone - Pauli Ohairt, Drums - Red Spectre, Guitar
© 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG company
Paul Dean, Bass - X-Ray Spex, MainArtist - Shawn Joseph, Engineer - Poly Styrene, Composer, Producer, Vocals - Lora Logic, Saxophone - Pauli Ohairt, Drums - Red Spectre, Guitar
© 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG company
Paul Dean, Bass - X-Ray Spex, MainArtist - Shawn Joseph, Engineer - Poly Styrene, Composer, Producer, Vocals, Writer - Lora Logic, Saxophone - Pauli Ohairt, Drums - Red Spectre, Guitar
© 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG company
Paul Dean, Bass - X-Ray Spex, MainArtist - Shawn Joseph, Engineer - Poly Styrene, Composer, Producer, Vocals, Writer - Lora Logic, Saxophone - Pauli Ohairt, Drums - Red Spectre, Guitar
© 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG company
Album review
When the original X-Ray Spex disbanded and Poly Styrene joined the Hare Krishnas, rather wild speculation ensued among some fans that she'd gone off the deep end. She's still in the Hare Krishna sect, but this unexpected comeback effort demonstrates that her world view hasn't changed all that much since the punk era, though the music (much of which was written over ten years before this was recorded) has mellowed somewhat. She's still examining the crassness of consumer culture on cuts like "Cigarettes" and "Junk Food Junkie," but her experiences as an adult are reflected in more subdued cuts like "India" and "Prayer for Peace." Original group members Lora Logic and Paul Dean are still on board for this outing, which finds Styrene in just as good a voice as the old days, though the brash exuberance has been toned down. It might not be all that old-school punk fans would wish for, but it's worth checking out, and the languid "Crystal Clear" may be the catchiest tune she's ever laid down.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:39:12
- Main artists: X-Ray Spex
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Sanctuary Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Punk / New Wave
© 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
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