Adam And The Ants

UK first press 1979.
Before he was properly Prince Charming, he was this. War paint on, Burundi drum assault turned up to 11, and Adam Ant delivering pure theatrical chaos like a pirate who’s just discovered pop hooks. It’s glam, it’s post punk, it’s completely over the top and absolutely massive. Zero chill. All attitude. If you don’t feel at least 12 percent more dramatic after this, you’re doing it wrong. FFO Bow Wow Wow, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Clash when they got percussive, Duran Duran early swagger