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Track Listings
| 1. I Luv Ur Sneakers |
| 2. Virtual Boyfriend |
| 3. Generation Indigo |
| 4. Kitsch |
| 5. White Gold |
| 6. L.U.V. |
| 7. Ghoulish |
| 8. Code Pink Dub |
| 9. Colour Blind |
| 10. Thrash City |
| 11. No Rockefeller |
| 12. Electric Blue Monsoon |
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While even a casual glance at any current interviews with the former X-Ray Spex singer Poly Styrene will reveal that she is currently fighting against cancer, it should be said right from the start that this album would be regarded as an unqualified success regardless of her health. If anything it sounds like she pushed herself even harder than usual, and is only concentrating on getting better now that she has this album out of the way. Her choice of producer Youth, the Killing Joke bassist and Paul McCartney collaborator, would back this theory up as he is a notoriously hard task master. In fact his first instruction to her, when she turned up at his Spanish studio with a clutch of 15 songs, was for her to leave again and come back with five new ones, with even more hooks.
Her background as one of the authors of Oh Bondage, Up Yours! and Youth’s as one of the authors of Requiem might suggest that Poly has returned to her punk roots, but nothing could be further from the truth. I Luv Ur Sneakers acknowledges her influence on the likes of Beth Ditto of Gossip and Tahita Bulmer of New Young Pony Club by indulging in some lolloping elastic disco punk that calls to mind the Soulwax remix of Standing in the Way of Control, or NYPC’s own Ice Cream. But while some elder statesmen of punk can often appear ridiculously out of date or out of touch when they try to engage with dance culture (John Lydon’s Psycho’s Path of 1997 springs to mind), the diminutive but evergreen singer seems as youthful as she always has.
What is truly amazing about Poly Styrene is that, despite being at the cutting edge of one of the most militantly nihilistic musical genres of the last 40 years and being subject to some viciously unfair cards dealt by the hand of fate in the terms of mental and physical health, she has always remained an exemplar of positivity. While her utter chipperness on tracks such as No Rockefeller (which sounds disarmingly like a cross between the Rastamouse theme music and M.I.A.’s Paper Planes) will be too much for some dark-hearted souls, her enthusiasm is undeniably infectious. Elsewhere, on Ghoulish, she revisits the proto-shoegaze (tempered with highlife) territory carved out by Cocteau Twins and Altered Images.
This is a pop dance album par excellence bristling with positivity, tunes and ideas. Here’s wishing her a speedy and full recovery. --John Doran
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At the end of 2010, Poly Styrene, the unforgettable frontwoman and iconic face of the seminal band X-ray Spex announced her return to the music scene. Poly Styrene's return is highly anticipated, she remains a genuine icon and one of the premier influences on the Riot Grrrl and Britpop scenes. Currently, a new set of young American bands like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Gossip and countless others recognise her fiery, irrepressible presence. With her great self-styled image, brilliantly sharp lyrics and powerful presence, Poly's indomitable spirit still inspires.
Poly showcases humorous musings on pop culture, the internet and fashion whilst also tackling heavier subject matter (war and racism) with her politically aware and intelligent lyrics.
`Generation Indigo' is a fantastic return to form for Poly and a welcome comeback for her fans. With her never-failing ability to connect with her audience regardless of the year and their age, Poly Styrene's remarkable voice sounds as vibrant and innocent as ever.
Limited Edition Deluxe CD is packaged in a hard case book format and includes 5 x exclusive Poly Styrene designed artwork prints
Poly showcases humorous musings on pop culture, the internet and fashion whilst also tackling heavier subject matter (war and racism) with her politically aware and intelligent lyrics.
`Generation Indigo' is a fantastic return to form for Poly and a welcome comeback for her fans. With her never-failing ability to connect with her audience regardless of the year and their age, Poly Styrene's remarkable voice sounds as vibrant and innocent as ever.
Limited Edition Deluxe CD is packaged in a hard case book format and includes 5 x exclusive Poly Styrene designed artwork prints
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was an X-Ray Spex fan all those years ago, but it took the very sad news of Poly's death yesterday to spur me into listening to this album, which was mentioned in glowing terms in the obituary I read. I've been listening to it on Spotify all day, and I must say it's amazingly good, fantastic tunes. Seems she saved her very best to last. Poly, R.I.P.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Every song on the album could be considered for a single, its all radio friendly and if this gets the right promotion it could be one of the biggest selling albums of the year (2011)! its great pop, catchy melodies, and would appeal to this generation of teenagers who dont know polys past work, its very current and in true poly style every song has a message. This album has to be one of the best i have heard in along time, every song is about something today and isnt political or depressing with it, (which is great) because we want to be taken from the depresions of today in to another world where we can sing about it and feel good about it insted...so share the tune with all your friends on facebook and lets help get this album where it should be and the recognition it so does deserve :-) ¢¾
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Poly Styrene - Generation Indigo (Future Noise)
I should state right from the outset that I consider X-Ray Spex' debut "Germ Free Adolescents" a work of near genius, and Poly's 1986 "Gods & Godesses" EP is one of only half a dozen 12" singles that I haven't been able to part with. In short, I'm a fan, though I like to think that it doesn't overly cloud my critical judgment.
Only her second solo album in a musical career that stretches back to the mid-70s, Poly's music has always seemed something that she fitted in around real life, rather than the other way round. At present real life appears to be giving her a thorough going over - reports of her cancer have been widely reported - though "Generation Indigo" hardly lingers on negativity. Indeed, opening track "I Luv Ur Sneakers" is a joyous, hypnotic slab of disco punk, the sort of thing that wouldn't sound out of place on albums by The Gossip or MEN. Produced by Youth, the fun continues with current single "Virtual Boyfriend" and the title track both brimming with vim. "Kitsch" might be my current fave, with it's Giorgio Moroder inspired riff and a lyric which is genuinely clever and funny; example: "Well you can call me a brat, or the bird that's too fat, but I would say I've got my little yoga mat... I'm just a little bit kitsch".
Infectious and relentlessly positive throughout, "Generation Indigo" surely won't appeal to everyone, but speaking as a fan, I can't fault it... and can it be just plain luck that its release coincides with the clocks going forward and the sun coming out? 9/10.
I should state right from the outset that I consider X-Ray Spex' debut "Germ Free Adolescents" a work of near genius, and Poly's 1986 "Gods & Godesses" EP is one of only half a dozen 12" singles that I haven't been able to part with. In short, I'm a fan, though I like to think that it doesn't overly cloud my critical judgment.
Only her second solo album in a musical career that stretches back to the mid-70s, Poly's music has always seemed something that she fitted in around real life, rather than the other way round. At present real life appears to be giving her a thorough going over - reports of her cancer have been widely reported - though "Generation Indigo" hardly lingers on negativity. Indeed, opening track "I Luv Ur Sneakers" is a joyous, hypnotic slab of disco punk, the sort of thing that wouldn't sound out of place on albums by The Gossip or MEN. Produced by Youth, the fun continues with current single "Virtual Boyfriend" and the title track both brimming with vim. "Kitsch" might be my current fave, with it's Giorgio Moroder inspired riff and a lyric which is genuinely clever and funny; example: "Well you can call me a brat, or the bird that's too fat, but I would say I've got my little yoga mat... I'm just a little bit kitsch".
Infectious and relentlessly positive throughout, "Generation Indigo" surely won't appeal to everyone, but speaking as a fan, I can't fault it... and can it be just plain luck that its release coincides with the clocks going forward and the sun coming out? 9/10.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
A fitting work for an excellent punk rocker - now sorely missed
The work needs to be re-heard several times but to say it grows on you would be a severe understatement. A fitting work for Poly to bow out on. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Christopher Warner
Very Poly!
this is classisc poly styrene. Good beats and Bass, typical Poly lyrics and voice. Makes me think of south London. Read more
Published 12 months ago by deb
Leave 'em wanting more....
This is a lovely LP with signature touches from the late Poly and her producer Youth, who is credited with much of the playing and 'music'. Read more
Published 12 months ago by D. Parkin
a great album
well, what can I say that has not already been said about this album, all the other reviews are great, all I know is that I love it, so glad I bought it. R I P Poly.
Published 12 months ago by Linda
Generation Indigo
I love this album. It's probably the best thing Poly has ever done. Every song is catchy and has meaning. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Damon
Buy it now!
I have to say it isn't another "Germ Free Adolescents" but it's a great summery record.
A collaboration with Youth from Killing Joke has produced some great tunes and... Read more
A collaboration with Youth from Killing Joke has produced some great tunes and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Rancid Tom Nelson
You Will Be Missed
After listening to 'Generation Indigo' several times, I just have one question. Why hasn't Poly Styrene been making music all of these years. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Edward Alan
Refreshing
I wasn't around for X-ray Spex so not familiar with Ms Styrene's earlier stuff, I wish I was. A friend of mine recommended I buy this.
Its a Superb album! Read more
Its a Superb album! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Electric Marylin
Kitsch!
Short and sweet! I approached this with intrepidation having been a huge fan in the late 70's. All the elements that made Xray Spex so unforgettable, unique and fabulous are there,... Read more
Published 13 months ago by D. B. Train
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