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Track Listings
| 1. Scorpios |
| 2. Picasso Visita El Planeta De Los Simios |
| 3. Prince Charming |
| 4. 5 Guns West |
| 5. That Voodoo! |
| 6. Stand And Deliver |
| 7. Mile High Club |
| 8. Ant Rap |
| 9. Mowhok |
| 10. S.E.X. |
| 11. Prince Charming |
| 12. Stand And Deliver |
| 13. Showbiz |
| 14. Picasso Visita El Planeta De Los Simios |
| 15. Who's A Goofy Bunny Then? |
| 16. Scorpio Writing |
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This album is unlike any other released either before or since. The singles are classics, and the punk/madrigal title track sets the tone for a very odd mixture of influences and styles. The opening track, Scorpios, is undoubtedly the best Bond theme that never was, and there is a soundtrack-like quality to a few of the other songs here. Even in its weakest moments, this album is brimming with unique ideas that have nothing to do with convential rock/pop. This is a seminal album that adds up to far more than the sum of its parts. The packaging of this new re-release is also superb, and it includes some interesting demos and extra tracks. Essential.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is the best-looking package of the first three remastered Adam & the Ants albums (and that's saying something!) - beautifully re-designed and making the original gatefold sleeve into a contemporary 2004 digipack. Mark Alleyne deserves extra credit here for his work on the sleeve...
This album has always been a part of my collection since it was released in November 1981, and still sounds great - check out "Scorpios" (one of the best drum breaks in any song, ever!), "Picasso" and "That Voodoo!" - now remastered and without the hiss that dogged the previous CD release.
Great to have the extra tracks and demos, but a few of the fantastic B-Sides added to the package would have been even better ("Beat My Guest" / "Christian Dior" / "Friends" - although these are available on the "B-Side Babies" CD from 1994).
Looking forward to completing the collection when Friend or Foe (1982), Strip (1984), and Vive Le Rock (1985) are given the same treatment over the next few months. Thanks Marco - you've given us a real treat with these releases!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Matthew
Format:Audio CD
Although this is the Ants most commercially successful album it has always been considered their weakest, however on listening to it again (I was only 10 the first time around!) I'm surprised by the quality - yes its pure pop (Stand and Deliver is especially brilliant!) but the lyrics are sublime. The transition from the first album "Dirk", through "Kings" to this is extreme, but seems perfectly natural, the sense of humor remains. Even more than that though, this album looks even more fantastic than Kings - its outrageous and must have annoyed the old punks immensely!
On top of the basic album you also get a fascinating insight into the effort that goes on in the studio with half an albums worth of demo tracks.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By isfahani
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I would agree totally with the other reviews here, what an experience to hear these without the 'snap crackle 'n' pop' of my auld LPs!
BUT STILL: Am I the only one who noticed the compleat absence of "BEAT MY GUEST" from any of these remasters?
I am wondering if this was because that song was only on the US release as a b-side of STAND AND DELIVER...or was it?
BUT STILL: Am I the only one who noticed the compleat absence of "BEAT MY GUEST" from any of these remasters?
I am wondering if this was because that song was only on the US release as a b-side of STAND AND DELIVER...or was it?
But don't let that stop you, get 'em now!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Shelvy
Format:Audio CD
Ok.. what can I say that has not been said before about PC? I was 11 when it came out and, like many others I did not get it!! After the pop/punk (peacock rock indeed) blast of Kings this baffled me! Its only age and understanding of AA and his worries/illness that have made me appreciate that this is probably one of the bravest records of its era! The singles we all know and Love but, Scorpios? This 11 year old had only heard this sort of thing coming from his Mothers transistor radio, to imagine his beloved Ant could make this sound still amazes to this day.The whole L.P could have been commercial suicide but, The Ants pulled it off, Adam went solo and things were never the same again however, his moment in time was carved...
The likes of Adam, we are unlikely to see again...
The likes of Adam, we are unlikely to see again...
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This album rocks! By chance, I heard "Stand and Deliver" on the radio one day. The band sounded cool so I bought "Prince Charming". This album didn't disappoint. I had never heard much in the way of Glam Rock before and this was a fantastic way to get introduced to it. The standout tracks on this are "Stand and Deliver" (of course) and "Ant Rap", this has quite a cool beat to it. Their mad noises in the background and catchy tunes means that this Ants classic can rival many rock bands today. This just goes to show that you don't have to be an 80s teenager to enjoy fun and cool music.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Whoever wrote the blurb about the CD at the beginning obviously has no understanding of Adam Ant whatsoever. I quote "although "Ant Rap" is a serious low point" You had to be there to understand and when this track came out as a single, we were all enthralled because it was so different from the new romantic stuff that everyone else seemed to follow. I can never forget the first thrill I felt when I heard Adam Ant for the first time. Antmusic came on and I just remember thinking "Oh my god, who is this?" I went on to become a life long fan and whether its the first album - Dirk wears white sox - whiich was so raw and different again or Prince Charming you could always rely on Adam to go his own way and not follow the crowd. Like everyone points out there are many songs that could have been serious soundtracks for films including Bond and Adam really didn't get the recognition he deserved at the time. I laugh when I hear people of the latest generation talking about eighties music and I am glad that it is going through a revivial as I don't feel that it has been truly explored, whereas punk has been done to death in the form of the Sex pistols and the resulting documentaries.
Wouldn't it be great to have a documentary about Adam.
If anyone hasn't heard this album I would really recommend it but I would recommend starting at the beginning of the journey i.e. Dirk and listen from there. It really is an experience not to be missed. The man is a genius. He is just about to embark on a tour so if you google Adam Ant you may even get to see the legend - and he looks great!!! I can't wait.:)
Wouldn't it be great to have a documentary about Adam.
If anyone hasn't heard this album I would really recommend it but I would recommend starting at the beginning of the journey i.e. Dirk and listen from there. It really is an experience not to be missed. The man is a genius. He is just about to embark on a tour so if you google Adam Ant you may even get to see the legend - and he looks great!!! I can't wait.:)
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Childhood Memories
Loved this as a Kid - absolutely brilliant now! Some music doesn't seem to age. Bonus extras on this CD was a big plus too.
Published 22 days ago by D. P. Cooke
5.0 out of 5 stars
A taste of the 80's.
What a great album. Stand and Deliver (no.1 in UK), Prince Charming (no.1 in UK) and Ant Rap (no.3 in UK) sums up how popular Adam Ant was and how refreshing and unique he sounded... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Allan Y. Carey
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
bought this purely for nostalgia for my son and he loved it. Brought back loads of memories. Goo quality and worth buying.
Published 3 months ago by renee
5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant
i have all Adam Ants music on vinyl and now i am updating it to cd for protection of my vinyl, brilliant and love the extras
Published 3 months ago by jelicalcat
5.0 out of 5 stars
best album ever if you include its b-sides!
Its such an adventurous album, and i think the only reason its unfairly overlooked by antfans is the dragging second half to the album. Read more
Published 17 months ago by lee way
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Thrill A day keeps the chill away ..
An amazing change from the first blast on the trumpet. Scorpios is a good track with a real jazzy feel, but the second track is first rate. Read more
Published 18 months ago by trendy
5.0 out of 5 stars
First Love!
I discovered Adam Ant in 1980 at the tender age of 11. Even at that age I thought his music was so far ahead of it's time and away from the mainstream (Bucks Fizz, Shawaddywaddy... Read more
Published 21 months ago by SuzyQ
2.0 out of 5 stars
How Time Clouds Your Memory
I am going to disagree with the rest of the reviews here, but this is after all, personal opinion. I was 11 years old when this album was originaly released. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Cricket Bat
4.0 out of 5 stars
'Marco, Merrick, Terry-Lee, Gary Tibbs and Yours Truly..!'
Although 'Stand and Deliver' and 'Prince Charming' remain career highlights for Adam Ant, this album is less than the sum of its parts. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2011 by Scaroth, Last of the Jagaroth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adam Ant / Prince Charming CD
Remaster of original album c/w some 'bonus' tracks. Bought for an Xmas present & was well received along with Kings of the Wild Frontier. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2011 by Simon
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