I really love this album; incorporating elements of classic 60s British rock (ala The Who and Small Faces), some synthy post-punk moves, and Glen Matlock‘s patented punk songwriting chops.
I've never really gotten into this album, but your piece has inspired me to give it another shot. I think the issue for me is that I fell madly in love with the title track years before I ever heard the rest of the record, and nothing else on it seemed up to that standard... but then again, "Ghosts" was one one of THE great singles of the era, and therefore an incredibly difficult act to follow.
Glen Matlock was definitely the Paul McCartney in the Sex Pistols…which, I hasten to add, was no bad thing. For even the great Beatles needed their own Paul McCartney.
Hmm…Midge Ure’s voice has bugged me since Slik, so I was always agin the Rich Kids without really giving them a fair chance. But I can say I didn’t like the debut single, but will give Ghosts…another spin.
I've never really gotten into this album, but your piece has inspired me to give it another shot. I think the issue for me is that I fell madly in love with the title track years before I ever heard the rest of the record, and nothing else on it seemed up to that standard... but then again, "Ghosts" was one one of THE great singles of the era, and therefore an incredibly difficult act to follow.
Did a fresh spin move the needle?
I don't actually have a copy – and Spotify's been down all morning. But I will report back!
Second that! The older, cooler DC punks loved it nonetheless; definitely a window onto a neat
brief byway…
I bought this on vinyl the other day!!
Such an under appreciated album. I STILL love it !!
I’m with you. I have no idea how I stumbled across this album but I do really enjoy it
Glen Matlock was definitely the Paul McCartney in the Sex Pistols…which, I hasten to add, was no bad thing. For even the great Beatles needed their own Paul McCartney.
Hmm…Midge Ure’s voice has bugged me since Slik, so I was always agin the Rich Kids without really giving them a fair chance. But I can say I didn’t like the debut single, but will give Ghosts…another spin.