X‐Ray Spex

Plastic Fantastic

RELEASED: January 01, 2001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Let’s Submerge 3:23 2. Identity 2:21 3. The Day the World Turn Dayglo 2:44 4. Genetic Engineering 2:50 5. Art‐I‐Ficial 3:17 6. I Am a Poseur 2:27 7. Identity 2:27 8. Genetic Engineering 2:44 9. Art‐I‐Ficial 3:14 10. I Live Off You 2:06 11. Obsessed With You 2:29 12. Germfree Adolescents 3:09 13. Age 2:30 14. Warrior in Woolworths 2:57

Historical Archive

Plastic Fantastic is the debut studio album by the British punk band X-Ray Spex, released in 1978. The album is characterized by its energetic sound, incorporating elements of punk rock with a distinctive saxophone influence. Led by the iconic frontwoman Poly Styrene, the album addresses themes of consumerism, identity, and the superficiality of modern life, making a lasting impact on the punk movement and influencing subsequent generations of musicians. Its raw and unapologetic style, combined with Styrene's unique vocal delivery, has cemented the album's legacy as a classic of the genre.