Wild Gift

X

Wild Gift

RELEASED: May 01, 1981
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The Once Over Twice 2:33 2. We’re Desperate 2:02 3. Adult Books 3:21 4. Universal Corner 4:35 5. I’m Coming Over 1:17 6. It’s Who You Know 2:16 7. In This House That I Call Home 3:40 8. Some Other Time 2:19 9. White Girl 3:29 10. Beyond and Back 2:51 11. Back 2 the Base 1:35 12. When Our Love Passed Out on the Couch 1:59 13. Year 1 1:17
Historical Archive
Wild Gift is the second studio album by the American rock band X, released in 1981. It showcases a blend of punk rock and rockabilly influences, characterized by its raw energy and poetic lyrics. The album is noted for its dynamic instrumentation and the interplay between the male and female vocals of John Doe and Exene Cervenka. Tracks like 'The Hungry Wolf' and 'Adult Books' highlight the band's ability to mix angst with melody, making it a seminal release in the Los Angeles punk scene. Wild Gift has been recognized for its impact on alternative rock and has influenced numerous bands over the decades.