Dirk Wears White Sox (1979) was the first LP released by Adam and the Ants. This features a pre-Marco Pirroni Adam and the Ants lineup and the difference is evident when comparing Kings of the Wild Frontier and Prince Charming with Dirk.
I love the post-punk imagery - playing with fetishism ("Whip In My Valise") and politically charged lyrics. Adam used to perform in bondage gear and I think he wore a gimp mask at some point. The sound is much heavier and slower than the more New Wave-y sound of later Adam and the Ants and yet it is still catchy as hell.
One song is both fun AND educational! "Catholic Day" can work as a way to remember which year JFK was assassinated - "Kennedy died in '63/Poor John F.-" - and thus unable to continue turning on the middle-aged ladies or playing with Monroe.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
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