Antics in the Forbidden Zone
Adam Ant · 1990
74 min · 21 tracks · new wave · punk · alternative hip-hop
A vibrant fusion of punk and new wave, laced with flamboyant storytelling and catchy hooks.
Why this album works
'Antics in the Forbidden Zone' holds significance as it symbolized Adam Ant's attempt to reclaim his status in an evolving music industry. While it did not achieve the same commercial success as his earlier works, it garnered critical attention for its unique blend of genres and showcased Ant's continued influence on alternative rock and new wave scenes.
- Best for
- flamboyant storytelling with energy dynamic peaks and valleys sing-along moments with friends
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'Antics in the Forbidden Zone' marked Adam Ant's return to the music scene after a five-year hiatus. This album followed his commercial peak in the early 1980s, where he achieved major hits with 'Kings of the Wild Frontier' and 'Stand and Deliver'. With this release, Ant sought to reinvent his sound and image amidst a shifting musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flight of the Conchords· The Stranglers· The Damned
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Zerox 3:46
- 2 Whip in My Valise 3:58
- 3 Car Trouble 3:24
- 4 Kick 2:06
- 5 Kings of the Wild Frontier 3:54
- 6 Antmusic 3:34
- 7 Dog Eat Dog Standout 3:07
- 8 Los Rancheros 3:27
- 9 Killer in the Home 4:18
- 10 Stand and Deliver Standout 3:33
- 11 Beat My Guest 3:11
- 12 Prince Charming 3:16
- 13 Ant Rap 3:23
- 14 Desperate but Not Serious 4:12
- 15 Place in the Country 2:50
- 16 Friend or Foe 3:21
- 17 Goody Two Shoes Standout 3:29
- 18 Strip 3:59
- 19 Puss ’n Boots 4:02
- 20 Apollo 9 3:23
- 21 Vive le Rock 3:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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