Antics in the Forbidden Zone cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • flamboyant storytelling with energy
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • vibrant party atmosphere
  • playful irreverence throughout the album

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, contemplative tracks
  • seek minimalist, stripped-down sounds

Where this album fits

Career 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
Gary Numan· The B-52's· Devo

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 3:07
  • 8 Los Rancheros 3:27
  • 9 Killer in the Home 4:18
  • 10 Stand and Deliver 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 3:29
  • 18 Strip 3:59
  • 19 Puss ’n Boots 4:02
  • 20 Apollo 9 3:23
  • 21 Vive le Rock 3:39

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