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Antmusic: The Very Best of Adam Ant

Adam Ant

77 min · 22 tracks · new wave · punk · alternative hip-hop

A vibrant collage of new wave, punk, and theatrical flair that defines early '80s pop culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo dance vibes
  • playful irreverence throughout tracks
  • nostalgic nods to culture
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • vibrant energy for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Antmusic: The Very Best of Adam Ant' arrives after a decade-long career marked by chart-topping hits. By this point, Adam Ant had transitioned from the anarchic punk scene into mainstream fame with his flamboyant style and catchy hooks. This compilation captures his eclectic sound from the 1980s, highlighting both commercial success and artistic evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Gary Numan· The B-52's· Devo

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Antmusic 3:49
  • 2 Stand and Deliver 3:07
  • 3 Room at the Top 4:10
  • 4 Vive le Rock 3:39
  • 5 Apollo 9 3:23
  • 6 Zerox 3:46
  • 7 Dog Eat Dog 3:08
  • 8 Cartrouble 3:28
  • 9 Friends 3:33
  • 10 Desperate but Not Serious 3:56
  • 11 Prince Charming 3:17
  • 12 Goody Two Shoes 3:20
  • 13 Puss ’n’ Boots 4:02
  • 14 Friend or Foe 3:24
  • 15 Strip 3:59
  • 16 Physical (You’re So) 4:25
  • 17 Kings of the Wild Frontier 3:53
  • 18 Deutscher Girls 2:28
  • 19 Ant Rap 3:40
  • 20 Kick 2:07
  • 21 Young Parisians 2:59
  • 22 Can’t Set Rules About Love 4:00

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