Dress for Excess
Sigue Sigue Sputnik · 1988
43 min · 10 tracks · new wave
A flamboyant fusion of glam rock and electronic beats, bursting with audacious energy and provocative imagery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Albinoni vs. Stars Wars (Parts 1 & 2) — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its audacious blend of classical influences and futuristic sounds, epitomizing the band's eclectic vision.
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Boom Boom Satellite — With its infectious beat and catchy chorus, this track exemplifies the band's ability to merge danceable rhythms with provocative lyrics about fame and media culture.
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Is This the Future! — The closing track questions societal norms with a biting commentary on consumerism, making it a fitting end to an album that challenges conventions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- audacious energy for parties
- flamboyant sounds for celebration
- upbeat tracks for dancing
- quick bursts of excitement
- playful irreverence throughout listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quiet introspection
- prefer slow, mellow vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1988, Dress for Excess was Sigue Sigue Sputnik's debut album after their formation in 1986. This album followed their initial success with the single 'Love Missile F1-11,' positioning them at the forefront of the UK new wave scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kraftwerk· New Order· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Albinoni vs. Stars Wars (Parts 1 & 2) 4:39
- 2 Boom Boom Satellite 4:24
- 3 Hey Jayne Mansfield Superstar! 4:27
- 4 Super Crook Blues 3:59
- 5 Rio Rocks! 5:17
- 6 Success 3:48
- 7 Dancerama 4:45
- 8 Orgasm 3:27
- 9 M * A * D (Mutual Assured Destruction) 5:33
- 10 Is This the Future! 2:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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