Released 40 years ago
Flaunt It
Sigue Sigue Sputnik · 1986
41 min · 8 tracks · new wave
A futuristic blend of glam rock and electronic pop, pulsating with synthetic beats and bold, provocative lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Missile F1-11 — 'Love Missile F1-11' encapsulates the band's ethos with its catchy chorus, blending rock energy with a synthesized backdrop that defines their sound.
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Atari Baby — 'Atari Baby' showcases the group's fascination with technology, using playful lyrics and upbeat rhythms to create a nostalgic homage to gaming culture.
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Sex Bomb Boogie — 'Sex Bomb Boogie' is a standout track that exemplifies the band's provocative approach, combining infectious hooks with cheeky lyrics that challenge societal norms.
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Rockit Miss USA — 'Rockit Miss USA' merges glam rock influences with electronic sounds, reflecting the band's eclectic style while critiquing American culture through its lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Flaunt It showcases a unique blend of glam rock and electronic pop with provocative lyrics, making it distinct yet cohesive.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this pace through the first four songs before slowing down slightly in the latter half.
- Each song features a heavy use of synthesizers and drum machines, creating a consistent electronic sound throughout the record.
- The lyrics are provocative and often delivered in a spoken style rather than traditional singing, contributing to the album's distinctive character.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- pulsating beats for dance floors
- bold energy for party atmospheres
- irresistible hooks for sing-alongs
- futuristic vibe with playful irreverence
Maybe skip if you
- slow-paced reflective listening
- subtle nuances over loud energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon the release of Flaunt It in January 1986, Sigue Sigue Sputnik was riding a wave of hype following their formation in 1982. This debut album marked their entry into the mainstream, showcasing their unique aesthetic and sound that were influenced by the punk and new wave movements. The band sought to redefine pop music with a heavy emphasis on technology and visual style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kraftwerk· New Order· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Missile F1-11 4:28
- 2 Atari Baby 4:53
- 3 Sex Bomb Boogie 4:58
- 4 Rockit Miss USA 5:49
- 5 21st Century Boy 5:16
- 6 Massive Retaliation 5:10
- 7 Teenage Thunder 5:10
- 8 She’s My Man 6:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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