Kings of the Wild Frontier
Adam and the Ants · 1980
46 min · 13 tracks · new wave · punk
A vibrant fusion of punk energy and tribal rhythms, layered with theatrical flair and catchy hooks.
Why this album works
The album reached number one on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Adam and the Ants' place in pop culture. Its influence is evident in the rise of the New Romantic movement, with its distinctive mix of punk rock and glam aesthetics inspiring countless artists in the years that followed.
- Best for
- steady energetic flow catchy hooks for engagement short immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released in January 1980, 'Kings of the Wild Frontier' was Adam and the Ants' breakthrough album, following their previous release 'Dirk Wears White Sox'. This album marked a significant shift as the band embraced a more flamboyant aesthetic and sound, establishing Adam Ant as a prominent figure in the new wave movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Roxy Music· Pete Shelley· Bronski Beat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dog Eat Dog Standout 3:07
- 2 "Antmusic" 3:36
- 3 Los Rancheros 3:28
- 4 Feed Me to the Lions 2:59
- 5 Press Darlings 4:12
- 6 Ants Invasion 3:20
- 7 Killer in the Home 4:19
- 8 Kings of the Wild Frontier Standout 3:53
- 9 The Magnificent Five 3:05
- 10 Don’t Be Square (Be There) 3:29
- 11 Jolly Roger 2:09
- 12 Physical (You’re So) 4:26
- 13 The Human Beings 4:24
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