Live in Tokyo cover

Live in Tokyo

Public Image Ltd. · 1983

45 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk

A raw, electrifying performance that blends post-punk energy with avant-garde experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • raw, electrifying performances
  • immersive live concert experience
  • reflective late-night listening

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Live in Tokyo' was released in September 1983, Public Image Ltd. had already established themselves as a pioneering force in post-punk music with their previous albums. This live album arrived after 'The Flowers of Romance,' showcasing the band's evolving sound and John Lydon's distinctive vocal style, while reinforcing their departure from mainstream rock conventions.
Stylistic neighbors
Wire· The Pop Group· Gang of Four

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Annalisa 5:17
  • 2 Religion 5:49
  • 3 Low Life 2:47
  • 4 Solitaire 3:59
  • 5 Flowers of Romance 4:47
  • 6 (This Is Not a) Love Song 6:28
  • 7 Death Disco 5:07
  • 8 Bad Life 4:45
  • 9 Banging the Door 4:55
  • 10 Under the House 1:56

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