Plastic Box
Public Image Ltd. · 1999
303 min · 64 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk
A sprawling collection blending abrasive post-punk energy with experimental soundscapes and introspective lyricism.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks introspective moments of reflection abrasive energy for late nights
- Context
- When 'Plastic Box' was released in 1999, Public Image Ltd. was navigating a complex phase following their initial breakup in 1992. This album marked their return after a seven-year hiatus, showcasing a blend of previously unreleased tracks and remixes from their extensive catalog, as they attempted to re-establish their presence in the alternative rock scene.
- If you like
- alternative rock, post-punk
Plastic Box is an album by Public Image Ltd., released in 1999. A sprawling collection blending abrasive post-punk energy with experimental soundscapes and introspective lyricism. 'Plastic Box' is significant for encapsulating the band's evolution while also reflecting the shifting landscape of post-punk music during the late '90s. It received mixed reviews but is often noted for its ambitious inclusion of both new content and remixed classics, impacting how legacy acts interacted with their past in an era dominated by nostalgia. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Plastic Box sound like?
A sprawling collection blending abrasive post-punk energy with experimental soundscapes and introspective lyricism. Rooted in alternative rock and post-punk.
What makes Plastic Box by Public Image Ltd. notable?
'Plastic Box' is significant for encapsulating the band's evolution while also reflecting the shifting landscape of post-punk music during the late '90s. It received mixed reviews but is often noted for its ambitious inclusion of both new content and remixed classics, impacting how legacy acts interacted with their past in an era dominated by nostalgia. When 'Plastic Box' was released in 1999, Public Image Ltd. was navigating a complex phase following their initial breakup in 1992. This album marked their return after a seven-year hiatus, showcasing a blend of previously unreleased tracks and remixes from their extensive catalog, as they attempted to re-establish their presence in the alternative rock scene.
Who is Plastic Box for?
Plastic Box works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, introspective moments of reflection and abrasive energy for late nights.
How many songs are on Plastic Box?
Plastic Box has 64 tracks, running approximately 303 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Public Image Standout 2:58
- 2 The Cowboy Song 2:16
- 3 Theme 9:08
- 4 Religion I 1:25
- 5 Religion II 5:48
- 6 Annalisa 6:02
- 7 Low Life 3:38
- 8 Attack 2:56
- 9 Poptones (BBC session) 4:32
- 10 Careering (BBC session) 7:32
- 11 Chant (BBC session) 5:14
- 12 Death Disco (12″ remix) 6:42
- 13 1/2 Mix Megamix 6:51
- 14 No Birds Do Sing 4:42
- 15 Memories 5:05
Disc 2
- 1 Another 3:51
- 2 Albatross 10:37
- 3 Socialist 3:11
- 4 The Suit 3:31
- 5 Bad Baby 4:31
- 6 Radio 4 4:23
- 7 Pied Piper 1:51
- 8 Flowers of Romance 2:51
- 9 Four Enclosed Walls 4:44
- 10 Phenagen 2:40
- 11 Track 8 3:15
- 12 Hymie’s Him 3:18
- 13 Under the House 4:33
- 14 Banging the Door 4:49
- 15 Go Back 3:46
- 16 Francis Massacre 3:31
- 17 Home Is Where the Heart Is 7:34
Disc 3
- 1 This Is Not a Love Song (12″ remix) 4:10
- 2 Blue Water 3:44
- 3 Bad Life 3:51
- 4 Question Mark 4:09
- 5 Solitaire 3:59
- 6 Tie Me to the Length of That 5:18
- 7 Where Are You? 4:18
- 8 The Pardon 5:18
- 9 1981 3:17
- 10 The Order of Death 4:50
- 11 F.F.F. 5:31
- 12 Rise Standout 6:06
- 13 Fishing 5:19
- 14 Round 4:26
- 15 Home 5:50
- 16 Ease 8:10
Disc 4
- 1 Seattle 3:40
- 2 Angry 4:13
- 3 The Body (US 12″ mix) 3:41
- 4 Selfish Rubbish 3:34
- 5 Disappointed 5:34
- 6 Happy 3:58
- 7 Warrior (12″ extended mix) 6:45
- 8 USLS 1 5:37
- 9 Don’t Ask Me 3:43
- 10 Criminal 4:29
- 11 Luck’s Up 4:07
- 12 God 5:34
- 13 Cruel (BBC session) 5:25
- 14 Acid Drops (BBC session) 6:48
- 15 Love Hope (BBC session) 4:02
- 16 Think Tank (BBC session) 5:25
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
303 min 5 sec
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