Prostitute
Toyah Willcox · 1988
45 min · 13 tracks · pop music
A vibrant blend of art pop and synth-driven melodies interwoven with introspective lyrics that explore complex themes of identity and relationships.
Top tracks — play these first
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Prostitute — The title track stands out with its haunting melody and confrontational lyrics that challenge societal views on identity and commodification.
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Wife — This track critiques traditional gender roles through its poignant narrative, combining catchy hooks with an incisive examination of domestic life.
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Let the Power Bleed — With its driving rhythm and powerful chorus, this song encapsulates the album's thematic urgency while highlighting Willcox's vocal prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- provocative themes for deep thinkers
- short bursts of bold expression
- dynamic arrangements with engaging shifts
- reflective moments for personal introspection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, predictable sounds
- seek longer, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, Prostitute was Toyah Willcox's fifth studio album, following her 1987 release, Desire. At this point in her career, Willcox was transitioning from a prominent new wave figure into a more mature artist, experimenting with lyrical depth and sonic textures that reflect personal and social observations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Siouxsie and the Banshees
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hello 1:20
- 2 Prostitute 2:59
- 3 Wife 3:51
- 4 The Show 2:44
- 5 Dream House 4:29
- 6 Homecraft 1:59
- 7 Obsession 3:44
- 8 Let the Power Bleed 4:46
- 9 Restless 4:06
- 10 Falling to Earth 3:27
- 11 Jazz Singers in the Trees 4:53
- 12 Vale of Evesham 2:50
- 13 Ghosts in the Universe 3:56
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