Top tracks — play these first
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Vive le Rock — The title track encapsulates the album's playful rebellion with its catchy chorus and irreverent lyrics, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Miss Thing — This track highlights Ant's knack for blending punk attitude with pop sensibilities, featuring infectious hooks and an energetic delivery that exemplify his style.
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Razor Keen — Razor Keen showcases a sharper edge with its driving rhythm and introspective lyrics, illustrating Ant’s versatility as he navigates personal themes within an upbeat framework.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cheeky charisma throughout listening
- wave-like pacing with reprieves
- dynamic journey of energetic bursts
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- a cappella moments for surprise
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, steady rhythms
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1985, Vive Le Rock marked Adam Ant's return to the music scene after a three-year hiatus following his successful album Strip. This album represented a shift towards a more upbeat, rock-oriented sound, contrasting with the darker themes of his previous works and showcasing his evolution as an artist amidst changing musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Numan· The B-52's· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vive le Rock 3:40
- 2 Miss Thing 3:08
- 3 Razor Keen 3:52
- 4 Rip Down 3:23
- 5 Scorpio Rising 4:06
- 6 Apollo 9 3:22
- 7 Hell’s Eight Acres 3:52
- 8 Mohair Lockeroom Pin‐Up Boys 3:14
- 9 No Zap 3:15
- 10 P.O.E. 3:25
- 11 Apollo 9 (a cappella reprise) 1:30
- 12 Human Bondage Den (original album outtake) 3:07
- 13 Vive le Rock (Rico Conning 12″ mix) 7:28
- 14 Apollo 9 (Francois Kervorkian 7″ mix) 3:41
- 15 Doggy Style (demo) 3:48
- 16 Night They Vietcong (demo) 3:06
- 17 Big Big Man (Razor Keen) (demo) 3:28
- 18 Rip Down (demo) 3:15
- 19 Apollo 9 (Francois Kervorkian ‘Splashdown’ 12″ mix) 6:46
- 20 Vive le Rock (Steve Thompson 12″ mix) 3:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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