Vive Le Rock
Adam Ant · 1985
75 min · 20 tracks · new wave · punk · alternative hip-hop
A vibrant fusion of punk energy and new wave flair, brimming with cheeky charisma.
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 want
- prefer slow, steady rhythms
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1985, 'Vive Le Rock' was Adam Ant's fourth studio album and marked a significant shift following his commercial peak in the early '80s. After achieving major success with hits like 'Prince Charming,' this album represented his attempt to revitalize his sound amid evolving music trends and personal challenges, including struggles with mental health.
- 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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