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What the World Needs Now...

Public Image Ltd. · 2015

55 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk

A kaleidoscopic blend of post-punk textures and introspective lyrics intertwining with a modern sonic palette.

Why this album works

The album received critical acclaim for its innovative sound, marking a successful return to form for Public Image Ltd. It showcased the band's ability to evolve while retaining their signature style, and it contributed to their influence in the alternative rock scene during the 2010s.
Best for
dynamic flow with emotional peaks introspective moments for deep reflection kaleidoscopic soundscapes for exploration
Context
Released in 2015, 'What the World Needs Now...' is Public Image Ltd.'s first studio album in nearly a decade, following the 2009 effort 'This Is PiL'. At this point in their career, the band was re-establishing their identity after a lengthy hiatus, embracing both their historical roots and contemporary influences.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Double Trouble Standout 3:52
  • 2 Know Now 2:46
  • 3 Bettie Page 3:21
  • 4 C’est la vie Standout 6:08
  • 5 Spice of Choice 5:44
  • 6 The One 3:42
  • 7 Big Blue Sky 8:15
  • 8 Whole Life Time Standout 3:46
  • 9 I’m Not Satisfied 5:44
  • 10 Corporate 5:23
  • 11 Shoom 6:32

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