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Printablelilgish said: NWF said: You can find the "Antmusic" video as well as his others on the "Antics in the Forbidden Zone" home video. I think they still sell it in stores.
 where's morrissey???  Somewhere in a recording studio working on new tracks or chilling in his pad in Los Angeles.
Nah, I decided to retire my last avatar. I change them often, but still keep the theme of New Wave albums. Anyways..... 
ANTPEOPLE ARE THE WARRIORS!!!!! YEAH!!!!!  NEW WAVE FOREVER: SLAVE TO THE WAVE FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE. | |
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lilgish said: Every album, every song was hot. Great music!!!!
Goody Two Shoes Adam ant/marco pirroni With the heartbreak open So much you can't hide Put on a little make-up, make-up Make sure they get your good, side good side If the words unspoken Get stuck in your throat Send a treasure token, token Write it on a pound note, pound note Goody two, goody two, goody goody two shoes Goody two, goody two, goody goody two shoes Don't drink don't smoke - what do you do? You don't drink don't smoke - what do you do? Subtle innuendos follow There must be something inside We don't follow fashion That would be a joke You know we're gonna set them, set them So everyone can take note, take note When they saw you kneeling Crying words that you mean Opening their eyeballs, eyeballs Pretending that you're Al Green, Al Green Goody two, goody two, goody goody two shoes Goody two, goody two, goody goody two shoes Don't drink don't smoke - what do you do? You don't drink don't smoke - what do you do? Subtle innuendos follow Must be something inside No one's gonna tell me What's wrong or what's right Or tell me who to eat with, sleep with Or that I've won the big fight, big fight Look out or they'll tell you You're a "Superstar" Two weeks and you're an all time legend I think the games have gone much too far If the words unspoken Get stuck in your throat Send a treasure token, token Write it on a pound note, pound note Don't drink don't smoke - what do you do? You don't drink don't smoke - what do you do? Subtle innuendos follow Must be something inside (he's hiding) | |
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At the same time i was just getting into MJ, Adam and the Ants ruled my world. 'Dirk wears white sox' was the first album my parents bought me for my birthday. I actually wanted his new one (at the time) 'Kings Of The Wild Frontier'. These two are his best IMO, the latter in later years was deemed his sell-out album as it appeared he'd dropped his punk persona and chased the teen market. I think that was unfair, he still sounded raw and wildly different than anyone else about at the time.
I think it was his usage of video that got him tagged as a sellout, they had stories and guest stars (if you were in the UK) I credit Adam for furthering video as an artform before MJ. Like MJ, (in the UK at least) a new Adam Ant video was an event. The guy was that huge for about 3 years. i abondoned 'antmusic' after 'Strip', by then i felt he was out of ideas, i'd moved on to Prince (who i do see a lot of Adam in). i bought the 'antbox' that came out a few years back. Reminded me that he was indeed a great act. Lots of humour (listen to A.N.T.S. his version of The Village People's Y.M.C.A. and not raise a smile ), and deserved better than to end up as ill as he is (and as bald!)
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NWF said: lilgish said: where's morrissey??? Somewhere in a recording studio working on new tracks or chilling in his pad in Los Angeles.
Nah, I decided to retire my last avatar. I change them often, but still keep the theme of New Wave albums. Anyways.....
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Marrk said: At the same time i was just getting into MJ, Adam and the Ants ruled my world. 'Dirk wears white sox' was the first album my parents bought me for my birthday. I actually wanted his new one (at the time) 'Kings Of The Wild Frontier'. These two are his best IMO, the latter in later years was deemed his sell-out album as it appeared he'd dropped his punk persona and chased the teen market. I think that was unfair, he still sounded raw and wildly different than anyone else about at the time.
I think it was his usage of video that got him tagged as a sellout, they had stories and guest stars (if you were in the UK) I credit Adam for furthering video as an artform before MJ. Like MJ, (in the UK at least) a new Adam Ant video was an event. The guy was that huge for about 3 years. i abondoned 'antmusic' after 'Strip', by then i felt he was out of ideas, i'd moved on to Prince (who i do see a lot of Adam in). i bought the 'antbox' that came out a few years back. Reminded me that he was indeed a great act. Lots of humour (listen to A.N.T.S. his version of The Village People's Y.M.C.A. and not raise a smile ), and deserved better than to end up as ill as he is (and as bald!)
Love the guy.
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lilgish said: Marrk said: At the same time i was just getting into MJ, Adam and the Ants ruled my world. 'Dirk wears white sox' was the first album my parents bought me for my birthday. I actually wanted his new one (at the time) 'Kings Of The Wild Frontier'. These two are his best IMO, the latter in later years was deemed his sell-out album as it appeared he'd dropped his punk persona and chased the teen market. I think that was unfair, he still sounded raw and wildly different than anyone else about at the time.
I think it was his usage of video that got him tagged as a sellout, they had stories and guest stars (if you were in the UK) I credit Adam for furthering video as an artform before MJ. Like MJ, (in the UK at least) a new Adam Ant video was an event. The guy was that huge for about 3 years. i abondoned 'antmusic' after 'Strip', by then i felt he was out of ideas, i'd moved on to Prince (who i do see a lot of Adam in). i bought the 'antbox' that came out a few years back. Reminded me that he was indeed a great act. Lots of humour (listen to A.N.T.S. his version of The Village People's Y.M.C.A. and not raise a smile ), and deserved better than to end up as ill as he is (and as bald!)
Love the guy.
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Apparently, Adam and Prince were mutual admirers of one another back in the day. Prince was influenced (so the story goes) by a New Romantics party he attended in Europe, most especially digging Adam's style. Similarly, Ant really enjoyed the sounds P was doing circa Controversy, 1999 and Purple Rain.
Of course, they never worked together, but Ant did get Andre Cymone to produce his Manners & Physique album (which was pretty much proof that Prince didn't rip Andre off like he had claimed. Andre simply doesn't have the talent P does). 
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Oh, I must state here that I think Adam Ant had one helluva great style about him, and he was definitely a pioneer of the New Romantic and video movements. His blending of unique music and visuals was definitely ahead of its time.
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JediMaster said: Apparently, Adam and Prince were mutual admirers of one another back in the day. Prince was influenced (so the story goes) by a New Romantics party he attended in Europe, most especially digging Adam's style. Similarly, Ant really enjoyed the sounds P was doing circa Controversy, 1999 and Purple Rain.
Of course, they never worked together, but Ant did get Andre Cymone to produce his Manners & Physique album (which was pretty much proof that Prince didn't rip Andre off like he had claimed. Andre simply doesn't have the talent P does). Seems pretty clear that Manners & Physique was an attempt at a "Prince" album. It was Adam's downfall that he was more concerned with achieving a certain type of image than making interesting music by this time. I didn't hear it in when it came out, but now it sounds like one of the most dated albums I've ever heard. Like they used every 80's pop cliche available. Compare this to Batman which came out the same year. Not my favorite album, but it sounds unique. It doesn't sound particularly dated, it sounds like Prince. Manners & Physique completely buries Adam's personality & style. Check this song out at:
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Marrk said: lilgish said: You know him and mike were friends? yep. Mike was very interested in his drum sound and his military costumes. Adam namechecked MJ on 'friends' |
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andyman91 said: JediMaster said: Apparently, Adam and Prince were mutual admirers of one another back in the day. Prince was influenced (so the story goes) by a New Romantics party he attended in Europe, most especially digging Adam's style. Similarly, Ant really enjoyed the sounds P was doing circa Controversy, 1999 and Purple Rain.
Of course, they never worked together, but Ant did get Andre Cymone to produce his Manners & Physique album (which was pretty much proof that Prince didn't rip Andre off like he had claimed. Andre simply doesn't have the talent P does). Seems pretty clear that Manners & Physique was an attempt at a "Prince" album. It was Adam's downfall that he was more concerned with achieving a certain type of image than making interesting music by this time. I didn't hear it in when it came out, but now it sounds like one of the most dated albums I've ever heard. Like they used every 80's pop cliche available. Compare this to Batman which came out the same year. Not my favorite album, but it sounds unique. It doesn't sound particularly dated, it sounds like Prince. Manners & Physique completely buries Adam's personality & style. Couldn't possibly agree more. You're dead-on.
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andyman91 said: JediMaster said: Apparently, Adam and Prince were mutual admirers of one another back in the day. Prince was influenced (so the story goes) by a New Romantics party he attended in Europe, most especially digging Adam's style. Similarly, Ant really enjoyed the sounds P was doing circa Controversy, 1999 and Purple Rain.
Of course, they never worked together, but Ant did get Andre Cymone to produce his Manners & Physique album (which was pretty much proof that Prince didn't rip Andre off like he had claimed. Andre simply doesn't have the talent P does). Seems pretty clear that Manners & Physique was an attempt at a "Prince" album. It was Adam's downfall that he was more concerned with achieving a certain type of image than making interesting music by this time. I didn't hear it in when it came out, but now it sounds like one of the most dated albums I've ever heard. Like they used every 80's pop cliche available. Compare this to Batman which came out the same year. Not my favorite album, but it sounds unique. It doesn't sound particularly dated, it sounds like Prince. Manners & Physique completely buries Adam's personality & style. But could you say the same thing about "Wonderful"? I think he was approaching more of an Adult Contemporary/Alternative style there. NEW WAVE FOREVER: SLAVE TO THE WAVE FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE. | |
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NWF said: andyman91 said: Seems pretty clear that Manners & Physique was an attempt at a "Prince" album. It was Adam's downfall that he was more concerned with achieving a certain type of image than making interesting music by this time. I didn't hear it in when it came out, but now it sounds like one of the most dated albums I've ever heard. Like they used every 80's pop cliche available. Compare this to Batman which came out the same year. Not my favorite album, but it sounds unique. It doesn't sound particularly dated, it sounds like Prince. Manners & Physique completely buries Adam's personality & style. But could you say the same thing about "Wonderful"? I think he was approaching more of an Adult Contemporary/Alternative style there. I would DEFINTELY say that "Wonderful" was an attempt to get back onto mainstream radio in the US. It was designed for radio stations with the "mix" format.
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NWF said: andyman91 said: Seems pretty clear that Manners & Physique was an attempt at a "Prince" album. It was Adam's downfall that he was more concerned with achieving a certain type of image than making interesting music by this time. I didn't hear it in when it came out, but now it sounds like one of the most dated albums I've ever heard. Like they used every 80's pop cliche available. Compare this to Batman which came out the same year. Not my favorite album, but it sounds unique. It doesn't sound particularly dated, it sounds like Prince. Manners & Physique completely buries Adam's personality & style. But could you say the same thing about "Wonderful"? I think he was approaching more of an Adult Contemporary/Alternative style there. I've only heard that song from the album, but it's better than anything on Manners & Physique except maybe You Can't Set Rules About Love. You may be right, but that AC style was less embarassing to hear IMO. Check this song out at:
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