X-Ray Spex – Live At The Roundhouse

Vinyl LP pressing. This live album was recorded at the Roundhouse in Camden, London, 6th September 2008. X-Ray Spex emerged in the late 1970s, known for their distinctive sound, socially conscious lyrics, and the dynamic frontwoman Poly Styrene. The band was active during the first wave of punk rock and played a significant role in the punk movement. Lead vocalist and songwriter Poly Styrene was known for her unique vocal style and often cited as an influential figure in the punk scene. X-Ray Spex released their debut album, Germfree Adolescents, in 1978, featuring the title track, Germfree Adolescents. The album is considered a classic of the punk era. Poly Styrene's lyrics often addressed social and consumerist issues, and her unconventional fashion sense and energetic stage presence added to the band's overall identity. While X-Ray Spex had a relatively short-lived career, disbanding in 1979, they left a lasting impact on the punk scene, and their music continues to be celebrated for it's originality and influence. Poly Styrene sadly passed away in 2011, but her contributions to punk rock remain influential.

1. Oh Bondage Up Yours!
2. Art-I-Ficial
3. Obsessed with You
4. Warrior in Woolworths
5. Crystal Clear
6. I Am a Cliché
7. I Can't Do Anything
8. Identity
9. Melancholy
10. Genetic Engineering
11. Highly Inflammable
12. I Live Off You
13. I Am a Poseur
14. Germ Free Adolescents
15. The Day the World Turned Day-Glo
16. Oh Bondage Up Yours! (Encore)

Label: Secret Records

Catalog: 321

Genre: Rock