X Ray Spex were inspired by the first generation punk bands and this song is of punk but not punk. Poly Styrene bought into punk as 'be yourself' not 'buy a uniform'. By adding that most dreaded instrument, the saxophone, they set themselves apart from the three chord tricksters and second generation herders. This song is a blast and actually sounds like the world turning dayglo.
The Day The World Turned Dayglo
A great song and a sad loss Adam
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ReplyDeleteThe original Riot Grrl!!
ReplyDeleteThe lyrics are brilliant Pop-Art poetry too.
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