Metal box is the second album by public image ltd, released by virgin records on 23 november 1979. Nov 01, 2016 pils second album, metal box, is a nearperfect record that reinvents and renews rock in a manner that fulfilled postpunks promises to a degree rivaled only by joy division on closer. Public image ltd metal box remastered 2016 download by. Whereas metal box still sounds timeless, kept alive by the bands it birthed, the sparkly production of album and the squealing 80s guitar riffs are very much a sound of their time, and without lydons primal scream it would be difficult to differentiate this incarnation of public image ltd. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. First issue 1978 metal box second edition 1979 paris in the spring 1980 the flowers of romance 1981 this is what you want this is what you get 1984. Metal box is widely regarded as a landmark of postpunk, though its difficult to categorise this seminal album.
Housed in an embossed metal box, this edition includes rare and unreleased mixes from the recording sessions, along with bsides and bbc sessions, a live recording from a now legendary unplanned show at factory records russell club in manchester arranged on. Originally released in 1979 on virgin in a metal round tin. In a departure from their previous releases, john lydon was advised by trusted music producer bill laswell to take on an allstar cast of session and trusted musicians, including steve vai, ryuichi sakamoto, tony williams and ginger baker. You can buy album metal box super deluxe edition 2x cd3 2016 public image limited. Metal box v second edition steve hoffman music forums. Stream tracks and playlists from public image ltd pil on your desktop or mobile device.
After a so so debut album with 1978s first issue, his second release saw him lay the foundation for a genre for the second time in his then short career. These building blocks were used to create something utterly original. Apres avoir quitte les sex pistols, john lydon alias johnny rotten fonda public image limited ou pil et le groupe sortit le premier album first issue a lambiance gothique. Although we were naturally excited to see public image ltd. By far the most interesting pil album out there, with wobbles rhythms. It comprises four discs covering the bands activity from their debut in 1978 until their hiatus beginning in 1992. Official public image ltd pil soundcloud page run in conjunction with london. Public image limited metal box super deluxe edition 2x cd3. As for the packaging itself, lydon and the rest of the.
Cd album, remastered, stereo, mono shmcdcd compilation shmcdcd shmcdcd shmcdbox set album, deluxe edition super country. Metal box is the second studio album from the english band public image limited. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Its original lineup was john lydon vocals formerly of the sex pistols, keith levene guitar and jah wobble bass, although by 1983, the bands lineup would become a fluctuating one, revolving around lydon. Metal box was the bands second album, originally released on 23rd november 1979 and album was their 5th studio album and was originally. However, jeannette lee and dave crowe as nonmusical band members are not featured on the record. Public image ltd album super deluxe edition box set vinyl. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. This is, at least in my opinion, public image ltd s best album. Pils second album, metal box, is a nearperfect record that reinvents and renews rock in a manner that fulfilled postpunks promises to a degree rivaled only by joy division on closer. First pil release in 20 years released on bands own selffunded label pil official ltd. The 45s gave metal box a completely different sound than the traditionally 33 would have given the album by making it fuller and harsher at the same time metal box wasnt released in the u. Animal unreleased black rubber bags aka bags unreleased european cars aka round unreleased disc 2 side 2. Originally released in 1979 on virgin in a metal round tin containing an info sheet and three 12inch 45rpm vinyl discs.
Their second lp, metal box was a massive step forward for public image ltd. Its original lineup was john lydon vocals formerly of the sex pistols, keith levene guitar and jah wobble bass, although by 1983, the bands lineup would. But what cant be doubted is the incredible influence of a select few lps from the notsodistant past, and public image ltds metal box is among the most important. This is, at least in my opinion, public image ltds best album. Featuring bassist jah wobble, drummer jim walker and. Public image ltd home music merchandise newsletter public image limited. Virgin v 2114 1278 theme religion i religion ii annalisa public image low life attack fodderstompf cd reissued and remastered 2012 first ever us release june 20 pil. Metal box was reissued with exactly the same tracks in 1980 as second edition in. Public image ltd pil will reissue metal box and album albums as superdeluxe box set editions on 28th october 2016 press release.
Live at manchester, russells club the factory 18679. On 28th october 2016, pil will reissue the seminal albums metal box and album. The album takes its name from the round metal canister which contained the initial pressings of the record. Many of the tins have corroded i believe due to the material, hence the price. As far as i am aware second edition is the exact same music as metal box, there was no new remix, although obviously the sound is better on the metal box due to the space on the grooves. What the world needs now 2015 may 10, 2012 public image. Metal box, public image limiteds seminal second album was originally released on 23rd november 1979 and is to be reissued in a 4cd superdeluxe box set format.
Public image limited metal box super deluxe edition cd. It was later reissued in standard vinyl packaging as second edition in february 1980 by virgin records in the united kingdom, and by warner bros. The record is considered a postpunk classic, ranked among rolling stones 500 greatest albums of all time. Plastic box is a compilation box set by the postpunk band public image ltd released in 1999 as a limited edition, but rereleased for a standard release on 14 december 2009.
Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Includes an a5 size sheet with tracklist and lineup. The album takes its name from the round metal canister which. Even at the time of its release in 1979 it stood out amongst the rest. Fairwell fairweather friend aka fff unreleased pearls before swine aka fishing unreleased things in e aka ease instrumental unreleased disc 3. January 5, 2017 public image ltd album super deluxe edition 2016 september 7, 2015 public image ltd. Public image ltd albums, songs, and news pitchfork. Andrew pearson while metal box takes the best public image ltd. Digitally remastered and expanded super deluxe four cd edition of public image limiteds seminal second album, originally released in 1979. Download this super free deluxe mp3 320 edition of the virgin. Public image ltd also known as pil is an english postpunk band formed by ex sex pistols singer john lydon aka johnny rotten, guitarist keith levene, bassist jah wobble, and drummer jim walker. Public image limited metal box super deluxe box set.