Adam and the Ants Kings of the Wild Frontier EPIC NJE 37033 Vinyl LP EXC COND

Description: ADAM AND THE ANTS Kings of the Wild Frontier Vinyl LP Epic Records 1980 Catalog# NJE 37033 Pictures are of the actual item being sold - this record is in excellent shape, found in a collector's home. Doesn't look like it's ever been played. The only reason it isn't being graded MINT is because of some slight wear on the outside cover, as shown. The Adam and the Ants "Kings of the Wild Frontier" vinyl LP with the catalog number NJE 37033 is the U.S. release of the band’s influential second album, originally released in 1980 in the UK and then distributed by Epic Records in the United States. Here's a detailed look at this particular edition:Album Overview:Release Date: The original UK version was released in November 1980. The Epic Records release with catalog number NJE 37033 came out in the United States in 1981.Label: Epic Records (U.S. edition), NJE 37033Genre: Post-punk, New WaveProducer: Chris Hughes, a frequent collaborator of Adam Ant, who played a significant role in shaping the band’s sound.Musical Style & Influence:"Kings of the Wild Frontier" represents a significant shift from the band's earlier punk roots into a more distinctive, genre-defining "tribal new wave" sound. The album features a unique blend of:Tribal drumming: A hallmark of this album, particularly through the use of two drummers to create a powerful, driving beat.Western and pirate imagery: Reflected in both the lyrics and visuals, with themes of adventure, rebellion, and individualism.Antmusic: The album coined the term for their new sound, combining punk energy with a more polished and rhythmic post-punk aesthetic.This album is credited with influencing the New Romantic movement, which fused music with highly stylized visual elements and bold fashion statements.Key Songs:"Dog Eat Dog" – One of the standout tracks, it reached the UK Top 5 and established the band’s signature tribal rhythms and vocal chants."Antmusic" – A massive hit for the band, this song’s catchy beat and call to "Unplug the jukebox and do us all a favor" became an anthem for youth culture."Kings of the Wild Frontier" – The title track, with its fierce drumming and bold, rallying cry, captured the rebellious spirit of the album."Physical (You're So)" – A more aggressive track, it retains some of the rawer, punk-influenced elements of their earlier work.Album Artwork: The cover of "Kings of the Wild Frontier" is iconic. It features Adam Ant dressed in his recognizable Napoleonic-inspired military jacket, wearing face paint in the form of a white stripe across his nose. His warrior-like appearance became a visual trademark, not only for the album but for the band’s image as a whole. The combination of historical costume and modern rock attitude was a significant part of their appeal, with Adam Ant emerging as a post-punk dandy, blending punk rebellion with theatrical fashion statements.

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