Some B Side issues are awful. Most of them, actually. I can remember torturously trying to get through Pisces Iscariot by Smashing Pumpkins. And the only redeeming feature of that was a cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide”.Adam Ant’s B Side collection is a very different animal. In the late 70s Continue Reading

Adam Ant – Remastered Redux 1.“Prick Up Your Ears” (Demo) – This would eventually become “The Magnificent Five”. It’s fun to see how the song developed.2.“Jolly Roger” (Demo) – the missing lyrics are equal or superior to the final version. I wish they had included them on what is one Continue Reading

Adam Ant – The Remastered Bonus Tracks As I wrote earlier, the remastered reissues, which my late daughter bought me for a birthday present in 2005, is not only a comprehesive collection of Adam’s Columbia years but they include bonus tracks, demos and curios not heard before.Here’s a peek at Continue Reading

Now each and everyday, I realize the price I have to pay you. You’re Wonderful. – Wonderful Adam Ant – Wonderful – 1995 There I was, prepping my radio show at the local station on a Saturday morning, about to go on for my one hour entertainment show, listening to Continue Reading

Seems to me we’ve got a new aristocracy – Seems to Me. Seems to me we’ve got a new aristocracy – Seems to Me. Adam Ant – Persuasion – 1993 Finally, we get to the album that inspired this Reflecting Pool series in the first place. The Adam Ant Record Continue Reading

There is always room at the top. Don’t let them tell you that there is not.” – Room at the Top Adam Ant – Manners & Physique – 1990 Okay. So, in 1990 I was trying to start my acting career and needed a day job. Not wanting to work Continue Reading

“Bang Bang, you’re dead, stop diddy boppin’ buddy, bouncing tty on you!” – Vive Le Rock Adam Ant – 1985 – Vive Le Rock You know, almost nobody knows this album. It should have been Adam’s comeback record but I don’t think it was even released in the states. At Continue Reading

“We’re just following ancient history. If I strip for you, will you strip for me?” – Strip Adam Ant – Strip – 1983 Every artist has one. The nadir. The bottom. A record so terrible that either they revive themselves in true comeback form or they never find their way Continue Reading

Reprinted at Allenlulu.com When you get a number one the only way is down – Here Comes The Grump Adam Ant – Friend of Foe – 1982 The “Ants” were always meant to be dispatched. After all, Adam wrote all the songs with Marco Pirroni, who would not leave. And Continue Reading

Reprinted from Allenlulu.com “Liberte, elgalite, aujourdhuis c’est tres, tres, tres. Voici l’oppurtunite, nous encroyable! Adam and the Ants – Prince Charming – 1981 I’ll be honest. The main reasons for doing this Reflecting Pool is to (finally) listen to Wonderful, an album I’ve had since its release and never given Continue Reading