Sex Pistols Never Mind the Bollocks (Yellow Cover GREEN VIRGIN) 12" Vinyl LP Album
Yellow front cover and Pink Back Cover, Green Virgin Label
Yellow front cover and Pink Back Cover, Green Virgin Label
| Album Description: | "Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols" is the only studio album released by the Sex Pistols, an English punk rock band formed in 1975. The album was released on 28 October 1977, by Virgin Records and was produced by Chris Thomas. It is considered one of the most influential albums in the history of punk rock, and it remains a significant cultural icon even today. The Sex Pistols formed in London in 1975, with Johnny Rotten (John Lydon) as the lead vocalist, Steve Jones on guitar, Glen Matlock on bass, and Paul Cook on drums. The band quickly gained notoriety for their confrontational live performances, which often led to them being banned from clubs and venues. They signed with EMI Records in 1976 but were dropped shortly after due to their erratic behavior and offensive language. The band then signed with Virgin Records and began recording their debut album. "Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols" is a raw, aggressive, and uncompromising album that captures the energy and spirit of punk rock. The album features fast-paced, stripped-down, and guitar-driven songs that are short, catchy, and full of attitude. The lyrics are confrontational and often offensive, dealing with themes such as social alienation, political corruption, and sexual frustration. The album's sound and message were a direct response to the bloated and self-indulgent rock music of the 1970s, which the Sex Pistols saw as a reflection of the decadence and hypocrisy of British society. The album opens with the song "Holidays in the Sun," which sets the tone for the rest of the record with its driving guitar riff and aggressive vocals. Other notable tracks include "Anarchy in the UK," "God Save the Queen," "Pretty Vacant," and "No Feelings." These songs showcase the Sex Pistols' musical and lyrical prowess, and they have become classic anthems of the punk rock genre. "Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols" was a game-changer for the music industry. The album's release sparked a cultural revolution and inspired a generation of musicians and fans. The Sex Pistols became the poster boys for the punk rock movement, and their music and message challenged the status quo and inspired social change. The album's impact was felt not only in the UK but also worldwide, as punk rock became a global phenomenon. The album was also controversial due to its explicit language and provocative lyrics. The UK government tried to ban the album and prevent it from being sold, but this only added to its notoriety and popularity. The album's cover art, which featured a pink front cover and a green back cover with no text other than the band's name and the album title, was a statement in itself. It was a rejection of the slick and polished album covers of the time and a nod to the DIY ethos of punk rock. |
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Music Genre: |
Punk Music |
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Album Production: |
Produced by Chris Thomas, Bill Price |
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Record Label Information: |
Green Label Virgin 25 593 XOT (25593) |
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Media Format: |
12" Vinyl LP Record |
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Year & Country: |
1977 Made in EEC |
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The Sex Pistols were a British punk rock band that formed in London in 1975. Comprised of vocalist Johnny Rotten, guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook, and bassist Glen Matlock (later replaced by Sid Vicious), the Sex Pistols were known for their rebellious and confrontational music, as well as their outrageous behavior and image.
The band's music was heavily influenced by American garage rock and protopunk bands like the Stooges and the New York Dolls, as well as British pub rock and glam rock. The Sex Pistols were one of the first bands to embrace punk as a movement and a lifestyle, rejecting the mainstream rock and pop culture of the time in favor of a raw, stripped-down sound and a DIY ethos.
The Sex Pistols' debut single, "Anarchy in the UK," was released in November 1976 and quickly became a rallying cry for the punk movement. The song's lyrics, which call for an overthrow of the government and a rejection of mainstream society, were a direct challenge to the status quo and the establishment. The band's follow-up single, "God Save the Queen," was even more controversial, as it criticized the monarchy and British society as a whole. The song was banned by the BBC and many other radio stations, but still managed to reach number two on the UK singles chart.
The Sex Pistols' first and only album, "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols," was released in October 1977. The album was a landmark in punk rock history, and is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential albums of all time. Its 11 tracks, including "Anarchy in the UK," "God Save the Queen," and "Pretty Vacant," are a scathing critique of British society and culture, and an expression of the band's anti-establishment philosophy.
Despite their short-lived career, the Sex Pistols had a profound impact on the music and culture of the late 1970s and beyond. They inspired a generation of punk and post-punk bands, and their influence can be heard in the music of artists as diverse as the Clash, Joy Division, Nirvana, and Green Day. The band's confrontational style and DIY ethos also helped to redefine the role of the musician and the relationship between artist and audience.
However, the Sex Pistols' legacy is not without controversy. The band's image and behavior were often violent and nihilistic, and their concerts were often characterized by riots, fights, and other disturbances. The band's relationship with their record label, manager, and each other was also fraught with tension and conflict, and the band ultimately disbanded in January 1978, just a few months after the release of their album.