Album: Metal Box by Public Image Ltd. (1979)
Genre: Post-Punk | Style: Punk | Mood: Confrontational
Format: Album

Description: Metal Box is the second album by Public Image Ltd, released by Virgin Records on 23 November 1979. It was reissued as Second Edition in 1980.

Artist Background: Public Image Ltd (PiL) are an English post-punk band formed by vocalist John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten), guitarist Keith Levene and bassist Jah Wobble, with frequent subsequent personnel changes. Lydon is the sole constant member of the band. Lydon emerged after the break-up of the Sex Pistols with PiL's Public Image: First Issue (1978). His new band had a more experimental sound: Wobble's "droning, slow-tempo, bass-heavy noise rock, overlaid by Lydon's distinctive, vituperative rant". Their e... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Post-Punk movement. Known for Punk style.

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Post-Punk movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: Post-Punk, Punk, Confrontational, 1970s, Album

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Metal Box is the second album by Public Image Ltd, released by Virgin Records on 23 November 1979. It was reissued as Second Edition in 1980.

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