Album: More Fun in the New World by X (1983)
Genre: Punk Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: Elektra
Format: Album

Description: More Fun in the New World is the fourth studio album by American rock band X, released in September 1983 by Elektra Records. It was reissued with four bonus tracks by Rhino Records in 2002. It was the last X album produced by Ray Manzarek.

The single "The New World" appeared on the soundtrack to the 1986 movie Something Wild.

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and Supersuckers covered "Devil Doll" and "Poor Girl" for the Free the West Memphis 3 project in 2000; Pearl Jam also covered "The New World" live several times, and "I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts" with Tim Robbins live during the 2004 Vote for Change tour.

Artist Background: X is an American punk rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1977. Established among the first wave of American punk, the original members are vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist/bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom, and drummer DJ Bonebrake. The band released seven studio albums from 1980 to 1993. After a period of inactivity during the mid to late 1990s, X reunited in the early 2000s, and currently tours. X achieved limited mainstream success but influenced various genres of music, including p... Part of the Los Angeles, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Punk Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Los Angeles, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Punk Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Punk Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 1980s, Album, Elektra

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More Fun in the New World is the fourth studio album by American rock band X, released in September 1983 by Elektra Records. It was reissued with four bonus tracks by Rhino Records in 2002. It was the last X album produced by Ray Manzarek.

The single "The New World" appeared on the soundtrack to the 1986 movie Something Wild.

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and Supersuckers covered "Devil Doll" and "Poor Girl" for the Free the West Memphis 3 project in 2000; Pearl Jam also covered "The New World" live several times, and "I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts" with Tim Robbins live during the 2004 Vote for Change tour.

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