PUBLIC IMAGE LTD. - ALBUM (180g LP)

Public Image Ltd. Album on 180g LP from Rhino

1986 Mainstream-Baiting Studio Effort Contains the Hit Single "Rise"

Sex Pistols' Johnny Lydon Joined by Steve Vai, Cream's Ginger Baker, Others

Never at a loss to mock the mainstream, Johnny Lydon (a.k.a. Johnny Rotten of Sex Pistols fame) wrapped P.I.L.'s 1986 effort in a generic package stamped Album that was alternately called LP, Cassette, or Compact Disc, depending on the format. The sound was anything but generic, melding the styles of such disparate collaborators as Steve Vai, Ginger Baker, and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Most notably, the hit "Rise" skillfully weaves Lydon's venomous punk delivery against a backdrop of heavy-rock and Celtic folk. Other highpoints on this classic mid-'80s venture include the opener "FFF" and "Home."

Finally, enjoy this crossover classic in high-fidelity analog sound!

Public Image L.T.D. Album Track Listing:

1. FFF        
2. Rise         
3. Fishing    
4. Round        
5. Bags        
6. Home        
7. Ease