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The first UK reissue of this Top 20 album from 1990 by Adam Ant, his 4th solo album. The CD features 5 bonus tracks including not previously released mixes in the UK of the US single “Rough Stuff”, and 2 mixes of the “Room At The Top” single. The CD booklet features a biography, an extensive UK discography and features all the single sleeves from the time of the original release.
Adam Ant split from his Ants in 1982 and went on to launch a successful solo career, enjoying highlights that included performing at Live Aid and continued chart success before moving to the States. Switching his interest from music to acting Adam Ant has appeared in many films and popular tv programmes including The Equalizer, Northern Exposure and Tales From The Crypt.
In 1989/90 Adam Ant released “Manners & Physique” having teamed up with Andre Cymone, a solo artist and early member of Prince’s band. The album and resulting singles enjoyed chart success both sides of the Atlantic. Adam Ant went on to record and release one further solo album “Wonderful” in 1995.
Adam Ant’s talent and influence has resulted in a lengthy and varied career both sides of the Atlantic, he was once voted the sexiest man in America by the viewers of MTV, such was his status. The “Manners & Physique” album has been reported to be” a combination of contemporary dance tracks and Adam’s old flair for mockery”.
Tracklist
1 Room At The Top 4:45
2 Rough Stuff 4:42
3 If You Keep On 4:18
4 Manners & Physique 3:32
5 Can't Set Rules About Love 4:44
6 U.S.S.A. 4:28
7 Bright Lights Black Leather 5:24
8 Piccadilly 4:54
9 Young Dumb And Full Of It 3:33
10 Anger Inc. 4:37
Bonus Tracks
11 Bruce Lee 4:48
12 Room At The Top (US Remix)
13 Rough Stuff (7" Edit Of 12")
14 Room At The Top (House Vocal)
15 Rough Stuff (12" Vocal Remix)