Below is a brand new video for poly styrenes lead single from generation indigo, virtual boyfriend. Check out virtual boyfriend by poly styrene on amazon music. Virtual boyfriend by poly styrene on generation indigo. Poly styrene record store day virtual boyfriend future noise 10. Punk icon xray spex frontwoman poly styrene passes away. Patti smith may get a great deal more credit as the godmother of punk, but the archetype for modernday feminist punk should really be traced to poly styrene, leader of firstwave london punk legends. Poly styrene s real name was marianne joan elliottsaid.
Following computerage anthem virtual boyfriend, which trailered generation. Poly styrene virtual boyfriend official video youtube. Virtual boyfriend single poly styrene alternative 2011. Styrenes generation indigo album was released a year later along with its electropop single virtual boyfriend. Lyrically, she is as sharp as ever, combining serious subject matter with that off thewall touch that makes her easily one of the best lyricists of her generation. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from poly styrene at the discogs marketplace. Poly styrene virtual boyfriend future noise music youtube. View poly styrene song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings.
Poly styrene simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Punk band goldblade have rereleased city of christmas ghosts this year, a duet featuring the late poly styrene. Virtual boyfriend is out this week, while the album generation indigo is released on march 28 and available from amazon as a limited edition cd, from itunes with a bonus track, and from the official poly styrene site as a special albumlp fan bundle. Some people think little girls should be seen and punk queen poly styrene dead at 53 i first met poly styrene through falcon stuart, who had managed x ray spex in their heyday and was managing me in the mid poly or m. At the end of 2010, poly styrene, the unforgettable frontwoman and iconicface of the seminal uk punk band xray spex announced her return to the music scene with the album generation indigo produced by youth the verve, killing joke, thefireman, edwyn collins. Virtual boyfriend, an album by poly styrene on spotify.
Virtual boyfriend was released on 21 march 2011, and featured an animated promotional video directed by ben wheele. Dec 01, 2015 taken from the critically acclaimed album generation indigo, released march 2011 on future noise music buy album amazon download al. We have 1 albums and 12 song lyrics in our database. Poly styrene virtual boyfriend official video polystyreneofficial. Everybodys looking for black gold, baby men digging and fighting wars but i see is white gold, baby and its melting in front of my eyes, yeah they call it climate change. Feb 09, 2011 poly styrene virtual boyfriend official video polystyreneofficial. Poly styrene virtual boyfriend lyrics genius lyrics. I hit the button called send youre my virtual boyfriend didnt mean to offend, its really coming to an end baby, dont you know. Find album credit information for virtual boyfriend poly styrene on allmusic. Poly styrene was a vivacious 19yearold who fronted xray spex.
Now let the music play i can see the rainbow high in the sky the beauty of the colors as the clouds flow by. It now stands as a tribute to one of my dear friends, says the bands john robb, a. Poly styrene virtual boyfriend creep remix youtube. You will get 2 track for free after confirming your account. Virtual boyfriend, a song by poly styrene on spotify.
The synth pop single virtual boyfriend is a tongueincheek love song for the social networking generation, while the rockdisco raveup i luv ur sneakers is the spexs obsessed with you all grown up yet still young at heart. All poly styrene lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings. The official youtube channel of poly styrene the unforgettable frontwoman and iconic face of the seminal band xray spex poly returned to the fray in 2011 wi. After listening to generation indigo several times, i just have one question. Poly s album produced by youth is set for release this coming march. Poly styrene xray spex to release generation indigo. I hit the button called send youre my virtual boyfriend youre like a myspace friend, thats all just a text or a missed call we hardly see each other at all just an email or a call virtual boyfriend a virtual boyfriend a virtual boyfriend a virtual boyfriend. Below that is a video for identity from the classic 1978 xray spex album germ free adolescents. Generation indigo was released on 28 march 2011, via future noise music. Poly styrene announced virtual boyfriend as the first single from her new album generation indigo via spinner music, 21 as well as the launch of her brand new website. Marianne joan elliottsaid 3 july 1957 25 april 2011, known by the stage name poly.
We can confirm that the beautiful poly styrene, who has been a true fighter, won her battle on monday evening 42511 to go to higher places. Poly styrene takes aim at technologys failings in virtual boyfriend video spinner nme announces poly styrene s upcoming album generation indigo the nme poly styrene is welcomed back by mojo in the january feature mojo. Mike peters and the alarm record store day man in the camo jacket motion picture soundtrack j2 music lp rsd 2017. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Mere weeks after generation indigos release in the u. Limited edition hard casebound book package including cd and 5 x exclusive poly styrene art prints 3 circa 1978, 2 from 2010 poly styrene 30mm metal. Poly styrene record store day virtual boyfriend banquet.
Even after waiting all of these years to record music like generation indigo, this still blows away anything recorded these days. Apr 26, 2011 she released a free download of black christmas in november 2010. Taken from the critically acclaimed album generation indigo, released march 2011 on future noise music buy album amazon download al. Hard book at the end of 2010, poly styrene, the unforgettable frontwoman and iconicface of the seminal uk punk band xray spex announced her return to the music scene with the album generation indigo produced by youth the verve, killing joke, thefireman, edwyn collins. Styrene announced virtual boyfriend as the first single from the new album generation indigo via spinner music, as well as the launch of her new website. Generation indigo bonus track version by poly styrene. In 1991, poly styrene was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Poly turns her eye to the new world of internet dating on virtual boyfriend, gets serious on the anti war code pink and makes a stand against racists on colour blind. Read the statement here 26th april we can confirm that the beautiful poly styrene, who has been a true fighter, won her battle on monday evening to go to higher places. The unforgettable frontwoman and iconic face of the seminal band xray spex returns to the music scene with the eagerly anticipated generation indigo. Virtual boyfriend single by poly styrene on apple music. Poly styrene takes aim at technologys failings in virtual boyfriend video spinner nme announces poly styrenes upcoming album generation indigo the nme poly styrene is welcomed back by mojo in the january feature mojo.
Virtual boyfriend was released on 21 march 2011, and featured an animated promotional video directed by ben. She died of breast cancer on 25 april 2011 at the age of 53. Poly styrene announced virtual boyfriend as the first single from her new album generation indigo via spinner music, as well as the launch of her brand new website. Styrene had her cake and ate it all the way to the end. She had breast cancer which metastasised to her spine. Listen free to poly styrene generation indigo i luv ur sneakers, virtual boyfriend and more. Apr 25, 2011 explore releases from poly styrene at discogs. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Poly styrene was born marianne elliot said on june 3. Limited edition hard casebound book package including cd and 5 x exclusive poly styrene art prints 3 circa 1978, 2 from 2010 poly styrene 30mm metal enamel lapel pin badge.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Jango is personalized internet radio that helps you find new music based on what you already like. Generation indigo by poly styrene 20110426 audio cd. She also recorded a solo album, translucence 1980, featuring her singing very chillysounding vocals, over very dark lounge music. Love is what we are made of love is why we are here love is what we were conceived of love is how well disappear disappear, disappear, disappear love, love, love, love. The album is a thrilling modern success from a woman who has never been more than a cult hero. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Limited edition deluxe cd includes 5 x exclusive art prints designed by poly styrene hardcover 16 page book with separate pockets for the cd and 5 art prints. Virtual boyfriend skewers the internet age while gleefully taking part in the technology. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In 1986, she released the ep gods and goddesses awesome.
Why hasnt poly styrene been making music all of these years. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. More items from poly styrene record store daysee all. Whether deleting internet suitors virtual boyfriend or celebrating crueltyfree footwear i luv ur sneakers, her streetsmart squeak and plasticfantastic perspective are undimmed, now buoyed by a heartfelt beneficence.
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