Drastic Plastic - Be-Bop Deluxe* - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

With 'Drastic Plastic,' Be-Bop Deluxe and visionary frontman Bill Nelson bid farewell to the 1970s in audacious style. This 1978 release is both a culmination and a transformation: the band leans into the angular edges of New Wave and the sleekness of synth-driven rock, leaving behind the glam and prog flourishes of earlier albums. Tracks like “Electrical Language” and “Panic in the World” reveal Nelson’s fascination with technology and modernity, both lyrically and sonically, while the crisp production signals a shift from analog warmth to a more streamlined, minimalist soundscape. Yet, at its heart, 'Drastic Plastic' pulses with restless creativity—every guitar line and synth flourish is meticulously placed, demonstrating a band unafraid to challenge their own legacy. For collectors and adventurous listeners, this album is a snapshot of a pivotal moment when rock’s past and future collided. It’s a must-have for those who appreciate albums that mark both an ending and a bold new beginning—a testament to the enduring spirit of experimentation at the close of an era.

Track List:
A1 - Electrical Language - 4:48
A2 - New Precision - 4:29
A3 - New Mysteries - 4:44
A4 - Surreal Estate - 5:00
A5 - Love In Flames - 4:08
B1 - Panic In The World - 5:03
B2 - Dangerous Stranger - 3:05
B3 - Superenigmatix - 2:10
B4 - Japan - 2:34
B5 - Possession - 2:33
B6 - Islands Of The Dead - 3:44