Second Edition – Public Image Ltd.* – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Released in 1979, ‘Second Edition’ (also known as ‘Metal Box’) by Public Image Ltd. marks a seismic shift in the landscape of post-punk and experimental rock. Helmed by John Lydon after the dissolution of the Sex Pistols, this album refuses to bow to expectations. Instead, it delivers a soundscape both fractured and hypnotic—where jagged basslines, dub-influenced rhythms, and eerie guitar textures collide in unpredictable ways. Tracks like ‘Albatross’ and ‘Poptones’ reveal a group pushing beyond the blunt force of punk into a territory that’s cerebral, unsettling, and deeply influential.

What sets ‘Second Edition’ apart is its willingness to embrace discomfort and ambiguity. Jah Wobble’s bass becomes the anchor amid Keith Levene’s angular guitar work, while Lydon’s vocals are urgent and uncompromising. The result is a record that pulses with raw energy but also invites repeated listening, revealing new layers each time. For collectors and explorers of music’s outer edges, this album is a vital touchstone—a testament to the restless spirit that propelled post-punk into artful, experimental domains. Owning this record is an invitation to experience one of rock’s most transformative moments.

Track List:
1 – Albatross – 10:32
2 – Memories – 5:06
3 – Swan Lake – 4:12
4 – Poptones – 7:46
5 – Careering – 4:32
6 – Socialist – 3:10
7 – Graveyard – 3:07
8 – The Suit – 3:31
9 – Bad Baby – 4:30
10 – No Birds – 4:42
11 – Chant – 5:00
12 – Radio 4 – 4:23