Album Details
U.S. only 180-gram pressing of the 1985 album from John Lydon and his PiL mates. Produced by Bill Laswell, this was as close to commercial as Lydon would ever get. Includes the hit 'Rise'.
Album Description
The First Reaction from John Lydon after the Demise of the Sex Pistols. He Teamed Up with Keith Levene, Martyn Atkins and Jah Wobble for What was a Bold Statement at the Time. Lydon was the Familiar Character, but Instead of Heading a Punk Outfit, Here He was Fronting this Dark, Brooding Experimental and Somewhat Obtuse Gang who Broke New Ground for the Postpunk Movement. 'first Issue' Stands as a Document of a Time When Diy Ruled and Music was a Free for All.