Adam steps back for this one to allow for the group's manager, Jordan, to take over lead vocals for "Lou", a track that was often performed live but only recorded once, for their first Peel Session in 1978. Before going solo, Adam Ant led a ferocious band whose first few albums and singles were a unique blend of post-punk and new wave that brings to mind the early eras of Killing Joke and maybe even Wire. The Ants mixed tribal percussive drums with angular guitar chords, fronted by Adam's snarly yet sophisticated vocal style. Jordan's voice on this track is more nasty and raw than any other female punk singer at the time (all but maybe Alice Bag), while Adam steps in for backups during the chorus of this great take from a rare ensemble.
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