Public Image Ltd. Album: “9”

By the time of this May 30, 1989, release, Public Image Ltd. had become an ongoing solo project for John Lydon and long gone was an exploration of a cutting-edge vision for the soundscapes.

Slated to be a collaboration between Lydon and producer/bassist Bill Laswell - which fell apart due to artistic differences - the 10 tracks fit easily into clubland rhythms, with Disappointed the superior track; it reached #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart.

The mostly-instrumental U.S.L.S. 1, Happy? and Brave New World allow the musicians - Alan Dias (b), John McGeoch (g), Bruce Smith (d) - to keep the grooves moving.

Even as the band settled into the "alternative" dance sound, it continued to expand the fan base - being part of "The Monsters of Alternative Rock" tour - with PiL demonstrating staying power as the post-punk movement began to swerve into a revival of the darkwave style.

what can i say this mans back catalogue is so diversified it really speaks volumes

not the trend setter of old but trotting and carrying still

usls1 was a flight he n nora missed going 2 scotland and was bombed killing everyone

disapointed is anything 2 do with friends and.....warrior another ditty of his mindset

2 more quite favorable tunes worry and brave new world are graciously putting it out there 4 u n me

of john i have always admired his utter diverse yet humble at times yet never a waist of time like green gay

it's a great mix no not metal box but well worth your ears

enjoy

this album would be amazing if it werent for those goddamn backup singers.. they make it sound like its a disney soundtrack.

"Disappointed", in my opinion, is one of THE BEST songs of the 80's. If you've ever had a 'friend' that messed you over, this song could be your anthem. Besides that, it just sounds wonderful. The whole CD does. I have always liked John's voice, as well as his wisdom. 9 is the only PiL we have on CD as, but we plan to get more..