John Cooper Clarke - Disguise In Love (1CD)

Format: CD
Catalogue No.: MOCCD14497
Barcode: 8718627237182
Release Date: 25 Apr 2025
Genre: Rock

“Disguise In Love” released in 1978, is the debut album of British punk poet John Cooper Clarke. Renowned for his quick-witted delivery and sharp humor, Clarke fuses punk rock with spoken word, resulting in a one-of-a-kind sonic experience. The album includes tracks such as “I Don’t Want To Be Nice,” “Valley of the Lost Women,” and “(I Married a) Monster from Outer Space,” highlighting Clarke’s talent for social commentary and dark comedy.

Produced by Martin Hannett, known as one of the creators of the ‘Manchester sound’, the album captures the unrefined energy of the late ‘70s punk scene.

“Disguise In Love” stands out not only for its incisive, observational poetry but also for its stripped-down and edgy musical accompaniment, solidifying its status as a pivotal work in Clarke’s career and a significant contribution to the punk genre.

1. I Don't Want to Be Nice
2. Psycle Sluts
3. (I've Got a Brand New) Tracksuit
4. Teenage Werewolf
5. Readers Wives
6. Post-War Glamour Girl

1. (I Married a) Monster from Outer Space
2. Salome Maloney
3. Health Fanatic
4. Strange Bedfellows
5. Valley of the Lost Women