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1988 studio album by Transvision Vamp From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pop Art is the debut studio album by the English pop rock band Transvision Vamp. It was released in October 1988 and features the band's first top ten hit "I Want Your Love".[3] The album reached No. 4 in the UK,[3] and peaked at No. 13 in Australia,[4] where it was the 25th highest-selling album of 1989.[5]
Pop Art | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 3 October 1988[1] | |||
Recorded | 1988 | |||
Studio | Garden Studio, London; Eastcote Studios, Kensal Road, London; Matrix Studios, London | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Length | 42:20 | |||
Label | MCA | |||
Producer | ||||
Transvision Vamp chronology | ||||
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Singles from Pop Art | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
NME | 6/10[7] |
Number One | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Village Voice | B[9] |
NME reviewer Stuart Bailie stated that Transvision Vamp "write some very assured singalongs, and have a smart sense of melody", but was disappointed by Pop Art, finding that it lacked the "haughty thrust" of the band's debut single "Revolution Baby".[7] In Number One, Patsy Kensit called the group "a band known more for their big mouths than their music" and commented, "what a shame after all their rantings they have come up with a package that is so astoundingly average."[8] The magazine later listed Pop Art – alongside the album Fearless by Kensit's band Eighth Wonder, in a section titled "Silly Blondes" – as one of the year's "stinkers".[10]
Robert Christgau was more complimentary in The Village Voice, suggesting that Transvision Vamp had been criticised for simply "wearing their inauthenticity on their sleeves", while advising them to improve their "command of trash – better riffs are available for hijacking."[9]
All tracks written by Nick Christian Sayer, except where noted.[2]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Trash City" | 5:09 | |
2. | "I Want Your Love" | 3:29 | |
3. | "Sister Moon" | 4:23 | |
4. | "Psychosonic Cindy" | 3:47 | |
5. | "Revolution Baby" | 4:53 | |
6. | "Tell That Girl to Shut Up" | Holly Beth Vincent | 3:06 |
7. | "Wild Star" | 3:23 | |
8. | "Hanging Out with Halo Jones" | 4:37 | |
9. | "Andy Warhol's Dead" | 3:50 | |
10. | "Sex Kick" | 5:42 |
Transvision Vamp
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Chart (1988) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[4] | 13 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[11] | 50 |
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[12] | 25 |
Swiss Albums (Swiss Hitparade)[13] | 20 |
UK Albums (OCC)[3] | 4 |
US Billboard 200[14] | 115 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[5] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[1] | Gold | 100,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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