About this album
Where they were
By the time 'Warm Leatherette' was released in 1980, Grace Jones had transitioned from a successful model to a burgeoning music artist. This album marked her first foray into an experimental sound that would define her career, establishing her as a pioneer in blending various genres and aesthetics.
Why it matters
'Warm Leatherette' is often credited with shaping the sound of the early 1980s and helped solidify Jones's status within the New Wave movement. The album's unique approach led to critical acclaim, including features in prominent publications like Rolling Stone, fostering influence on subsequent artists in pop and electronic music.
Essential tracks
- "Warm Leatherette" — The title track sets the tone for the album with its provocative lyrics and minimalist production, showcasing Jones's ability to blend sensuality with mechanical sounds.
- "Private Life" — This cover of the Talking Heads song highlights Jones's unique vocal delivery and reinterpretation of existing material, emphasizing her artistic vision.
- "Love Is the Drug" — Jones’s rendition transforms Roxy Music’s classic into a sultry anthem, further demonstrating her knack for reinvention and genre-blending.
- "Bullshit" — This track captures a raw energy and confrontational lyricism, illustrating Jones's fearless approach to tackling societal issues through music.
Release Date
January 1, 1980
Artist Origin
Jamaica
Tracklist
- 1 Warm Leatherette 5:38
- 2 Private Life 6:20
- 3 A Rolling Stone 3:32
- 4 Love Is the Drug 8:42
- 5 The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game 6:45
- 6 Bullshit 5:17
- 7 Breakdown 5:30
- 8 Pars 4:51