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What the World Needs Now...

Public Image Ltd. · 2015

55 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk

A kaleidoscopic blend of post-punk textures and introspective lyrics intertwining with a modern sonic palette.

What the World Needs Now... is an album by Public Image Ltd., released in 2015. A kaleidoscopic blend of post-punk textures and introspective lyrics intertwining with a modern sonic palette. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative sound, marking a successful return to form for Public Image Ltd. It showcased the band's ability to evolve while retaining their signature style, and it contributed to their influence in the alternative rock scene during the 2010s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does What the World Needs Now... sound like?

A kaleidoscopic blend of post-punk textures and introspective lyrics intertwining with a modern sonic palette. Rooted in alternative rock and post-punk.

What makes What the World Needs Now... by Public Image Ltd. notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its innovative sound, marking a successful return to form for Public Image Ltd. It showcased the band's ability to evolve while retaining their signature style, and it contributed to their influence in the alternative rock scene during the 2010s. Released in 2015, 'What the World Needs Now...' is Public Image Ltd.'s first studio album in nearly a decade, following the 2009 effort 'This Is PiL'. At this point in their career, the band was re-establishing their identity after a lengthy hiatus, embracing both their historical roots and contemporary influences.

How many songs are on What the World Needs Now...?

What the World Needs Now... has 11 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·55:13

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Double Trouble Standout 3:52
  • 2 Know Now 2:46
  • 3 Bettie Page 3:21
  • 4 C’est la vie Standout 6:08
  • 5 Spice of Choice 5:44
  • 6 The One 3:42
  • 7 Big Blue Sky 8:15
  • 8 Whole Life Time Standout 3:46
  • 9 I’m Not Satisfied 5:44
  • 10 Corporate 5:23
  • 11 Shoom 6:32

Release Date

January 1, 2015

Genre

alternative rock, post-punk

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

55 min 13 sec