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Disappointed (Public Image Ltd Song)
"Disappointed" is a 1989 song by post-punk group Public Image Ltd. It was the first single from ''9 (Public Image Ltd album), 9'', their seventh studio album. Lyrically, the song was inspired by John Lydon's experiences with friends within the band throughout its history, who he commented often let him down. Musically, guitarist John McGeoch used an alternate tuning courtesy of The Who, Who guitarist Pete Townshend to begin composing the song. "Disappointed" was a commercial hit for the band, becoming its most successful UK single in three years and becoming an alternative rock radio hit in the US. It has since seen positive critical reception and Lydon has named the song as one of his personal favorites. Background "Disappointed" was written by the then-current members of Public Image Ltd (John Lydon, John McGeoch, Allan Dias, Bruce Smith (musician), Bruce Smith), former member Lu Edmonds, and producer Stephen Hague. Lyrically the song was inspired by Lydon's experience with band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Image Ltd
Public Image Ltd (abbreviated and stylized as PiL) are an English post-punk band (and incorporated limited company) formed by singer John Lydon (previously known as the singer of Sex Pistols), guitarist Keith Levene, bassist Jah Wobble, and drummer Jim Walker in May 1978. The group's personnel has changed frequently over the years; Lydon has been the sole constant member. Following Lydon's departure from the Sex Pistols in January 1978, he sought a more experimental "anti- rock" project and formed PiL. That year PiL released their debut ''First Issue'' (1978), creating an abrasive, bass-heavy sound that drew on dub, noise, progressive rock and disco. PiL's second album ''Metal Box'' (1979) pushed their sound further into the avant-garde, and is often regarded as one of the most important albums of the post-punk era. By 1984, Levene, Wobble and Walker had departed and the group was effectively a solo vehicle for Lydon, who moved toward a more accessible sound with the commer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
