Iconic Albums - Adam Ant - Strip

Iconic Albums - Adam Ant - Strip
By Richard Ward

Daring. Decadent. Divisive. Strip was Adam Ant's most controversial move-yet also one of his boldest.

In this compelling entry in the Iconic Albums series, music historian Richard Ward dives deep into the velvet-laced world of Strip, the 1983 solo record that saw Adam Ant shed the tribal warpaint of his Antmusic years for something far more personal, provocative, and polarising.

From the infamous banned music video for the title track to the sultry soundscapes shaped by co-producer Phil Collins, Strip is an album that flirted with taboos, experimented with style, and challenged the expectations of fans and critics alike. This book unpacks every layer: track-by-track analysis, the theatrical tour, the media backlash, and its enduring legacy in today's glam revival and art-pop scenes.

Inside you'll discover:

• The full story behind the creation of Strip

• How Adam Ant's image and sound evolved in the early '80s

• The critical reception then-and the reappraisal now

• The sexual politics and pop power games at play

• Why Strip still matters 40 years on

Whether you're an Antfan or a curious explorer of '80s pop culture, this book is your backstage pass to one of the most misunderstood albums of its era.