Playing With a Different Sex

by Au Pairs

Playing With a Different Sex cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 13 May 1981
  • Label: Human
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Community rating: 3.93/5 from 7 ratings

Artists on this release: Paul Foad, Jane Munro, Pete Hammond, Lesley Woods

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Au Pairs' debut album is a razor-sharp, fiercely intelligent critique of gender politics and sexual dynamics disguised as infectious, danceable post-punk. 'Playing With a Different Sex' balances Lesley Woods' deadpan, highly sarcastic vocal delivery with tightly wound, incredibly rhythmic guitars and dub-influenced basslines, creating a profoundly conscious and energetic classic.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, political, conscious, guitars, funky, female-vocals

Tracklist

  1. We're So Cool (3:27)
  2. Love Song (2:48)
  3. Set-Up (3:18)
  4. Repetition (3:46)
  5. Headache For Michelle (6:53)
  6. Come Again (3:51)
  7. Armagh (3:34)
  8. Unfinished Business (3:26)
  9. Dear John (2:54)
  10. It's Obvious (6:17)

Credits

  • Au Pairs - primary artist, producer
  • Jane Munro - bass
  • Pete Hammond - drums
  • Ken Thomas - engineer, producer
  • Lesley Woods - guitar, vocals
  • Paul Foad - guitar, vocals
  • Eve Arnold - photography by [cover photography]
  • Martin Culverwell - producer
  • Lindy Shortt - saxophone [sax]
  • Rocking Russian - sleeve, design

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