Prince Charming was the third studio album released by Adam and the Ants in 1981. It followed the band’s successful Kings of the Wild Frontier album, and though it never reached the same commercial success as its predecessor, it is still considered an essential album of the new wave/post-punk era.

The album was released at a time when Adam and the Ants were at the peak of their fame. However, the band experienced significant changes during the recording of Prince Charming, primarily the departure of some members and the addition of several others, which resulted in a change in the band’s sound.

The title track of the album remains one of Adam and the Ants’ most iconic songs. It tells the tale of a dandy highwayman, who becomes a folk hero. The song’s catchy chorus and marching beat made it a fan favorite and a chart hit, both in the UK and the US.

The album’s lead single, “Stand and Deliver”, was another chart-busting hit, reaching number one in the UK. The song is a high-energy anthem about a highwayman who robs from the rich and gives to the poor.

However, Prince Charming offers much more than just two hit singles. The album is a bold and confident statement of Adam Ant’s vision of pop music, with each song featuring a unique blend of punk, rock, and pop sounds. The album’s diversity is evident in tracks like “S.E.X.,” which sees Adam Ant adopting a rockier sound, while “Mowhok” provides a fun and infectious ska-tinged melody.

One of the most significant changes in Prince Charming is the use of a more prominent brass section. The horn section gives the album a distinctive sound, especially in songs like “Ant Rap” and “Picasso Visita El Planeta De Los Simios,” which features an extended brass section that provides a Latin-inspired sound to the track.

The album’s closing track, “Prince Charming (Reprise),” is a beautiful instrumental piece that features a lush string arrangement. It is a fitting end to an album that showcases Adam Ant’s talent for blending disparate sounds to create something unique and memorable.

Adam and the Ants’ Prince Charming may not have been the same commercial success as its predecessor, but it remains one of the band’s most defining moments. The album set the bar for a new wave of music that embraced diversity, experimentation and produced some of the most unforgettable and catchy melodies of the era.

Prince Charming also marked a significant moment in Adam Ant’s career. The album proved that he was more than a one-hit wonder and that he had the talent to create something that was both imaginative and commercially successful.

In conclusion, Prince Charming is a must-have album for fans of new wave/post-punk music. It is a clear representation of Adam Ant’s vision of pop music that is both catchy and inventive, and it is still relevant and enjoyable today. The album’s blend of punk, rock, pop, and brass sounds have secured Prince Charming’s place in music history and solidifies Adam Ant’s status as an influential and innovative artist.

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