Buy LP

The evolution of Contortions from their 1978 debut is palpable in "Buy," a frenetic testament to the New York No Wave scene. With sharp guitar lines and brass yelps, James Chance leads a charge that's both energetic and chaotic, as exemplified by tracks like "Designed to Kill" and the daringly nihilistic "Contort Yourself". The album captures the raw force of a band so in sync with their time that their influence continues to resonate, bridging punk rigor with dance-punk depths. This pressing on Superior Viaduct is a vital chapter in the narrative of late '70s music, where every note feels like a revelation and a rebellion.