| More Fun in the New World | ||||
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| Released | 1983 | |||
| Recorded | 1983 | |||
| Studio | Cherokee (Hollywood) | |||
| Genre | Punk rock | |||
| Length | 41:11 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Producer | Ray Manzarek | |||
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More Fun in the New World is the fourth studio album by American rock band X, released in 1983 by Elektra Records.[1][2] It was reissued with four bonus tracks by Rhino Records in 2002 and was the final X album produced by Ray Manzarek. The band supported the album with a North American tour.[3]
The single "The New World" appeared on the soundtrack to the 1986 movie Something Wild. Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and Supersuckers covered "Devil Doll" and "Poor Girl" for the Free the West Memphis 3 project in 2000; Pearl Jam also covered "The New World" and "I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts" with Tim Robbins live during the 2004 Vote for Change tour. In 2023, "Poor Girl" was featured on the soundtrack for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
- ^ Tucker, Ken (November 11, 1983). "X Rates More Than a Punk Label". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. G22.
- ^ Toombs, Mikel (February 13, 1984). "X leaves new, exciting mark on local rock fans". The San Diego Union-Tribune. p. B8.
- ^ Lioce, Tony (November 11, 1983). "Acclaimed X brings brand of musical fury to Brown". The Providence Journal. p. W8.