Wild Gift

by X

Overview

For X's second release, 1981's Wild Gift, the quartet followed the same path they had taken a year earlier on their debut, Los Angeles, creating another batch of timeless compositions that merged the energy of punk rock with other musical styles. Former Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek reprised his role as producer on what would turn out to be X's last independent release before signing to Elektra. Included are such eventual punk standards as "We're Desperate," the melodic hookfest "White Girl" (sampled years later by the Red Hot Chili Peppers in their song "Good Time Boys"), and "Beyond and Back." Other highlights include the '50s-prom feel of "Adult Books," the punk-pop composition "In This House That I Call Home," and the rapid "Back 2 the Base." While it may be a shade less exceptional than its predecessor, Wild Gift is nonetheless a classic effort. ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	04/12/2019
Label:	Fat Possum Records
UPC:	0767981169620

Album Credits

Performance Credits

X   Primary Artist
Billy Zoom   Guitar
John Doe   Bass,Vocals
D.J. Bonebrake   Drums

Technical Credits

Gary Hirstius   Engineer,Producer
Patrick Burnette   Mixing
Rick Perotta   Engineer
Sevie Bates   Design,Reissue Art Director
Jo Motta   Project Coordinator
Randy Perry   Project Assistant
Jimmy Edwards   Product Manager
Pat Rand   Producer
Norm Graichen   Engineer
Julee Stover   Editorial Supervision
Daniel Hersch   Remastering
Alan Kutner   Engineer,Producer
Malia Doss   Project Assistant
Amy Utstein   Project Assistant
Shawn Amos   Liner Note Coordination
Bill Inglot   Remastering
Billy Zoom   Engineer
Clay Rose   Engineer
Exene Cervenka   Composer
John Doe   Composer,Reissue Producer
Ray Manzarek   Producer
Reggie Collins   Discographical Annotation