The Plasmatics' debut album from 1980, reissued on vinyl! The world was not ready for Wendy O. Williams and the Plasmatics and this mix of punk, glam, metal and hard rock pushed all the boundaries you can think of and retains it's classic status today.
"New Hope For The Wretched" is the explosive debut LP by the legendary punk rock band Plasmatics, released by Plasmatic Media / Cargo. This album, originally unleashed in 1980, shattered musical boundaries with its raw energy and provocative themes. Featuring iconic tracks like "Butcher Baby," "Corruption," and a radical cover of "Dream Lover," this record captures the anarchic spirit that made the Plasmatics infamous. Led by trailblazing frontwoman Wendy O. Williams, whose wild stage antics and fearless persona broke new ground for women in rock music, the band became synonymous with shock value and innovation in punk culture. Over their career, Plasmatics have influenced countless artists across genres with their uncompromising style and unforgettable performances.
Plasmatic Media / Cargo is renowned for curating high-quality releases from groundbreaking artists within alternative music scenes. With a commitment to preserving influential works on premium formats like vinyl LPs, they ensure fans can experience classic albums as they were meant to be heard?richly detailed and authentically analog.