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Exploring Alien Sex Fiend's 1986 Release, "It" the Album

Welcome back to another episode of pplpod! Today, we are taking a deep dive into "It" the Album, the critically acclaimed fourth studio album by the English rock band Alien Sex Fiend. Released in October 1986 by Anagram Records and co-produced by Pete McGhee and the band, this release remains a fascinating piece of 1980s rock history.

Join us as we unpack the creative vision behind the record, starting with the striking album cover painted directly by frontman Nik Fiend. We will explore the album's dynamic tracklist, breaking down massive songs like the 13-minute "Manic Depression" and "April Showers". We also examine the album's critical reception, focusing on why Trouser Press famously declared it to be "unquestionably the group's most creative, mind-expanding undertaking".

For the music collectors and physical media fans, we also break down the album's unique format history. We discuss "It" the Cassette, the 1986 tape version that generously included the band's entire 1985 album Maximum Security, as well as the later CD reissue, It (The CD), which treated fans to three bonus tracks including a cover of Red Krayola's "Hurricane Fighter Plane".

Whether you are searching for the best 1986 studio albums, researching English rock bands, or you are just a massive Alien Sex Fiend fan, this episode has everything you need to know!

Source credit: Research for this episode included Wikipedia articles accessed 2/27/2026. Wikipedia text is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0; content here is summarized/adapted in original wording for commentary and educational use.

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