800: GERMFREE ADOLESCENTS | X-RAY SPEX

Germfree Adolescents is the debut album of the English punk rock band X-Ray Spex, released in 1978. The album features the band's distinctive blend of energetic guitar riffs, saxophone solos and Poly Styrene's powerful vocals. The album explores themes such as consumerism, identity, technology and environmentalism.

The album contains three UK hit singles: "The Day the World Turned Dayglo", which reached number 23 in April 1978, "Identity", which reached number 24 in July 1978, and "Germ Free Adolescents", which reached number 18 in November 1978. The album also includes some of the band's earlier songs, such as "Art-I-Ficial", "Obsessed with You" and "I Am a Poseur".

The album received critical acclaim from contemporary and later reviewers, who praised its originality, energy and lyrics. The album is considered one of the classic punk albums of all time, and has influenced many artists in various genres. The album was reissued several times with bonus tracks, including two Peel sessions and some B-sides.

The album's title track, "Germ Free Adolescents", is a satire on the obsession with hygiene and cleanliness in modern society. The song depicts a couple who live in a sterile environment, avoiding any contact with germs or dirt. The song also criticizes the use of artificial products and chemicals to achieve a germ-free lifestyle.