Manners & Physique

Manners & Physique
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 12, 1990
2009 (re-issue)
RecordedSpring 1989
StudioO'Henry Sound Studios, Burbank, California
Genre
Length44:34
LabelMCA
MCA-6315 / Cherry Pop
ProducerAndré Cymone
Adam Ant chronology
Vive Le Rock
(1985)
Manners & Physique
(1990)
Antics in the Forbidden Zone
(1990)
Singles from Manners & Physique
  1. "Room at the Top"
    Released: February 1990
  2. "Can't Set Rules About Love"
    Released: March 1990
  3. "Rough Stuff"
    Released: 1990
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music
MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide
The Rolling Stone Album Guide
Spin Alternative Record Guide2/10

Manners & Physique is the fourth solo album by Adam Ant. It was released in 1990 by MCA Records. The single "Room at the Top" peaked at number 13 in the UK and number 17 in the United States. "Rough Stuff" (US) and "Can't Set Rules About Love" (UK) were released afterwards.

The album is dedicated to Ann Marie Dollard, Ant's "Dear Friend", 1956-1988. Dollard was Ant's acting agent who was killed in a riding accident.

In 2009, the album was re-released with remastered and bonus tracks.

The album peaked at No.19 in the UK and No.57 on the Billboard 200.