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The lyrics paint a picture of a , reflecting the band's obsession with cyberpunk aesthetics found in films like Blade Runner and A Clockwork Orange . Sigue Sigue Sputnik - 21st Century Boy HD
The track's title is widely considered a play on the T. Rex classic "20th Century Boy," while its sound was heavily inspired by the minimalist electronic duo Suicide . Experience the high-tech, glam-punk energy of the 21st
Tony James used a custom-painted bass guitar with the words "Elvis 1990" , which he dubbed the "space bass". Dystopian Themes and Lyrics Tony James used a custom-painted bass guitar with
It famously opens with a sample of Johann Sebastian Bach’s "Toccata and Fugue in D minor" .
The song name-drops various brands, including Cartier, Tissot, Timex, Coca-Cola, and Fender , portraying the singer as the "ultimate product".