In 1983, the band slightly redefined their sound with the release of the album More Fun in the New World , making X somewhat more polished, eclectic and radio-ready than on previous albums. With the sound moving away from punk rock, the band’s rockabilly influence became even more noticeable, along with some new elements: funk on the track “True Love Pt. II”, and Woody Guthrie -influenced folk protest songs like “The New World” and “I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts”. The record received critical praise from Rolling Stone and Playboy , which had long been stalwart supporters of X and their sound.
released More Fun in the New World
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