Review of The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye (2012) by Trailesque — 17 Jan 2023

Here is a portrait of a couple of very unusual lovers and their relationship. We follow their life together in New York City and on tour with Psychic TV, one of P-Orridge's bands. Despite the fact that these two are as freaky as can be, their union is a sweet and romantic one.

They sought to eliminate their gender differences, and through plastic surgery and art, become one being, a pandrogyne. Still, it only presents part of their story, and it is all from P-Orridge's POV.

What, for example, is the story with Genesis's kids, beyond them wishing he would buy them a car instead of new boobs for himself and his lover? And where did Lady Jaye come from, and how did she end up on her own at age 14? This does make me want to check out some of his music, even if his monotonous vocals are hardly attractive.