This week we’re discussing every album by XTC. Led by Andy Partridge, few bands have the creative journey that XTC did. They started out as blistering post-punk, grew into an accessible 80s pop act, went on to pioneer modern alternative, only to end up tossing in a bunch of orchestras, wasting all their money in the process. By the end of their journey, the band was whittled down to two members who hated each other. This is a good one, so strap in.
Closing track: “I Am the Audience” from Go 2 (1978)
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Mike’s Picks:
White Music (1978) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Wasp Star: Apple Venus Volume 2 (2000) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
Drums and Wires (1979) — Best Album
White Music (1978) — Personal Favorite
The Big Express (1984) — Worst Album
Wasp Star: Apple Venus Volume 2 (2000) — Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
White Music (1978)
Go 2 (1978)
Drums and Wires (1979)
Black Sea (1980)
English Settlement (1982)
Mummer (1983)
The Big Express (1984)
Skylarking (1986)
Oranges & Lemons (1989)
Nonsuch (1992)
Apple Venus Volume 1 (1999)
Wasp Star: Apple Venus Volume 2 (2000)