Tag: XTC
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Various Artists, The Best of Music and Rhythm, 1983 on PVC Records
Shortened single-LP version (there’s a 2xLP version as well, PVC 201) of a record released to commemorate and benefit the WOMAD festival (World of Music and Dance). Peter Gabriel founded WOMAD as an organization in 1980 and the 1982 festival was the first. The festival for which this LP serves as a benefit was held…
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XTC, English Settlement, 1982 on Virgin/Epic
This was the fifth XTC studio album, out on Virgin Records in the UK and Epic in the US. The band stopped touring after this LP and became more of a studio only group. Interesting midpoint between “Making Plans For Nigel” (1979) and “Dear God” (1986). Includes “Senses Working Overtime.” Still looking for a 2xLP…
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Private World, Aleph, 2020 on Dais Records.
Private World, Aleph, 2020 on Dais Records. Debut full length from Private World Hype sticker mentions Talk Talk and Peter Gabriel – I’ve seen reviews mention Tears for Fears (maybe because Cardiff?). To me it’s David Sylvian fronting XTC or Roxy Music – very interesting texture, songwriting, melody. 80s influence sure but also contemporary Via…
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Various Artists, Urgh! A Music War, 1981 on A&M
Various Artists, Urgh! A Music War, 1981 on A&M Great collection from the turn into the 80s – mine’s a 1987 or later reissue based on the barcode and labels. Live performances – there was a movie version too. The Police, Wall of Voodoo, OMD, Oingo Boingo, XTC, Go-Gos, Echo & the Bunnymen, Gang of…