VG++ LP --- XTC - Drums and Wires (1st edition promo, LP only)
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NOTE: I will be traveling from 2/12 until 2/21. Items sold during this time will be shipped starting on 2/22. ---AllMusic Review ****1/2
Following Go 2, keyboardist Barry Andrews left XTC and, rather than finding a replacement keyboard player, the band opted to recruit another guitarist (who could also play keyboards), Dave Gregory. The album that followed the lineup change, Drums and Wires, marks a turning point for the band, with a more subdued set of songs that reflect an increasing songwriting proficiency. The aimless energy of the first two albums is focused into a cohesive statement with a distinctive voice that retains their clever humor, quirky wordplay, and decidedly British flavor. Musically, Drums and Wires, titled to reflect the big drum sound they developed for the album, is certainly driven by the powerful rhythms and angular, mainly minimalistic arrangements, but the addition of a second guitarist also allows for some inventive and interesting guitar work (the "wires") that made up for the lack of Andrews' odd flourishes -- the tension between the two sounds creates some truly inspired, nervy pop. Colin Moulding also comes into his own as a songwriter, penning XTC's first substantial hit, the new wave classic "Making Plans for Nigel."
Tracklist
Hide Credits A1 Life Begins At The Hop Written-By – Colin Moulding Written-By – Colin Moulding 3:44 A2 Helicopter Written-By – Andy Partridge Written-By – Andy Partridge 3:54 A3 Making Plans For Nigel Written-By – Colin Moulding Written-By – Colin Moulding 4:13 A4 Ten Feet Tall Written-By – Colin Moulding Written-By – Colin Moulding 3:12 A5 When You're Near Me I Have Difficulty Written-By – Andy Partridge Written-By – Andy Partridge 3:20 A6 That Is The Way Written-By – Colin Moulding Written-By – Colin Moulding 2:56 B1 Real By Reel Written-By – Andy Partridge Written-By – Andy Partridge 3:46 B2 Millions Written-By – Andy Partridge Written-By – Andy Partridge 5:32 B3 Outside World Written-By – Andy Partridge Written-By – Andy Partridge 2:40 B4 Roads Girdle The Globe Written-By – Andy Partridge Written-By – Andy Partridge 4:48 B5 Scissor Man Written-By – Andy Partridge Written-By – Andy Partridge 3:59 B6 Complicated Game Written-By – Andy Partridge Written-By – Andy Partridge 4:40 C1 Limelight Written-By – Colin Moulding Written-By – Colin Moulding 2:25 D1 Day In Day Out Written-By – Colin Moulding Written-By – Colin Moulding 3:05 D2 Chain Of Command Written-By – Andy Partridge Written-By – Andy Partridge 2:30Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Virgin Records
- Distributed By – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation
- Mastered At – Atlantic Studios
- Published By – Nymph Music, Inc.
- Published By – Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
Credits
- Mastered By – GP*
- Producer – Steve Lillywhite
Notes
The first release [limited to 15,000 copies] Virgin white label with red diagonal stripe) including an early fade of 'Day In, Day Out'.℗ 1979 Virgin Records
Distributed by Atlantic Recording Corp.
Track C1 to D2 published by Nymph Music, Inc. - O. P. Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd., BMI
Writing credit for track B6 is incorrectly attributed to Colin Moulding.
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