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Drums And Wires

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Drums And Wires
- XTC
- R&P INTERNACIONAL
- INTERNATIONAL
- MUSIC
Most Americans' first taste of XTC came from this CD, originally released in 1979. The band's first full-length without cofounder Barry Andrews, it was a cavalcade of Andy Partridge's neuroses and paranoia. Although it contained two quirky bona fide pop songs--the calling card "Making Plans for Nigel" and the breezy "Life Begins at the Hop"--the music as a whole was as jagged as Partridge's attitude. "Complicated Game" and "Scissor Man" have the singer's haunting howl echoing and whispering throughout, sounding like a fun house operator gone mad, while "Real by Reel," another pop standout, might be the most conventional song on the CD. Drums and Wires is a must-have for anybody who is only discovering the band. Skylarking and the collected singles are the only other releases that come close to capturing the band's early and earnest dementia. --Steve Gdula
Country USA
Brand EMI
Manufacturer Astralwerks
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 724385065323
Model 2132818
ReleaseDate 2002-08-06
UnitCount 1
Format Original recording reissued
UPCs 724385065323
EANs 0724385065323

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