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Tracklist (CD)
1 | | The Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead | | 5:00 | 2 | | My Bird Performs | | 3:51 | 3 | | Dear Madam Barnum | | 2:53 | 4 | | Humble Daisy | | 3:36 | 5 | | The Smartest Monkeys | | 4:18 | 6 | | The Disappointed | | 3:23 | 7 | | Holly Up On Poppy | | 3:04 | See more tracks8 | | Crocodile | | 3:56 | 9 | | Rook | | 3:45 | 10 | | Omnibus | | 3:20 | 11 | | That Wave | | 3:34 | 12 | | Then She Appeared | | 3:52 | 13 | | War Dance | | 3:23 | 14 | | Wrapped In Grey | | 3:46 | 15 | | The Ugly Underneath | | 3:54 | 16 | | Bungalow | | 2:49 | 17 | | Books Are Burning | | 4:51 |
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Review A charter member of England's class of '77, XTC is one of the few bands from that era to remain virtually intact. Through fifteen years and ten albums, XTC has become something of a pop hothouse flower, having nurtured an utterly idiosyncratic sound from some very familiar roots. Nonsuch finds XTC, whose members are pushing forty, gliding well past the musical and emotional predilections of the band's predominantly college-age audience. Emphasizing wonder and wit in opposition to the rage of most college rock, XTC makes alternative music… Read More for people who don't like "alternative music." With former Elton John producer Gus Dudgeon enveloping the band's sophisticated melodies in jazzy, baroque arrangements, Nonsuch rounds off XTC's sharper angles, smooths out the rough edges and makes the band's noise beautiful. The instrumentation includes strings, piano and horns, harking back to the Beach Boys' psychedelic period and the sublime chamber pop of the Beatles. XTC's perfectionism can sometimes seem cold and insular, but it's hard to miss the love in main songwriter Andy Partridge's tunes about the joys of watching his daughter play (the exquisite "Holly Up on Poppy") or the thrill of finding a lover ("Then She Appeared"). "Rook" is an elusive but affecting rumination on mortality, and the majestic "Books Are Burning," featuring a guitar duel between Partridge and lead guitarist Dave Gregory, closes the album on a note of sad indignation. Nonsuch is what happens when three men who grew up on Sgt. Pepper and Pet Sounds stay true. Too lovely for college radio, too challenging for legions of baby boomers unwilling to progress, XTC has built itself a very gorgeous golden cage. (RS 631) MICHAEL AZERRAD |
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Nonsuch
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Pudman's Records United States
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Nonsuch
Used, Surface Marks Cd, Like New Inserts And Jewelcase Us, Geffen Records, Gefd24474, 1992 |
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VERY GOOD (VG)/MINT (M) |
Tasty Titles United States
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Nonsuch
Us, Geffen Records, Gefd24474, 1992 |
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NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)/NEAR MINT (NM OR M-) |
StaxOfWax45 United States
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$5.70 |
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Nonsuch
1996 Geffen Records. Disc Marked Promotional. |
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Used CD Univ United States
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$8.05 |
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Nonsuch (1992)
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Fun Records Germany
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Nonsuch
Artist: Xtctitle: Nonsuchformat: Cd / 1catalogue Number: Apecd110item Condition: Newcover Condition: Newbarcode (if Known): 063 Dgm Panegyric, Apecd110, 04/11/20 |
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Netdiscs United Kingdom
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$12.00 |
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Nonsuch
With Obi & Lyrics. Sample Promo Copy Japan, Virgin, Vjcp-28100, 1992 |
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Japan Pressing Japan
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$12.00 |
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Nonsuch
Minimal Surface Marks . Ex Uk & Europe, Virgin, 724385067822, 2001 |
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NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)/NEAR MINT (NM OR M-) |
VINYL-POOH Spain
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$13.34 |
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Nonsuch
Promo Printed Cd. 1992 Geffen Gefd-24474. Hype Sticker On Jewel Case, Which Has Scuffs And Or Scratches And Does Not Form Part Of The Grading. Usa |
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EX/NM |
Vicious Sloth Australia
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$15.06 |
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Nonsuch 3 copies |
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Poplife Germany
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$15.06 - $66.60 |
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Nonsuch
1st Press Cd With Gold Printed Illustration On Jewelcase, Booklet With Very Light Prong Indent Uk & France, Virgin, Cdv 2699, 1992 |
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Poplife Germany
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Nonsuch
Still Factory Sealed + Unplayed Condition! Geffen Goldline Sticker On Back Us, Geffen Goldline, Geffen Records, Gefd-24474 |
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SS/SS |
Poplife Germany
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$19.02 |
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Nonsuch
Very Rare Still Sealed Promoversion! Has Red Promo-only Sticker Below The Untouched Seal! Inc. Obi Etc. Jap, Virgin, Vjcp-28100, 1992 |
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SS/SS |
Poplife Germany
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$66.60 |
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Nonsuch (1992/2001)
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Fun Records Germany
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$18.35 |
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Nonsuch : Remastered
2013 - Issued 24 Bit Digital Remaster On Andy Partridge's Ape Label! 10th Album: Last For Virgin - Out With A Bang! Last Copy In Stock Apecd110 |
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Red Eye Records Australia
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$19.11 |
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Nonsuch 2 copies |
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Forever Young United States
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$19.98 - $64.98 |
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Nonsuch
Factory Sealed Cd W/ Geffen Goldline Sticker Is Out Of Print With 17 Tracks Us, Geffen Goldline, Gefd24474 |
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MINT (M)/MINT (M) |
Forever Young United States
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Nonsuch
Factory Sealed Cd With Obi - Mini Lp Paper Sleeve Is Out Of Print With 17 Tracks- 2001 Japan Virgin Tocp-65720 Japan, Virgin, V2699, 2001-05-16 |
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Forever Youn United States
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$64.98 |
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Nonsuch (japan)
24-bit Digitally Remastered.
japanese Mini-lp Sleeve.
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photos Of Item, Unplayed. Japan, Virgin Records, Tocp-65720, 2001 |
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CENOTEX United States
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$23.95 |
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Nonsuch -sample Promo-
Sample Promo Copy With Miniature Lp Cardboard Sleeve & Obi & 2 Inserts & Inner Bag. Japan, Virgin, Tocp-65720, 2001 |
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M-/M- |
Japan Pressing Japan
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$30.00 |
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Nonsuch
Cardsleeve - With Obi Jap, Virgin Tocp 65720 |
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Asbury Park Reco Italy
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$31.16 |
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Nonsuch
Japan Promo 1992 17 Trk Cd W/ Booklet, Embossed Case & Obi Japan, Vjcp28100 2 copies |
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Tokyo Music Japan
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