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90
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.
13y
80
With second guitarist Dave Gregory replacing Andrews, XTC tightens up its high-strung sonic constitution — almost to the breaking point — on Drums and Wires. A delicious tension results: rather than busily herky-jerking around the room, the carefully packed sound pulls you into the group’s cleverly skewed perspective.
2y
This is a very good presentation of early new wave at its weirdest. This is a record that will always have your attention even if some tracks hit harder than other
I liked the wacky delivery and the catchiness of the songs, a bit mellow imo but it works for its style
Waiter, waiter! More whimsical Bri’ish new wave please!!!
This album was a blast and I absolutely loved it. I already knew some of these songs from Primus covering them but it was so great to hear the originals. There really weren’t many weak cuts off of this thing at all and the beginning and end of the album were especially peak.
Making Plans for Nigel is a classic and Helicopter is an ultra banger, I’ve listened to it like 10 times today already. Scissor Man and Outside ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Making Plans for Nigel 4:13 | 94 |
| 2 | Helicopter 3:54 | 86 |
| 3 | Day In Day Out 3:08 | 82 |
| 4 | When You're Near Me I Have Difficulty 3:22 | 85 |
| 5 | Ten Feet Tall 3:16 | 88 |
| 6 | Roads Girdle the Globe 4:50 | 78 |
| 7 | Real By Reel 3:47 | 83 |
| 8 | Millions 5:39 | 77 |
| 9 | That Is the Way 2:56 | 81 |
| 10 | Outside World 2:41 | 87 |
| 11 | Scissor Man 4:00 | 80 |
| 12 | Complicated Game 5:04 | 91 |
Total Length: 46 minutes
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2mo
complicated game is one of the best songs of the 70s, easily, holy fucking shit, also such a random addition to the very end of this mostly very whimsical fun listen
