Drums and Wires
XTC · 1979
55 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
A vibrant mosaic of quirky melodies and intricate rhythms that fuse pop sensibilities with avant-garde experimentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of 'Drums and Wires' in 1979, XTC was transitioning from their debut album, 'White Music,' and beginning to carve out their distinct sound. This album marked a pivotal moment as they embraced a more complex and layered approach to songwriting, showcasing their growth as musicians in the burgeoning new wave scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Squeeze· The B-52's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Making Plans for Nigel 4:12
- 2 Helicopter 3:54
- 3 Day in Day Out 3:08
- 4 When You’re Near Me I Have Difficulty 3:21
- 5 Ten Feet Tall 3:11
- 6 Roads Girdle the Globe 4:52
- 7 Life Begins at the Hop 3:48
- 8 Chain of Command 2:34
- 9 Limelight 2:25
- 10 Real by Reel 3:48
- 11 Millions 5:35
- 12 That Is the Way 2:56
- 13 Outside World 2:40
- 14 Scissor Man 4:00
- 15 Complicated Game 4:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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