Explode Together: The Dub Experiments 78-80
XTC · 1990
54 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental dub rhythms and XTC's sharp lyrical wit creates a vibrant soundscape.
Explode Together: The Dub Experiments 78-80 is an album by XTC, released in 1990. A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental dub rhythms and XTC's sharp lyrical wit creates a vibrant soundscape. This album is significant for its deep dive into the band's experimental phase, showcasing their influence on the burgeoning post-punk and new wave movements. Critics noted it as an essential collection that captured the spirit of innovation in music production during that era, contributing to XTC's legacy as pioneers in alternative rock. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Explode Together: The Dub Experiments 78-80 sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental dub rhythms and XTC's sharp lyrical wit creates a vibrant soundscape. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.
What makes Explode Together: The Dub Experiments 78-80 by XTC notable?
This album is significant for its deep dive into the band's experimental phase, showcasing their influence on the burgeoning post-punk and new wave movements. Critics noted it as an essential collection that captured the spirit of innovation in music production during that era, contributing to XTC's legacy as pioneers in alternative rock. Released in 1990, 'Explode Together: The Dub Experiments 78-80' marks a unique period for XTC as they explored the boundaries of their sound prior to a hiatus. This compilation showcases their innovative approach to dub music during a time when they were transitioning away from conventional rock structures, following their critically acclaimed album 'Skylarking' in 1986.
How many songs are on Explode Together: The Dub Experiments 78-80?
Explode Together: The Dub Experiments 78-80 has 16 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Dance With Me, Germany Standout 3:31
- 2 Beat the Bible 2:20
- 3 A Dictionary of Modern Marriage 2:40
- 4 Clap Clap Clap 2:26
- 5 We Kill the Beast 2:20
- 6 Commerciality Standout 3:07
- 7 The Day They Pulled the North Pole Down 3:51
- 8 The Forgotten Language of Light Standout 4:19
- 9 Steam Fist Futurist 3:10
- 10 Shore Leave Ornithology (Another 1950) 5:34
- 11 Cairo 1:52
- 12 The Rotary 3:20
- 13 Madhattan 3:17
- 14 I Sit in the Snow 3:14
- 15 Work Away Tokyo Day 4:04
- 16 New Broom 5:27
Release Date
January 1, 1990
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
54 min 40 sec
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