Mummer
XTC · 1983
66 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
A whimsical tapestry of pastoral melodies intertwined with clever, introspective lyrics and experimental soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical melodies for daydreaming
- steady flow for reflective moments
- introspective lyrics with depth
- pastoral soundscapes for relaxation
- gradual closure for thoughtful listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 30, 1983, 'Mummer' marked XTC's fifth studio album during a phase of artistic experimentation following their commercial peak with 'English Settlement'. At this point, the band was increasingly embracing a more eclectic sound, moving away from their earlier punk roots and delving into layered instrumentation and complex arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Squeeze· The B-52's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beating of Hearts 3:55
- 2 Wonderland 4:50
- 3 Love on a Farmboy’s Wages 3:58
- 4 Great Fire 3:47
- 5 Deliver Us From the Elements 4:36
- 6 Frost Circus 3:52
- 7 Jump 4:39
- 8 Toys 4:20
- 9 Gold 3:34
- 10 Procession Towards Learning Land 3:44
- 11 Desert Island 4:47
- 12 Human Alchemy 5:11
- 13 Ladybird 4:32
- 14 In Loving Memory of a Name 3:16
- 15 Me and the Wind 4:17
- 16 Funk Pop a Roll 3:03
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