What makes Rag and Bone Buffet: Rare Cuts and Leftovers by XTC notable?

This album is significant for its insight into XTC's creative process, capturing the band's charm beyond mainstream hits. Though it did not achieve chart success like previous albums, it has been praised by critics for its artistry, further solidifying XTC's reputation as influential figures in the alternative rock and new wave scenes. Released in 1990, 'Rag and Bone Buffet' is a compilation of B-sides and rare tracks from XTC's prolific years. This album came after their critically acclaimed 'Skylarking' (1986) and during a period when the band was stepping back from touring due to lead singer Andy Partridge's stage fright. It reflects their inventive spirit while providing fans with a treasure trove of previously unreleased material.

Who is Rag and Bone Buffet: Rare Cuts and Leftovers for?

Rag and Bone Buffet: Rare Cuts and Leftovers works well if you're into whimsical tunes for playful moods, short bursts of eclectic fun and dynamic shifts in pacing.

How many songs are on Rag and Bone Buffet: Rare Cuts and Leftovers?

Rag and Bone Buffet: Rare Cuts and Leftovers has 24 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.

Rag and Bone Buffet: Rare Cuts and Leftovers

XTC · 1990

78 min · 24 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock

A whimsical collection of eclectic pop-rock gems showcasing XTC's playful lyricism and innovative arrangements.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

whimsical tunes for playful moods
short bursts of eclectic fun
dynamic shifts in pacing
for casual gatherings
quirky storytelling with charm

Maybe skip if you want

prefer long, cohesive albums
seek serious, heavy themes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1990, 'Rag and Bone Buffet' is a compilation of B-sides and rare tracks from XTC's prolific years. This album came after their critically acclaimed 'Skylarking' (1986) and during a period when the band was stepping back from touring due to lead singer Andy Partridge's stage fright. It reflects their inventive spirit while providing fans with a treasure trove of previously unreleased material.
Stylistic neighbors: They Might Be Giants· Squeeze· The B-52's

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Extrovert 3:34
2 Ten Feet Tall 3:12
3 Mermaid Smiled 2:26
4 Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen 2:47
5 Respectable Street 3:05
6 Looking for Footprints 3:28
7 Over Rusty Water 1:28
8 Heaven Is Paved With Broken Glass 4:21
9 The World Is Full of Angry Young Men 3:39
10 Punch and Judy 2:42
11 Thanks for Christmas 3:50
12 Tissue Tigers (The Arguers) 3:56
13 I Need Protection 3:39
14 Another Satellite 4:20
15 Strange Tales, Strange Tails 2:18
16 Officer Blue 2:39
17 Scissor Man 4:22
18 Cockpit Dance Mixture 6:02
19 Pulsing Pulsing 1:35
20 Happy Families 2:45
21 Countdown to Christmas Party Time 4:12
22 Blame the Weather 3:38
23 Take This Town 4:09
24 History of Rock ’n’ Roll 0:20

What to play next

Listen next

BBC Radio 1 Live in Concert

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Explode Together: The Dub Experiments 78-80

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