Upsy Daisy Assortment
XTC · 1997
75 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
A vibrant collection of melodic hooks and clever lyrics that encapsulates XTC's playful yet poignant songwriting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful melodies for sunny days
- dynamic journey with peaks
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- thought-provoking lyrics to ponder
- for afternoon gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, single tracks
- dislike playful, whimsical themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, 'Upsy Daisy Assortment' is a compilation album capturing key moments from XTC's extensive catalog. At this point, the band had already established themselves with a unique blend of new wave and power pop, particularly following their critically acclaimed albums like 'Skylarking' (1986) and 'Oranges & Lemons' (1989). The compilation served both as an introduction for new fans and a retrospective for long-time listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Squeeze· The B-52's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Life Begins at the Hop 3:47
- 2 Making Plans for Nigel 4:12
- 3 Generals & Majors 3:42
- 4 Respectable Street 3:07
- 5 Senses Working Overtime 4:34
- 6 Ball and Chain 4:30
- 7 No Thugs in Our House 5:10
- 8 Love on a Farmboy’s Wages 4:00
- 9 Funk Pop a Roll 3:06
- 10 This World Over 4:46
- 11 Seagulls Screaming Kiss Her, Kiss Her 3:52
- 12 Grass 2:43
- 13 Dear God 3:37
- 14 Earn Enough for Us 2:55
- 15 The Mayor of Simpleton 3:57
- 16 King for a Day 3:36
- 17 Chalkhills and Children 5:03
- 18 The Disappointed 3:42
- 19 The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead 5:02
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