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.
Upsy Daisy Assortment is an album by XTC, released in 1997. A vibrant collection of melodic hooks and clever lyrics that encapsulates XTC's playful yet poignant songwriting. This album highlights XTC's significant impact on the alternative rock scene, showcasing their chart hits such as 'Making Plans for Nigel' which peaked at No. 17 in the UK. The band was noted for their witty lyrics and innovative sound, influencing subsequent generations of musicians within the indie and pop rock genres. Its release reaffirmed their status as pioneering songwriters during the height of British alternative music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Upsy Daisy Assortment sound like?
A vibrant collection of melodic hooks and clever lyrics that encapsulates XTC's playful yet poignant songwriting. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.
What makes Upsy Daisy Assortment by XTC notable?
This album highlights XTC's significant impact on the alternative rock scene, showcasing their chart hits such as 'Making Plans for Nigel' which peaked at No. 17 in the UK. The band was noted for their witty lyrics and innovative sound, influencing subsequent generations of musicians within the indie and pop rock genres. Its release reaffirmed their status as pioneering songwriters during the height of British alternative music. 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.
How many songs are on Upsy Daisy Assortment?
Upsy Daisy Assortment has 19 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Life Begins at the Hop 3:47
- 2 Making Plans for Nigel Standout 4:12
- 3 Generals & Majors 3:42
- 4 Respectable Street 3:07
- 5 Senses Working Overtime Standout 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 Standout 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
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
75 min 31 sec
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