Wasp Star
XTC · 2000
50 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
Bright, melodic power pop infused with whimsical lyrics and a touch of melancholy charm.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical melodies for sunny days
- steady pacing for afternoon drives
- bright tunes with playful charm
- melancholic reflections on life
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of intense dynamics
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'Wasp Star' is XTC's final studio album, coming after their 1999 release 'Apple Venus Volume 1'. After a decade-long hiatus from touring, this album showcases the band's continued evolution in songwriting and sound experimentation, marking their return to a more upbeat, pop-oriented style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Squeeze· The B-52's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Playground 4:17
- 2 Stupidly Happy 4:13
- 3 In Another Life 3:35
- 4 My Brown Guitar 3:51
- 5 Boarded Up 3:23
- 6 I’m the Man Who Murdered Love 3:44
- 7 We’re All Light 4:39
- 8 Standing In for Joe 3:42
- 9 Wounded Horse 4:11
- 10 You and the Clouds Will Still Be Beautiful 4:18
- 11 Church of Women 5:06
- 12 The Wheel and the Maypole 5:55
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