Wasp Star cover

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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