Waspstrumental
XTC · 2002
51 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
A vibrant tapestry of catchy melodies and introspective lyrics woven through lush instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- introspective reflections on life
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- uplifting vibes for sunny days
- subtle depth in instrumentation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, 'Waspstrumental' was XTC's first album after a hiatus following their previous work, 'Apple Venus Volume 1'. By this time, the band was navigating a new era as they embraced more orchestral elements while maintaining their signature pop rock sound. The album marked a continuation of their artistic evolution after re-establishing themselves with their prior release.
- 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 4:19
- 2 Stupidly Happy 4:15
- 3 In Another Life 3:35
- 4 My Brown Guitar 3:52
- 5 Boarded Up 3:23
- 6 I’m the Man Who Murdered Love 3:48
- 7 We’re All Light 4:43
- 8 Standing in for Joe 3:40
- 9 Wounded Horse 4:12
- 10 You and the Clouds Will Still Be Beautiful 4:18
- 11 Church of Women 5:01
- 12 The Wheel and the Maypole 6:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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