Thursday, July 29 2010
Jim Moray: A Beginners Guide
Whatever he might say to the contrary, Jim Moray has married into folk music. His excellent albums represent a series of innovatively renewed vows.
Tuesday, April 7 2009
XTC as the Dukes of Stratosphear - “My Love Explodes” / “Brainiac’s Daughter” (MP3 / video)
Thursday, April 19 2007
Andy Partridge: Monstrance
Now, as middle age meanders across Partridge's considered cult career, it's obvious he's looking for another, more solemn outlet for his talent.
The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul
Having worked for years in a hinterland between obscurity and popularity, Andy Partridge has finally hit the fulcrum as he's gained his artistic freedom, and recognition of his band XTC's influence on pop history has suddenly blossomed.
Friday, February 21 2003
XTC: Skylarking
So, as an album, Skylarking is beautiful and whole and just shy of perfection enough that it doesn’t come off as too clean.
Wednesday, February 12 2003
Andy Partridge: Fuzzy Warbles, Vol. 1 / Fuzzy Warbles, Vol. 2
For fans of Andy Partridge and his music, these first two Fuzzy Warbles are a wonderful way to pass the time until the next official XTC release.
Monday, May 6 2002
XTC: A Coat of Many Cupboards
Cult status or no, XTC’s raw deal at the hands of Virgin Records is slightly rectified herein, and helps repair a rift of under-representation that spanned decades and resulted in a bruising industry battle.
Tuesday, May 23 2000
XTC: Wasp Star (Apple Venus Volume 2)
Wasp Star is the kind of album that can reinvigorate the listener in the belief that pop music is wonderful and hasn’t degenerated into carbon copy boy bands.
