The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul

By Patrick Schabe

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. [27 October 2006]

Andy Partridge: Monstrance

By Bill Gibron

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. [19 April 2007]

XTC: Skylarking

By Patrick Schabe

So, as an album, Skylarking is beautiful and whole and just shy of perfection enough that it doesn’t come off as too clean.

XTC: A Coat of Many Cupboards

By Patrick Schabe

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.

XTC: Wasp Star (Apple Venus Volume 2)

By Patrick Schabe

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.

XTC, Apple Venus Volume 1 / Transistor Blast

By Sarah Zupko

Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding used their time off well, lavishing extra care and attention on this set of tunes that rank among the best music they have ever produced.

Mixed Media: Andy Partridge Retrospective