Features
Friday, October 27 2006
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.
Reviews
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.
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.
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.
Sunday, January 1 1995
XTC, Apple Venus Volume 1 / Transistor Blast
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.
Blogs
Friday, October 27 2006
Andy Partridge Retrospective
"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…
