{"title":"XTC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout XTC\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eXTC formed in Swindon, England in 1972, coming to prominence during the new wave era of the late 1970s. The band was led by the songwriting partnership of Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding, with Dave Gregory a key longtime member. After Partridge developed severe stage fright, the band stopped touring in 1982 and reinvented itself as a studio-only outfit, producing some of its most acclaimed work in that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eXTC began with angular, energetic new wave and post-punk and matured into sophisticated, melodically rich English pop drawing on the Beatles, Kinks, and British pastoral traditions. Their intricate arrangements, clever lyrics, and studio inventiveness, especially on Skylarking (produced by Todd Rundgren), earned them enduring critical acclaim and a devoted following.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrums and Wires (1979, Virgin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Settlement (1982)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkylarking (1986)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNonsuch (1992)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eXTC's Virgin catalog has been reissued in remastered, surround-sound, and colored-vinyl editions, with Skylarking and English Settlement popular collector titles. Original pressings and the band's Dukes of Stratosphear psychedelic side project are also of interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to XTC often start with Skylarking (1986) or English Settlement (1982). For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punk-new-wave-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; New Wave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pop-vinyl-records\"\u003ePop\/Indie-Pop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"xtc-skylarking-vinyl-200g-orig-masters","title":"Skylarking LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited 200gm vinyl LP pressing. Mastered by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering from tapes approved by Andy Partridge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540965175479,"sku":"210000034304","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3819867.jpg?v=1781154887"},{"product_id":"xtc-drums-wires-steven-wilson-mix-vinyl-200g-uk-import","title":"Drums \u0026 Wires (Steven Wilson Mix) LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited 200gm vinyl LP pressing. 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The gatefold sleeve not only houses the album but also features lyrics within, enhancing the tactile experience. Each detail, from its striking design to its substantial weight, underscores its significance in the realm of vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785786372279,"sku":"210000092916","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4362551-3214951.jpg?v=1783045916"},{"product_id":"xtc-go2-vinyl","title":"GO2 LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eXTC's GO2 LP is pressed on 200-gram vinyl and includes the bonus Go+ EP. 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