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XTC - English settlement [Japanese remaster Papersleeve Limited Edition / TOCP-65715] (1982/2005)

Date: 19 Apr 2009 01:04:47

Payback time since I have enjoyed the many, many contributions by people like aksman etc… you know who you are! My favourite XTC album, calls to mind a trip to Luna Park many moons ago when the album came out and riding the rollercoaster with 'Senses working overtime' blaring out from the park speakers :-)

XTC - English settlement [Japanese remaster Papersleeve Limited Edition / TOCP-65715] (1982/2005)
EAC-FLAC/CUE/LOG | Full Artwork | 476 MB | RAR
Genre: New Wave, Alternative Rock

Andy Partridge's discovery of the 12-string guitar set the tone for English Settlement, an album that moved away from the pop gloss of Black Sea in favor of lighter, though still rhythmically heavy, acoustic numbers with more complex and intricate instrumentation. There are plenty of pop gems – "Senses Working Overtime" stands as one of their finest songs – but the main focus seems to be the more expansive sound; most of the songs are drawn out to near-epic length, ultimately taking some of the impact of the songs away. Despite several terrific tracks, English Settlement seems more a transitional album than anything else, although the textural sound of the album is quite remarkable, indicating the direction they would take in their post-touring incarnation.
Review by Chris Woodstra, allmusic.com.

Tracklisting:
1. Runaways (4:34)
2. Ball And Chain (4:32)
3. Senses Working Overtime (4:50)
4. Jason And The Argonauts (6:07)
5. No Thugs In Our House (5:09)
6. Yacht Dance (3:56)
7. All Of A Sudden (It's Too Late) (5:21)
8. Melt The Guns (6:34)
9. Leisure (5:02)
10. It's Nearly Africa (3:55)
11. Knuckle Down (4:28)
12. Fly On The Wall (3:19)
13. Down In The Cockpit (5:27)
14. English Roundabout (3:59)
15. Snowman (5:03)

Credits:
Artwork By - Ken Ansell
Artwork By [Illustrations] - Art Dragon
Composed By - A. Partridge* (tracks: 3 to 11, 13, 15) , C. Moulding* (tracks: 1, 2, 12, 14)
Engineer - Hugh Padgham
Engineer [Assistant] - Howard Gray
Mixed By - Hugh Padgham , XTC
Photography - Allan Ballard
Producer - Hugh Padgham , XTC
Remastered By - Ian Cooper
Notes: Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire, England, Autumn 1981. Digitally remastered at Metropolis Mastering during November and December 2000.

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XTC / English Settlement (remaster)

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This CD remaster incorporates the tracks 'Leisure' and 'Down in the Cockpit' not present on the first CD reissues. Enjoy, I have!

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