Album Details
Title: English Settlement
Artist: XTC
Release Date: 2/12/1982
Re-Released On: 12/15/2007
Label: Virgin, EMI Music Distribution, Toshiba EMI, Toshiba, Geffen,
Duration: 71:27
Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto
UPCs: 4988006789890, 4988006813755, 4988006835757, 720642403624, 724381025529, 724385066023, 0077778665656, 020642403649, 0724385066054, 075992403627, 075992403641, 077778665625, 720642403648, 766487968225, 498800683575
Genre: Rock
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, New Wave, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Punk/New Wave, College Rock
Moods: Bright, Effervescent, Pastoral, Witty, Autumnal, Cynical/Sarcastic, Eccentric, Ironic, Reflective, Summery, Whimsical, Acerbic, Bitter, Bittersweet, Boisterous, Cerebral, Cheerful, Complex, Earnest, Earthy, Innocent, Literate, Lively, Nocturnal, Romantic, Rousing, Searching, Sentimental, Slick, Smooth, Sparkling, Sweet, Warm, Wintry, Wistful, Yearning, Atmospheric, Brash, Carefree, Confident, Exuberant, Gentle, Plaintive, Reserved, Restrained, Rollicking, Soothing, Amiable/Good-Natured, Elaborate, Happy, Humorous, Lush, Melancholy, Ominous, Poignant, Sardonic, Elegant, Manic, Quirky, Sophisticated, Springlike, Trippy, Wry
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 1
Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1 |
Track Listings
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Runaways
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Ball and Chain
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Senses Working Overtime
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Jason and the Argonauts
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No Thugs in Our House
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Yacht Dance
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All of a Sudden (It's Too Late)
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Melt the Guns
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Leisure
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It's Nearly Africa
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Knuckle Down
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Fly on the Wall
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Down in the Cockpit
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English Roundabout
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Snowman
Additional Releases
| Year | Type | Label | Catalog # | | 2007 | CD | Toshiba EMI | 67805 | | 2004 | CD | Toshiba | 68534 | | 2001 | CD | EMI Music Distribution | 810255 | | 1985 | CD | Virgin | 2223 | | 1982 | CD | Virgin | 0660 | | 1982 | CD | Virgin | 78989 | | 1981 | CD | Geffen | 4036 | | ------ | CD | | |
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Album Review
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. ~ Chris Woodstra, All Music Guide
Credits
| Name | Credits | | Allan Ballard | Photography | | Andy Partridge | Vocals (Background), Sax (Alto), Korg Synthesizer, Animal Sounds, Guitar (Electric), Angklung, Brass, Guitar, Guitar (12 String Acoustic), Vocals, Percussion, Prophet 5, Guitar (Acoustic) | | Art Dragon | Illustrations | | Colin Moulding | Vocals, Fretless Bass, Korg Synthesizer, Bass, Vocals (Background), Percussion, Piano | | Dave | Percussion, Prophet 5, Guitar (Nylon String), Vocals (Background), Guitar (12 String Electric), Spanish Guitar | | David Gregory | Keyboards, Korg Synthesizer, Guitar (Electric), Guitar, Fuzz Guitar, Piano, Guitar (12 String Acoustic) | | Hans Devente | Vocals | | Howard Gray | Assistant | | Hugh Padgham | Vocals, Engineer, Producer, Vocal Support, Mixing | | Ian Cooper | Digital Remastering | | Ken Ansell | Artwork | | Terry Chambers | Drums | | Trans DeVente | Guest Appearance, Vocal Support | | XTC | Producer, Mixing |
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