Album Details
Title: Nonsuch
Artist: XTC
Release Date: 3/30/1992
Label: Geffen, EMI, Toshiba EMI, Virgin
Duration: 61:58
Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto
UPCs: 4988006791077, 4988006835801, 720642447420, 724381026021, 724385067822, 020642447445, 0724385067853, 077778639022, 4988006814523, 720642447444, 766487968720
Genre: Rock
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, 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: 7
Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1 |
Track Listings
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The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead
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My Bird Performs
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Dear Madam Barnum
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Humble Daisy
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The Smartest Monkeys
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The Disappointed
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Holly Up on Poppy
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Crocodile
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Rook
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Omnibus
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That Wave
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Then She Appeared
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War Dance
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Wrapped in Grey
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The Ugly Underneath
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Bungalow
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Books Are Burning
Additional Releases
| Year | Type | Label | Catalog # | | 2005 | CD | Toshiba EMI | 67810 | | 2004 | CD | EMI | 810260 | | 1996 | CD | Geffen | 24474 | | 1992 | CD | Virgin | 2699 | | 1991 | CD | Geffen | GEFD-24472 |
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Album Review
Since Skylarking, each XTC album was carefully composed and crafted, and Nonsuch is no different. Working with producer Gus Dudgeon ( Elton John), XTC crafted their most immaculate album to date with Nonsuch. A measured and reflective record, recalling The Beach Boys more than The Beatles, the album retains some of their late-'80s psychedelic flourishes, but those have been integrated into an elaborate, lush pop setting that falls somewhere between Skylarking and Oranges & Lemons. While it lacks the thematic unity of Skylarking, as well as the grandstanding eclecticism of Oranges & Lemons, Nonsuch is in many ways more musically consistent, presenting a set of 17 wonderfully detailed and immediately catchy pop songs, ranging from the relatively rocking "The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead" to the sweet "Holly up on Poppy." Occasionally, the album dips slightly lyrically -- Colin Moulding's "The Smartest Monkeys" and "War Dance" are a little too preachy -- but never musically, making Nonsuch a modest, minor masterpiece. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
Credits
| Name | Credits | | Andy Partridge | Brass Arrangement, Band, Tambourine, Guitar, Shaker, Vocals (Background), Percussion, Keyboard Programming, Bells, Keyboards, Guitar (Acoustic), Bell Tree, Talking, Vocals, Harmonica, String Arrangements, Voices, Guitar (Electric), Synthesizer | | Barry Hammond | Engineer | | Bob Ludwig | Mastering | | Colin Moulding | Vocals (Background), String Arrangements, Guitar (Bass), Vocals, ?, Bass, Brass Arrangement, Guitar (Electric) | | Dave Mattacks | Drum Samples, Sitar, Talking, Shaker, Drums, Tambourine, Sampling, Percussion | | David Dragon | Sleeve Art | | David Gregory | Bells, Keyboards, Guitar (Acoustic), String Arrangements, Vocals (Background), Percussion, Guitar (12 String Electric), Guitar (12 String), Guitar (Electric), Synthesizer, Band, Organ (Hammond), Guitar, Brass Arrangement, Voices, Piano | | Florence Lovegrove | Viola | | Gina Griffin | Violin | | Gus Dudgeon | Producer, Arranger, End Chorus, Vocals (Background), Talking, Trumpet, ?, Tambourine, Voices, Percussion | | Guy Barker | Trumpet, Flugelhorn | | Ian Cooper | Digital Remastering | | Kevin Westenberg | Photography | | Nick Davis | Mixing | | Rose Hull | Cello | | Stuart Gordon | Violin | | XTC | Main Performer |
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