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Following Go 2, keyboardist Barry Andrews left XTC and, rather than finding a replacement keyboard player, the band opted to recruit another guitarist (who could also play keyboards), Dave Gregory. The album that followed the lineup change, Drums and Wires, marks a turning point for the band, with a more subdued set of songs that reflect an increasing songwriting proficiency. The aimless energy of the first two albums is focused into a cohesive statement with a distinctive voice that retains their clever humor, quirky wordplay, and decidedly British flavor. Musically, Drums and Wires, titled to reflect the big drum sound they developed for the album, is certainly driven by the powerful rhythms and angular, mainly minimalistic arrangements, but the addition of a second guitarist also allows for some inventive and interesting guitar work (the "wires") that made up for the lack of Andrews' odd flourishes -- the tension between the two sounds creates some truly inspired, nervy pop. Colin Moulding also comes into his own as a songwriter, penning XTC's first substantial hit, the new wave classic "Making Plans for Nigel."
© Chris Woodstra /TiVo
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Colin Moulding, Bass Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - George Chambers, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Partridge, Guitar, Synthesizer Programming, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Padgham, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Prestage, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Cook, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - XTC, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer - Dave Gregory, Guitar, Keyboards, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - colin ivor moulding, ComposerLyricist - Terry Chambers, Drums, Percussion, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1979 Virgin Records Limited
George Chambers, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hugh Padgham, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andrew Partridge, Composer - Steve Prestage, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Cook, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - XTC, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer
(C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2001 Virgin Records Limited
George Chambers, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hugh Padgham, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Prestage, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Cook, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - XTC, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer - colin ivor moulding, Composer
(C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2001 Virgin Records Limited
George Chambers, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hugh Padgham, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andrew Partridge, Composer - Steve Prestage, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Cook, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - XTC, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer
(C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2001 Virgin Records Limited
George Chambers, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hugh Padgham, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Phil Wainman for Utopia Productions, Producer - Steve Prestage, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Cook, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - XTC, MainArtist - colin ivor moulding, Composer
(C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2001 Virgin Records Limited
George Chambers, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hugh Padgham, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andrew Partridge, Composer - Steve Prestage, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Cook, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - XTC, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer
(C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2001 Virgin Records Limited
George Chambers, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hugh Padgham, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andrew Partridge, Composer - Steve Prestage, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Cook, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - XTC, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer
(C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2001 Virgin Records Limited
George Chambers, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hugh Padgham, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andrew Partridge, Composer - Steve Prestage, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Cook, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - XTC, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2001 Virgin Records Limited
George Chambers, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hugh Padgham, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Prestage, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Cook, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - XTC, Producer, MainArtist - colin ivor moulding, Composer
(C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2001 Virgin Records Limited
George Chambers, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hugh Padgham, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andrew Partridge, Composer - Steve Prestage, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Cook, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - XTC, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer
(C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2001 Virgin Records Limited
George Chambers, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hugh Padgham, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andrew Partridge, Composer - Steve Prestage, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Cook, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - XTC, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer
(C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2001 Virgin Records Limited
George Chambers, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hugh Padgham, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andrew Partridge, Composer - Steve Prestage, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Cook, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - XTC, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer
(C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2001 Virgin Records Limited
George Chambers, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Partridge, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Padgham, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Prestage, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Cook, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - XTC, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer - Dave Gregory, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - colin ivor moulding, Composer, Bass Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Terry Chambers, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2001 Virgin Records Limited
George Chambers, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hugh Padgham, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andrew Partridge, Composer - Steve Prestage, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Cook, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - XTC, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer
(C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2001 Virgin Records Limited
George Chambers, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hugh Padgham, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Prestage, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Cook, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - XTC, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer - colin ivor moulding, Composer
(C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2001 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2001 Virgin Records Limited
Album review
Following Go 2, keyboardist Barry Andrews left XTC and, rather than finding a replacement keyboard player, the band opted to recruit another guitarist (who could also play keyboards), Dave Gregory. The album that followed the lineup change, Drums and Wires, marks a turning point for the band, with a more subdued set of songs that reflect an increasing songwriting proficiency. The aimless energy of the first two albums is focused into a cohesive statement with a distinctive voice that retains their clever humor, quirky wordplay, and decidedly British flavor. Musically, Drums and Wires, titled to reflect the big drum sound they developed for the album, is certainly driven by the powerful rhythms and angular, mainly minimalistic arrangements, but the addition of a second guitarist also allows for some inventive and interesting guitar work (the "wires") that made up for the lack of Andrews' odd flourishes -- the tension between the two sounds creates some truly inspired, nervy pop. Colin Moulding also comes into his own as a songwriter, penning XTC's first substantial hit, the new wave classic "Making Plans for Nigel."
© Chris Woodstra /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 15 track(s)
- Total length: 00:55:38
- Main artists: XTC
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Virgin Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 2001 Virgin Records Limited ℗ 2001 Virgin Records Limited
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