album · February 12, 1982

English Settlement

Virgin RecordsSee this day
post-punknew wave

A double album showcasing the band at their most ambitious, it features a more pastoral and musically adventurous sound than previous releases. The record was also notable for its elaborate packaging.

XTC is a quartet from Swindon, England, known for their intelligent, angular guitar pop. By 1982, they had moved from the post-punk and new wave scene to a more mature, orchestral sound.

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Also released February 12, 1982