Memorable as "Playground," "Stupidly Happy," "My Brown ![]() Most pop bands would give their eyeteeth to have songs as smart, melodic, and His talents but certainly exploit his capabilities to their fullest. He's in pop craftsman mode, turning out expert, layered tunes that may not push Is just about the breeziest thing he's ever written - but for the most part, "Boarded Up" and the clever "Standing in for Joe." Andy Partridge has a few tricks up his sleeve - hisĬompositions are heavy on electric guitars, he builds "Wounded Horse"Īround a blues riff, and "You and the Clouds Will Still Be Beautiful" Colin Moulding is in fine shape, with the spare Orphans, tunes without a particular project, which may mean that Wasp Star is an album of moments, but there's plenty toĬherish here. "Leftovers" isn't quite an accurate term, either. If that is true, it ignores a basic fact - XTC 's leftovers are better than most band's keepers. The songs that fit a dark, introspective mood went to Apple Venus, XTC 's first album after seven years in exile, while Wasp Star wound up as a clearinghouse for everythingĮlse. Operated on a conceptual plain for nearly 20 years. ![]() Straightforward collection of sharp, witty, well-constructed pop songs.ĭirectness is perhaps the oddest thing about Wasp Star - it's unassuming pop from a band that 2 to continue the majestic acoustic-orchestral blends of Apple Venus will be disappointed, because it's a Anyone expecting Wasp Star: Apple Venus, Vol.
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