XTC English Settlement (1982) CD Geffen Records 4036-2
Released in 1982, English Settlement is the fifth studio album by the English rock band XTC and marks a pivotal transition in their career. This Geffen Records CD reissue (Catalog #GEFD 4036-2) captures the band at their creative peak as they moved away from their early post-punk energy toward more sophisticated, pastoral, and acoustic-leaning "English" pop. The album reached No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart and features the band's most recognizable hit, "Senses Working Overtime." It is also historically significant as the final album the band toured behind before frontman Andy Partridge's retirement from live performance due to stage fright.
Key Details
- Original Release: February 12, 1982.
- Label: Geffen Records (US Reissue).
- Key Personnel: Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, Dave Gregory, Terry Chambers.
- Essential Tracks: "Senses Working Overtime," "Ball and Chain," "Knuckle Down," "Melt the Guns."
- Total Runtime: Approximately 72 minutes (Full 15-track version).
- Catalog Number: GEFD 4036-2.
Condition: Disc, case, and artwork are in Very Good Plus overall
condition. Disc is clean and plays perfectly. Case and artwork show
light handling and shelf wear. Please see photos for the exact item you
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Shipping: Ships via USPS Media Mail with 1-business day handling time.