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Garden of Earthly Delights | XTC | 5:03 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Mayor of Simpleton | XTC | 3:58 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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King for a Day | XTC | 3:37 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Here Comes President Kill Again | XTC | 3:35 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Loving | XTC | 4:11 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Poor Skeleton Steps Out | XTC | 3:33 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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One of the Millions | XTC | 4:36 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Scarecrow People | XTC | 4:13 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Merely a Man | XTC | 3:27 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Cynical Days | XTC | 3:17 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Across This Antheap | XTC | 4:51 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Hold Me My Daddy | XTC | 3:47 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Pink Thing | XTC | 3:48 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Miniature Sun | XTC | 3:57 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Chalkhills and Children | XTC | 4:57 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 15 Songs |
iTunes Review
As its cover art and album title suggest, Oranges and Lemons represents XTC's psychedelic vision, as much as such a concept could exist in 1989. The group had already issued several retro-psychedelic records as its alter-ego The Dukes of Stratosphear, emphasizing its ties to '60s pop. So it was hardly a stylistic shock when XTC extended these leanings to its proper group. In retrospect, it's less a shift than a rejuggling of the band's priorities. In the past, much of XTC's appeal had been its jarring rhythms and slashing guitars. Over the years, the band experimented with increasingly complex arrangements that shaded its songs in dramatic light. Though the group expressed displeasure with Todd Rundgren's production of 1986's Skylarking, that careful effort set the stage for this intricately sculpted collection. While "The Mayor of Simpleton" distills XTC's essence to its most mind-humming basics, the baroque, carnival-esque excitement of "King for a Day," "The Loving," "Merely a Man," and "Chalkhills and Children" make for smart and adventurous listening.
Customer Reviews
One of the Best!
One of the best, if not the best, albums by XTC and perhaps one of the best collections of songs, in my opinion, of all time. I couldn't agree more that this album is not only sonically rich with songs that are immaculately crafted, but also fills your head with layer upon incredible layer of musicianship; song writing that can align itself with the best that Lennon and McCartney had to offer and arrangements and instrumentation that supersede anyones imagination. Although 'Oranges and Lemons' is certainly an eclectic mix of songs, it is, indeed, that eclectricity, so to speak, that makes this album cohesive. Among the standouts are 'Garden of Earthly Delights,' with music that perfectly reflects its title, 'The Loving,' with its beautiful message that love is everything and 'Merely A Man,' a humorous take on 'love' alluding to 'Jesus, Buddha and The Wizard of Oz.' Perhaps my favorite selection is 'Cynical Days' written by Colin Moulding (whose songs on every XTC album are some of XTC's best work). In this work of art, Moulding waxes introspective on the important things in life, but still seems to hold out hope for the world. This tour de force will make the listener believe that there is still hope for the world even in this day and age.
Kings
I've never really paid much attention to these guys other than the casual hit. However King For A Day is easily their best single and one of the best from the 80s.
Wow factor
Did what amounts to a lyrical and sonic dissection of this album in The late eighties--verdict? Amazing!
Biography
Formed: 1976 in Wiltshire, England
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s
Top Albums and Songs By XTC
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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Dear God | Skylarking | 3:39 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Senses Working Overtime | English Settlement | 4:50 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
Mayor of Simpleton | Oranges and Lemons | 3:58 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
Making Plans for Nigel | Drums and Wires | 4:13 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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5 |
Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead | Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles Collection (1977-1992) | 5:03 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Senses Working Overtime | Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles Collection (1977-1992) | 4:34 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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King for a Day | Oranges and Lemons | 3:37 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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8 |
Generals and Majors | Black Sea | 4:04 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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9 |
Dear God | Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles Collection (1977-1992) | 3:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mayor of Simpleton | Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles Collection (1977-1992) | 3:57 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Rock, Music, Pop, Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative, Psychedelic, Alternative, College Rock
- Released: Feb 27, 1989
- ℗ Digital Remaster 2001 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
