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XTC — Summer's Cauldron
Album: Skylarking
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Released: 1986
Length: 3:19
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Drowning here in Summer's Cauldron
Under mats of flower lava
Please don't pull me out this is how I would want to go
Breathing in the boiling butter
Fruit of sweating golden Inca
Please don't heed my shout I'm relax in the undertow

When Miss Moon lays down
And Sir Sun stands up
Me I'm found floating round and round
Like a bug in brandy
In this big bronze cup
Drowning here in Summer's Cauldron

Trees are dancing drunk with nectar
Grass is waving underwater
Please don't pull me out this is how I would want to go
Insect bomber Buddhist droning
Copper chord of August's organ
Please don't heed my shout I'm relax in the undertow

When Miss Moon lays down
in her hilltop bed
And Sir Sun stands up
raise his regal head
Me I'm found floating round and round
Like a bug in brandy
In this big bronze cup
Drowning here in Summer's Cauldron
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You really need to keep Grass in this. They go together. You cut it off early. Not good.
Posted 10 hours ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
A favorite of mine. Thanks RP! 
Posted 10 hours ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 SchoepTone wrote:

I actually saw XTC live, opening for the Police. The Police hadn't yet reached their megastar status and Andy Partridge was still on stage performing. Great show and, dare I say, XTC was the better band that night. Touring behind Black Sea, my favorite album of theirs. 



I saw that tour, at UC Santa Barbara, and opening for both of them was Oingo Boingo. Super show...
Posted 9 months ago by domreo    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:

Entertaining junction, to say the least.  Takes a bit of getting used to.  I saw an old boy in a Morris Minor reversing around it one afternoon...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-...


The one in Hemel is also worth a visit - if you ever find yourself approaching it unexpectedly the best advice is don't hesitate.  The secret is momentum.

Posted 11 months ago by Jakethemuss    [ Reply ]
 SchoepTone wrote:

I actually saw XTC live, opening for the Police. The Police hadn't yet reached their megastar status and Andy Partridge was still on stage performing. Great show and, dare I say, XTC was the better band that night. Touring behind Black Sea, my favorite album of theirs. 



You are VERY fortunate to have actually had the chance to see them live, when it was possible, envious!
Posted 1 year ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
I actually saw XTC live, opening for the Police. The Police hadn't yet reached their megastar status and Andy Partridge was still on stage performing. Great show and, dare I say, XTC was the better band that night. Touring behind Black Sea, my favorite album of theirs. 
Posted 1 year ago by SchoepTone    [ Reply ]
Oh thank you sooo much RP! It's been snowing here in D.C. and this is just the ticket. 
Posted 1 year ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Happy Winter Solstice! 
Posted 1 year ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
"Making plans for Nigel"  A classic .
Posted 1 year ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
I really like Rundgrens production on this album. It had an impact on all their albums thereafter… listen to Oranges and Lemons and you will hear it
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Any turbo-nerds here on RP know Shigesato Itoi?
This song makes me think of his work...
Posted 3 years ago by snowcone    [ Reply ]
An anthem for the entire world in 2022. The summer is a cauldron.
Posted 3 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
kbs wrote: The fact that they are from Swindon possibly explains a lot. For the uninitiated, some places have magic mushrooms. Swindon has the magic roundabout...
 DaidyBoy wrote:

Entertaining junction, to say the least.  Takes a bit of getting used to.  I saw an old boy in a Morris Minor reversing around it one afternoon...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-...


Per the Wiki, "In 2009 it was voted the fourth-scariest junction in Britain." and how it works, https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Posted 3 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
 kbs wrote:
 
 The fact that they are from Swindon possibly explains a lot. For the uninitiated, some places have magic mushrooms. Swindon has the magic roundabout...


Entertaining junction, to say the least.  Takes a bit of getting used to.  I saw an old boy in a Morris Minor reversing around it one afternoon...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-...

Posted 3 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 xcranky_yankee wrote:

recognize this from the first cricket chirp...they may have hated T.R.'s production but it was such a fun album - thought it was a skip that got us to Grass - FUN!



thank you Todzilla. Such a great album
Posted 3 years ago by seadogue    [ Reply ]
Excellent XTC

Tony Jory, London, England
Posted 3 years ago by tonyjory    [ Reply ]
recognize this from the first cricket chirp...they may have hated T.R.'s production but it was such a fun album - thought it was a skip that got us to Grass - FUN!
Posted 4 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Brilliant tune from a brilliant band…
Posted 4 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 ace-marc wrote:

only 10 songs on RP.
could , and should , be at least 40!


I second that - I was going to comment that XTC is the most underplayed band on RP. They have such an immense catalogue of stellar songs. 
Posted 4 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
It's April 21 and we got two inches of snow last night. This is adding insult to injury!
Posted 4 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
 khardog145 wrote:

I feel compelled to second the complete wrongness of the remark.  The point of XTC is  brilliant and humorous lyrics, melodic, unique......
 The fact that they are from Swindon possibly explains a lot. For the uninitiated, some places have magic mushrooms. Swindon has the magic roundabout...

Posted 4 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
Shades of "Pet Sounds"!
Posted 4 years ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
 Jakethemuss wrote:

Nonconstructive response I know but you are simply as wrong as can be.
 
I feel compelled to second the complete wrongness of the remark.  The point of XTC is  brilliant and humorous lyrics, melodic, unique......
Posted 4 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
 ElCamoteLoco wrote:
I must admit I never saw the point of XTC. Plenty of bands did the unmelodic, meandering prog-rock thing before them. That seam's been mined out.
 
Nonconstructive response I know but you are simply as wrong as can be.
Posted 4 years ago by Jakethemuss    [ Reply ]
Opening few bars and voice reminder me of Howard Jones
Posted 5 years ago by Pioneer_Sing    [ Reply ]
One of the best 10 albums of the 80s
Posted 5 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
XTC truly were a cut above, in my books. 
Posted 5 years ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
only 10 songs on RP.
could , and should , be at least 40!
Posted 5 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
AAAAGH. An abrupt segue from Summer's Cauldron into Tom Petty's Restless. I love RP but I think the app got the better of Bill and Rebecca's otherwise excellent taste.
Posted 5 years ago by pmayniak    [ Reply ]
I was at show in Toronto. The Show was at a bar called the Edge, on Gerrard near Church.
Posted 5 years ago by RandyChard    [ Reply ]
Gah, it's always jarring when "Grass " doesn't follow this song.
Posted 6 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
 midigitguy wrote:
If you don't have the Steven Wilson remix of this album, you need to remedy that situation immediately.  Revelatory!
 
Better than the original?
Posted 6 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
I was hiking in the heat yesterday and passing a field of wild flowers this song was buzzing in my head...one of the best nature songs EVAH!
Posted 6 years ago by ColdMiser    [ Reply ]
Trickster!  I thought that the open link window of the Big Bear Lake CA eagle's nest cam had somehow become unmuted and I was hearing the off-camera chickadees!  
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Sigh. It's the last day of February and all I can think about today is my sailboat...
Posted 6 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
 Ayejoe wrote:
Its the crashing transition from this into 'Grass' that is just perfect and hence needs Grass to always be played immediately after !
 
Yes!  Something my digital copy can't do.  There's a minuscule pause between.  Thank god for this on vinyl and cassette.  
Posted 6 years ago by annds    [ Reply ]
Doesn't get much better than this!!  (BZZZZZ!)    [will you play "Grass" after??] 
Posted 6 years ago by annds    [ Reply ]
Its the crashing transition from this into 'Grass' that is just perfect and hence needs Grass to always be played immediately after !
Posted 6 years ago by Ayejoe    [ Reply ]
Oh, no!  The favorites stream doesn't link Summer's Cauldron => Grass.  That was a momentary bummer.  Luckily, I'm listening to my favorite music...
Posted 6 years ago by IrieTom    [ Reply ]
If you don't have the Steven Wilson remix of this album, you need to remedy that situation immediately.  Revelatory!
Posted 7 years ago by midigitguy    [ Reply ]
 chinaski wrote:
Yay! Today we segue from Summers Cauldron to Grass! YES!!!!  XTC!!! Such a wonderful band. Got me through the 80's. And now we segue to Beth Orton's Thinking About Tomorrow. I'm gonna cry. So beautiful. So long my friend...

 

Cross referencing 

 ziggytrix wrote:
Yay! I hate it when Bill plays anything other than Grass after Summer's Cauldron. {#Eyes}

  
Just had that {#Eyes} experience. 


Posted 7 years ago by Jörg_Asmussen    [ Reply ]
Hey @RP ! 
Why always and only this song of Skylarking, the album is full of great songs ...  do you want to save on broadcasting rights ?
Posted 8 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
I've always enjoyed Grass!
Posted 8 years ago by Rockit999    [ Reply ]
A favorite of mine from the moment it was released all those years ago. Thanks Bill!
Posted 8 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

"Unmelodic, meandering prog-rock"?  Have you heard any XTC songs other than this one?  They were one of the most melodic bands of their time, they generally wrote short poppy tunes that didn't meander, and "prog-rock"?  WTF?

 
PErhaps sour grapes, the losing candidate in the race for The Mayor of Simpleton?
Posted 8 years ago by midigitguy    [ Reply ]
First day of winter!
Posted 8 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
 Propayne wrote:
I had incredibly high expectations when I read the my favorite musician/producer/engineer would be producing one of my favorite bands and I bought this album the day it came out.

Got home and put the LP on and had all of my expectations exceeded.

I think this album is a masterpiece. 

 
Indeed it is.  In fact, I think I'll put it on right now.  {#Guitarist}
Posted 8 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
These guys are the definition of melody.
 
Posted 8 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
 ElCamoteLoco wrote:
I must admit I never saw the point of XTC. Plenty of bands did the unmelodic, meandering prog-rock thing before them. That seam's been mined out.

 
"Unmelodic, meandering prog-rock"?  Have you heard any XTC songs other than this one?  Do you know what the word "melodic" means?  They were one of the most melodic bands of their time and they generally wrote short, poppy tunes that didn't meander.  "Prog-rock"?  WTF?
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 ElCamoteLoco wrote:
I must admit I never saw the point of XTC. Plenty of bands did the unmelodic, meandering prog-rock thing before them. That seam's been mined out.

 
Does there need to be a point to them?

They just made brilliant music: Harvest Festival, Wounded Horse, Books Are Burning, etc. the list is a very long one.

 


Posted 9 years ago by Thin_Air    [ Reply ]
 Propayne wrote:
I had incredibly high expectations when I read the my favorite musician/producer/engineer would be producing one of my favorite bands and I bought this album the day it came out.

Got home and put the LP on and had all of my expectations exceeded.

I think this album is a masterpiece. 

 
You should listen to Rundgren's terrific conversation with Marc Maron on his WTF podcast (episode #691). He tells an awesome story about the difficult times he had with Partridge making this album. The entire conversation is great but this segment is towards the end. Highly recommended if you are a Rundgren fan.
Posted 9 years ago by zengentleman    [ Reply ]
Thanks again Bill!
Posted 9 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
I had incredibly high expectations when I read the my favorite musician/producer/engineer would be producing one of my favorite bands and I bought this album the day it came out.

Got home and put the LP on and had all of my expectations exceeded.

I think this album is a masterpiece. 
Posted 9 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
I must admit I never saw the point of XTC. Plenty of bands did the unmelodic, meandering prog-rock thing before them. That seam's been mined out.
Posted 9 years ago by ElCamoteLoco    [ Reply ]
Yeah, what's the deal?
Posted 9 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
Come on, Bill. You can't have one without the other!
Posted 9 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Such a grower - love it.
Posted 9 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
Yay! Today we segue from Summers Cauldron to Grass! YES!!!!  XTC!!! Such a wonderful band. Got me through the 80's. And now we segue to Beth Orton's Thinking About Tomorrow. I'm gonna cry. So beautiful. So long my friend...
Posted 9 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Grass!!!
Posted 9 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
No
Posted 9 years ago by D_Clone    [ Reply ]
 midigitguy wrote:

The story I heard is the master for one of the sides is lost. I believe the tracking tapes are lost too. Todd said they couldn't do a surround mix of it for that reason. And that is a big bummer.

Next XTC remix by Steve Wilson will be Oranges & Lemons.  Due out Oct 30, 2015!!!

 
Oh wow, if true, that is a major drag.

A surround mix of AWATS would be wonderful. 
Posted 9 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
 Propayne wrote:

I'm a huge Wilson fan and would pick up (yet another copy!) if he does a new mix, but my all-time favorite musician is Todd Rundgren, and what he did with XTC on this us just masterful.

And yes, I'm very familiar with the clashes that went on.

And speaking of Todd's ego {#Cheesygrin} I would LOVE it if TR would allow Wilson do a new surround sound mix of A Wizard A True Star. 

 
The story I heard is the master for one of the sides is lost. I believe the tracking tapes are lost too. Todd said they couldn't do a surround mix of it for that reason. And that is a big bummer.

Next XTC remix by Steve Wilson will be Oranges & Lemons.  Due out Oct 30, 2015!!!
Posted 9 years ago by midigitguy    [ Reply ]
 nagsheadlocal wrote:
The fact that these guys never "made it big" is a serious crime. It's amazing how often I will be talking to someone about music and mention XTC and they will say: "Man, those guys are great!"

 

 
They may have "made it big" had they continued touring.  Still, they've managed to produce a great body of work I think.
Posted 9 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Ahhh, Springsteen, not XTC's "Grass"?!! Grass is always right after. Sulk!
Posted 10 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
Aw, no grass. :(
Posted 10 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 wgsu_1978 wrote:
Perfectly captures the heat and stinking humidity of a summer day. Beatlesque.
 
spot on! {#Biggrin}
Posted 10 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
wgsu_1978
Posted: Jul 05, 2015 - 13:26
 
Perfectly captures the heat and stinking humidity of a summer day. Beatlesque

ColdMiser
(Out in the Cold)
Posted: Jan 26, 2015 - 07:47
 
Listening to this while the weather reports of an impending blizzard bearing down on the Northeast is kind of ironic.

Hmmmm,...what's going on here?


Posted 10 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Perfectly captures the heat and stinking humidity of a summer day. Beatlesque.
Posted 10 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
Wow. I haven't heard XTC in years. Thanks, Bill. 
Posted 10 years ago by stalfnzo    [ Reply ]
 midigitguy wrote:
Can't wait to hear Steven Wilson's remastering and remixing (in 5.1 as well as 2.0) of this.  Please please!
Both Drums & Wires and Nonsuch are  fabulous on Blu-ray and this production would be mind-blowing!

And thank you for letting it play into Grass (even with the ugly little gap in there :) 

 
I'm a huge Wilson fan and would pick up (yet another copy!) if he does a new mix, but my all-time favorite musician is Todd Rundgren, and what he did with XTC on this us just masterful.

And yes, I'm very familiar with the clashes that went on.

And speaking of Todd's ego {#Cheesygrin} I would LOVE it if TR would allow Wilson do a new surround sound mix of A Wizard A True Star. 
Posted 10 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
this is so yummy. 
nagsheadlocal wrote:
The fact that these guys never "made it big" is a serious crime. It's amazing how often I will be talking to someone about music and mention XTC and they will say: "Man, those guys are great!"

 

 
yeah, same here. some insight: https://www.lettering.tattooshowtime.com/word-tattoos-27-1.jpg

they were reamed by Virgin records.


Posted 10 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Listening to this while the weather reports of an impending blizzard bearing down on the Northeast is kind of ironic.
Posted 10 years ago by ColdMiser    [ Reply ]
Can't wait to hear Steven Wilson's remastering and remixing (in 5.1 as well as 2.0) of this.  Please please!
Both Drums & Wires and Nonsuch are  fabulous on Blu-ray and this production would be mind-blowing!

And thank you for letting it play into Grass (even with the ugly little gap in there :) 
Posted 10 years ago by midigitguy    [ Reply ]
The fact that these guys never "made it big" is a serious crime. It's amazing how often I will be talking to someone about music and mention XTC and they will say: "Man, those guys are great!"

 
Posted 10 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Gotta hear some Grass next Bill, OK??
Posted 11 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
First day of summer! Nice timing, Bill.
Posted 11 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
 DearDM wrote:
Wow, it's tough to connect to this song in January!

 
Perfect now - nice sunny and warm (finally) Spring day here in VA.
Posted 11 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
If Paul McCartney and Tears For Fears had a baby.. it would be XTC ;)
Posted 11 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
Wow, it's tough to connect to this song in January!
Posted 11 years ago by DearDM    [ Reply ]
Sounds so nice inside this warm home office on a snowy and darn cold Sunday afternoon.
Posted 11 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
Sounds a little like Norman Greenbaum's Hole in my shoes which is leaking from water-
Posted 11 years ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
Perfect song for the last day of Spring.
Posted 12 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
Finally outstanding songcraft showcased on Radio Paradise!
Posted 12 years ago by thrdmnkrcrds    [ Reply ]
Like a bug in brandy...
Posted 12 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Lovely tweeters at the start. I could have listened peacefully to five minutes of them. Shame the song kicked in and spoiled the tranquillity...
 
Are you a closet twitcher? Anyway, they continue tweeting throughout the song so we can presume they approve and are in fact singing along. I for one approve.
Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 ColdMiser wrote:
I love this album this time of the year

 

Maybe you have Spring but Minnesota has winter!
Posted 12 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
I love this album this time of the year
Posted 12 years ago by ColdMiser    [ Reply ]
Boring!
Posted 12 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
Boy could I use some summer's cauldron today. Kind of chilly here!
Posted 12 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
This is such an outstanding LP - I'd forgotten about it.  Even though it came out in my punk rock heyday, my friends & I always loved this disc!

A++++++  would listen again. 
Posted 12 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]
Great album! Love XTC anytime. Particularly refreshing to hear... was hoping for Grass too.... and we GOT IT! Thanks Bill and Rebecca!!
Posted 12 years ago by krysthal    [ Reply ]
Summer is slipping away, "sigh"...
Posted 12 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
 Bargamon wrote:

This is a top 100 album on many lists.

Great production by Todd Rundgren.

Not that he needs the Rock N'Roll Hall of Fame cheese to validate his career, but why the hell is this guy not in?

Writer? Producer? Video pioneer? Performer?

Does the HOF not like guys that shook up the establishment and spoke out?

Isn't that what ROCK is really all about?
 
I know what you mean, just from the bands Rundgren produced alone, but the R&R Hall of Fame is really pretty insignificant.  It's essentially about what Jann Wenner and Dave Marsh (neither of whom are musicians) like.  Anyhow, this is an excellent tune.
Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 tormefan wrote:
Oh so evocative for a child of the 80s: that sound capturing the blissfully heightened purity of senses and limitless possibility of a 20-something (listening at top volume from cassette player of a Toyota model no longer made).... Had they not slipped in a song about God on the album (not unlike Crowded House Woodface) this could have been a great commercial hit in the good 'ole prudish USA. But it wasn't, so people who GOT it the first time around, like me, get to make smarmy comments about how fantastic and overlooked it was. Rundgren's production makes this an embarrasment of riches. Those crickets, apparently, can still make my heart race...
 
YES!  YES!  YES!  {#Sunny}
Posted 13 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]

This is a top 100 album on many lists.

Great production by Todd Rundgren.

Not that he needs the Rock N'Roll Hall of Fame cheese to validate his career, but why the hell is this guy not in?

Writer? Producer? Video pioneer? Performer?

Does the HOF not like guys that shook up the establishment and spoke out?

Isn't that what ROCK is really all about?
Posted 13 years ago by Bargamon    [ Reply ]
Wrong time of the year to play this, but still a great song and album. I try to crack Skylarking open for a listen every July or August.
Posted 13 years ago by mike_chouinard    [ Reply ]
Lovely tweeters at the start. I could have listened peacefully to five minutes of them. Shame the song kicked in and spoiled the tranquillity...
Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Such an amazing album. 
Posted 13 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!! Perfect!
Posted 13 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
I've been a XTC disciple since ~1985 and have always been frustrated that few radio stations played them.  

Thanks RP for restoring my faith in radio!! 

XTC {#Notworthy}
Posted 13 years ago by dingusbother    [ Reply ]
Hooray!
Bill did the appropriate thing and played "Summers Cauldron"/ "Grass" today!
Posted 13 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Groovy Too! :)
Posted 13 years ago by floydginger    [ Reply ]
 nadine_low wrote:
I agree...why no segue to 'grass'.
Though, anything XTC or Dukes of Stratospheare is always welcome every time...
 
 
You ask, RP listens.

Posted 13 years ago by sans    [ Reply ]
The first time I listened to this song on headphones, I thought the "buzz" at the beginning that went from one speaker to the next was a real bug. I probably instinctively swatted at the air.
Posted 13 years ago by AlonzoTheArmless    [ Reply ]
I agree...why no segue to 'grass'.
Though, anything XTC or Dukes of Stratospheare is always welcome every time...
 
Posted 13 years ago by bailey_comus    [ Reply ]


Why no Grass after this? According to the song comments, that luscious segue was happening for a while. Why can't it happen all the time so that we can hear the two songs as they were meant to be heard?


Posted 14 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
keep 'em coming Bill
Posted 14 years ago by ajb    [ Reply ]
Great and often overlooked pop band!
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
GOD I'd forgotten how great these guys were...

I must be the Mayor Of Simpleton...
Posted 14 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
Damn!  Missed it!   I wanted to get "Upsey Daisy Assortment, which has every song I've heard of by XTC except, unfortunately, this one.
I guess I'll have to buy 2 albums.  Speaking of albums, I really like their album covers.

Posted 14 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 rasta_tiger wrote:
Sounds like the vinyl is warped.
 
Part of Rundgren's brilliant production.  Listen to the lyrics and you'll understand why 'tis///
Posted 14 years ago by midigitguy    [ Reply ]
I love this song. Reminds me of College. The lyrics are intense.
Posted 14 years ago by PA1749    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the vinyl is warped.
Posted 14 years ago by rasta_tiger    [ Reply ]
 LowPhreak wrote:

And here's the originally intended cover that was banned by Virgin Records:


{#Clap}
  
Want to worship at the church of women

Breathe ’em in until my head goes spinning around

Want to worship at the church

Let me worship at the church of women

Lyrics from XTC's Church of Women 

Posted 14 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
Great to read all of the comments from so many who fell under the charms of this album. I bought the CD in a bargain bin, totally unaware and with no expectations. Don't think it could have been described to me in a way that would have influenced purchase. An anomaly, akin to magic.
 
Some of my best music was purchased on vinyl, in bargain bins, with no expectations. That's where I first heard about Tommy Bolin, Photomaker, Refugee, Navarro (Carole King's backup band) and the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band. Sometimes, one must take chances. My question is:  Did you LIKE your purchase?  Just curious.  I'm getting more into XTC, though I probably wouldn't have chosen to listen to them willingly had I not heard some of their music here.  Now, I'm reconsidering. They make me feel good, and lately, I'm basing my musical choices on things that make me smile, or things that at least don't make me feel threatened.

And the wheel goes 'round.... and 'round...

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 LowPhreak wrote:

And here's the originally intended cover that was banned by Virgin Records:

 
well, yeah...
Posted 14 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
 meurglys3 wrote:
Skylarking is about to be re-issued on double vinyl with the originally intended cover.

ahem.
https://www.ape.uk.net/news/news_stories.php?newsid=356
 
And here's the originally intended cover that was banned by Virgin Records:


{#Clap}

Posted 14 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
The segue from this song into "Grass" is the aural equivalent of the bone turning turning into the spaceship in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Brilliant!
Posted 14 years ago by gvan    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite albums of all time.

10 all the way. 
Posted 14 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
Skylarking is about to be re-issued on double vinyl with the originally intended cover.

ahem.
https://www.ape.uk.net/news/news_stories.php?newsid=356
Posted 14 years ago by meurglys3    [ Reply ]