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Disco de XTC: “Black Sea [Japan Bonus Tracks]”

Disco de XTC: “Black Sea [Japan Bonus Tracks]”
Información del disco :
Título: Black Sea [Japan Bonus Tracks]
Fecha de Publicación:2004-04-27
Tipo:Desconocido
Género:Rock, Adult Alternative, Powerpop
Sello Discográfico:
Letras Explícitas:Si
UPC:4988006813748
Lista de temas :
1 Respectable Street Video
2 Generals and Majors Video
3 Living Through Another Cuba Video
4 Love at First Sight Video
5 Rocket from a Bottle Video
6 No Language in Our Lungs Video
7 Towers of London Video
8 Paper and Iron (Notes and Coins)
9 Burning with Optimism's Flames Video
10 Sgt Rock (Is Going to Help Me) Video
11 Travels in Nihilon Video
12 Smokeless Zone
13 Don't Lose Your Temper
14 Somnambulist
Análisis (en inglés) - :
{$XTC} continue on with the big drum sound of {^Drums and Wires}, adding more polish and an even heavier-hitting approach for {^Black Sea} -- their arrangements are fuller and they rock harder than ever before. Where {^Drums and Wires} implied social commentary, {^Black Sea} more directly addresses sociopolitical concerns, handling them not strictly in a theoretical sense, but rather showing a human response to the circumstances. Of course, the band's skewed outlook and mid-'60s {\pop} sense keeps things from becoming too heavy -- included are some of their finest songs, like {&"Respectable Street,"} {&"Generals and Majors,"} and {&"Towers of London,"} as well as the thoroughly enjoyable {\pop} fluff throwaway {&"Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)"} to keep the mood light. All in all, there isn't a bad song in the bunch -- {^Black Sea} is their most consistent album to date -- and although {$XTC} always operated on the fringes, the album is their most commercial-sounding, fitting in perfectly with the {\new wave} of the late '70s/early '80s. [The Japanese reissue replicates the cover art of the original U.K. LP edition.] ~ Chris Woodstra, All Music Guide