Waxworks: Some Singles 1977-1982 | ||||
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Compilation album by | ||||
Released | November 1982 | |||
Recorded | 1977–1981 | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Length | 44:29 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
Producer | ||||
XTC other chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 is the first compilation album by English rock band XTC, released in November 1982 by Virgin Records. [2] Though it followed closely on the heels of the successful English Settlement album and its lead-off single " Senses Working Overtime", it failed to crack the Top 40 perhaps signalling their commercial decline in Britain. All twelve tracks appear on the first disc of 1996's Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles 1977-1992. It was initially released shrinkwrapped with the Beeswax: Some B-Sides 1977-1982 included as a "free bonus album". [1]
In a retrospective review for AllMusic, Chris Woodstra wrote that though Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 has been replaced by more comprehensive XTC compilation albums later on, it "remains the classic compilation of the band's first, pre-studio-bound period." [1]
All tracks are written by Andy Partridge, except where noted
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original release | Length |
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1. | " Science Friction" | Non-album single; 3D EP, 1977 | 3:12 | |
2. | " Statue of Liberty" | White Music, 1978 | 2:24 | |
3. | " This Is Pop?" (single version) | Non-album single, 1978; album version from White Music | 2:39 | |
4. | "Are You Receiving Me?" | Non-album single, 1978 | 3:03 | |
5. | " Life Begins at the Hop" | Colin Moulding | Non-album single, 1979 | 3:45 |
6. | " Making Plans for Nigel" | Moulding | Drums and Wires, 1979 | 3:53 |
7. | "Wait Till Your Boat Goes Down" | Non-album single, 1980 | 4:34 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original release | Length |
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8. | " Generals and Majors" | Moulding | Black Sea, 1980 | 3:42 |
9. | " Towers of London" | Black Sea | 4:38 | |
10. | " Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)" | Black Sea | 3:36 | |
11. | " Senses Working Overtime" | English Settlement, 1982 | 4:33 | |
12. | " Ball and Chain" | Moulding | English Settlement | 4:30 |
Chart (1980) | Peak position |
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UK Albums Chart [3] | 54 |
Waxworks: Some Singles 1977-1982 | ||||
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Compilation album by | ||||
Released | November 1982 | |||
Recorded | 1977–1981 | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Length | 44:29 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
Producer | ||||
XTC other chronology | ||||
|
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 is the first compilation album by English rock band XTC, released in November 1982 by Virgin Records. [2] Though it followed closely on the heels of the successful English Settlement album and its lead-off single " Senses Working Overtime", it failed to crack the Top 40 perhaps signalling their commercial decline in Britain. All twelve tracks appear on the first disc of 1996's Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles 1977-1992. It was initially released shrinkwrapped with the Beeswax: Some B-Sides 1977-1982 included as a "free bonus album". [1]
In a retrospective review for AllMusic, Chris Woodstra wrote that though Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 has been replaced by more comprehensive XTC compilation albums later on, it "remains the classic compilation of the band's first, pre-studio-bound period." [1]
All tracks are written by Andy Partridge, except where noted
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original release | Length |
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1. | " Science Friction" | Non-album single; 3D EP, 1977 | 3:12 | |
2. | " Statue of Liberty" | White Music, 1978 | 2:24 | |
3. | " This Is Pop?" (single version) | Non-album single, 1978; album version from White Music | 2:39 | |
4. | "Are You Receiving Me?" | Non-album single, 1978 | 3:03 | |
5. | " Life Begins at the Hop" | Colin Moulding | Non-album single, 1979 | 3:45 |
6. | " Making Plans for Nigel" | Moulding | Drums and Wires, 1979 | 3:53 |
7. | "Wait Till Your Boat Goes Down" | Non-album single, 1980 | 4:34 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original release | Length |
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8. | " Generals and Majors" | Moulding | Black Sea, 1980 | 3:42 |
9. | " Towers of London" | Black Sea | 4:38 | |
10. | " Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)" | Black Sea | 3:36 | |
11. | " Senses Working Overtime" | English Settlement, 1982 | 4:33 | |
12. | " Ball and Chain" | Moulding | English Settlement | 4:30 |
Chart (1980) | Peak position |
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UK Albums Chart [3] | 54 |