XTC ‘English Settlement’ Turns 40 - Noise11.com
XTC English Settlement

XTC ‘English Settlement’ Turns 40

by Paul Cashmere on February 10, 2022

in News

‘English Settlement’, the fifth XTC album, turns 50 this week.

The double album ‘English Settlement’ was released on 12 February 1982. It contained one of XTC’s best known songs ‘Senses Working Overtime’.

The anti-Thatcher track ‘Ball and Chain’ was also a key track from the album.

XTC began in 1972 when Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding formed a band called Star Park with Terry Chambers. They settled on the name XTC in 1975 and in 1979 had their first major hit with ‘Making Plans For Nigel’.

‘English Settlement’ was XTC’s highest charting album in the UK (no 5) and Australia (no 14). It also peaked on the US chart at no 48.

XTC’s last album was ‘Wasp Star (Apple Venus Volume 2)’ in 2000. In 2006 Partridge and Moulding dissolved their 34 year partnership and XTC was no more.

Terry Chambers had left the band in the mid-80s and migrated to Australia. He was the drummer for Dragon for their ‘Body and the Beat’ album and tour.

Be the first to see NOISE.com’s newest interviews and special features on YOUTUBE and updated regularly. See things first SUBSCRIBE here: Noise11 on YouTube SUBSCRIBE

Noise11.com

Follow Noise11 on Social Media

Noise11 on Instagram

You’ll discover music news first following Noise11 on Twitter

Comment on the news of the day, join Noise11 on Facebook

Related Posts

Rod Stewart - Photo By Ros O'Gorman, Noise11. Photo
Culture Club To Support Rod Stewart On UK Tour

Sir Rod Stewart has quipped that he and pal Boy George should "misbehave" on their summer tour.

2 days ago
Alice Cooper at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 20 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Alice Cooper Sings On His Guitarist Nita Strauss New Song

Alice Cooper is featured on his touring guitarist Nita Strauss' new song 'Winner Takes All'.

4 days ago
Clarence Fuzzy Haskins
Parliament-Funkadelic Co-Founder Clarence ‘Fuzzy’ Haskins Dies at 81

Clarence ‘Fuzzy’ Haskins, an original member of Parliament, has died at age 81.

March 19, 2023
Russell Morris at The Espy St Kilda 24 April 2019 photo by Noise11
10 Classic Australian Acts Set To Play Sunset Sounds In Torquay At Easter

Torquay will host the all-day 10 classic artist strong Sunset Sounds line-up over Easter.

March 19, 2023
Elton John at A Day On The Green at Rochford Winery on Sunday 1 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Elton John and Dolly Parton Record Duet

Sir Elton John and Dolly Parton have recorded a song together.

March 19, 2023
Leon Russell, Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Dark Horse Releases Leon Russell Greatest ‘Signature Songs’

The long out of print Leon Russell ‘Signature Songs’ has been re-released on George Harrison’s Dark Horse Records.

March 18, 2023
Bobby Caldwell
R.I.P. Bobby Caldwell at 71

Bobby Caldwell has died aged 71. The singer passed away at his home, after dealing with health issues for some time.

March 16, 2023